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Tiles of Alfama


Tiles of Alfama
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Copyright: Mikolaj Cava (mikolaj_cava) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1421 W: 0 N: 1476] (17289)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-26
Categories: Artwork
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/80 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-10 0:43
Viewed: 247
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
City of Lisboa. Somewhere in the district of Alfama. In Portugal tiles (azulejos) reminiscent of the influence of the Moors during the Middle Ages were – and still are – used here to a far greater extent than in most other European countries. Throughout Portugal, in streets on facades and inside buildings, there are tiles that represent the different styles and languages of times past and present and fill any visit to the country with colour. Orginating from the Arabic term al-zeleique meaning small, smooth and polished stone, the production of tiles in Portugal on a nationale scale began at the end of the XV century. However, it was not until the XVIII century that tiles began to invade churches, palaces, houses, gardens, fountains and staircases.
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Bom dia Mikolaj
Lovely capture.Wonderful detail in this old wall.
Saúde meu amigo
José Diogo

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1522 W: 1 N: 143] (12340)
  • [2008-08-10 1:34]

very old but interesting

Another beautiful shot of handmade tiles
great in work and colours
very nice
ciao
Lucio

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1277 W: 18 N: 629] (11621)
  • [2008-08-10 4:16]

Once again an interesting post, very beautiful and colorful! Extremely good detail. TFS and have a happy Sunday!

Hello Mikolaj
Wonderful tiles, great colours and presentation.
Congrats, mb

Siema Mikolaj! Piekne foto. Kawalek prawdy o Portugalii opowiedziales tym zdjeciem. Klaniam sie!

czolem mikolaj,
these must have been exquisite when they were new?
i'm glad that you have captured them for posterity as they look as though they may not be here for long.
the colours are striking and the composition is pleasing.
pozdrawiam,
Brian

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2094 W: 59 N: 2676] (14733)
  • [2008-08-10 14:19]

Hi Mikolaj...
Very interesting post - very beautiful shots!
Very well done and presented!
Congratulations,
Rgd. George

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1590 W: 0 N: 184] (12916)
  • [2008-08-10 15:16]

Hi Mikolaj,
Excellent catch and great focus, the texture and the details are great and clear. Well done.
Regards
Diane

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  • luisa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 400 W: 0 N: 73] (1372)
  • [2008-08-10 19:19]

a beautifull detail... like always!:)
lovely photo!!

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ciao Mikolaj
i really like this little detail!! wonderful idea this picture!! i visited Lisboa the last year, during the summer.. it enchants me! ;)) effective job! many thanks
ciao Marco

Hello Mikolaj,
Beautiful examples of ancient art of tiles.
Well captured and presented.
TFS
Selahattin E

Dear Mikolaj Cava!
Wonderful tiles.
Nice lightness and brightness.
Perfect sharpness.
Original picture.
TFS!

cze Mikolaj !

dobre kolory i detal!
swietna perspektywa:))

Caluski z Bergamo!

Ania

Czolem Mikolaj!
Ciekawy przejaw artyzmu. Ta potrzeba upiekszenia swiata. To jest to. Dobre pogladowe zdjecie. Ciekawe info.
Pozdrawiam.

Cze Mikolaj!
Rozpaczliwie te plytki prosza o zachwyt i brawa i nie sposob im tego wszystkiego nie dac.
Brawo!
Szacun!

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1701 W: 0 N: 1] (11486)
  • [2008-08-13 7:02]

Hi Mikolaj
I love this picture very beaitiful.
Gr Jos
P**

Lovely image, amazing tiles and the art is very clever, colours are vibrant, overall detail well done

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