the old pier Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the old pier of Mindelo on Sao Vicente island.
I stayed at this place only a few seconds because here it smells disgusting.This place is now used as a public toilet by many people.

In my workshop photo you can see the pier from above,taken from a small hill.

There was a coal station in Mindelo in times of steam navigation by the British. Mindelo is a cosmopolitan city. At the shipping routes of Europe, South Africa, India, Australia and Africa and South America, Randall coal company was established. In the beginning of 1875, the firm named Cory Brothers plummeted coal prices which increased the number of ships to 669 per year in 1879. When more ports were built in Dakar, Senegal and in the Canary Islands, the number of ships declined but increased to serve about 2,000 ships per year in the 20th century. In 1952, the coal camps were eliminated as boats switched to diesel.

In 1885, Mindelo was the switching station for the first Trans-Atlantic telegraph cable. In 1912, Mindelo became an important cable station in the world.

Mindelo became the cultural capital of the Portuguese-speaking country/state along with the Lusophone capital in 2003. Mindelo is also considered as the cultural capital of Cape Verde.

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ben4321 (9781) 2006-09-30 6:14

The remains of the pier have provided you with a great foreground, and it's lines draw the eye deeper into the scene.
You took this in good light, and I like how the colours are not too overpowering.
Good work.
Ben

P-S-I-G (24482) 2006-09-30 6:29

Hello Leo,
Very beautiful scene captured. welle composed with these old stones. I like the sky, very colourfull.
Well taken.
Best regards,
Fabrice

Jean-Luc (5488) 2006-09-30 6:48

Hello Andreas,
Les Iles du cap vert est une partie du monde que je rêve de visiter.
Cette vue est très originale le WS apporte un complément judicieux sur l'emplacement du vieux quai.
Note intéressante, bravo,
Jean-Luc

AiresSantos (41400) 2006-09-30 6:54

Hi Leo,
Very nice composition od this Old pier. I like the POV and perspective. Very good colours and lovely sky.
TFS and have a nice weekend,
Aires

Robbienight (613) 2006-09-30 7:04

Excellent shot, especially for the beautiful colours and the nice perspection created by the old pier.
I like the composition, with the moutain over there right in the center of the image, being of the same colour of the old pier.
Well done!!

axiotea (15929) 2006-09-30 7:11

Hi Andreas,
It's a pity it was smelling bad because the view looks great with the old pier, the boats and the rocks in BG. A nice cloudy sky as well and a good POV.
Cheers,
Marilyn

delkoo (33966) 2006-09-30 7:45

hi andreas
nice picture with piers in the foreground, looking like old bridge,under a nice cloudy sky.

well done
didier

rhizomes (15325) 2006-09-30 7:53

HI Andreas,
Nice picture ! These old ruins going into the sea are great ! Nice colors and light. I like the colored boats !
Christophe

anesugur (16558) 2006-09-30 7:56

Hi Andreas,
Very beautiful composition and POV.
Wonderful scenery with nice colors.
Best regards. Uğur

AthaPan (0) 2006-09-30 8:28

Hallo Andreas

Die Farben sind ja der Wahnsinn. Und der pov auch.
Ein erstklassiges Foto, was wiedereinmal deine Fotokünste unterstreicht.

Well done
athanasios

quetzal (3467) 2006-09-30 8:34

Hi Andreas,
Very nice view in spite of its use...
I like this composition made of rocks, water and boats.
Regards
Jean-Louis

xuaxo (5637) 2006-09-30 9:46

Hallo Leo
Your nice photo of the Cais Bedje, with Porto Grande Bay and Monte Cara in background, is going to be a historical document. In fact, this area and the old piers is being renovated (and the smell removed also :-), as they are going to build a pleasure boats marina. I hope the new construction won't be "too much" and won't destroy the ambiance of the Avenida Marginal (destroying the smell is OK ;-)
You were lucky to get those nice clouds.
F

siolaw (25702) 2006-09-30 9:59

Hi Leo!
The very old pier! Not usable anymore!!! Good POV here and nice colors... an interesting subject
Well done
Laurent

jeancolemonts (648) 2006-09-30 10:23 [Comment]

