Avenida Infanta Isabel

Out of all the photos in this blog, this set is my favourite.  As more than 80 years had passed since the original photo was taken I was very surprised to find these 10 palm trees still standing.  I was also pleased with myself that I was able to find them in a large park full of palm trees. Although there isn’t a stark contrast between the two photos, nothing shows the passing of time better in my opinion.  I also love the simplicity – the same trees, just taller.  Avenida Infanta Isabel is a very busy place at weekends in Buenos Aires – especially with roller bladers and cyclists.  I moved off the road to avoid getting in their way and that was when I found these trees.

La Catedral – Plaza de Mayo

When trying to photograph the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral I kept on being confronted by angry Argentine war veterans who thought I was taking photos of them.  I wasn’t sure why they were so irate until I realised I had a huge Union Jack flag sewn onto my rucksack.  These veterans seem to be camped here permanently from what I could tell.  As always, the ubiquitous palm tree can be seen in both photos.  I really like how in lots of the photos the trees provide a living connection from the past to the present.  It is not just the new buildings that are much taller but also the old trees.