Moonlight in Tavira, a photo from Algarve, South

Photographer's Note

The History of the Tavira

The existence of hill forts and megalithic monuments dates the human presence in Tavira municipality to the Neolithic period (4.000 to 1.500 B.C.). In the Chalcolithic and subsequent periods this presence was associated with the mining operations that flourished in the Northeast of the Algarve and with trading links with the Mediterranean.
It was on the coast however that the largest settlement grew up after the Roman conquest (1st century B.C.), thanks to the economic importance of fishing and the fish-salting industry. The major town of Balsa, situated near to Tavira and connected by road to Ossonoba (Faro) and Baesuris (Castro Marim), dates from this period.
Under Moorish rule (8th to 13th centuries), the strategic importance of Tavira's castle and port made it one of the biggest towns in the Algarve. It was the Knights of the Order of Sant'Iago (St. James) who occupied Tavira in 1242, continuing the Christian reconquest that began with the taking of neighbouring Cacela.
The conquest first of Ceuta (1415) and then other towns of North Africa had a decisive influence on Tavira's fortunes in the 15th and 16th centuries, as it became the chief port providing support, for the Portuguese garrisons overseas. During this period the town received a number of royal visits and in 1520 it was elevated to the status of city.
An outbreak of plague in 1645/46, the gradual silting up of the channel to the sea, which eventually prevented vessels entering the harbour, and the damage done by the earthquake of 1755 were all factors in a decline which left Tavira by the end of the 18th century with only a fraction of its former economic importance.
Tuna fishing - for which Tavira was the Algarve's main port - and the canning industry, breathed fresh life into the city from the last decades of the l9th to the middle of the 20th century. Today Tavira is a growing city, its renewed prosperity founded on tourism and fishing.

http://www.cimal.rtalgarve.pt

Nikon D40X
2009/09/03 19:52:53.8
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 G
Focal Length: 10mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Center-Weighted
6 sec - F/6.3
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Preset
AF Mode: AF-C
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: More Contrast
Hue Adjustment: +6°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: High
Long Exposure NR: Off
VR Control: Off
High ISO NR: Off

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lucasgalodoido (21030) 2009-09-28 10:24

Olá Gonçalo,
muito bonita mesmo essa captura, os detalhes das luzes ficaram ótimos, eu apenas colocaria um f/stop mais fechado para dar um efeito estrela, mas é questão de gosto. Os reflexos ficaram interessantes também.
Parabéns e Abraço

peppe59 (14547) 2009-09-28 10:49

Ciao Goncalo,
immagine da mille e una notte, inserimento dei riflessi sul fiume le luci gestiti con sapiente luce, poi la luna ....Complimenti e a presto.
Peppe

carper (96) 2009-09-28 10:58

very nice night shot here Goncalo,
a good perspective, well taken shot, good sharpnes, a good one, have a good evening.
regard jaap

COSTANTINO (42744) 2009-09-28 11:03

Hello
Thanks for sharing with us this artistic photo
A night shot is always a difficult shot,but you did your best,nice perspective,nice work
regards
Costantino

belido (19934) 2009-09-28 11:03

Olá Gonçalo,

excelente foto noturna! Esse céu roxo é, sem dúvida, uma atração à parte e cria um contraste belíssimo com as luzes douradas da cidade. O rio e seus reflexos também são outro ponto de interesse. Ótima composição e qualidade!
Abraço,
Carlos

wgreis (8265) 2009-09-28 11:40

Gonçalo,
a aula de história completa perfeitamente a fotografia. O céu está fantástico com um variedade agradável de azul. As luzes douradas da cidade também estão muito bonitas.
Parabéns e abraços,
Wagner.

Clementi (52511) 2009-09-28 13:58

Ciao Goncalo,
splendida notturna perfetta la gestione della luce, la luna e' uno spettacolo.
Giorgio

ciakgiak (30329) 2009-09-28 14:24

Ciao Goncalo,
immagine di rara bellezza, luce gestita con grande maestria e POV perfetto.
La presenza della luna è la ciliegina sulla torta, bravissimo.
Un caro abbraccio
Giorgio

siamesa (27449) 2009-09-28 16:52

Oi Gonçalo

Só faltou a serenata. Esplêndida foto.Luzes, reflexos e assunto perfeitos para uma noite romântica. Parabéns.
Abraços
maria

dvlazar (6644) 2009-09-28 17:48

Nice night scene with golden light. I like the purple colors in the sky that youve captured.
Dave

emka (58110) 2009-09-29 0:01

Hola Goncalo, splendid night shot, the river in this POV seems very big. Nice colours of the blue hour.

regards

Malgorzata

Graal (88852) 2009-09-29 0:02

Hi Goncalo,
very nice view and good shot by night. I like the composition with the moon on the sky. An interesting place. Well photojob.
Gr., Aleksander

jplebrun (21208) 2009-09-29 4:46

Bonjour Goncalo
très belle réalisation nocturne avec la lune quelque peut embrumée dans ce ciel d'un bleu foncé
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

mkamionka (24505) 2009-09-29 7:14

Hi Goncalo,
I have visited Tavira during my trip to Portugal.
It is a very lovely tovn, very photogenic.
Your picture is very romantic. Interesting point of view, with plenty of reflections. Good blue hour timing as well.
Moon adds a special atmosphere here.
Very nice catch,
M

danos (73960) 2009-09-29 7:46

Ola Goncalo
a nice nocturne snapshot of Tavira with the banks of the river to create depth in the scene.The artificial lights make the atmosphere very scenic.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

xuaxo (6830) 2009-09-29 9:59

Olá Gonçalo,
Bela perspectiva com a cidade iluminada, pelas luzes e pela lua.
Só é pena a maré não estar cheia.
* * * * *
Se é a tua menina que está na foto da introdução, parabéns. Já está bem crescidinha.
Cumprimentos,
Francisco

ymrk (14929) 2009-09-29 10:53

Who is in your intro photo?very lovely seeming dear friend...
Anyway,everywhere is brilliant,andlong exposure had been beautiful at there...Abraço!

