Toledo was the capital of the Visigothic Kingdom, which makes it sound very romantic even though I don’t know who the Visigoths are. Over the ages, the Romans came here too. As did the Christians, the Moors and the Jews. A lot of fighting went on. No surprise then, that a typical Toledo souvenir is a sword or a knife. They sell them in all the shops.
On the topic of photography, I’m trying my hand at turning these architectural pictures into black & white. Plus, the clouds were incredible that afternoon, which makes for wonderful texture in the sky. The original colour version below.
~Spotted Cow
Wandering Cows 
I like the dual colour mono post – perhaps that is what I should have done for my last image and I may consider doing so as I go forward.
Yes do. Well, at least for me, while I’m trying to figure out what makes B&W tick, it helps to see it from other people’s perspective.
The cloud does give it a lovely effect 🙂
Yes, sometimes just a blue sky just isn’t interest enough.
Its a lovely picture and I often think of clouds as part of the frame 🙂
Great decision to go black and white with this one – it just cries out for it with all its beautiful tones and contrasts. And you’re right about the sky – those wispy clouds are gorgeous. Love this!
I was inspired by all your architectural B&W images to give it a go because I never really think about what makes a B&W photo striking.
Wow, thanks so much for that! Be warned, you could get hooked on B&W 😀
If I get hooked, then it can only be a positive outcome.
renowned for its steel – hence the momentos. Just reading Spanish history and the Visigoths – but their captures were nothing like this one. Great depth!
Renowned for it’s steel …. that makes more sense than my explanation for the knife souvenirs ! Thanks !