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Copyright: Mario Barral (pikas) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 158 W: 9 N: 281] (1100)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-22
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 450D, Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS, 58mm UV Hama Filter
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Doors around the world [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-11-09 7:36
Viewed: 437
Points: 70
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another photo of Óbidos, with this picture I want to show the colors characteristic of this village. The cat was doing its self cleaning, and smiles for the photo. :)

PP Work

- Crop
- Saturation
- Sharpness
- Border

Óbidos Chronology

308 B.c. – Foundation of Óbidos by the Celts.
1st century – The Romans conquer Óbidos.
5th- 6th century – Visigoth occupation.
8th century – Arab occupation.
1148 – On January 11, King Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, conquers Óbidos from the Moors (Municipal Holiday).
1195 – The first Town Charter of Óbidos is probably granted.
1210 – King Afonso II bestows the town of Óbidos to his wife Queen Urraca.
1246 – By keeping faithful to King Sancho II, Óbidos ensures the title of Mui Nobre e Sempre Leal (Very Noble and Always Loyal) that it holds until today.
1282 – King Dinis and Queen Isabel spend their nuptials in Óbidos. With the donation of the town as a wedding gift, it becomes part of the Queen’s dowry until 1834.
1309 – Queen Isabel comes to Óbidos and orders the construction of the Chapel of Saint Vincent (later Saint John the Baptist Church) and institutes, in this same chapel, the brotherhood of the Holy Spirit. She also orders the construction of the houses next to the chapel for those who suffered from leprosy.
1422 – King João I signs a decree that changes the Roman to the Christian calendar.
1441 - The marriage of the Royal Prince Afonso (V) to Isabel (10 and 8 years old respectively) takes place in St. Mary’s Church.
1491 – Queen Leonor, wife of King João II, comes to Óbidos to mourn the death of her son, the royal Prince Afonso.
1498 – Queen Leonor founds the Almshouse of Óbidos.
1513 – King Manuel I grants the town a new Charter.
1527 – King João III institutes the teaching of Mathematics and Theology, in Óbidos.
1560 – King-Cardinal Henrique, when passing through the town of Óbidos, orders the construction of a monastery, of the Order of Saint Francis, on the site where, today, Saint Michael’s Estate is located.
1573 – Queen Catarina orders the construction of the Aqueduct and St. Mary’s fountain as well as the fountains in the outskirts of town.
1661 – The retable of “St. Catherine’s Mystical Wedding” is painted by Josefa de Óbidos for St. Mary’s Church.
1684 – Josefa d‘Óbidos dies on July 22nd.
1755 – The town of Óbidos is severely damaged by the Lisbon earthquake.
1808 – The first gun shots, which started the Battle of Roliça during the French Invasions, are fired from Óbidos. Here, Napoleon endures his first defeat in the Peninsular War.
1834 – Extinction of the House of Queens.
1900/ 1910 – King Carlos hunts in the Lagoon of Óbidos with Rev. António Almeida, chaplain of Our Lord Jesus of the Stone Sanctuary.
1910/ 1950 – The Town Walls are restored.
1973 – The first preparatory meeting that led to the 25th of April revolution in 1974 took place in Óbidos.

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Olá Mário,
Sharp and bright capture of this door, the flowers around boost the composition and make the scene lovely and friendly. Simple subject, but a nice scene.
I think in the middle (bottom) there's too much light, otherwise your picture is quite OK. Keep posting! ;)
TFS.
Greetings,
Kristof

Hi Mario,
Nice framing with flower and tree, Excellent POV. and details, beautiful colors and sharpness, very well taken and done.
Michel

Hi Mario,
A lovely scene ! I wished my door was like this one ....
Very nice natural framing of the door. I like the colors and composition.
Very old, I see. The dates do start before Christ !!
TFS.
Joop!

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1352 W: 0 N: 2670] (21245)
  • [2008-11-09 8:07]

Hello,

merveilleuse entreé, les fleurs, la belle porte avec la vitre et sont rideua, le chat qui monte la gard, il est dans son territoire, un envie d'entrre voir l'intérieur, superbe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2027 W: 147 N: 3408] (13641)
  • [2008-11-09 8:11]

hi Mario

Yes, neighbor today!

I always like doors like this one and how nice to have it rather than the modern doors. Very lovely with the decoration of flowers and a cat to pose for you.

Shooting in bright light, you may wish to avoid the harshness and loss of details like in the red flower. Very high f/stop perhaps.

I wish to have this door!

tfs, bill

Boa tarde Mario!

Que linda porta, mesmo encantadora. Parece a entrada para a casa da avózinha :). Gostei muito das flores e do gato :)
Bom POv. Parabéns!
Nota muito informativa.

Abraço.
Marco

Très belle prise de vue, voici une porte d'entrée qui a vue plusieurs personnes.
Bravo
Diane

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1511 W: 23 N: 0] (11870)
  • [2008-11-09 8:57]

Hi Mario...
Beautiful shot with nice details...
Regards...
Andro

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1580 W: 128 N: 2229] (20485)
  • [2008-11-09 9:01]

Hello Mario, very well composed shot with great colors and textures. A beautiful image my friend. The high lights are a bit OE. Well done my friend.

Mario

Hi Mario,

Nice POV the colours are great and the deatails nice and sharp. Well done and tfs.

