Sunset, Tapas and Politics

[zafra52]

I took it in Madrid early this year while we relaxed with a drink
and ate some tapas. The political conversation at the next table
drew my attention. They didn’t even realise I took the photo...

[surenj]

Hey Zafra, do you think they were prominent peoples in Spain?? Or just some peasants having light conversation?

[Reschsmooth]

I think you have done a great job with exposure and it is an interesting, illustrative image (sorry for the alliteration).

[zafra52]

Thanks for the comments. I simply wanted to capture the scene
with the subject oblivious to the beauty of their environment.

They were friends or possibly a family and they were discussing
the political and economic situation of Spain and Europe; while
stuffing themselves with food and drinks at an expensive establishment.
They were arguing that the main city square was being occupied by
the "Indignados" (people indignant with the economic situation and
lack of political will), who had nothing to say or to add. Some at the table
thought it was high time young people made their views known; while
others disagree and spoke loudly over the formers.

Unable to turn a deaf ear, I thought how typically Spanish; the sunset is
going and the spectacular views with it; they would have solved nothing
but gained a sore throat.

[stubbsy]

I like the story and I love the image. Just beautiful.