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Above the Trees: The Ornamented Poetry of Catalan Modernism

Monochrome photography from Barcelona in Spain

Nov 19, 2025
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Barcelona’s streets are lined with architecture that demands constant attention, even above the treeline. This photograph captures the beautiful complexity of a typical, yet extraordinary, Modernist residential building. The dense foliage in the foreground provides a natural frame, making the ornate façade feel like a secret glimpsed through the leaves.

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