Third Ricardo Photography

When you're trying to figure out how to capture the perfect perspective of a famous landmark... 🏛️🧠

I was standing in the massive circular courtyard of the Palace of Charles V in Granada, trying to think of the best way to show off its sweeping arc architecture. Instead of just standing in the open center, I decided to step back behind the towering stone pillars. I love how hiding in the shadows and using the columns as a heavy foreground frame gives the scene so much more depth and scale.

Sometimes stepping back changes everything! 🇪🇸📸

Quiet majesty in the heart of the capital. 👑✨

Standing in the grand plaza as a photographer, you quickly realize it is practically impossible to capture the front of this palace without a crowd—there is always someone looking up in awe, snapping a photo, or wandering through the frame. That lady looks familiar. :)

But honestly? The lively crowd only adds to the energy of this incredible piece of Spanish history. 🏛️🚶‍♀️📸