Al-kasr II Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

This is my second photo of this title village Alcacer do Sal, the cultivos lands in front are rice .
The ancient town of Alcácer do Sal (al-kasr, from the Arab word for "castle", and do sal from its history of trade in salt), overlooking the river Sado, is dominated by the hilltop castle built on the site of a fortified construction dating from as early as the 6th century BC. It was used as a stronghold by the Romans and later rebuilt by the Moors who took the town in 715.
Alcácer has a peaceful atmosphere, with pleasant cafés along the riverside, houses with triangular frontons and volutes and several interesting churches. The small church of the Holy Spirit now lodges the local Archaeological Museum.

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adamasao1 (466) 2006-12-18 21:44

Hi Goncalo
This is a great photo. The clarity is great, the scene you have captured is very interesting. The colour choice is interesting, but I think it works in this case. The sky is a litte bright but doesn't really distract from the shot.
Nice one!
Cheers

abdur (81) 2006-12-19 1:50

One of best pictures I have seen recently. I like the BW view with white sky. You may post the colored version too. Thanks. Abdur

gypsygirl58 (1329) 2006-12-19 3:16

Hi Goncalo,
Great composition, the sharpness and details are excellent! I like the choice of sepia tones too. :-) Cheers Tina

pixmaniaque (212) 2006-12-19 3:48

Hello Goncalo,
A like this shot of Alcacer do sal wich look old..
So i suggest u a little WS if u like... (hope so, but ur shot is well done).
Best regards.
Pascal

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paura (37722) 2006-12-19 5:35

Gonçalo,
Fotografia esmerada, com POV muito interessante. O lugar é realmente muito bonito, com destaque da ponte que cruza o rio de aguas calmas.

Um abraço

Paulo

maki (0) 2006-12-19 7:48

Ola Goncalo,
Beautiful sepia tones and extremely great perspective of this breathtaking place. Very sharp image. This fragment of the bridge with reflections is for sure worth of another (much closer) compo,
regards,
maki