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kermit350 (8988) 2006-09-30 10:44

Besides hello Andréas, very good point of view which shows a pretty juxtaposition of these foundations to the form arched, I like much the mineral mixture with these always gracious boats in similar decorations, one feels a great softness with very beautiful colours and a super lighting, our glance relates far to this splendid landscape, the sky is very well seized with these pretty clouds which seem to form a procession, sincerely

agbonavita (0) 2006-09-30 11:18

What a beautidul photo of Mindelo Leo. I like a lot the clouds contrasting with the sky. The colors are fantastic, the water is a clean and green!

Nice note.
thanks
Andre

sam224 (5851) 2006-09-30 11:52

Very attractive composition here with the old pier standing in the foreground. Good depth thanks to the hill in the background. The boats scattered in the bay add interest to the image.
Well done. Thanks for sharing!

ndb1958 (9228) 2006-09-30 12:46

Hi Leo,
wie gut, dass man hier nicht riechen kann. Aber mit den Gerüchen ist es so eine Sache, man ist immer wieder erstaunt, dass die Einheimischen es ohne Kommentar durchleben.
Es sieht gar nicht danach aus, als wäre es zum Klo verkommen. Die alten Gemäuer haben doch ihren Charme. Schöner Himmel,
Nino

cherryripe (18794) 2006-09-30 13:04

Hi Leo
These ruins are so interesting. Your pov is very good. I like it's sharpness and that of the little colourful boats. The almost blurry background works well here.
Regards
Nikki

carper (64094) 2006-09-30 14:04

very nice one Leo,
a good point of view, nice details in the shot in this very nice taken composition, good job.
gr. JAAP

Gustaw (21670) 2006-09-30 14:08

Hi, my friend!
Very beautiful view - it is postcard! Nice picture from Africa. Good quallity, composition is very interesting, nice see and sky.
Marek

Dragonheart (8393) 2006-09-30 15:03

Hello Leo,
Very beautiful composition and colours. I like these ships. Good sharpness.
Well done
Thanks for sharing
Best regards
Vivek

izmirli (2931) 2006-09-30 16:06

merhaba my friend andreas
wonderful picture.wonderful landscape and colours.well done.
friendly greetings from Istanbul.
gürkan akçakır.

vincz (19039) 2006-09-30 16:59

The reamins of the pier makes such an interesting almost geological formation. It gave you a great compsotion for this very soft picture. I like all the little touches of colours here and there dues to the boats and the the sea weed. very nice picture.

jjcordier (24140) 2006-10-01 2:27

Good shot, Andreas! Nice composition and good light
Best regards
JJ

brevbrev14 (370) 2006-10-01 3:48

Hi Leo, beautiful landscape shot with fantastic sky and great colours!very interesting walls on the sea!i like a lot!

Ciao!

Valeria

Fis2 (45238) 2006-10-01 5:48

Witaj Leo!
Wonderful place, beautiful landscape. I like the light and sky. Good composition.
Regards
Krzysztof

Stepan (27167) 2006-10-01 5:50

Interesting place. The pov and dof are perfect to appreciate it. Great depth. Very well composed.
Stéphane

Yffic (6106) 2006-10-01 7:15

Hi Andreas.

A very nice summer shot.
I like the saturation of your colors. (Polarizing filter ??)
The presence of old stones in the front is very welcome.

Regards.

