Fishing port

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• Zandell (904)
• [2006-12-06 17:48]

Super black and white old style photo..

A little over exposed..
But the idea of B&W is greater then this extra light...

Póvoa de Varzim is both a traditional fishing town and cosmopolitan summer resort for the people of northern Portugal. At one end is the port and picturesque fishermen's quarter, where the men arrange their brightly-painted boats and the womenfolk quietly sit mending their husbands' nets.

Permanent habitation in Póvoa de Varzim dates from around four to six thousand years ago; around 900 BC, unrest in the region leads to the establishment of a fortified city. The ocean has always played an important part in its economy and subsistence, initially through maritime trade, and later through fishing, leading it to acquire a foral in 1308 and consequently to become, in the 18th century, the main fishing port in northern Portugal. Since late 19th century, due to its large beaches, it has become one of the main tourist areas of the region

Sandu

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• Rob (1466)
• [2006-12-06 17:48]

Hi Agostinho, great POV and composition, the b&w effect really makes this picture. :)