Cieza on Springtime

An image from last spring at Cieza. The river: Segura river.

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Sweetland

A world for cavities ;-)

Handicrafts

An easy entertainment for children during summer vacations.

A Lighthouse on the Horizon

A different view of Lighthouse and Bay of Portman.

Ash Mountain Cape

A cape on the base of "Monte de las Cenizas".

Narrow Way

A narrow way to the sea (Mediterranean Sea).
Well, just to look at and take a photo, because access is not practicable.

Blowing in the Wind

This is a good place to install windmills to generate wind power. Near the coast.

The Waiting of a Glass

I cannot avoid to help a glass that it is awaiting for being filled of cold beer. ;-)
At a beach bar (Portman Bay)

Rocky Coast

Although it is difficult to take a swim at this place, it is beautiful to watch it.
It is beautiful to dive there, too.

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Portman Lighthouse. Another view.

Another view of the Lighthouse of Portman.

Portman Lighthouse

In 1860 is given the order of the construction of a lighthouse of type 5º in Portman. Because in this location was planned in turn to build coastal defenses. In July of 1862 a commission was created to study the design of both constructions in a coordinated way. The lighthouse is built on the ruins of the Tower of San Gil (defense tower, 1596), reusing some of the materials of the same. It finally comes into operation on January 31, 1865, exactly the same day it does The lighthouse of Cabo de Palos.
(Source: wikipedia)

Watchtower

Around Portman Bay (and Mount of Ashes) there are remains of old guard and defense positions of this coast. Already in ancient times of Rome, this bay, because of the minerals in its mountains, was already defended.

Playa del Lastre

This is Playa del Lastre (Ballast Beach) at Portman Bay (Portman Village, La Union, Region of Murcia). A beautiful beach with dark sand. Easy to access. You can visit a little lighthouse (lighthouse of Portman) with a beautiful views.
There are a beach bar named 'El Lastre' (on summertime) and a beach bar named 'El Cubano' (the whole year).

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Vandalism

When I went to take a photo through this hole on the rock, I got angry when I saw that empty cigarettes packet. There are many people that not respect the environment.

Rustiness

Abandoned mineral washing station. Well, chimneys.
At Portman (La Unión). Region of Murcia.
More about this place on labels.

Mining Hills

The mining mountains of La Union contain important metallic mineral deposits, mainly of lead and zinc, and was characterized by an intense mining activity already in times of Carthaginians and Romans. The mining boom of the 19th century filled these mountains with underground mining, and from 1950 onwards, open pit mining had a brutal impact on the landscape, until the mining shut down in 1991.

V.R.

In the week of new technologies that we had in June, the star were virtual reality glasses. Large queues to use. But they were enjoyed by children, and some adults.

Robot Invasion

What a few years ago was science fiction, today is a reality. And more and more they will be surrounding us.
Image: In June, we had a few days of technology available to everyone. In Murcia. Circular Square.

Graffiti Mix

This is my last post about this awesome exhibition.

Left wall.

- Top left: "Vida" ("Life") by SFHIR (Spain). His beginnings in graffiti go back to 1995 when, at the age of fourteen, he discovered in this art the ideal expression vehicle to channel his concerns. In his works he combines graffiti with various tools such as airbrushes, pistols, brushes or rollers. His work is marked by an artistic obsession, hyperrealism.

- Bottom left: "Angela" by Noe Two (France). It is one of the most emblematic figures of French graffiti. His art is shown in murals and on canvas; This self-taught artist does not hesitate to explore the different facets of graphic creation. His travels around the world and new cultures are transformed and nourished by his painting. Beyond borders, his work conveys universal emotions common to all. The painter offers us portraits of women and animals in which the colour overflows us, the looks and their intensity show an expressive and modern painting with a mixture of realism, colour and pure graffiti.

- Bottom right: "Retrato" ("Portrait") by Carlos Callizo (Spain). Doctor "Cum Laude" in Fine Arts by the University of Murcia. He has dedicated himself exclusively to painting and in recent years has experimented with murals and Urban Art, getting to participate in the Urban Art Festival "Le M.U.R" in Paris. At present he combines this activity with Professor of painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Public University of Murcia.

Right wall.

- Left: "Astronaute" by Levalet (France). Charles Leval or Levalet is one of those artists who not only creates an incredible street art, but develops it in a personal style. It was initially formed in Strasbourg, studying painting and then animation. His pieces interact with his surroundings, hide, scale and often include three-dimensional objects transformed into urban facilities. His work needs a careful localization of perfect spaces and accurate measurements, as well as inspiration when drawing.

- Right: Statue of Liberty by Blek le Rat. Here in a previous post.

If you wan to know more about this exhibition, "Urban art: from the street to the museum", here, in Spanish.

July'16 Theme Day. Motion.

Yes, here is the Theme Day for July 2016: Motion.
The selected theme brings the opportunity to see lots of in motion pictures at citydailyphoto portal.
Image: background, ARQUA at night, at Cartagena. About this archaelogical underwater museum, here, in year 2012 post.

Click here to view thumbnails of all participants.