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Copyright: Ulf Tietjen (UnTrained) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3316 W: 297 N: 4608] (13422)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-08
Categories: Daily Life, Festivals, Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR IF Di-II, Hama Pol cir Filter 62mm
Exposure: f/16, 1/15 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Algarve after 25 years
Date Submitted: 2008-07-17 0:59
Viewed: 622
Points: 76
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The trip to Lisbon from the Algarve at Lagos is a bit more than 300 km but easy to go on the highways with a nearly steady speed of 120 km/h and only close to Lisbon you could speak of traffic. Therefore we did that trip and we met José who guided us through several parts of the city, including the Alfama. He told us about the festivities here during June and that the decorations are not removed within a short time. This gave me the chance to take this colourful capture somewhere inside the narrow lanes. The position in the map is only close to that place.

Der Ausflug nach Lissabon von Lagos an der Algarve ist etwas mehr als 300 km aber leicht zu bewältigen über die Autobahn bei einer fast konstanten Fahrt von 120 km/h und von Verkehr kann man erst nahe Lissabon sprechen. Daher haben wir diesen Ausflug veranstaltet und José getroffen, der uns durch verschiedene Teile der Stadt führte, auch die Alfama. Er erzählte uns von den Feiern hier im Juni und das die Dekorationen nicht gleich abgehängt werden. Dies gab mir die Möglichkeit, dieses farbenfrohe Bild in den schmalen Gassen zu machen. Die Position in der Karte ist nur nahe dem Ort.

Creation date: 08.07.2008 17:44
Focal length: 18 mm (equiv. 29 mm)
Aperture: F16
Exposure time: 1/15"
ISO speed rating: 200/24°
Program: Aperture-Priority AE (Manual)
Metering Mode: Partial
White Balance: Auto
Focus Mode: One-Shot AF
Noise Reduction: Off
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode

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Hi Ulf,
The colours are striking in this image, well seen and presented.The picture has a fine perspective.Nice street scene.
Georg

Hello ULf,
A very good street scene nicely relieved by the patch of blue and the colourful streamers. The little boy in the doorway is a nice bonus.

A nice coloreed scene. The presence of the child makes it more alive.
A good composition
Stefano

Hi Ulf,

This is very pretty. Tha architecture and the ornaments remind me so much of the cities where I was born and grew up. Nice and clear image with very good saturation of colours and details. The little child is a nice focal point here as is the interesting looking hydrant. Thanks Ulf.

Roberto

Hi Ulf,
Splendid festive image with attractive composition and vivid colours. I like the nice details, excellent daily life shot,
Have a nice day
George

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3561 W: 0 N: 7183] (25072)
  • [2008-07-17 1:34]

Hallo Ulf!
Eine wunderschöne Stimmung zeigst Du uns hier. Interessant der Kontrast zwischen der etwas heruntergekommenen Fassade und den bunten Girlanden. In voller Sonne wäre das Motiv wohl nur schwer zu meistern gewesen.
Grüße aus dem kühlen Siegen!
Frank

Hallo Ulf. So, wie Dir dieser hängengebliebene Schmuck aufgefallen ist, registriere ich immer wieder die hängengebliebene Weihnachtsdekoration in den großen Städten der Welt (z.B. Istanbul). Aus diesem Motiv hast Du ein schönes und sehenswertes Photo gemacht. Die Farbigkeit wirkt hervorragend. Viele Grüße, Wolfgang.

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5227 W: 56 N: 7448] (23801)
  • [2008-07-17 2:39]

Hi Ulf,
An excellent photo with a great impression of this town, lovely colours added by the decorations still there after the festivities. The composition is very good and the facades are well placed diagonally in the composition from the left. I like to discover many nice details in the photo too, like the old fire hydrant. It's very nice you included the child too in the photo. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

Sehr schöne Strassenszen bunt ins Bild gesetzt. Der rote Feuerlöscher mit dem rot gekleideten Kind sind ein toller Zufall oder gewollt?
Viele Grüße,
Achim

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  • Jeppo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 744 W: 2 N: 714] (5605)
  • [2008-07-17 3:10]

saudade do portugal!

sehnsucht nach Portugal. ich liebe diesen Viertel von Lissabon, alte architektur, enge gassen, farben und duefte...und eine atmosphere, die kaum in einer gewissen zeit zu platzieren ist!

mfg
Silvio

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1744 W: 42 N: 783] (11055)
  • [2008-07-17 7:44]

Very beautiful lighting and colors!! The little boy dressed in red and the fire hydrant seem to give this a nice balance. Very good! TFS and have a good day!

Hi Ulf,
So colorful , so lovely street screen . The combination of the red colors is perfect and lovely.
Best regards,
zeynep

Hallo Ulf,
A very colourful image with the Portugese colours inside on the decoration.
The boy adds nice contrast and detail to this white wall which is pretty good exposed.
Regards, Henk

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1881 W: 0 N: 956] (9020)
  • [2008-07-17 10:23]

Hallo Ulf,
Schön und bunt Dein Foto aus Portugal,mit der charakteristische südländische Architektur und die Deko oben darauf,
gute Komposition!
Grüße,
Dimitris.

