Lisbon from Cacilhas Photo

Photographer’s Note

Lisbon from Cacilhas

Enjoy this sunset and your Friday !

On the top of its famous seven hills, on the right bank of the broad Tagus river estuary, cosmopolitan Lisboa is bathed by an unique charming light.
Capital of Portugal since 1147 (when it was conquered from the Moors), Lisbon is a legendary city with more than 20 centuries of exciting History and the most important Tourist destination in the Country.

From the “Pombalinos” buildings of the Baixa (Downtown) with glazed tiles facades, to the narrow medieval streets of the typical and historical quarters of Alfama and Bairro Alto, where at night can be heard the Portuguese own music style Fado, to the numerous museums and shops for all tastes, Lisboa is a city filled with the most varied options.

There are several tourist highlights in Lisboa, but some are absolutely not to be missed, such as the São Jorge Castle where astonishing panoramas over Lisboa will testify its beauty; or the old quarter Mouraria; the wonderful Romanesque Cathedral; the gorgeous Baixa Pombalina; the majestic Jerónimos Monastery, the most outstanding example of the Portuguese Manueline architectural style, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO; the Belém Tower, built in the important Discoveries period; or even the superb Estrela Basilica.

In Lisboa’s surroundings, Sintra and all its Romantic environment deserves a visit. Place of election of the international intellectual elite, Sintra has inspired the most fortunate minds through the years.
Nearby, one can find the Queluz Palace and the Mafra Convent/Palace, the biggest religious monument in Portugal. Cascais, Estoril and Ericeira are just around the corner, by the seaside, places of history and tradition, with superb landscapes, moments of peace of mind and charming beaches.

Nikon D40X
RAW (12-bit)
Lens: 70-300mm F/4-5.6 D
Focal Length: 70mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/2.5 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: +5.0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Vivid
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: Manual
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Normal
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: Medium high

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pajaran (3909) 2009-10-16 1:03

Dobar dan, kod nas je osvanuo hladan kisovit dan.
Lep most.
Dobra kompozicija, dobre boje i trenutak snimka.
Lepa fotografija i odlican trenutak snimka.
Neka nam ovaj dan donese radost, Paja.

JanD (15053) 2009-10-16 1:04

Howdy Aires!
Wonderful bridge, amazing night cityscape, good colors.
Regards.

Didi (36452) 2009-10-16 1:17

Hello Aires
This picture gave me a brainstorm in my mind, very beautiful view in the sunshine.
I think you should make a stitch for a panoramic view.
Greetings from Orleans

Budapestman (42844) 2009-10-16 1:27

Hi Aires,
picturesque photo with spectacular composition, the colours and lights are amazing, excellent POV and the distant lights are beautiful likewise. Great impression, Congratulations. Have a nice day!
George

Amaz (7512) 2009-10-16 1:33

Que show de cores, amigo Aires!!

Extraordinários tons e ótima composição, amigo!!

Ótimo travalho!!

Parabéns mil,

scyntilla (1245) 2009-10-16 1:47

Hi Aires,
Amazing photo and wonderful sunset. You have done a magnificent job capturing the scene with all its beauty.
As a side note, I have recently been to an exhbition in a museum about Lisbon. There were photos and paintings. The curators focused on the similarities of these two cities. I was glad to see that my impression about Lisbon was thus confirmed when I first saw it. I can see it even more in your photo. That is probably why I felt so at home there.
Best,
Petek

beginer36 (8) 2009-10-16 1:52

hello aires
wonderful sunset picture
very strong and good colour
just now i notice on the man on the port..great composition..
have a beatiful weekend
shoshana

papagolf21 (56749) 2009-10-16 2:30

Bonjour, mon ami Aires,
Quelle ambiance, quelle image, un pur moment de bonheur !
Un cadrage réalisé avec soin. Le sujet est parfaitement traité.
Les couleurs sont magnifiques.
Amitiés.
Philippe

gervaso (5700) 2009-10-16 2:55

Olá, Aires!

Ficou realmente muito bonita a ponte em silhueta, com um céu muito bonito atrás, com cores excelentes do final da tarde! A tonalidade da água também ficou bem interessante! Belíssima composição! Bom trabalho!

stefanocer (10412) 2009-10-16 2:59

Again impressive colours and composition Aires , compliments also for this one .
Stefano.

npecanhuk (14718) 2009-10-16 3:04

Olá Aires!
Linda imagem, com um colorido especial e detalhes de luzes e silhuetas que são bastante atraentes!
A ponte sempre bela nessa foto ficou melhor ainda!
Parabéns, abraços e até logo!
Neyvan

Graal (58732) 2009-10-16 4:49

Hi Aires,
very nice sunset over the Lisboa. Good composition and glance on the city through the bridge. Amazing hues. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

francio64 (11782) 2009-10-16 5:22

Ciao Aires,
spettacolare tramonto dove la silhouette del ponte, gioca un bel grafismo.
Bello il contrasto cromatico tra il cielo rosso e il mare ancora blu.

