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Smart Parade - Lisbon 2008 #1


Smart Parade - Lisbon 2008 #1
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Copyright: Aires dos Santos (AiresSantos) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4199 W: 157 N: 7317] (25860)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-17
Categories: Daily Life, Artwork, Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D40X, AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 GII ED, 52mm Hama Cicular Polarizer
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-05-20 0:26
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Smart Parade to help the CADIN - Innovative Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities.

Hi dear friends,

Last weekend i visited as usual the downtown and I had the opportunity to enjoy the Smart Parade.

In the WORKSHOP you can see one picture with more cars and another with children painting a car.

Enjoy it !


They walk to cheer the streets of the country but the objective goes more far than this. They are 60 Smart automobiles decorated by artists invited, who can see themselves until day 17 of June in the Terreiro do Paço, in Lisbon. In this date, they will parade by the capital. Later they follow for a national tour and, in October, part of the cars is auctionzed and another part integrates the fleet to rent-a-car of the Smart Advertising. The money collected revert to Innovative Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities - CADIN

CADIN - An Innovative Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Children with developmental disorders and their families need comprehensive assessment and intervention.
A non-for profit institution, privately funded, with the goal of providing the best clinical care, teaching and research in the field of developmental disabilities was created in Cascais, Portugal in 2003.
Private funds constitute the “social fund”, and were raised to allow access of low-income families to the Centre.
Aim: to create a Centre of excellence, where the needs of children, adolescent and adults with developmental disabilities are met.
CADIn (Centre for Support of Child Development)
has a staff of more than 40 special education teachers, psychologists, speech, physical and occupational therapists as well as child and adult psychiatrists, paediatricians and child neurologists.
Specialized groups in attention deficit disorder, autism spectrum disorders, specific learning disabilities, family therapy and support, and job training and integration were created.
Multiple conferences are held annually, both at the Centre premises and schools, and research projects were developed.
Affiliation with major universities was pursued.
More than 5000 families have been under our care, with about 1500 new patients each year.
1/3 of the patients receive financial support from the social fund.
In three years CADIn has gained a national reputation, and its members are frequently invited to train/inform the general public, as well as other professionals in the field, on the issues of their expertise.
Born as a Project in 2003, CADIn today proves that it is possible to gather a number of private corporations and financial institutions to create and support the foundation and running costs of a highly sophisticated child development centre, that does not discriminate children from low social or economic background.



Smart Parade
Andam a alegrar as ruas do país mas o objectivo vai mais longe que isso. São 60 automóveis Smart decorados por artistas convidados, que podem ver-se até dia 17 no Terreiro do Paço, em Lisboa, data em que desfilarão pela capital. Depois seguem para uma digressão nacional e, em Outubro, parte dos carros é leiloada e outra parte integra a frota rent-a-car da Smart Advertising. Os fundos angariados revertem a favor Centro de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Infantil – CADIn.

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O CADIn é uma IPSS
- Instituição Particular de Solidariedade Social que tem por objectivo último a integração na Sociedade
das crianças e jovens com perturbações do desenvolvimento.
Em Portugal há cerca de 100.00 crianças com alterações do desenvolvimento.
O apoio a estas crianças, que muitas vezes apresentam dificuldades em múltiplas áreas, deverá ser realizado em Centros capazes de integrar técnicos de diferentes especialidades, da Neurologia e Psiquiatria ao Desenvolvimento, da terapia da fala à intervenção psico-pedagógica.

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Really, colourful and funny image Aires, a nice situation well captured by you, bravo!!

have a nice day,
Fabio.

Olá Aires,
a funny comic capture, but very appealing with good colours. I like the angle and the good smile this creates.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3888 W: 235 N: 5101] (25026)
  • [2008-05-20 0:44]

hi aires
quite funny this one, despite of the cloudy sky you have got nice colors .

well seen and well presented.

didier

Hi Aires,
Charity campaign combined with advertising is certainly better than mere advertising. Visually very strong ideas. And you have a well chosen PoV here. Obviously the idea has roots on the Cow Parade.
Kari

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1881 W: 0 N: 957] (9026)
  • [2008-05-20 0:50]

Hi Aires,
funny beautiful and colorful image,
well seen and composed!
Regards,
Dimitris.

