Rosa dos Ventos, a photo from Lisboa, South

Photographer's Note

Rosa dos Ventos, vista do topo do Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Oferecida pela Republica da Africa do Sul, para a decoração da praça de acesso ao Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Tem 50 metros de diámetro, feita em marmore de varios tipos com um planisferio de 14 metros.
As Naus e caravelas que aparecem incrustradas marcam as principais rotas dos Descobrimentos Portugueses.O autor do desenho é o Arquitecto Cristino da Silva.

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krzychu30 (9399) 2012-05-16 7:30

Olá Miguel,
perfect capture of this beautiful mosaic in fron of Padrão dos Descobrimentos.I´ve been there few times,but only from above we can admire the whole beauty of this impressive artwork.Good perspective chosen and excellently close-up with great attention for details.
Tenha um bom dia
Krzysztof

Oceania (2371) 2012-05-16 7:37

I do not understand Portuguese, but the pattern of the ground is amazing.

npecanhuk (54221) 2012-05-17 6:23

Hi Miguel!
Wonderful details on the pavement!
Very beautiful picture too with welcome presence of all those people!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, chosen (high) pov, horizontal format and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan