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Colors of...Portugal


Colors of...Portugal
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Copyright: fernando machado (fer) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 791 W: 131 N: 909] (8073)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-13
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2005-08-15 9:08
Viewed: 770
Points: 42
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A beautiful House in Oeiras city.

A Day in Oeiras
Oeiras borders with four distinct counties (Lisboa, Sintra, Cascais and Amadora). Fifteen minutes from the capital, it has an easy access. If you leave from Lisbon, you can drive through the scenic road by the river, or you can take the train from Cais do Sodré.
The name of this town probably refers to the fertility of its soils. Maybe, one day, someone must have said ‘Oh, eiras (threshing-floors)’. And so the name remained until today. It’s a very old town, where several peoples have lived throughout its history, attracted by its location and good climatic conditions. These were decisive factors in its development.
The place began to be noticed during the ruling of king José, who gave the administration of this territory to his minister, Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, who then became the first count of Oeiras. The village received its charter and became a county.
But Oeiras started its industrial activity during the Discoveries, with the construction of its gunpowder factory, in Barcarena, and the lime-kilns, in Paço d´Arcos, together with the iron casting factory, next to the railway station.
In the beginning of the 20th century, this was an elected place for tourists, when the upper classes adopted the habit of bathing in the ocean and Oeiras offered them beautiful beaches. In the 1960s it became a satellite city of Lisbon, sheltering a residence area for the work force in the capital. In the 1980’s, however, successful efforts have been started to transform Oeiras into a place of leisure and tourism.
You can start visiting Oeiras from the train station (if you drive, you should park nearby). There are two train stations (Oeiras itself and Santo Amaro) and you should start your visit from the latter, next to the beach. Let’s leave the ocean for later and begin entering town.
Crossing the road, you get to the Municipal Garden, a nice invitation to the interior of the village. At one point, a road crosses your way. Cross it and continue to walk through this leisure area, where you can appreciate nature and the extensive tile panels and fountains that illustrate the town’s past. On your right, you will see the City Hall; on your left, the Palace of Marquis de Pombal.
Coming out of the palace, you should go down the road a few meters and then turn left, towards the centre, to see the Parish Church. Continuing towards the ocean, you will find Santo Amaro’s chapel.
At the end of the visit, follow towards the sea, where the Tagus meets the Atlantic. There, you see the forts of São Julião da Barra and São João das Maias: Oeiras enjoys an excellent geographical location to ensure the defence of the Tagus entry and control the ships that come in and out. Consequently, since the 12th century, many fortifications have been built along its coast.
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love all the heavy contrast, again, so very Southern, great illustration, (*_*)

very beautiful colors in the photo :)
nice shadows on the green wall as well

Lovely colours and composition! Nice POV looking up and good play wit hshadows as well. The lamp adds a very nice touch. Well seen and presented :)

hi fernando,
excellent photo..very nice colours..well done

Onur

A nice subject, what a colorful one, It's my kinf of photography. I though to propose my own version in a workshop, just a suggestion Fernando.

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  • ciore Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 782 W: 3 N: 108] (2307)
  • [2005-08-15 10:36]
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yes, very nice, and green and boue and composition, Fernando lol
i just love shadows in such coourful composition !!
very nice your choise and taste of colours
thank you for sharing!!!
Viktorija

We give very colorfull tones there! Execellent compo! Well crop!

Bela apresentação Fernando, gostei da forma apresentada. Gosto do requinte e beleza dos detalhes, o tom em verde é muito bonito, ajuda na foto. A luz está perfeita.
Parabens pela fotografia.

Sergio

The colours are wonderfull, Fernando.
So is the contrast and the composition.
In spite of the harsh light, you managed to keep the shadowparts well visible.
Groet,
Joop.

This is such a colourful capture. The light work brings it all out. Well composed and well presented.

Hi Fer,
Perfect color,dof,lights and shadows.Congrat.Regards.

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  • jbate Gold Star Critiquer [C: 126 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-08-16 0:38]

Ola Fernando:

Great shot! I love composition; it's very compelling with the shadows and the lamp. The POV gives it a very dramatic effect. And the beautiful contrasting colours, who could duplicate that? As usual, good eye, good execution. Bravo!

Hi fernando

I like the striking contrast between the lime green wall & blue sky. Good sharpness & lighting. Parabens!

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  • amg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 94 W: 4 N: 28] (1590)
  • [2005-08-16 13:32]

A textura desta foto está excelente. As cores estão bastante contrastantes.
(mas a casa só podia ser verde eh eh eh )
Parabéns.

Olá Fernando,
Adoro as cores desta foto:)
Paula

Ola Fernando,
Detalhe muito bonito da cidade.
Cores muito ricas e cena muito bem montada.
Parabens Amigo por mais uma bela imagem

Abracos, Stef

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  • rosana Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 310 W: 2 N: 248] (3319)
  • [2005-08-19 16:42]

The eye of an artist sees occasion that not everyone is capable of seing. The green and the black of the lamps tops everything immaginable in a photo. (*.*)..

Ciao Ros

What an amazing color house. I really enjoy your POV. And the contrast of the bright blue sky and the amazing green house is just great. Well done.

Tudo em inglês ...

Wow, I love those vivid colors together. Portugal is the most colorful place, I love it!

Alli

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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1066 W: 80 N: 1171] (7409)
  • [2007-02-07 22:45]

There is so much color and style in your gallery I didn't know where to stop to comment:) I chose this one because the green is a favorite of mine and I love how it works with the blue and the architectural elements in this image. The clarity and light makes it feel fresh and almost glowing. Superb!

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