Hi Aires,
I was there last week-end too and I appreciated all these funny smarts giving a funny mood to this wonderful place.
My favourite one was the black, red and whit one ;-)
But this yellow one is great too and I like the way you included the cartoons in your composition.
Regards,
Marianne

Hi Aires,
This is quite cool ! I've nver heard of that before, the idea is funny, colourful and useful... and the Smart is one of the car polluting the less which is going well with kids as well.
Your capture is good with this firework of coulours, and so are the photos you added as WS.
Thnaks for sharing !
Marion

Aires
a colourful and funny shot!
well taken
marianna

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8777 W: 923 N: 11780] (57331)
  • [2008-05-20 1:53]

Ola Aires & lol!

The 5 blue bugs contrast well, against the orange 'beetle' car. A serious underlying message, of children with disabilities. TFs!

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  • alive Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 63 W: 0 N: 102] (507)
  • [2008-05-20 2:19]

Olá Aires!
Uma foto que me pos a rir logo de manhã.
Está muito bem apanhado, gosto do ângulo e das cores da foto.
Abraço.
luis.

ps: Também trabalho numa IPSS, e sei como é importante este tipo de divulgação, por isso também parabéns pela nota.

Olá Aires,

Really, colourful and fanny,cool,sexy,live.
Muito engraçada mesmo, cheia de vida animada. Boa nota descritiva e Ws.

Um abraço,
Filipe

Hello Aires,
Nice composed and a lot of humurous sense.Sometimes we can find something different to the streets and you did a very good work here!
Greetings,
Thomas

Nicely composed. Nice colours and sharp details. A good POV on that funny place. You have captured it very well with excellent details.
Best wishes,
Achim

Ora aqui está qualquer coisa de bom que eu leio sobre Portugal. Afinal nem tudo é futebol! E ainda bem que assim o é, pois esses miúdos bem merecemser cuidados.
Bem hajam todos os que participam e financiam essas instituições.
São três fotos muito bonitas e eu gosto particularmente da vista geral do Terreiro do Paço, com todos aqueles carros.
António

Oi Aires,
Uma foto linda, uma nota altamente informativa .Crianças merecem todo o apoio necessário. Parabéns.
Abraços
Maria

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  • emka Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 496 W: 19 N: 1218] (9065)
  • [2008-05-20 12:43]

Hi Aires,

Wonderful capture. I like the photos in WS but this is the best with the car and colourful figures. They are so funny climbing the car. It reminds me our colourful bear at Castle Square in Warsaw. Splendid idea, as well.
Warm regards Malgorzata

Lovely picture from your archive.
There is even a suggestion of the curve of the earth in the picture.

Groet Rob

Olá Aires,
bem interessante mesmo esse evento, parece feito nos mesmos moldes do CowParade, que por sinal acho bem mais interessante. Poderiam ter trocdos os automóveis, e colocado uns Carochas no lugar, ia ficar mais atrativo. Mas mesmo assim bela foto, cheia de cores, do jeito que as crianças gostam.
Parabéns e Abraço!

Hola Aires.

Hahahahahahaha....qué graciosa escena! Bonitos colores!

Un saludo, Oscar

Olá Aires

Uma foto muito divertida, com cores alegres e devem alegrar em especial as crianças. Boa captura. Parabéns.
GA
Vera

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4916 W: 121 N: 512] (43341)
  • [2008-05-20 23:17]

Hi Aires,
an interesting Parade, good informations and reportage. Amzing scene. Good work. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

good morning my friend aires
excellent lovely picture and lovely colours.wonderful comğposition and note.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Hi Aires,
excellent quality and good POV to show this enchanting place, the light is well managed and colours are natural and good,
Georg

Hi Aires,
An excellent, colourful and funny image. Very well composed. Well done my dear friend...
Best wishes...
Ali Rıza

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4311 W: 8 N: 2774] (23332)
  • [2008-05-21 15:15]

Aires,
Interessante a apresentação que você captou, de forma alegre e por ume bela causa. A composição ficou muito boa.

