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Lisbon Nations Park


Lisbon Nations Park
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Copyright: Aires dos Santos (AiresSantos) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3849 W: 159 N: 6463] (22815)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-02-17
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Exposure: f/4, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-09 5:01
Viewed: 1037
Points: 91
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
My dear TE friends,

I'll put the last picture of the Barreiro serie, next days. I'm not in Lisbon and i don't have these pictures with me.

I found this photo from Lisbon, in my laptop.

This is a view of Lisbon Nations Park from the “Vasco da Gama” shopping.

We can see the flags of all countries of the world, in the right side of the photo.

About Oceanarium inside the Park
The Lisbon Oceanarium is actually the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world and I can say that it is really amazing. It was probably Expo 98's main attraction and during the Exhibition, lines were extremely long and waiting times were up to 4 hours! The actual building is composed of a large central tank - the open ocean- and four small tanks each representing the coastal habitat of the Indian, Pacific, North Atlantic and Antarctic Oceans. There are over 300 species of animals and plants to be seen. It cost over 60 million Euros to Build. One of the main attractions is the pair of sea otters, named Amalia and Eusebio after Portugals most famous singer and football player. When we were there they treated us to a mating ritual that re-started every 10 minutes, it was amazing! We were told that they had lost a "baby" a few weeks earlier and the female had just overcome her depression and that they were trying to procriate again. In any case, it was a unique experience. Check out the travelogues for some pictures of you might see: - Lisbon Oceanarium - Sea Otters - Lisbon Oceanarium - Open Ocean - Lisbon Oceanarium - Other You might want to plan you visit to coincide with the feeding of the animals, which can be quite interesting to see: Monday - Open Ocean day 10.30 Sharks 11.15 Rays and Sunfish 15.30 Manta-Rays Tuesday - Penguin day 15.30 Penguins and Inca-terns Wednesday - Atlantic Day 11.30 Fish, Sharks and Anemones Thursday - Sea Otter day 10.30/13.00/15.30 Sea Otters Friday - Open Ocean day 10.30 Sharks 11.15 Rays and Sunfish 15.30 Manta-Rays Entrance is 10 Eur and there are reduced fees for children (5 Eur), over 66 and Groups. Open daily from 10.00-20.00 (in the Summer) and 10.00-19.00 (in the Winter), please note that the ticket office closes one hour before.

I hope you like it

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4701 W: 146 N: 9010] (39613)
  • [2007-05-09 5:07]

Hi Aires, good one, with a long view in the Expo district e with excellent quality and POV.
Milan have a bid for the World Expo of 2015 and the other one candidate is Izmir. in the march 08 we'll know the winner.
thanks, ciao

Nice picture with a deep view of the park. This place looks modern, futuristic, almost taken out of a science fiction movie. Good colours and details to present this beautiful place. Thanks Aires.

Roberto

Hola aires.

Muy buena foto llena de profundidad y con un bonito aire "hi-tech" total.

Un saludo, Oscar

Bonjour Aires
Cliché très réussi grâce à une belle luminosité. Bonne netteté sur la sculpture. C'est bien fait, on a l'impression de regarder une maquette.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

Olá Aires,
Bonita perspectiva de uma parte do Parque das Nações,boa cor,luz e contraste.
Um abraço,
Filipe

ola aires,
is this a space shuttle center or a solar station somewhere in the remote galaxy? or is it an illustration to star trek part 3715?...
love this "steril" outlook of the place...fascinating modern architecture photo...
best wishes, j.

Ola Aires,
Bonita fotografia e bom ponto de vista de "Lisbon Nations Park".
Very good sharpness and good light, funny architecture of the monument on the right.
Very nice composition..!
Best regards, Grande Abraço.
Patrick

Hi Aires,
This is a very attractive and spectacular photo. I like the impressive perspective and the interesting details. Effective POV and superb clarity. Very good shot. Have a nice day, thank you
George

Fantastic composition and impressive sky Aires , compliments very interesting shot.
Stefano.

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8647 W: 911 N: 11403] (55282)
  • [2007-05-09 7:20]

Ola Aires

Superb graphism of the dark scuplture at right against the lighter, blue sky. Marvellous sharpness & colour. Obrigado!

The emptniness of the place works well here, with just a few figures to give a sense of scale and bring the image to life.
I like how you composed this, it's very well balanced in a number of ways; the three bushes, the sculpture balancing the building.
Good work Aires.

Cheers,
Ben

Oi Aires, o Parque das Nações é de facto um belo local para se passear. Até hoje me admiro como é que, e após a Expo98, este espaço consegue manter uma certa vitalidade e acima de tudo como é que não se começam a notar os sinais de abandono que tão típicos são do nosso país. Gosto muito das diversas misturas "arquitectónicas" que ali podemos encontar e que a tua foto tão bem representa. As cores e a definição estão no ponto.
Abraço
Fred

Olá Aires,
not much to add to Roberto, no I am kidding. I like the statue and its shadow in the bright light.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

isnt this the place where EXPO was held, aires? very cool... i like the futuristic atmosphere... the sky and the human element add life to your beautiful compo, congrats...

cheers

korkut

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3560 W: 316 N: 6987] (29738)
  • [2007-05-09 12:31]

Hi Aires!
Great shot with this strange and huge sculpture and the oceanium beside this rows of trees and flagmasts.Excellent POv,good light and great POV.
Regards,Leo

Hi Aires,
Effective POV and superb shot.An impressive perspective and excellent details. Great work my friend. Well done...
Ali Rıza

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  • Cara Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 311 W: 90 N: 361] (1743)
  • [2007-05-09 16:55]

Olá Aires,
Bonita foto, gosto especialmente do enquadramento e das cores do contrastantes que aqui mostras, bom trabalho.
Cumprimentos, Daniel.

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5114 W: 56 N: 7203] (23063)
  • [2007-05-09 17:05]

Hej Aires,
A very nice view with really a lot to see. I like the placement of the trees and the flagpoles in the middle and they create a nice perspective. This piece of art in the right hand side of the shot looks interesting as well. Good work!
Regards,
Lars

Já passei pelo local várias vezes e até já comi num restaurante ao fundo do lado esquerdo, junto ao rio. Também conheço o Oceanário e o Pavilhão Atlântico. Mas, é tudo. O Centro comercial só o atravessei e à estação só fui uma vez. tenho que pensar em fazer uma visita mais atenta ao sítio, pois pelo que tenho visto aqui no TE parece merecer a pena.
Gosto do PDV amplo que escolheste e das bonitas cores da imagem.
António

Hi Aires,
Very nice composition. What strike me first is the wonderful blue sky and clouds and the superb depth. The graphics made with the statues are also nice. Best regards. Salvator.

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  • alive Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 57 W: 0 N: 85] (452)
  • [2007-05-10 5:32]

Olá!
Uma bela foto de um lugar que muito aprecio. Boa nitidez e uma luz que é sempre óptima neste local, e a foto demonstra mesmo isso.
Abraço.
luis.

Ola Amigo Aires
interessante esta composição e nota, boa luz e bom ponto de vista

abraço
manuel

Hello Aires,
very impressive view of this square. The image is so sharp with good light. For sure it was a beautiful day and what I like the most is that it wasnt crowded. Seem quiet.
Kind regards,
L.

Esse shopping parece ter uma arquitetura bem interessante? Ele é ovalado que bem um disco voador?

A escultura negra também é bem interessante, pena que os postes com as flamulas tiraram a beleza dele. Tentaria uma foto destando melhor a escultra, talvez com o shopping ao fundo e numa foto PB.

Abraço
Andre

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  • adores Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2544 W: 48 N: 3517] (11345)
  • [2007-05-10 18:41]

Olá Aires!
Bonita composição! Dá para perceber a enorme dimensão da escultura. Depois, é cheia de detalhes como as bandeiras, o teleférico ao fundo. Gosto das cores e do céu carregado.
Anabela

Hola aires
Interesante lugar.Esa escultura le da mas fuerza a la perspectiva y anima la composición. Me gusta !
Un cordial saludo
Najib

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3801 W: 393 N: 6242] (21390)
  • [2007-05-10 22:57]

Hi Aires,
Fine POV and compo of that place with the people givimg the scale of this huge srarue! (we miss the top) Excellent colors and sharpness.Good rendering of this nice sky!
TFS
Laurent

Hi Aires
I like the way you placed all the elements in you compo under a pleasant light, nicely presented monument with people giving the scale. Good exposure, sharpness of details and sense of depth.
Cheers
Marilyn

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 87 N: 5049] (17510)
  • [2007-05-11 3:29]

Great perspectives, lots of depth, very sharp. Everything seems so clean in this picture, the air seems to be very pure as washed out by wind coming from the sea earlier. Well done.

Hello Aires,
An interesting piece of art is included in the framed!
It supplements well the modern architecture, and all is captured with sharp fine details...
Well composed image with attractive natural colours!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9324 W: 445 N: 14694] (51601)
  • [2007-05-11 4:19]

fantastic photo Aires,
it look like a 3D shot, all those lines and good details, the scene is realy great, good photojob here, a masterpiece for me, very good job.
have a nice day.
gr. jaap

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3124 W: 83 N: 4549] (16977)
  • [2007-05-11 5:20]

Ola Aires,
What a compelling shot,with these people in the foreground bringing the human touch to a lovely scene.Excellent the composition with a good POV.A well balanced shot with this superb sky.Nice the sculpture in the right.Well done.Have a nice trip in Turkey.
Regards,danos

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12338 W: 246 N: 16219] (64846)
  • [2007-05-11 6:18]

Hi Aires,

You chose a excellent angle, you get a very great depth and perspective, lovely soft colours and nice composition, the modern statue is the real eye catcher. TFS.

I wish you a nice weekend,
John.

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  • xuaxo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2503 W: 163 N: 2311] (3967)
  • [2007-05-11 7:00]

Olá Aires,
Este não é um sítio que eu goste muito. Mas com essas nuvens e o monumento bicudo conseguiste uma foto interessante.
F

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  • Wanda1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1208 W: 21 N: 1410] (7572)
  • [2007-05-11 14:32]

Hi Aires,
This looks like a very interesting place to explore. Nice details everywhere with a good composition. The people give a good sense of the size of these structures. Great sharpness and clarity too.
Regards
Wanda

Olá Aires!
Ótima perspectiva que você conseguiu desse belo parque! A nitidez está impressionante e a foto é bem agradável de se olhar, assim como deve ser o clima do parque! Mérito do fotógrafo conseguir passar isso pra imagem!
Parabéns e Abraço!

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  • elmec Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1724 W: 63 N: 774] (12184)
  • [2007-05-12 3:34]

Hello Aires!
There so many details, different things!
I like tis richness of forms there!
It's very original!
Best regards!

Hi Aires
Exellent quality of this national park area.
Clarity and sharp is perfect.
Love colors.
TFS/Kind regards

Aaaaaa
Aires a photo with superb depth, composition and lightness.
I like very much the people inside here.
Have a nice weekend.
Evan

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  • PARDAL Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 116 W: 0 N: 152] (680)
  • [2007-05-12 8:10]

Hola Aires!!!
Obrigado for showing us these beautiful pics from Lisboa!!
We´ve been only in Porto.
Nice simetry and composition with this amazing sky and interesting information about the Oceanarium.
With TE and you we learn many things!!
Thanx and have a nice weekend
Best Regards
Natàlia i Joan

Hello Aires,

Very good POV. I like the impressive perspective and the interesting details. So futuristic place. TFS
Kind regards,
atilgan

Olá Aires,
Ora aí está umaperspectiva diferente e bem engraçada do Parque das Nações já tantas vezes fotografado mas não me lembro de nenhuma foto com esta perspectiva.
Gosto dos elementos e impacto visual que 'emprestam' à foto assim como da sensação de escala que esta criação à direita dá a foto com as pessoas a passarem ao lado.
Gosto ainda das nuvens carregadas no céu criando uma atmosfera mais intensa e dos seus reflexos na agua junto às bandeiras.
Fica bem.
Paulo

Bom dia Aires, excelente composição do Parque das Nações. Fizeste-me lembrar uma que tenho preparada para postar ali dos mastros e espelho de água...A vista daqui do Shopping é muito boa. Belo céu e interessante impacto da escultura e sua sombra. Só é pena 1º poste de candeeiro, mas penso que não poderias fazer nada em relação a isso.
Um abraço,
ricardo

Olá Aires,
Linda foto, com tantos detalhes e assim mesmo harmoniosa. A escultura à direita é realmente monumental - impressionante o seu tamanho, bem evidenciado pela referência dada pelo elemento humano na foto. Achei o ângulo de tomada utilizado excelente para se ter uma visão geral do lugar. As cores e a nitidez são muito agradáveis aos olhos.
A nota está muito interessante.
Parabéns e obrigada por partilhar conosco.
Maria do Carmo

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  • coco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4115 W: 140 N: 4843] (22941)
  • [2007-06-26 2:41]

a Aires.

Good picture where this strange achitecture has all the protagonism. The sky, so clouddy, also is interesting because adds contrast to the photo.

Well seen and thanks for sharing.

Hola Aires, i like the view on this place here...
the high POV is good ...
well done!
ciao!
Valeria

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  • mikeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 91 N: 1048] (7497)
  • [2007-09-06 5:47]

Ola Aires:)

Next great shot of you! The colours and sharpness is perfect but the most I like the construction on the right. Its looking so modern - great done!
Greetings,
Aga

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3817 W: 8 N: 2528] (20295)
  • [2007-09-17 18:51]

Aires,
As formas aqui são realmente interessantes nessa muito bem composta fotografia. Uma de suas melhores, amigo.

Abraços

Paulo

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