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the pilgrim house


the pilgrim house
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Copyright: Jose mbrito (mbrito) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1638 W: 118 N: 2823] (11388)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08
Categories: Nature, Architecture, Mood
Camera: Sony DSLR Alpha-100, Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): mbrito back in time, by himself [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-11-10 12:07
Viewed: 972
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 116
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Continuing my photo-journey for the centre of Portugal, is time to go up to the Mountain of Lousã in search of the «schist villages» - very old villages all made of schist - in the clientele of Lousã, district of Coimbra.

Remain mysterious the reasons that had pushed the first settlers to leave the foot of the mountain and to be fixed in the high one, where the land were difficult to cultivate. Ancient narratives place the origins of these mountainous villages in the field of the fancy and the legend.

In these mountainous villages always exists a house where nobody lives reserved to receive pilgrims, where these can rest before following their destiny.

The «schist villages» come after «Barril», «Pomares», «Coja» and «Avô», all hidden paradises in Portugal centre that I’ve visited last summer, and that I’ve posted here because they usual are out from the regular tourist routes.

I hope you’re enjoying the journey.

mb

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        Hi Jose,   Beautiful composition...   Good details and lightining.   Focus and clarity are excellent.tfs.   Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Hi Jose,
A great report of your journey ! Superb capture of these ancient village. Very good colors and compo.
greetings,
Joop!

Hi Jose
Very interesting house.
Nice shot,great sharpnes and lighting.
TFS
Regards
Andrzej

Ola Jose,
Bonita composicao e uma bos luz.
Abracos,
Ralf

dearest j
i am enjoying this tour of central portugal immensely, more so as personal memories join images in a joyful dance deep in my heart
I am only a little worried that these routes become too popular and that another Nazarè (or its Italian equivalent Milano Marittima) nightmare is born . luckilòy the condiions of the territory are a good deterrent ....
hugs
a

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2008-11-10 13:44]

A very interesting place! Nice detail and lighting. TFS

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1560 W: 124 N: 2208] (20331)
  • [2008-11-10 14:40]

Hello Jose, what a charming contruction, well composed image with a very good technique, well done!

Mario

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  • Alexia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 0 N: 220] (2454)
  • [2008-11-10 15:30]

Ciao...bellissima
immagine...
Complimenti

Alexia

What a wondrous journey you are on Jose!
Such mystique and mood in this place.
Great work documenting with an artistic flair.
Nicely done.
- Vincent

Hello, Jose!
Your journey to central Portugal it's like a journey to the center of the world, with many hidden wonders yet to be discovered. Going off the beaten track has been proven again to be very rewarding.
Really well composed.
I also love the way the light "rests" on the house as the pilgrim would rest his tired feet at this point of his journey.
Thank you for taking us along!
Diana

hello Jose,

i wish you have captured all of this beautiful pilgrim house.. all maybe but still in good condition.. well capture.. good finding of this place.. nice detail here.. good one.. tfs..

regards, terry

Hi Jose
really interesting journey
wonderful serie of shots and interesting note
I m waiting next one!
have good day
Lucio

Hi Master
I hope you are well
Wonderful capture
Great details and colors
Take care
Burak

Hello Jose,
This is a very charming presentation of a rustic village scene. Superb lighting with admireable texture and details. My compliments...Danilo

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  • subs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 0 N: 222] (2080)
  • [2008-11-11 6:51]

Hi Jose,
You must be having a wonderful trip.
I like how you've inlcuded just a bit of everything from the sky to the steps, and the plant for colour here. The light hitting the house from an angle is also very nice.
Regards,
Subashini

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19918)
  • [2008-11-11 7:34]

Hi Jose,
Your journey in different Portugal roads is so interesting! I like also to take differents ways when I am in other countries.
With your note, this photo shows us not only a singular house, but also an cultural information. Very interesting!
You have as much success with the color than with the B&W.
Despite the strong light, the details on the schist wall are sharp! Bravo! Annie

Ola Jose! Original picture. Good composition. Very good capture. Nice natural colours. Ideal sharpness. Original shot. Saude!

