Lisbon 2013

Lisbon 2013:Study Visit

   I have recently just returned from a 5 day visit to lisbon, as part of a college study visit.

I was amazed by how inspired i was by the architecture. It was very european in the sense of plastered walls rather than exposed bricks like that in England. However there were also alot of patterend tile decorated buildings which were jsut exquiste. Being very interested in texture, i was particually interested in the decay, the neglect and obvious age of most of the buildings. 

My particular focus in lisbon was texture,fabric and colour, which is what most of the photographs are capturing.

Therefore i took alot of colour inspired photographs aswell as close ups of buildings and pavements.

Lisbon was very inspiring as it had alot of run down areas but then i also had the opportunity to visit a little fishing village and to visit the strip of designer shops, such the inclusion of Chanel,Mui Mui etc.

Going in the middle of January was perfect because the weather was cool enough that the long exploring all day didnt get too hot and tiring, yet it was warm enough and lacked rain. Therefore still plenty of opportunites to eat in the sunshine.

Above are some of my colour inspiration snaps.

I would love to visit lisbon again for the simple fact that there are so many lovely cobbled streets,patisseries,fish and exquistiely run down architecture.