The Pause on the Passeig de Gràcia Bench

Monochrome photography from Barcelona in Spain

In a city known for its intricate beauty and restless energy, this photograph finds a solitary soul taking refuge. The man, dressed in light clothes that contrast with the heavy shadows, is seated on a beautiful, curved bench made of broken, colourful mosaic tiles. These artful tiles, typical of Barcelona’s Modernist architecture, serve as a momentary t…