Monastery of the Pilar Hill Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi Te friends

Enjoy this picture from 'Vila Nova de Gaia' city taken Porto side !

You can see the Monastery of the Pilar Hill on top and the Dom Luis Bridge.

Part of the area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage in December 1996, the Monastery of Serra do Pilar is the architectural landmark of Gaia. ...

The bustling suburb of Vila Nova da Gaia lies opposite Oporto on the steep south bank of the mighty River Douro.
Sitting on top of a pre-Roman fortified hamlet, it was given town status in 1255 by King Afonso III and then bequeathed to the aristocracy in order to counteract the power of the bishops of neighbouring Oporto, who were charging unreasonably high shipping tolls at the time.
Gaia today is dominated by the Port wine lodges, with over fifty wine companies based in its narrow, twisting streets. Here, the ageing and blending of most of the world's supply of Port wine takes place beneath a sea of red roofs emblazoned with some of the most famous names in winemaking.
What to see. The 16th-century monastery church of Serra do Pilar features unusual circular cloisters and panoramic views of Oporto and the River Douro. From the church's terrace, the future Duke of Wellington planned his surprise attack on the French in 1809.
A tour of the cellars is a must for any visitor to Vila Nova da Gaia, followed by a wine-tasting. One of the best-organised lodges is Sandeman, founded in 1790 and housed in a former 16th-century convent with a small museum. Taylor's, one of the last privately-owned English wine companies, offers a lively, informative tour of the premises and impressive views from its spacious outdoor terrace.

The Dom Luís 1st Bridge is an arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. At the time of construction its span of 172 m was the longest of its type in the world.

The Government held a competition for the construction of a metallic bridge on the Douro River on a site that was adjacent to an existing bridge and would replace it. Teófilo Seyrig had already engineered the D. Maria Pia Bridge project, whilst working as a partner of Eiffel. He now took sole responsibility for the new, major Luis 1st Bridge. The construction was begun in 1881 and the bridge opened on 1886-10-31.

Total length 385.25 m
Weight 3045 tons
The arch measures 172 m in length and 44.6 m in height

Nikon D40X
2009/04/03 14:28:52
RAW (12-bit)
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 31mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/320 sec - F/5
Exposure Comp.: +5.0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Vivid
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-A
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Normal
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: Medium high

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Nicou (43771) 2009-04-16 7:35

Hello,

Très beau cpatage sur ce pont avec le beau bâtiment en fond, j'aime bie le petit arbre au pied de la coupole blanche et tous ces beaux tois ocres, superbe compo.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

TopGeo (21357) 2009-04-16 8:09

Hi Aires! Splendid colours Unique landscape with excellent sky BG, And a view in a hill with the Monastery and hours city impresses I like red in the houses in green and together bridge give in the composition charm
Regards
Georgios

ymrk (8285) 2009-04-16 8:16

Hello Dear Aires,
Beautiful landscape and very original details of view this place...
Have a good week,

Yağmur

npecanhuk (12947) 2009-04-16 8:47

Olá Aires!
Típica, clássica, mas sempre bela vista daquela ponte e da Vila Nova de Gaia!
Nitidez, cores, luminosidade excelentes!
Parabéns, abraços e até mais!
Neyvan

asajernigan (13865) 2009-04-16 9:33

Aires,
This is a well composed shot using the bridge to lead the eye to the tower on the top of the hill. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. Nice use of the rule of thirds here showing this scene in 3 distinct layers.
TFS,
Asa

jhm (81637) 2009-04-16 9:37

Hello Aires,

Lovely picture with the iron bridge.
I like the background with the big city and monastery as real eye catcher.
Good captured and very nice composed, also a colourfully image.
Very well compostion and good presentation. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

mikolaj_kawa (29344) 2009-04-16 9:45

Ola Aires! Famous view. I love this cityscape. I love this bridge. Porto is wonderful. Your shot is wonderful too. Saude!