TFS!
Francesco

siamesa (13239) 2009-10-16 5:58

Olá Aires

Magnífica essa ponte cortando o alaranjado do céu.O azul escuro da água está maravilhoso. Parabéns.
Abraços
maria

Cricri (43762) 2009-10-16 10:05

Hola Aires
C'est une capture magnifique du coucher de soleil entre la ville et le pont, bon format, très belle composition
Have a nice week end
cricri

cobra112 (11944) 2009-10-16 10:05

Ciao Aires. Spectacular almost dramatic contrast. A magnifcient dephting scenographic view. Very well done.

Roberto

anokutan (7885) 2009-10-16 10:26

Hello Aires,
This picture gave me a brainstorm in my mind, very beautiful view in the sunshine.Very strong and good colour.Good composition and glance on the city through the bridge.

jjcordier (25256) 2009-10-16 22:32

Aires
Encore un de ces magnifiques couchers de soleil sur Lisbonne dont tu as le secret. Les couleurs sont vraiment exceptionnelles.
Amicalement
JJ

ChrisJ (70443) 2009-10-16 23:14

Ola Aires

Missed this one. Striking warm cold colour contrasts between the orange sunset skies & blue water / upper blue sky. Superb graphism, with excellent framing & sharpness. Good light contrasts also. Tfs!

emka (22357) 2009-10-16 23:54

Hi Aires,

Splendid sunset colours. Nice view of Lisbon between the bridge. fantastic blue colour of the river.

Regards

Malgorzata

danos (33300) 2009-10-17 0:28

Good morning Aires,
excellent sunset view of the capital of Portugal from this distance.I like the three lines that created from the bridge,the ground and the wooden pier on the foreground,as the subdued light, with the sun still painting pastoral colors in the clouds makes this a memorable shot.Well done.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

rodgerg (25027) 2009-10-17 2:04

Olà Aires,

Superb night's shot with very nice and incredible colors in the sky. The famous bridge give a very plesant graphic effect. Great prospect too to the elements of the BG. The FG give e great depht to the image.
Amizades,
Roger

Bluejeans (33081) 2009-10-17 3:27

Oi amigo ,
Tens umas fantásticas fotos de Cacilhas com vista para Lisboa :), ficou lindo o contraste do vermelho com o azul, muito bonita a silhueta da ponte , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Bom fim de semana

celmaleite (2932) 2009-10-17 10:02

Olá, Aires!
Me impressiona a maravilhosa ponte de Lisboa quando vejo a imagem e procuro pelos pilares e pela sustentação da mesma. Uma obra fantástica e bela. Excelente registro, lindas cores e apresentação de alta classe. Parabéns!

emilbo (9647) 2009-10-17 16:07

Olà Aires,
Merveilleux point de vue sur le pont et la ville. Excellente exposition à 1/2 sec. qui donne de fantastiques couleurs et beau contraste avec le bleu de la mer. Une belle scène plaisante à regarder.
Félicitations!... et bon dimanche,
Amicalement,
Emilius

pablominto (41372) 2009-10-17 22:54

Hello Aires,

The bridge really stands out on the sunset background!
The point of view works well, and I notice the fine details in the silhouette...
A fine composition, and the mood is well conveyed!

Greetings,
Pablo -

anducina (8135) 2009-10-18 11:05

Hello Aires,
Superb scene-the blue hour...I like that moment between day and night. The city looks great with its lights, under the pink and violet sky and on that blue water and the silhouette of the bridge is spectacular.
TFS,
Andreea

carper (65696) 2009-10-18 23:25

very beautiful Aires,
a fine backlight shot here, I like the composition, the good silhouette, the fantastic sky, a good photo job here, well done, have a good day.
regard jaap

delpeoples (6764) 2009-10-19 0:26

Bom Dia Aires, sunset in Lisboa, what a magical time. And you;ve captured it magnificently with beautiful tones of reds and blues. The sillhouettes are also nicely conceived. The bridge itself is beautiful and rivals that of San Francisco and even our own Sydney Harbour Bridge. Thanks for sharing your amazing city with us, Lisa.

mkamionka (4968) 2009-10-19 2:01

Dear Aires,
it is a jaw dropping view!
The colors are just not real. I like it very much!
Especially the sky is amazing with all the clouds patterns and various colors. And the horizon plus the bridge shape make such great objects for this kind of shot.
It looks majestic and is really impressive.
Next time I am in Lisbon you have to take me there for the blue hour shooting!
Thanks for sharing it,
Have fun at school :)
Mariusz

Juzo (552) 2009-10-23 8:02

Ola Aries,
This is yet another wonderful photo, lovely sunset and colours over such a landmark bridge.
Regards
Justin

westcoastgirl1 (1567) 2009-10-23 8:10

Hi Aires,

Great nightime shot and sunset captured. I like all the sillouhettes too. I like how your picture is broken down by blue on the bottom, then orange, then blue on top. It's nicely balanced.

Great work!

Tosca

jmdias (19899) 2009-10-31 7:16

aires

linda composição, as linhas da ponte e as cores fortes em toda a parte fazem um conjunto belíssimo de se ver.foto bem enquadrada, luz magnífica. bem feito. parabéns

abraços

jorge