This is the Ancient leprosy station.
Never finished in the Franco-times, it’s now a spooky place and covers a very large area of space. You can find many building here including this beautiful abandoned church.
I shot this unique image with a Spanish friend of mine, using multiple light compositions to create this lightpainting effect from inside the church and outside.
Visiting Tenerife, you cannot mis the Observatory in the vulcanic top of the island.
A great sunset over the clouds, next to the summit of the El Teide, almost 3.8km high.
Driving up a mountain, I realized the clouds where moving fast during a sunset. I took my tripod, and used a long expo to capture the lights, the moving clouds and the colors looking towards 1 of the Canarian islands, called Las Palmas.
Looking for a nice sunset spot I found this rock formation that looks like the back of a naked snail, trying to find his way to the ocean. The head of the snail you can see looking towards the sun as its disappearing behind the horizon.
A great viewpoint called La Punta del Hidalgo a Los Sabandeños
In the back you can see the top of the El Teide, the biggest mountain in Spain
I just love the starts. Tenerife is 1 of the best places in South Europe to do just that. From around 23:00 PM, you can see the milky way with your own eyes. A truly magnificent phenomenon that I recommend everybody does from time to time. It makes you humble and realize what we are and how small we are.
The island of Tenerife has a very beautiful cloudy atmosphere. The clouds or usually not higher than a certain level, and therefore you can easily drive up to a higher place on the island and escape the clouds.
This church is situated just on the level of the clouds making the clouds move trough the village.
On the cliffs of Barranco de Cabrera you will find many different landmarks, such as the El Esqueleto, the Ermita de Rojas and Playa de Rojas.
To get into the water safely, the steel ladders that will be your best choice.
In the back of this photo you will find the peak of the El Teide on the Island Tenerife
On the way to Benijo you pass by a nice road stop just in a big bend going down from the top after you went through a tunnel. Looking the other way, I found this gigantic spike of a rock being covered in a foggy cloud that was moving. I waited a bit to get this moody shot. Area of Anaga
Overlooking the great mountain valleys of Masca, Tenerife.
Here the sunsets behind the mountains and gives a great range of colors in to the valley.
The cactus tree here in front of us is the perfect subject in this picture. The details are amazing.
Shot this with a wide-angle lens from Samyang. ( 14mm F2.8)
In the valley if Masca, on the Island Tenerife, you can find incredible views, with huge dept of fields and fantastic landscapes.
The cactus tree in the middle of the wide-angle panorama is highlighted by the last sun-rays.
Garachico from above
Great cityscape when the sun sets on the island of Tenerife.
The lights, the flowing traffic, the moving clouds. It brings this image to life
The Tenerife moonlandscape volcano, also known as the Teide volcano, is a sight to behold for any photography enthusiast. Located on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, this volcano is the highest point in Spain and offers a unique and diverse landscape that is truly out of this world.
The Teide volcano is a massive stratovolcano that stands at a towering 3,718 meters (12,198 feet) tall. It last erupted in 1909 and is now considered a dormant volcano. However, the volcano's impact on the surrounding landscape is still very much visible, with its rocky terrain, ash fields, and black lava fields.
The most striking feature of the Tenerife moonlandscape volcano is its lunar-like landscape. The black lava fields, ash fields, and rocky terrain make it feel like you are walking on the moon. The contrast between the black lava and the white ash fields is particularly striking, making for some truly mesmerizing photographs.
The Teide volcano is also home to a unique ecosystem, with many endemic species of plants and animals. The Teide National Park, which surrounds the volcano, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to many rare and endangered species, such as the Teide white broom, the Teide violet, and the Teide chaffinch. Photographing these unique plants and animals in their natural habitat can be a real challenge, but the results are well worth it.
The Teide volcano is also a popular spot for stargazing, thanks to its high altitude and lack of light pollution. The clear skies and low humidity make it an ideal spot for astrophotography, and it's not uncommon to see the Milky Way and other celestial bodies in all their glory.
In conclusion, the Tenerife moonlandscape volcano is a must-visit for any photography enthusiast. Its unique and diverse landscape, unique ecosystem, and stargazing opportunities make it a photographer's paradise. With the right equipment and a bit of planning, you can capture some truly breathtaking photographs that will be treasured for years to come.