Abraço

Paulo

Olá Aires. Cool, funny, sexy. Excelentes cores, momento bem captado; Nota 5*. Abraço. PAulo

Ola Aires,
Beautiful, funny composition. The colors, POV and light are wonderful. Well done.
Greetings,
Ahmet

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 895 W: 77 N: 400] (6043)
  • [2008-05-21 23:06]

Bonjour,
On est toujours surpris par la place qu'il y a à l'intérieur de ces petites voitures.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hi Aires,
Very lovely shot with spectacular composition. I like the vivid colours and the playful figures. Funny shot, Very well done! Have a nice day
George

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9648 W: 452 N: 15534] (54428)
  • [2008-05-22 3:10]

a very funny shot here Aires,
very good photo, funny and good colours and a fine composition, very nice photojob here, have a nice evening.
gr. jaap

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2592 W: 22 N: 4964] (19094)
  • [2008-05-22 3:51]

Hola Aires,
Una simpática toma y original modo de presentar un coche. Excelente composición y colores.
Cordialmente
Charo

Oi Aires,

Uma foto colorida e apurada Alegre e divertida, e que tem um proposito de mostrar o interessante trabalho desta ONG.

Abracos,

Flavia

Olá Aires, aqui está uma foto divertida e cheia de cor. Faz-me lembrar os jogos sem fronteiras :))) Aplaudo a iniciativa e a tua 'cobertura' do evento. Adoro a ideia dos míudos a pintarem o carro em WS. Regressarei em breve com fotos novas.
Um grande abraço,
ricardo

Hi Aires,
A great shot with lots of interesting details and brilliant colors. Very well seen and presented. TFS. later...Gerald

Hello my friend,
THANKS for sharing this lovely photo which
makes us feeling like children.fantastic
contrasted colours,life,idea,fantasy
modernf scene everything for this photo.
Greetings from GREECE MY FRIEND
cOSTANTINO

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4003 W: 403 N: 6691] (22747)
  • [2008-05-22 9:07]

Hello Aires,
These cars and toys look quite anachronistic in the Lisbon's square here! Very colorful though and funny too.
Sharp and clean work
Greetings
Laurent

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2441 W: 714 N: 196] (20586)
  • [2008-05-22 10:17]

Hi, my friend!
Very funy photo. I like your idea, good composition and nice colours. I like your small car. Well done.
Marek

Oi amigo ,
Que bela foto colorida e cheia de movimento por parte dos bonecos , o céu com as nuvens cinza deu bastante contraste a foto , não sabia que tinha esta Smart Parade no Terreiro do Paço ,gostei muito da nota, parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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  • Truja Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 674 W: 92 N: 1460] (4946)
  • [2008-05-22 13:06]

Olá Aires,
nos presentas una imagen fresca, diferente y atractiva. La fuerza cromática de los colores es impresionante así como el contraste de tonalidades. Me agrada el WS donde vemos a los pequeños artistas en acción dibujando los coches.
Una fotografía muy creativa!

Un fuerte abraço, Jordi

Privet, Aires,
Very funny shot!Good composition, superb colours!
Have a nice weekend!

Serghei

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  • mikeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1190 W: 92 N: 1329] (9100)
  • [2008-05-23 5:11]

Hello Aires,

That's cool, funny shot - just like these cars:)
Really cute photo in beautiful colours.

Perfectly shown.
I love it!

Greetings,
Mikeo

Hi Aires
Superb image!Great colours and very good compositions,light,details are excellent.
TFS/Regards

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3551 W: 83 N: 5088] (19542)
  • [2008-05-23 13:09]

Olá Aires,
nice composition with colorful parade in honor of the children with developmental disabilities.As i see there are aplenty of interests and with humor events.Informative and useful your note.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5236 W: 56 N: 7478] (23885)
  • [2008-05-23 14:02]

Hi Aires,
A really nice photo of this event with the colourful smart as a real eyecatcher on the left hand side. Also the other funny blue figures are very nice. And you captured it with the city as a nice background as well as in a fine light, well done!
Regards,
Lars

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  • japiey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1822 W: 331 N: 2577] (9337)
  • [2008-05-23 21:11]

Hi Aires,

Colourfull smiles..Good composition of the concept.
Clarity is excellent.
All the best, dear friend.

jp

Very nice, funny and colorful, the combination of vivid colors--orange, yellow, blue, green contrasts pleasantly with the grey/blue sky. Well framed and captured.

