Iranian ambassador heckled at the Ateneo, Madrid

 

Iranian ambassador heckled at the Ateneo, Madrid

From the technical point of view this was an awkward story to cover. The first problem was that I was the only journalist cover the story inside the Ateneo, although there were a couple of other photographers taking photos. So I stood out like a sore thumb. And even when I managed to "blend" in the walls the noise from the D300 made sure I attracted attention. But then it was the D300 that made it possible for me to take the photos in the first place; and there was no option of using flash here. 

As for the politics of the event, I'll always remember this event as a sad day in democracy.

World Naked Bike Ride Day in Madrid

http://www.demotix.com/news/354883/world-naked-day-madrid


Excuse the expression, but it was pissing down with rain. By the time the cyclists arrived at Cibeles, after removing their clothes in a side street,  it started raining like crazy. The metering was all over the place and the focusing was way out. Many photographers were complaining about the conditions. I simply set the camera on CH (high speed rate) and just aimed at moving cyclists and fired. In many images you can see the rain drops on the lens, for example the image on this post.

Adriana Lestido at PHotoEspaña 2010, Madrid

Adriana Lestido at PHotoEspaña 2010, Madrid



Adriana Lestido is an accomplished photographer in Argentina specialising in classical documentary style of social issues. In her retrospective exhibition at PHotoEspaña 2010 Lestido shows images taken between 1979 and 2007. Madrid, Spain. 06/09/2010

¿Where is my Vote? Madrid

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Demanding human rights outside the Iranian embassy, Madrid

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Sunday morning at the 68 Madrid Book Fair

 

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Bicycles for the road, Madrid

http://www.demotix.com/news/bicycles-road-madrid

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Found in Correction, Madrid

A tourist day out in Madrid?

Trying to be a tourist on home territory is not easy; trying not to be a photojournalist is even worse. My girlfriend and I tried to do both on this mid week holiday in Madrid on the 11 June 2009.

Vigil to support illegal immigrants at the Aluche detention centre, Madrid

Families and friends of illegal immigrants tried to organise an unauthorised vigil outside the CIE Aluche (Centro de Internamiento de Extranjeros de Aluche) detention centre, Madrid. The police eventually led the group to the square in front of the Metro to hold the vigil. Madrid, Spain. 09/06/09


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BollyMadrid Festival in Lavapies

The Indian community in Madrid organised a Festival in Lavapies between 5 June 2009 and 7 June 2009. Activities include dance shows, dance workshops for children, film sessions from Bollywood, and a gastronomy fair in Lavapies Square. These photos were taken in the evening 6th June 2009.


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CIBELES 2009 Fashion Week

CIBELES 2009 Fashion Week
ifema madrid

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The 1920s by Miguel Marinero at the Cibeles Fashion Week, Madrid
http://www.demotix.com/news/1920s-miguel-marinero-cibeles-fashion-week-madrid

The Style of Black from Juana Martin at Cibeles
http://www.demotix.com/news/style-black-juana-martin-cibeles

Victorio & Lucchino three dimensional style at Cibeles Fashion Week, Madrid
http://www.demotix.com/news/victorio-lucchino-three-dimensional-style-cibeles-fashion-week-madrid

Francis Montesinos, Fashion as Art at the Cibeles Fashion Week, Madrid
http://www.demotix.com/news/francis-montesinos-fashion-art-cibeles-fashion-week-madrid

Jose Castro design as the Cibeles Fashion Week, Madrid
http://www.demotix.com/news/jose-castro-design-cibeles-fashion-week-madrid

TCN at the Cibeles Fashion Week
http://www.demotix.com/news/tcn-cibeles-fashion-week

The Colours of Agatha Ruiz de la Prada at Cibeles Madrid
http://www.demotix.com/news/colours-agatha-ruiz-de-la-prada-cibeles-madrid




Other Stories

A lesson for Budding Models
http://www.demotix.com/news/lesson-budding-models

Toothpick launching technique from Cibeles Fashion Week
http://www.demotix.com/news/toothpick-launching-technique-cibeles-fashion-week

Esperanza Aguirre arrives early for the Prada Collection at Cibeles, Madrid
http://www.demotix.com/news/esperanza-aguirre-arrives-early-prada-collection-cibeles-madrid

A model lights up for the crowd, at the Cibeles Fashion Week, Madrid
http://www.demotix.com/news/model-lights-crowd-cibeles-fashion-week-madrid

Animal Rights Protester at the end of the Cibeles Fashion Show Madrid
http://www.demotix.com/news/animal-rights-protester-end-cibeles-fashion-show-madrid

Chinese symbol for double happiness - marriage - a perfect union between fashion and technology
(message decorating the press room)

FITUR 2009

FITUR 2009

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Danza de Guaguas from Veracruz Mexico Performed at FITUR 2009
( http://www.demotix.com/news/danza-de-guaguas-veracruz-mexico-performed-fitur-2009 )


Umbrella Painting from Thailand at FITUR 2009
( http://www.demotix.com/news/umbrella-painting-thailand-fitur-2009 )


Burgos Contemporary Ballet at FITUR 2009
( http://www.demotix.com/news/burgos-contemporary-ballet-fitur-2009 )


Venenciador: Serving sherry with style
( http://www.demotix.com/news/venenciador-serving-sherry-style )

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March is a good month for the readers of the Biblioteca Nacional of Spain

March is a good month for the readers of the Biblioteca Nacional of Spain

Photo report at http://www.Demotix.com

March is a good month for the readers of the Biblioteca Nacional of Spain

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Pro Israel demo January 2009

Pro Israel a relative small pro Israle demo in front of the embassy but of course a committee crowed. It was difficult to get into the crowd because it was a static demo. There was a heavy police presence from all directions leading to the embassy. Rumour had it the anti-Israel supporter were joining the demo. Anyway the police were stopping anyone that looked middle eastern and not Jewish or simply looking shoddy from a late night out. At the end every thing went well i.e. quiet. Lessons from the event. Look around you 360 degrees.




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Demonstration

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Photographers in Madrid 01
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Gaza Demonstration in Madrid 11-91-2009 Apart from leaving early and knowing where things are happening these are things I've learnt. Getting in the crowd gave me access to close up shots that might not have been available from the side. But it could be dangerous restrictive and difficult to move on to an other location. Try not to get cornered which would make it difficult to move on. Knowing the area well one can anticipate pictures. With fast moving scenery and shots that come into view for a fraction of a second, letting the camera automatically handle the number crunching was quite helpful.

Photographers in Madrid 02
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The results from the demonstration are posted with Demotix.com under lawmoment link: http://www.demotix.com/news/madrid-demonstration-support-palestinians

Photos of photographers that appeared in some of my shots; these are posted on Flickr