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<channel><title><![CDATA[RudyMareel Photography - Visitor\'s Digest]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest]]></link><description><![CDATA[Visitor\'s Digest]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 05:59:18 +0200</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Alone on the Bridge | Porto, Portugal]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/alone-on-the-bridge-porto-portugal]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/alone-on-the-bridge-porto-portugal#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:54:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/alone-on-the-bridge-porto-portugal</guid><description><![CDATA[       A solitary figure crosses the upper deck of Porto's Dom Lu&iacute;s I Bridge while a tram approaches from the opposite side. The wet bridge surface, repeating steel framework, and black-and-white treatment draw attention to the strong lines and scale of this well-known Porto landmark. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/uploads/1/4/9/6/14963696/20260512-portol1029181-edit_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">A solitary figure crosses the upper deck of Porto's Dom Lu&iacute;s I Bridge while a tram approaches from the opposite side. The wet bridge surface, repeating steel framework, and black-and-white treatment draw attention to the strong lines and scale of this well-known Porto landmark.<br><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crossing the Bridge at Blue Hour | Porto, Portugal]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/crossing-the-bridge-at-blue-hour-porto-portugal]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/crossing-the-bridge-at-blue-hour-porto-portugal#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:03:53 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/crossing-the-bridge-at-blue-hour-porto-portugal</guid><description><![CDATA[       Early morning on the upper deck of Porto&rsquo;s Dom Lu&iacute;s I Bridge. The wet tram tracks, puddle reflection and repeating steel structures made for an interesting scene as a rider crossed the bridge. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/uploads/1/4/9/6/14963696/20260512-portol1029131-edit_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Early morning on the upper deck of Porto&rsquo;s Dom Lu&iacute;s I Bridge. The wet tram tracks, puddle reflection and repeating steel structures made for an interesting scene as a rider crossed the bridge.</span><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stairway Through Porto | Ribeira District, Portugal]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/stairway-through-porto-ribeira-district-portugal]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/stairway-through-porto-ribeira-district-portugal#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:43:06 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/stairway-through-porto-ribeira-district-portugal</guid><description><![CDATA[       Before sunrise in Porto&rsquo;s Ribeira district. Seen from the upper deck of the Dom Lu&iacute;s I Bridge, the illuminated stairway cuts through the tightly packed houses and reveals the dense urban structure of one of the city&rsquo;s oldest neighbourhoods. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/uploads/1/4/9/6/14963696/20260512-portol1029115-edit_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Before sunrise in Porto&rsquo;s Ribeira district. Seen from the upper deck of the Dom Lu&iacute;s I Bridge, the illuminated stairway cuts through the tightly packed houses and reveals the dense urban structure of one of the city&rsquo;s oldest neighbourhoods.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlantic Coastline from Monte Santa Trega | Looking Towards Portugal]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/atlantic-coastline-from-monte-santa-trega-looking-towards-portugal]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/atlantic-coastline-from-monte-santa-trega-looking-towards-portugal#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:41:46 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/atlantic-coastline-from-monte-santa-trega-looking-towards-portugal</guid><description><![CDATA[       Viewed from Monte Santa Trega in Galicia, this image looks south towards Portugal, where the Minho River (Mi&ntilde;o in Spanish) forms the natural border between the two countries before reaching the Atlantic Ocean.The misty weather, layered coastline and Atlantic surf created the quiet atmosphere that characterises this rugged corner of northwestern Spain. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/uploads/1/4/9/6/14963696/20260510-galicial1029018_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Viewed from Monte Santa Trega in Galicia, this image looks south towards Portugal, where the Minho River (Mi&ntilde;o in Spanish) forms the natural border between the two countries before reaching the Atlantic Ocean.<br />The misty weather, layered coastline and Atlantic surf created the quiet atmosphere that characterises this rugged corner of northwestern Spain.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine and Conversation | Pontevedra, Spain]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/wine-and-conversation-pontevedra-spain]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/wine-and-conversation-pontevedra-spain#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:14:13 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/wine-and-conversation-pontevedra-spain</guid><description><![CDATA[       Three locals share wine and conversation on a quiet square in the old town of Pontevedra. The fading light, deep shadows and relaxed atmosphere immediately caught my attention while walking through the historic center. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/uploads/1/4/9/6/14963696/20260509-galicial1028947-edit_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Three locals share wine and conversation on a quiet square in the old town of Pontevedra. The fading light, deep shadows and relaxed atmosphere immediately caught my attention while walking through the historic center.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The World Spinning Around Him | Arrival in Santiago de Compostela]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/the-world-spinning-around-him-arrival-in-santiago-de-compostela]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/the-world-spinning-around-him-arrival-in-santiago-de-compostela#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 04:50:16 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/the-world-spinning-around-him-arrival-in-santiago-de-compostela</guid><description><![CDATA[       A cyclist rests on the stones of Praza do Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela after completing the pilgrimage. Surrounded by movement and emotion, it almost felt as if the world was spinning around him. