generations of windmills Photo

Photographer’s Note

A windmill in operation in Odemira, the Alentejo region in Portugal.
Next to the windmill stand the ruins of an older construction which, judging by shape and size, is its predecessor.

Nestling quietly on the banks of the River Mira, the sleepy town of Odemira is situated 20 km inland from the picturesque Alentejo coast.
It was granted an official charter in 1256 by King Afonso III, and throughout the centuries was inhabited by the Romans and the Moors, who built a castle in the centre of the town they called Wadi Emir.
Besides the fountain in the main square, the main points of interest include the churches of Salvador and Santa Maria.
Located at a high point on the edge of town, one of the Alentejo’s best-preserved windmills stands as a working display of the traditional methods used to process the region’s wheat and corn.
Odemira is also well-known for its pottery workshop, where visitors can witness the skilful production of earthenware and other local handicrafts.
Nearby. Besides being the source of the River Mira, the large Santa Clara dam nearby is a popular water sports centre and summer bathing area. Visitors should also see the Águas Natural Park, where the typical Alentejan landscape and regional-style buildings can be appreciated.
Some of Portugal’s best beaches can be found a short drive west of Odemira, most notably Zambujeira do Mar and Almograve further north.

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Budapestman (42756) 2009-03-22 3:15

Hi Paul,
Excellent shot with beautiful composition. I like the nostalgic atmosphere and the splendid details, the man who can be seen in the window is a very lovely detail. The colours and lights are beautiful likewise. Have a nice Sunday!
George

Jardim (3197) 2009-03-22 4:05

Olá Paul,

The composition is beautiful made of contrasts and colours.

JJ

swiatopelk777 (9212) 2009-03-22 5:26

Hi Paul!
Amazing windmill. Nice lightness, very nice colors. Original job.
Greetings from Poland!

Vanessa132 (1840) 2009-03-22 5:46

Hi Paul,
I like your POV ...beautiful windmill in the BG, the ruins and the beautiful flowers..
the man is a nice adding to your shot.
great colors and sky...well done!
regards,
Vanessa

albertz (2310) 2009-03-22 6:52

the man at the window emphasize a good sense of scale.. i like the contrast between the bricks and the windmill. i would also love to see this from a distant. well done.

TGULUMSER (12514) 2009-03-22 7:56

Hello Paul,
A nice windmill and a great spring composition,
Best regards,
Tulay

vmf-214 (1624) 2009-03-22 9:43

Hi Paul,

Amazing spring composition you captured, Beautiful windmill and like how you captured the person looking out the window. Wonderful bed of flowers in the foreground gives this photo depth. Colors and lighting are perfect. Great job Paul.

Best regards
Jason.

darek1978 (11491) 2009-03-22 13:26

Hello Paul,
Great composition and very interesting point of view. This windmill is just...beautiful. Well done!
Best regards,
Darek

sacavem (8507) 2009-03-22 13:35

Olá Paul,

Good work to capture of this windmill. Superb colours and light.Very good POV and frame.
Regards,
Filipe

hispic (7399) 2009-03-22 20:02

Bonjour Paul,
Beautiful image of spring, flowers in full bloom. The sharpness on the flowers is excellent though it on the windmill seems not smooth. I like the rendition of white a lot.
Regards, Hisashi

PiotrSk (826) 2009-03-23 2:41

Hi Paul, interesting place, if you had a good light, the sun has done well for the photography, saw interesting places. Very good work - greetings Piotrek

dip (12834) 2009-03-23 2:50

Hello Paul,
wonderful and colorful composition,very well exposed and framed,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

jhm (83276) 2009-03-23 3:37

Dag Paul,

U vond deze molen naast de oude ruïne, door beiden op de foto te plaatsen krijgen we een fantstisch zich op beiden.
De molen net iets dieper zorgt voor een goed perspectief, de bloeiende bloemen in de voorgrond zijn een extra voor de kleur.
Zeer mooie foto, bedankt.

Groeten,
John.

Clementi (45101) 2009-03-23 4:06

Ciao Paul,
beautiful composition and excellent shot, the atmosphere is nostalgic and i like the fantastic colors, the person to the window increases the value of the photo.
compliments
Giorgio

bukitgolfb301 (4939) 2009-03-23 4:22

Hello my dear Paul

Great composition, color management and angle.
This is your own world and your proud style indeed. This can be postcard and can be sold directly, I am sure. Marvelous and excellent. Congratulation on your great job !

Best regards and thanks for my sharing
Takero

vincz (19045) 2009-03-23 5:58

Great composition with wall, windmill and flowers all in different color tones. Very well balanced,very nice.

lgir (2845) 2009-03-23 10:29

Hello Paul,

Nice contrast between the dark wall, the spring flowers and the colors of the windmill.
Good work.

