Valladolid - High Contrast Photography, Part II

Today, we have a few more city scenes and high-contrast images to share.

But first, Photo of the Week

Mallard duck guards the weathered boats.

The boats don't appear to have been used in quite a while.

Maybe she has a nest in one.

Looking down through the tree foliage, we spot people walking.

Soon these large yellow and orange leaves will soon be gone as winter is approaching.

People add blur to a slow shutter speed reflection 

of the Policia Motorcycle.

Speaking of motorcycles, scooters are seen everywhere here.

Actually, it is a smart way to get around the city's narrow winding streets.

Note: his Hippo Hands style gloves that insulate and protect his hands from the cold wind.

Catching warming rays while checking messages with his morning coffee.

Others text without Coffee

 The Mayor Bridge over the Pisuerga River

Still Water Reflection

Same river, different bridge, the Poniente.

Unusual find here, modern sculpture near the old museum.

The Colon Museum gate is closed, again. 

My timing to get inside is off.

One can see the brick building behind the gate.

Autumn has arrived, the falling leaves...

 It was a bit too cool to sit outdoors this morning with no warming sun.

By late afternoon, the clouds were gone, and the sun came out. 

Now, the fading sun reflects off the city skyline,

temperatures are dropping once again.

With the fading light, a day worker is almost home.

That wraps up today's walkabout in the city of Valladolid, Spain.

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Note: I had heard about this statue called the 'Traveler' located in a remote neighborhood Plaza.

Finally found it by taking the wrong turn. 

We, too, will be the "Traveler" later this week,

 as we pack our suitcases to fly south to a warmer Texas.

Thank you for joining us as we explored this beautiful historic city

 in the Spanish wine country.

Ride safe, ride long, my friends

CCjon