Bom dia Jose
It´s a very berautiful composition. It´s a etty to be to big to a HOBBIT live there. But maybe.. Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, mery and pippen find a way.. when they leave the Shire and go to Lousa mountains. Great work!

Bonsoir José,
Alors continuons cette jolie promenade, cette autre maison a quelque chose d'assez particulier, faite entièrement par la main de l'homme, et la nature qui lui apporte tout son charme, belle composition avec beaucoup de tonalités naturelles!!!
Amitiés
Odile

My dear friend,

you're one of the artists that can say everything just with one click on camera. I wish I could do that! And every single one of your photos is made like it was painted! And that is the fact. You're making dream come true with one click and that is one of the reasons I enjoy you work!

ALL THE BEST!

Sincerely,
David

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  • aperis Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 85 W: 5 N: 30] (1069)
  • [2008-11-11 11:00]

Hi Jose,
Interesting the photographic report on your journey. Original construction. The treatment of the light and color is great.
Congratulations,
Amadeu

Ola Jose.
Thanks for the journey who lead us to this 'Gasthouse'.
I'm sure inside it looks like a 5 star Hotelroom, haha
But from outside it is really a "Picture".
Good composition of this Good shot.
Regards, Jan

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6932)
  • [2008-11-11 11:41]

Hi Jose
A lovely POV and I'm glad you moved from b/w to impressionism with that bright green in a traditional setting. Inventive and unique
Best wishes
Argiris

...been quite busy lately

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  • tibig Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 26 N: 681] (7565)
  • [2008-11-11 12:42]

Interesting building in an interestingly composed shot. It manages to confer a very specific quality of the space and a mood that comes with it.
Regards,
Tibi

Olá Jose

Uma foto muito bonita onde as várias texturas me chamam a atenção. A luz fraquinha e as cores estão muito interessantes.
Parabéns
GA
Vera

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1434 W: 31 N: 3091] (12584)
  • [2008-11-11 13:34]

HI Jose
Lots of different angles and textures in this one.
The tiled roof, the stone wall really does show off the old door, making the house looked like its nesting againsts the stairs. Good one
Dot

Hi Jose
This is a beautiful POV with old house and excellent composition.beautiful colors and
details.TFS
Greetings
H.Ayhan

Hi Jose,
Very nice picture and details,
Excellent POV. and light,
Nice view of this old pilgrim house and note,
good presentations..
Excellent done ..
Michel

Hi Jose
Brilliant and vivid colors in your shot.
Superb clarity and highlights. Also great shadows. Details captured perfectly.
Regards, Alireza

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 996 W: 54 N: 31] (5769)
  • [2008-11-11 23:31]

Bonjour,
Sympathique abri bien cadré.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2027 W: 147 N: 3408] (13641)
  • [2008-11-11 23:55]

hello jose

Very interesting construction style of the wall and roof in this low building. I wonder why the door way is so low.

Interesting composition to include the stairs here.

tfs, bill

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1329 W: 0 N: 2633] (21083)
  • [2008-11-12 1:51]

Hello,

Merveilleuse petit cabane, quel rendue sur la pierre, avec le toit plat et ces belle tuile qui font comme un serptent, le cadrage est pafrait et donne parfaitement la hauteur de cette maison, superbe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Hi José,

These are wonderful corners in your world to share with us, that old brickwork, old wooden door and warm coloured roof tiles, very pleasant.
I think you could have avoided that tiny bit of overexposure on the green leaves by using an AV-correction with 2 stops, -0,7; however this is a tricky one because of the shade and bright patches of sunshine.

TFS
Els

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 124 N: 1465] (20746)
  • [2008-11-12 8:43]

Hi jose,
beautiful composition and light.many thanks for this beauty and note.TFS.Necla.