Regards
Laurent

stego (22448) 2009-03-23 12:43

Hi Paul,
Interesting idea, framing the "new" windmill with the ruins of the old one and the gigantic bouquet of wild daisies. It's a very attractive image of Spring, with great looking colours and clarity.
Regards, José.

Silvio1953 (42725) 2009-03-23 14:11

Ciao Paul, great view of wonderful windmill, splendid composition with beautiful flowers in FG, very well done, ciao Silvio

BelCan75 (2420) 2009-03-23 21:41

Hallo Paul,

Schitterende foto met prachtige kleuren en details. Ik vind de bloemetjes zo mooi die precies op de muur groeien. Knap zicht met die muur rechts en de windmolen erlangs. Schitterend werk!

Groetjes,
Ann

judesta (992) 2009-03-24 3:03

Hi Paul
Exceptional colour management and good composition, I like the low POV. Having a person in the window was a good capture as well.
TFS
Cheers
Jude

Nicou (45639) 2009-03-24 4:33

Hello,

quel cadrage, le moulin avec le mur des très beaux contrastes de couleurs, le blanc ressort à merveille, superbe compo.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Uhu (7428) 2009-03-24 9:22

Oh wow, such a photo again! Amazing contrast between the wall and the mill. Kind of completely unrecovered thing and very neatly renovated thing together.
Great photo!

Maged (1508) 2009-03-24 23:58

Wow ..very beautiful shot , the colors and the light make it full of live, excellent pov and comp.
Well Done
Maged

danyy (69393) 2009-03-25 3:34

Bonjour Paul,
une photo très soignée dans son cadrage avec des paramètres d'exposition parfaits. Les divers bâtiments créent la profondeur.
Les couleurs jouent bien les unes avec les autres.
Amicalement.
daniel.

adramad (3944) 2009-03-25 11:54

Hello Paul.
Excellent shot with beautiful composition.The first plane of the flowers close to the old stones and the windmill is ideal.The colours and lights are bautiful.
Regards.
Luis.

alainh (35387) 2009-03-25 12:15

bonjour Paul

que voilà un bien joli cadrage, la tour, les fleurs, et le moulin, superbe. les couleurs sont naturellement belles.
amicalement
alain

mikele_pl (2304) 2009-03-26 8:48

Hi Paul,

another stunning composition, great sharpness, vibrant colors. I like the man in the window. Well done!

greetings

michal

MarianneS (14402) 2009-03-30 12:56

Bonsoir Paul,
Une composition particulière avec cette juxtaposition d'un moulin flamboyant près des ruines d'un autre.
Les petites fleurs apportent une petite note de poésie, tandis que la présence d'un homme à la fenêtre du moulin vient donner vie à ta compo.
Tu as été attentif au moindre détail, bravo!
Amicalement,
Marianne

Flavia (10202) 2009-04-03 9:07

Hi Paul,

Nice POV to get this windmil! The flowers contrasting with the stone walls are special touch.

Regards,

Flavia

Angshu (34089) 2009-04-05 1:11

Hello Paul
A very well balanced composition with the windmill, typical of this area with old ship like sails and the old ruins. The flowers add a lot to the beauty here. Like the low POV which gives prominence to the flowers and also makes the structures majestic. Good work!
Regards
Angshu

bakes888 (18327) 2009-04-10 2:15

Hi Paul. Great photo, good colours and excellent clarity. Nicely balanced composition also. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good Easter, Paul.

mvinagre (285) 2009-04-10 8:46

Ola Paul

Amazing foto, very good composition and light.

abraço
miguelvinagre

vinicio (22428) 2009-04-12 9:28

Nice poetic composition for a beautiful portrait of this old windmill, fascinating piece of history of the Portugal, well done aul, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

racheltafoya (507) 2009-04-13 15:16

I love your style, Paul. Vivid colors, sharp details, contrasting textures and patterns, but very organized and focused. Lovely lighting as well.

It's neat that you captured the shot while someone was standing in the window.

Best,

Rachel

MarcT (21103) 2009-05-03 22:17

Hi Paul,
I love those windmills. Ypour POV is especially well chosen and gives depth to your picture.
Best wishes
Marc

dbar (582) 2009-06-04 14:57

Hi Paul,

Your idea was nice, the photo speaks for itself, no need to read the title :)

Nice composition and good sharpness across the frame.

Regards,
Dimitris

Hellas (5093) 2009-06-07 10:56

Hi Paul!
What a beautiful composition is this?
You framed perfectly from the PoV you chose with great elements.
I like also the bright and saturated colours.

Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Athanasios.

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