Regards
Jon

Hi Mario,
Lovely view and beautiful composition with
colours.TFS
Greetings
H.Ayhan

Hi Mario
What a wonderful place
Great colors and composition
Good note
Have a nice Sunday
Burak

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  • Alexia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 0 N: 220] (2454)
  • [2008-11-09 10:03]

Ciao...molto bella questa foto
molto colorata...
Complimenti

Alexia

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  • Doudou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 2 N: 895] (5835)
  • [2008-11-09 10:53]

Bonsoir Mario,

Un cliché qui me plait beaucoup, des couleurs ravissantes et des détails que tu n'oublies pas pour nous présenter ce charmant village dans toute sa splendeur!!!
C'est réussi, je suis sous le charme!!!
Amitiés et à demain, je n'ai plus de points
Odile

Hi Mario,
A beautiful and colorful capture...

TFS,
Joel (",)

thanks frieend for bingin back lovely summer memories of this litle paradise
i made friends wih a great cat while there i shall post her sometimes
tfs
greta colours and the crop and brder makee it nicer
ciao
a

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  • leeloo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 277 W: 0 N: 11] (2696)
  • [2008-11-09 13:39]

Dear Mario Barral!
Amazing door.
Wonderful flowers.
Lovely cat.
Nice light.
Very nice colors.
TFS!

Hola Mario
wonderful composition
cat is perfect in the center like model
may be too much light on it
but very good
ciao
Lucio

Ola Mario! Wonderful composition: door, cat and flowers. Good POV and capture. Nice lightness and brightness, beautiful colours. Good sharpness. Saude!

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  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 663 W: 11 N: 1718] (6837)
  • [2008-11-10 3:20]

This is a beautiful composition, Mario. I love the natural framing with the flowers and the vines. I love the browns in the door. Unfortunately there is some OE especially around your adorable kitty, so some of the detail is missing. Just a bit of tweaking would fix this though as I think it is an excellent composed shot.
Warm Regards
Wanda

A very sweet charming composition Mario. The striking flowers and the cat on the floor are important elements of the image. Well done and my compliments...Danilo

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32971)
  • [2008-11-10 11:10]

merhaba dear Mario...
Beautiful shot and comp...A superb colors and detail..bravo...selamlar

Ciao Mario, beautiful composition with splendid flowers, great light, fantastic colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1644 W: 118 N: 2834] (11418)
  • [2008-11-10 13:03]

Olá Mário
Bonita composição com elementos bem característicos da nossa bela vila de óbidos: o postigo, as cortinas, a latada, as cores garridas, até o gato. Excelent luz e cor enriquecem uma foto muito bonita.
Um abraço, mb

Olá mario,

Tenho convicção de que adoraria morar por trás dessa linda porta que você conseguiu retratar de magnificamente.
As belas flores, servindo de moldura natural, estão excelentes.
Parabéns e grande abraço,
Sergio

Olá, Mário!

Ótima composição, meu amigo. Cores muito bonitas e excelente enquadramento. Boa luminosidade e uma bela apresentação. Parabéns, obrigado por compartilhar e pela nota informativa também!

Grande abraço,
Bruno

Olá Mario,
Um título adequadíssimo a esta imagem que transmite plenamente o espírito da doçura do lar através daquela acolhedora entrada recheada de flores tão belas e com o gatinho que se sente obviamente feliz tomando o seu banhinho na maior das descontracções!
OPC

Bom dia Mario
Não vi esta tua "casa". A captura é excelente assim como o enquadramento. comunicas muito bem arealidae única desta vila. parabéns.
Um abraço
teresa

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 124 N: 1479] (20826)
  • [2008-11-11 10:16]

hi mario,
really sweet home.I liked everything in this composition.congratulations my friend.TFS.Necla.

Hello Mario,
A very quaint scene brightened by the bougainvillea framing the door.
A bit of OE on the flowers from the bright sun.
Great colours and a sweet composition.
TFS, Joni

Hi Mario,

A nice and sunny daily life scene with a cat enjoying the warm sunshine - cats always know the best places to relax.
Maybe you could have used a higher F stop, that way the aperture narrows and let's in less light, because some parts are a bit too bright in my opinion. Or you could apply an EV/AV correction down with 2 or even 3 stops; like -1 maybe. This correction will give the flowers a more natural colour. Another way is to use a high shutterspeed, that also prevends too much light coming in.

While it is raining here, a picture like this really brightens up my day. Thanks.

Els

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 5 N: 389] (1376)
  • [2008-11-15 5:23]

Ola Mario,

You have taken a magnificient picture where luminosity of enhancing the charm of vision. Description in the commentary box is very useful to understand the significance of the building. Well done my friend.

Thanks for sharing this image.

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 632 W: 13 N: 491] (3541)
  • [2008-11-15 9:41]

Hi Mario. I like the homey feel here. The cat has made himself at home too. Is it possible that parts of the image are OE here. I think you took a picture in a difficult situation and you made the best of it. TFS. Karin

very homely Mario. there is something with the colors that make it so attractive.

i a n

Very beautiful picture of the lovely home. Simple and marvelous.

Olá amigo Mário,

Mais um excelente trabalho.
Lindas cores e fantastica composição.
Luz e definição espectaculares.

Ola Mario,
Como sempre,bom trabalho,bonita captura.
Abracos,
Ralf

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