Budapestman (40866) 2009-04-16 10:20

Hi Aires,
Great view with splendid POV and amazing architectural details. Excellent colours and lights, the monastery on the hill is fantastic sight. Tfs. Have a nice evening!
George

rikko77 (5448) 2009-04-16 11:06

Hi Aires,
very good view of this interesting place. I like its colors, so well saturated,and the composition as well.
Have a nice day!
Rikk

tempocativo (439) 2009-04-16 15:44

Olá Aires, a vista para Vila Nova de Gaia é realmente muito bonita, então ao pôr-do-sol mais bonita fica, embora ainda nunca tivesse tirado nenhuma foto. Gostei do enquadramento que deste à fotografia. Para quem não conhece dá para ter uma noção da vista. As cores também estão bastante bem.
Abraço
Paulo Borges

Charo (31651) 2009-04-16 16:24

Olá Aires,
A ponte para o mosteiro um pouco escondido, mas parece muito grandes proporções. Muito linda perspective, com uma fantástica luz e excelente composição.
Abraços,
Charo

siamesa (12359) 2009-04-16 19:31

Boa noite Aires

A ponte é bem bonita mesmo. A composição é um cartão postal de cores maravilhosas.O céu deu sua contribuição para ficar tudo perfeito.Parabéns.
Abraços
Maria

Docarmo (8812) 2009-04-16 20:04

Olá Aires,
Show de luz, com controle perfeito de exposição, nenhum excesso ou deficiência, mesmo dando para ver que havia claridade intensa. Trabalho invejável.
Parabéns!
MCV

hay_kes (28554) 2009-04-16 23:51

Hi Aires,
Very nice cityscape vith excellent POV and perspective.TFS.
Um grande abraço,

hAyAti

ktanska (16375) 2009-04-17 1:41

Hi Aires,
That classic bridge really looks good. And landscape also on that side of the river is nice. Old architecture mixed with fresh green spring foliage. Symmetric division between water and sky works well this time.
Kari

anto95 (1744) 2009-04-17 2:53

Ciao Aires,
Excellent framing and composition, great light management, beautiful colours! Congratulations!
Antonello

bostankorkulugu (33328) 2009-04-17 4:00

i wish the bridge was complete, but still a nice shot with the perfect blue sky and the vivid colours... cheers aires...

emilbo (9097) 2009-04-17 6:37

Olà Aires!
Une magnifique photo bien présentée avec une belle vue sur le pont à deux étages, si l'on peut dire, et la ville. La composition en trois plans est excellente et les couleurs sont superbes avec ce beau ciel nuageux.
Félicitations!... et bonne journée,
Emilius

ciakgiak (10070) 2009-04-17 6:43

Hello Aires,
a great landscape, in your perfect style.
Very well composed and realized, with a great light and warm colors. The Monastery and the bridge are really interesting so as your complete notes.
Well done my dear friend.
Best regards
Giorgio

Flavia (10202) 2009-04-17 6:45

Ola Aires,

A vista a partir deste monasterio deve ser linda. Otimo POV para capturar o predio do monasterio no alto do morro e parte desta bonita ponte.

Abracos,

Flavia

Cricri (42735) 2009-04-17 11:03

Ola Aires
J'aime les couleurs, la vue sur le monastère et tout ces bâtiments qui longe le fleuve, un contraste avec le pont de fer, note intéressante
Good evening
cricri

Gerrit (35417) 2009-04-17 13:56

Gi Aires,\
excellent composition in this appealing riverscape with fine saturated colors.
Regards, Gerrit

emka (21131) 2009-04-17 15:53

Hi Aires,

Very colourful photo. This high bridge ... Our guide wanted to make a surprise for us and we walked on this bridge. It was horror for me! I went close rather to the tram, looking just straight, like paralysed. i am trembling just thinking of it. Stanniing sharpness, superb clarity.

Regards

Malgorzata

Sorry! I haven't noticed I had no smileys. Cannot do anything with it now. M.

rodgerg (22953) 2009-04-17 23:23

Hello Aires,

A superb view of Porto with a good utilisation of the famous bridge. Nice sky well clouds well collected too.
Amizades,
Roger

paura (37722) 2009-04-18 3:08

Aires,
Interessante é que ví ontem mesmo uma fotografia em papel dessa ponte, do início do século passado. Meu bisavô construia embarcações de madeira na proximidade dessa ponte - no final dos século XIX - e morreu em um acidente nesse ofício. A foto que ví foi tirada pelo meu avô, registrando as proximidades do local da morte do pai dele. Obrigado or partilhar.

Abraço

Paulo

Angshu (33215) 2009-04-24 0:43

Ola Aires
Compo. is very well done with the bridge leading the viewer to the Monastery high up on the hill. Technicals are perfect with good colours & sharpness. Fine work!
Regards
Angshu

Amaz (6302) 2009-06-04 3:26

Wow!!!Precioso este local, Aires!!

Bonitas cores, interessante composição e bom enquadramento!!!
Muito educativa nota sua, também!!!

Parabéns,

Saudacões cordiais