I just returned from a very quick mini vacation to Buenos Aires Argentina. My wife and I spent 5 days in the city visiting different areas and eating way too much great food (and wine). I packed my Leica M8 and two lens as we toured this great city. Here are some some my favs:
These first two photos are from the Puerto Madero – which is the former dockside area that is undergoing a renaissance with tons of new restaurants, bars and hotels. They left the old dockside cranes intact – creating a very cool atmosphere!
On Saturday it was raining – so we headed out to Recoleta Cemetery. It’s famous for being the final resting place for Eva Peron of “Don’t Cry for me Argentina” fame. I also captured one of may favorite self portraits ever – which I will share at the bottom of this post.
Walking back to our hotel in the rain, we stopped to take refugee at El Ateneo – the largest bookstore in Latin American, in the extraordinary setting of an old theater.
On Sunday with the sun back out – it was off to La Boca – the colorful barrio where tango is danced in the streets (for a tip – of course)
A couple of Tango dancers taking a break from all the action.
There were many opportunities for great street photography as well. The dog was the star here – chasing plastic bottles down the street!
On Monday it was back to Recoleta to visit the local arts and craft show in the beautiful sunshine.
…and last – my favorite self portrait. I took it on Saturday in the pouring rain while we were touring Recoleta cemetery. It’s a reflection off a mausoleum. Although it was eerie to begin with, I added a texture to give it a more mysterious look. What do you think?
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