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/uploads/1/4/9/6/14963696/20260508-santiago-de-compostelal1028848-edit_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">A cyclist rests on the stones of Praza do Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela after completing the pilgrimage. Surrounded by movement and emotion, it almost felt as if the world was spinning around him.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facing the Cathedral | Santiago de Compostela, Spain]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/facing-the-cathedral-santiago-de-compostela-spain]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/facing-the-cathedral-santiago-de-compostela-spain#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:03:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/facing-the-cathedral-santiago-de-compostela-spain</guid><description><![CDATA[       Viewed through the arches of the Hostal dos Reis Cat&oacute;licos, a nun sits quietly facing the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on Praza do Obradoiro. I had been watching the square for quite some time before noticing the scene. Only when she removed her hat did I realise she was a nun &mdash; something that immediately gave the image a different meaning in this historic pilgrimage city. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/uploads/1/4/9/6/14963696/20260508-santiago-de-compostelal1028815-edit_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Viewed through the arches of the Hostal dos Reis Cat&oacute;licos, a nun sits quietly facing the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on Praza do Obradoiro. I had been watching the square for quite some time before noticing the scene. Only when she removed her hat did I realise she was a nun &mdash; something that immediately gave the image a different meaning in this historic pilgrimage city.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock Formations and Passing Figure | As Catedrais Beach, Galicia]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/rock-formations-and-passing-figure-as-catedrais-beach-galicia]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/rock-formations-and-passing-figure-as-catedrais-beach-galicia#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:29:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/rock-formations-and-passing-figure-as-catedrais-beach-galicia</guid><description><![CDATA[       &#8203;Rock formations at&nbsp;As Catedrais Beach&nbsp;have been shaped by erosion over thousands of years. During low tide, it becomes possible to walk between the cliffs and explore the textures and patterns left behind in the sand and rock. Although it is a well-known and often busy location, we were lucky with our visit &mdash; the season and timing made a real difference. The single person walking across the beach adds a strong sense of scale and helps show the beauty of the landscap [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/uploads/1/4/9/6/14963696/20260507-galicial1001069-edit_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Rock formations at&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">As Catedrais Beach</span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;have been shaped by erosion over thousands of years. During low tide, it becomes possible to walk between the cliffs and explore the textures and patterns left behind in the sand and rock. Although it is a well-known and often busy location, we were lucky with our visit &mdash; the season and timing made a real difference. The single person walking across the beach adds a strong sense of scale and helps show the beauty of the landscape.</span><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layers of Asturias | Mirador del Fito, Spain]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/layers-of-asturias-mirador-del-fito-spain]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/layers-of-asturias-mirador-del-fito-spain#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:31:54 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/layers-of-asturias-mirador-del-fito-spain</guid><description><![CDATA[       From Mirador del Fito in Asturias, we looked out over limestone hills and mountain ridges stretching towards the Picos de Europa. Rain showers and short moments of sunlight constantly changed the view, while the moving clouds added extra atmosphere to the landscape. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/uploads/1/4/9/6/14963696/20260506-asturiasl1028584-hdr-edit_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">From Mirador del Fito in Asturias, we looked out over limestone hills and mountain ridges stretching towards the Picos de Europa. Rain showers and short moments of sunlight constantly changed the view, while the moving clouds added extra atmosphere to the landscape.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passing the Cathedral | Oviedo, Spain]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/passing-the-cathedral-oviedo-spain]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/passing-the-cathedral-oviedo-spain#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:56:46 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/visitors-digest/passing-the-cathedral-oviedo-spain</guid><description><![CDATA[       A man pushes a stroller past Oviedo Cathedral in northern Spain. Officially known as the Cathedral of San Salvador, this Gothic structure dates primarily from the 14th and 15th centuries and is one of Asturias's most famous historic landmarks. Inside, visitors can find the C&aacute;mara Santa, dating back to the 9th century, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of Asturias. The cathedral also has strong ties to the Camino de Santiago pilgri [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.rudymareelphotography.com/uploads/1/4/9/6/14963696/20260506-asturiasl1028679_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">A man pushes a stroller past Oviedo Cathedral in northern Spain. Officially known as the Cathedral of San Salvador, this Gothic structure dates primarily from the 14th and 15th centuries and is one of Asturias's most famous historic landmarks. Inside, visitors can find the C&aacute;mara Santa, dating back to the 9th century, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of Asturias. The cathedral also has strong ties to the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes. During our visit, we saw many pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela, stopping for a stamp.&nbsp;<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>