El primer depósito elevado, Madrid, Calle de Santa Engracia. In fading evening light.

The first raised water tower in Madrid. In use 1911 - 1952, Now an art gallery and exposition centre. Original construction (and still owned) by the water company Canal de Isabel II. Architects Luis Moya Idígoras and Ramón de Aguinaga.
I also think the foreground wall is attractive in a "Mondrian / Klee / Braque / Machu Picchu" kind of way.

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Taken on Saturday May 30, 2020
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Keith Burton said:

Impressive and quite beautiful for a water tower. Nicely captured Andy!

5 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Keith Burton:

Thank you Keith. This is exactly 1 km from my flat (on the same road). I went for a walk this evening but Madrid is still in Phase 1 of coming out of lockdown so 1 km from home and one hour max, once a day, is still the the max I am allowed as walking for exercise. Parks aren't open either.
Yes, It is also next to the water company's Head Office (as it was even back in 1911) so I presume they wanted it to look good!

5 years ago

HappySnapper said:

impressive looking building Andy and still looks well maintained. I think UK is lessening the lockdown to soon, I for one will continue to maintain lockdown procedures for a week or two.
I've got used to it and saving a lot of cash on staying home.

5 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to HappySnapper:

Thank you!
I agree, Maurice. As someone in a high risk category on many health fronts, I will try to mantain personal lockdown wherever I can.

5 years ago