Hello Ulf,
Many thanks for sharing with us the festival season with those wonderful colour in the daily life from Lisboa! also the architecture sytle of it!
good sharpness, nice colour and details in the shot
well done
best regards
Tony

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2569 W: 22 N: 4897] (18842)
  • [2008-07-17 14:52]

Hallo Ulf,
Schön und glücklich, diese einzigartige Umgebung Lissabon. Sehr schöne Licht, Farben und Details.
Ich hoffe, Sie haben verbrachte einige schöne Ferien in Portugal.
Mit besten Grüßen,
Charo

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3747 W: 629 N: 5015] (15266)
  • [2008-07-17 16:04]

Hallo Ulf,
I remember well the moment you shot this one. It's another great example of your special skill for taming these complicated light situations, with sun bathing walls that were white in the past :-) and much of the image in the shadow. You used very nicely the colourful decorations, plants and the presence of the boy with a red shirt matching the fire hose. It's a wonderful catch of Alfama, actually the best one in the "Lisboa-Alfama" gallery.
I wish I had more time to spend with you and your family. It was really pleasant to meet you in person.
Lieben Gruss, José.

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  • adores Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2795 W: 53 N: 3953] (12619)
  • [2008-07-17 16:07]

Hi Ulf!
I see you found the streets all decorated. The composition is very good with the curious boy trying to see what's inside. Very well framed and with nice colours.

Hallo Ulf
I like how you've framed the scene including the building, yard and the garlands providing a festive atmosphere with good light management and colors nicely saturated. The blue sky and the small boy in red are great bonus!
Have a nice day
Marilyn

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  • Wanda1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1273 W: 21 N: 1572] (8313)
  • [2008-07-17 22:13]

Hi Ulf,
Nice and colourful especially with all the red elements in the shot. Nice textures and details on the walls and ground, it looks like a lovely part of town.
Regards
Wanda

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3991 W: 403 N: 6676] (22701)
  • [2008-07-17 22:45]

Hi Ulf,
Although there is no direct sunlight in this narrow street, you managed good colors and contrast levels. IT has sharp details too, nd shows an interesting candid daily life shot.
Greetings
Laurent

Hi Ulf
Very nice street scane with this colourful things decoration for a party.
TFS and greetings
Aires

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9622 W: 450 N: 15463] (54196)
  • [2008-07-18 4:18]

it's nice to see you back Ulf
a very nice and colourful image of your hand, well composed and good details, very nice to look at, good photojob, have a very nice weekend.
gr. jaap

Hi Ulf,

yes, this is just about colours! Interesting site. How could you find a boy wearing red clothes? He fits pretty well in here. I also like the exposure even in this shadowed area. Very fine work!
Regards,
Carlos

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3515 W: 83 N: 5036] (19338)
  • [2008-07-18 9:02]

Hello Ulf,
nice presentation of this Alfama's neighborhood.I like the decorative colorful ornaments that make the scene more elegance.The child in red is contrasted perfect with the green pots and adds live in the scenery.Well done.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4891 W: 121 N: 487] (43121)
  • [2008-07-18 10:36]

Hi Ulf,
fine trip to Portugal. Amazing decorations here and colours. An interesting and peaceful place. Good work.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4287 W: 87 N: 5264] (25510)
  • [2008-07-18 15:23]

Hi Ulf,
beautiful and colorful street. Excellent composition.
Regards, Gerrit

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4017 W: 172 N: 5151] (23614)
  • [2008-07-18 20:46]

Hi Ulf,
your are right colourful picture. I like cute child. Have a nice weekend
Burak

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3713 W: 343 N: 7449] (31756)
  • [2008-07-18 21:54]

Hallo Ulf!
Schönes Bild dieser alten Fassade mit der farbenfrohen strassendekoration.Der junge passt gut in die Kompo und mir gefällt Dein Blickwinkel.
Gruß,Leo

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8765 W: 923 N: 11773] (57261)
  • [2008-07-19 5:04]

Hi Ulf

They look similar to Christmas decorations. Good colour, sharpness & lighting. The lone boy is a good focal point. Tfs!

Hallo Ulf,
So you've been to Portugal, good idea as it is a very attractive country with friendly people. There must have been some kind of celebration taking place to have these decorations with the national colors that are very festive btw, nice little corner.
Have a nice sunday JY

Hi Ulf,
Certainy attractive and reminds me of the Portugal trip I took from many years ago. The streamers are decorative and bright, and the liitle boy is a nice photo element. Greetings! Danilo

Hello Ulf,

Colourful decoration of the street, with the remains of the June festival!
The point of view works well and the kid is an eye-catcher...
A fine composition with good lines, the details in the picturesque scene stand out well!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Olá Ulf!
The spirit of the "festas populares" is well captured here.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing,
Ana

Hi, Ulf -

I feel this photo should be too cluttered, but somehow it works. I think it's the splashes of red that tie it together, along with the streamers are all gathered together in the upper right, which gives it a unity it otherwise would not have had, and also reinforces the diagonal line of the house.

Nice spotting!

Best,
Dan

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  • Jakab Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 339 W: 121 N: 677] (1872)
  • [2008-07-28 8:01]

Hallo Ulf,
ungefähr so habe ich mir Portugal vorgestellt: alte Häuser, bunte Farben, Ruhe und Lebenslust. Wie aus dem Gemisch der Komponenten ein stimmungvolles Bild entsteht, ist schon keine Frage mehr.
Viele Grüße
Laszlo

hello Ulf,
nice colours. i like this picture and i like your note too.the Lisbon festivities are great.
regards
tiago

Hi Ulf, colours indeed & what a beautiful array, I love the composition with the little boy standing by the door, nicely balenced light, a superb daily life photo, kind regards Wilson.

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