Ouro Preto, a photo from Minas Gerais, Southeast

Photographer's Note

Founded at the end of the 17th century, Ouro Preto (meaning Black Gold) was originally called Vila Rica, or "rich village", the focal point of the gold rush and Brazil's golden age in the 18th century under Portuguese rule.
The city contains well-preserved Portuguese colonial architecture, with few signs of modern urban life. Modern construction must adhere to historical standards maintained by the city. 18th- and 19th-century churches decorated with gold and the sculptured works of Aleijadinho make Ouro Preto a prime tourist destination.
The churches: To the left is the Church of St Francis of Assis and in the right side Church Lady of Mount Carmel - just off Tiradentes Plaza, next to the Inconfidência Museum.

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JFS (32429) 2012-02-19 11:29

Hi Ricardo,
Top quality shot and impressive scenery, the light is fantastic too.

Cheers,
Juan

sacimar (25957) 2012-02-19 11:33

Hello Ricardo,

I like this image, the view is beautiful, the sky is impressive also, good point of view and nice details, well seen,

Best regards,

Sergio

Gigidusud (8332) 2012-02-19 14:34

Hola Ricardo,
Beautiful postcard with nice colors!I like it!
Congratulations.
Ghislaine

siamesa (27455) 2012-02-19 15:13

Olá Ricardo

O céu está uma beleza em ouro amarelo. Ouro Preto é uma cidade com alma própria. Linda foto. Belíssimas cores.
Abraços
maria

Miguel82 (8633) 2012-02-19 15:24

Hello Ricardo
Como vai voce?
First congratulations
This is an excellent shot with that golden sky effect
good sharpness also
Miguel

cargus (6556) 2012-02-19 22:02

Well rendered image, a good balance between light and color, image sharpness highlight the picture well done..!!
Regards,
Adrian

dkmurphys (37439) 2012-02-20 0:09

Hi Ricardo,
Lovely postcard with that superb town. Love the sky, a wonderful captured moment.
Good work, have a nice week.

Daniel

Bluejeans (64241) 2012-02-20 4:02

Ola Ricardo ,
Lindo céu sobre Ouro Preto tem uns belos tons laranja , é um belo ponto de visão , acho fantástica esta cidada mesmo parecida com algumas portuguesas , espero um dia a conhecer , bons detalhes ,parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Tayon (1985) 2012-02-21 16:03

Oi de novo Ricardo

o céu nesta foto esta simplesmente fantástico, e o branco caiado das casas e igrejas de Ouro Preto formam uma das mais bonitas fotos de Ouro Preto que já vi... vc conseguiu isso só no polarizador? no thumb achei que vc tinha feito um hdr..

abraço

Taba

npecanhuk (54231) 2012-03-13 5:27

Oi Ricardo!
Foto lindíssima de Ouro Preto com destaque para essas cores do céu!
Nitidez, exposição, pdv escolhido e composição excelentes, realçando muito a beleza do local!
Abração,
Neyvan

steph (398) 2012-03-25 11:02

Very interesting and sharp picture. The color of the sky is bit saturated but frankly, I like it :-)
Nice shot.

Photo Information

Copyright: Ricardo Rodrigues (ricardomattos) (3251)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2011-09-16
Categories: Ceremony, Architecture, Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D40, 18-135 mm f3.5-5.6 AF-S DX zoom Nikkor, 67mm Hoya Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/11, 1/50 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2012-02-19 11:08