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2740 W: 412 N: 2987] (32933)
  • [2008-11-12 12:29]

MERHABA DEAR JOSE...
wonderful shot and detail...
A superb colors and focus...bravo...
selamlar

Hi Josè!
Really interesting note for a picture that carries out a lot of true history.
TFS
Ciao, Antonella

Hi Jose,
Perfectly captured texture of old wall and tiles.
TFS
Selahattin E

Hi Jose. Fantastic graphic effects on the wall and great sharp. Good half staicase's perspective and light/shadows management.

Roberto

Ciao Jose, lovely composition with beautiful perspective and fantastic colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Jose,
nice work and composition!Great shot!
Abracos,
A.

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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1067 W: 80 N: 1173] (7423)
  • [2008-11-13 19:51]

Great clarity and light here, giving us an excellent view of the materials and textures. I like how the greens add a soft natural touch to the structural features. Good color and saturation without going too far. Well done:)

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2276 W: 177 N: 0] (29292)
  • [2008-11-14 8:12]

HOla Jose ;)))
House with soul, TFS
Best regards,
J ;)

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  • wilth Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 363 W: 46 N: 513] (1953)
  • [2008-11-14 13:08]

Hi Jose,
This is well put together and composed.
Nice color effect and light.
TFS,
Wilt

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  • zizass (18)
  • [2008-11-15 1:23]

Hello Jose,
the outstanding feeling of our beautiful
portugueses villages you have
captured in this shot.
Great colour and detail
Have a very good weekend

Hello Jose,
great scene and simplicity, which makes me at least to want it back from time to time.
Nice colors, roof and the wall.
Thank you again for your kind and profesional feedback.
Have a nice week end
Regards caesar

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  • Ber Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 298 W: 67 N: 67] (4660)
  • [2008-11-15 8:55]

Hi Jose,
A great report of your journey. Wonderful capture.
regards

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  • tatara Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 206 W: 64 N: 401] (3779)
  • [2008-11-15 15:22]

Hi Jose
Always very original introduction, and normally a great image that fits with the story...
great work
greeting
JozefK

Bom dia José.

Isto é o set de filmagens do Sr. dos Aneis, certo? :)
Gostei muito desta pitoresca foto, muito interessante mesmo.
É habitual ver em Portugal casas construidas com pedras, esta em particular ficou cheia de vida graças à planta do lado esquerdo. Parabéns amigo, gostei muito.

grande abraço.
Marco

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  • cinca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 327 W: 2 N: 143] (4452)
  • [2008-11-16 13:03]

Hi Jose, it's really pleasant to visit Portugal with you! Lovely place presented with great coulours and sharpness. Compliments!
Ciao, cinzia

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 814 W: 51 N: 1717] (11169)
  • [2008-11-16 13:25]

ciao jose..lavoro interessante..belli i dettagli..grande lavoro e buoni i colori
complimenti
lele

Hi Jose...nicely composed...great details and light...nice work.

Roger

ciao Jose!

wonderful compo..
your Pics are more and more moody,
Superb work!
TFS

Ania

Hi Jose,
Lovely old pilgrim ouse from Portugal, you managed to capture the building in great light, sharpness and details. Nice presentation, the vivid green plan add some freshness to the old building materials. :)
Good job, TFS!
Best regards,
Kristof

Fine processed colors and detail.

Malik & Mary.

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21697)
  • [2008-11-25 18:20]

Hi Jose...
Absolutely fantastic shot...
Fine colors, image and details...
Well done.
Best regards,
George

Hi jose
I love old thing of history, nice shot, well composed, great job.
Tiger

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  • cycle Gold Star Critiquer [C: 228 W: 0 N: 3] (1851)
  • [2009-02-10 13:49]

What can I say...
regards

Hi Jose,
I like this kind of photo, this places so simple, the textures of the wall and the magnificent colors.
Really excellent.
Giorgio

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