Yağmur

Kielia (20411) 2009-09-29 11:00

Hi Goncalo,
outstanding photo work, it is especially the great contrast that makes this impression very attractive. Excellent perspective! But what I like most is the genuine atmosphere. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

paura (47166) 2009-09-29 13:49

Gonçalo,
Acho que o amigo agora só quer trabalhar com a lente nova, rere. A fotografia ficou fantástica, com uma impar composição.

Sua filhota está uma belezura na novafoto de introdução. Felicidades à vocês.

Abraço

Paulo

bona (10142) 2009-09-29 17:12

Que bela foto Gonçalo. A luz está brilhante! E os tons de cores iteragem de forma soberba.
Bela lua cheia.
Andre

Amaz (11475) 2009-09-30 1:37

Sempre gostei muito dessas capturas noturnas suas, Gonçalo!!
Extraordinária composição e bonitas cores, amigo!!

Parabéns mil,

Cumprimentos,

josepmarin (55023) 2009-09-30 3:43

Olá Gonçalo,
bella imagen nocturna, con la luna que preside esta escena urbana tan atractiva por su iluminación dorada y los magníficos reflejos en el río.
Has hecho una buena elección del encuadre, con una perspectiva asimétrica espléndida, y también un buen trabajo en la realización técnica.
Un abrazo,
Josep
PS: la nueva foto de tu intro nos indica cómo pasa el tiempo, tu hija está preciosa, y muy crecida ya.

jhm (122410) 2009-09-30 4:34

Olá Gonçalo,

I like the enlightenment of the totally picture.
Splendid reflections pleasant for look at.
Excellent captured, lovely composed.
I find your picture very well and very realistic.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Philippe (11836) 2009-09-30 8:53

Hi, Gonçalo. You've chosen a good point of view to create perspective in your shot. The banks of the river lead the eye towards the background where the moon is shining. There are good contrasts between the dark waters of the river and the orange light.
Have a nice evening,
Philippe

Longroute (19390) 2009-09-30 9:13

Waw! A fantastic blue hour with the moon!
This river creates a great sense of perspective and those reflected lights are so appealing. Perfect exposure and excellent clarity. I really like it a lot.
Best greetings,
Donato

celmaleite (4968) 2009-09-30 9:49

Excelente foto noturna e bem romântica. Lindas e harmoniosas cores, provocando reflexos sensacionais. A composição está perfeita. Parabéns pelo trabalho tão bem executado! Abraço.

Didi (48896) 2009-09-30 17:39

Olà Goncalo
Nice deep wet foreground and I like the moon presence.
I think it's possible to set a little the white balance; of course with the original picture.
Obrigado

adramad (27550) 2009-10-01 3:14

Hola Gonzalo.
Como en la foto de Ibiza, un buen trabajo en esta foto nocturna, preciosos colores dorados una gran profundidad y bellos reflejos.
Saludos.
Luis.

Cricri (86391) 2009-10-01 3:54

Hola Goncalo
Excellente perspective et contraste très joli des couleurs, le top avec la lune, très belle image
toute mignonne la photo intro :-)
Friendship
cricri

AiresSantos (56155) 2009-10-02 1:43

Ola Goncalo
Belissima esta tua foto de Tavira. Não molhaste os pés ?
Excelente definicao assim como o efeito da agua em primeiro plano devido ao tempo de exposição
Um abraco e bom fim de semana
Aires

leonorkuhn (16229) 2009-10-02 14:24

Olá Gonçalo,

Linda composição! Gosto desta atmosfera mágica criada pelas luzes, sombras e reflexos. Ótima perspectiva e uma excelente nitidez para uma foto noturna. A lua é um bônus.

Abraços
Leonor

Docarmo (9639) 2009-10-02 15:55

Olá Gonçalo,
Que beleza de dourado e azul! E o luar não perdeu em nada com seu belo prateado.
Parabéns!
Docarmo

Juntas (7958) 2009-10-02 16:50

Olá Gonçalo. Um espectáculo essa nocturna de Tavira que se vai iluminabdo por aí acima cada vez mais até chegar à lua. Excelente enquadramento com uma grande profundidade. Cores e reflexos muito bons. Belo trabalho. Um abraço e bom fim de semana. Paulo

Angshu (51174) 2009-10-06 20:44

Ola Goncalo
A very fine use of a wide lens, coupled with fine exposure and good reflections. The use of slow shutter speed has effect on the water in the FG, which looks good. Like the contrast between the dark waters of the river and the orange light. Good work, I like it!
Um Abraco
Angshu

jmdias (45780) 2009-10-17 6:42

gonçalo

linmda visra noturna de tavira. gosto do enquadramento dos elementos dentro da compo. lindas cores e luz.
estou lolnge de casa no mato grosso do sul, daqui a pouco vamos para o pantanal

abraçosd

jorge

testmaniac (13492) 2011-08-23 2:43

Hola Goncalo, nice night shot no doubt! I like it!

TFS

Phil