Yves

jiherka (4463) 2006-10-01 7:59

Hello Andreas,
This view is better than both that you publish (WS and today). The port is very well shown by this view in direction of the see.
Well done.
Salutations
Jacques

oochappan (22026) 2006-10-01 10:59

A fine sunny clear sharp view well framed with the remains of the old peer in front, maybe t atiny too much NI only on front loosing a slight texturing in the sand but it is hard to remark and maybe better to present it like this, an excellent shot with fine details on the ships towards a misty horizont.

tabora (13636) 2006-10-01 12:22

Bonjour Andreas,
Très beau paysage avec un lumière et des couleurs extras,les diagoanles formées par les pierres dirigent le regard vers l'horizon.
un ciel superbe.
Amitiés Joseph

Scharan (13951) 2006-10-01 14:23

Olá Andreas
O cenário é lindo e muito bem capturado; as
cores são maravilhosas, amei a composição.
Parabéns, grande abraço,
Vera.

Cretense (54906) 2006-10-02 12:46

Hi Leo!

What can I say about this beauty! I 'm speechless! I always wanted to go to Cape Verde, especially to hear live some "Morna" orquestra, but now i'm sure it will be one of my next destinations! Congratulations!

Best regards,
Hercules

imrek (4) 2006-10-03 4:46

HI Andreas,
it's high quality shot, good perspective and pleasant composition...very good colours and wonderful sky...good work!!!
regards,
imre

Budapestman (41042) 2006-10-03 11:12

Hi Andreas!
This is a very spectacular and interesting photo! Fascinating mood and very nice details. Beautiful view and picturesque atmosphere! Very nice glittering colours and lights. Informative and useful note. Superb shot!
Thank you, nice days
George

evanrizo (456) 2006-10-03 14:35

Hallo Andreas.
An excellent photo, es hat ein wunderbares licht and die Tiefe ist echt sehr gut.
Sehr gut framed.
Ich danke Dir sehr.

vinicio (22260) 2006-10-04 2:07

Interesting place Andreas, beautiful landscape and beautiful composition, well done, the note is great and the place too, good work, compliments, also to the image of WS.
Ciao
Vinicio

bakes888 (18055) 2006-10-04 4:52

Hi Leo. Great photo. Excellent composition capped off with that great sky. Well captured and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

emjleclercq (14129) 2006-10-04 17:05

Beautifull clouds here and a small mountain or rock in the background. The small boats provide a touch of life in the pciture to balance the effect of the ruined pier, for which you have chosen an original diagonal point of view. Very good sharpness and colors.
And a very good note.

All the best,

Emmanuel

jean-marie (3088) 2006-10-06 16:34

Bonsoir Andrea,

Cadrage, focale, lumière, piqué... une excellente photo tout simplement
Amicalement
Jean-Marie

Vato_Law (11638) 2006-10-07 4:04

Hello Andreas,
Excellent graphism you got in that photo with what remains from the pier. The boats spread thru the scenery are very nice with their colours and the mount behind completes the scenery, just like it is watching what is gong on downstairs. the sky and the white fluffy clouds are also very nice.
Nice colours and light!
Cheers.
Paulo

barni (14423) 2006-10-25 11:26

Bonjour Andreas
Très belle composition. La diagonale est parfaite.
Bonne soirée
Christophe

Photo65Net (43084) 2006-11-06 13:19

Hi Andreas,
Very nice pic.
Colours are superb, and the framin gis pleasant with a beautiful foreground.
Good job,
JB.

shirgold (2439) 2006-11-08 15:48

Hi Andreas,
This place looks very nice. I like the composition with the nice sky.
I think image is slightly over sharpened but it can also be the jpeg quality.
TFS - Shir

guillaumejm (9026) 2006-11-17 17:28

hello andreas,
I like the perspective given by these piers. Warter color is perfect.
Best regards
JMarc

abulafia (4802) 2006-11-18 2:50

Hi Andreas
What a beautiful setting, i like the old parts of the pier in the foreground.
TFS
Harry

knowdebu (958) 2007-02-23 7:46

hi Andreas,
stunning compsition and i could'nt stop myself to add this to my favourites list.
debabrata

IgorDeleze (9247) 2007-03-22 3:34

Hello Andreas,
You have catched a beautiful place!
The point of view is very well choosen.
Great colors with a beutiful sky, wich add a good dynamic to the composition.
Greetings.
Igor