TFS,
Andreea

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12735 W: 272 N: 16992] (68030)
  • [2008-05-24 0:29]

Hello Aires,

I drive two days with a Smart, this is a fantastic small car but very easy for parking.
Also the both WS pictures are very well.
I prefer this nice image with the puppets as pleasant for look it.
Very well done.

Have a nice day,
John.

Ola Aires
A well composed image for this colorful scene! I like the combination of light and overcast sky adding more atmosphere!
Good sharpness and thanks for the note and complementary photos.
Cheers (from Paris)
Marilyn

Hi Aires. Colourful, bright and a lot of fun no doubt. Well captured and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Hello Aires,
Lots of creativity has been displayed in this frame!
Attractive colours palette, and the yellow car stands out very well...
Scene is well framed with a good feeling of depth!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hahahahhahahahahaha yeeees this is a great parade!-:)))))
Ola Aires, the colors are very very nice and vivid.
Very good framed from a good angle and POV.
TFS
Evangelos

Ola Aires,
This is a very nice Smart ad :)
They made a very attractive installation and you did your best as a photographer. Attractive colors and a charming result. Very nice.
Cheers,
Deniz

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5051] (17520)
  • [2008-05-25 5:01]

He he very funny, very colourful. A great catch.

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4526 W: 229 N: 6217] (29811)
  • [2008-05-25 8:38]

Hi Aires,
Superbe ambiance, amusant et trés colorées ce qui est en plus bien agréable malgré un ciel nuageux
Have a nice evening for you
cricri

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  • adores Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2804 W: 53 N: 3979] (12691)
  • [2008-05-25 17:30]

Olá Aires!
Eu ando a dormir ou isto não teve grande divulgação? Óptima iniciativa! Estão óptimas, tanto esta como as do WS. Confesso que gosto bastante desta, acho-a bastante original, especialmente com os edifícios ao fundo. Bom pov e óptimas cores.

Em relação às árvores, não é tão simples como parece, os locais que conheço ficam quase todos junto a caminhos bem secundários mas, claro está, eu não conheço tudo!

Ola Aires,
LOL that one is fun, and the blue smarties add to the fun dimension of this little car.
Have a nice day JY

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3765 W: 632 N: 5050] (15370)
  • [2008-05-26 11:55]

Olá Aires,
Está muito divertida, pelo colorido, pelo movimento e, claro, pela graça dos bonecos e do carro.
Um abraço, José.

aires

belo flagrante, a alegria infantil é evidente e o seu pov muito bom, gostei da luz e das cores também. Penso que o céu está sem muitas cores e a fachada amarela distrai um pouco, um trabalho deixando em cores apenas os bonecos e o carro ajudaria a realçar o momento mágico, o fundo não perderia nada estando em preto e branco. De qualquer maneira é uma bela imagem

abraços

jorge

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2419 W: 199 N: 5699] (24501)
  • [2008-05-28 3:36]

Hello Aires,
Une photo très amusante et très colorée.
Bien vu!
Best regards
denise

Bonjours,
Bravo pour cette smart parade, les couleurs sont belles
bonne netteté, belle vue
Amitiés Thomas

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  • xuaxo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2617 W: 179 N: 2433] (4089)
  • [2008-06-07 9:37]

Olá Aires
Depois das Cow Parades e das Tree Parades (e até a "Galp parade"), aqui está mais um bom aproveitamento desta bela praça, desta vez por uma muito boa causa.
A foto está excelente. Também gosto dos WS.
Um abraço,
F

Hello Aires,

The smart car is very nice but the smarties look a little too blue ;-) Nice image composed with excellent colours and sharpness. The light was very good and the dark clouds add a nice dramatic touch to the view. Thanks Aires.

Roberto

Here this parade didnt come:)
I would like to see it
Seems funny and full of colors
Have a nice SUnday
Isabela

Hi Aires,
strong! Very very Strong!
Beautiful shot!
Excellent contrast and colors!
Well done! To soon!

Francesco

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