Pure Nature, a photo from Acores, Islands

Photographer's Note

Landscape in the São Miguel Island

São Miguel is the biggest of the nine Azores Archipelago Islands, considered to be the most diversified one, occupying an area of about 759km2 with 65 km long and 16km maximum width, often referred to as “Green Island” for its natural beauty, the extension of pasture lands and the gorgeous natural panoramas it provides.
The Azores Archipelago is divided into three groups: the Eastern Group with, Santa Maria and São Miguel and the Formigas Islets; the Central Group with, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial; the Western group with, Flores and Corvo. With the exception of the Santa Maria Island, all the others have volcanic origin, as it is perfectly visible in the famous Furnas valley, in this greenish São Miguel Island.
The discovery dates of the Azores Archipelago are unknown, with several historical researches affirming that some of the island were already referred in Genovese maps since 1351, yet it was only from 1431 onwards that the colonization started in these Islands.
Known for its wide and astonishing lagoons and for other natural features, one can find in São Miguel panoramas of unique beauty, such as the Furnas Valley with its steam from the volcanic boilers and its wonderful lagoon, or the great craters of Sete Cidades and Fogo that now present astonishing lagoons of crystalline waters.
The highest point in the Island is situated on the East, in Pico da Vara, at about 1103 meters high, from where one has a wonderful panorama, and the capital of the Island is the amazing Ponta Delgada.
The majority of the population reside in the rugged Southern coast, surviving mainly of agriculture, and also cattle, fishing, commerce and the crescent Tourism industry, the most developed of the nine islands, yet still far from mass tourism.
With volcanic origins, in São Miguel can still be found nowadays several hot water springs and fumaroles, quite evident in the Furnas and in the Ribeira Norte, allowing such a warm temperature that is possible to cook the very typical “Cozido” (boiled meat or cod fish with vegetables), on a vessel underneath the soil and during long hours - certainly a delicacy not to be missed!
The São Miguel Island is accessible through the main European airports, via Lisbon, United States and Canadé, or through the connecting flights with the other Islands of the archipelago. During summer months it is also accessible by boat, linking to the other Islands of the Central Group of the Archipelago.

http://www.guiadacidade.pt/

Nikon D40X
2010/02/12 19:43:40.7
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: Spot
1/30 sec - F/8
Exposure Comp.: +0.3 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Preset
AF Mode: AF-A
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: More Contrast
Hue Adjustment: +3°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: Medium
Long Exposure NR: Off
VR Control: Off
High ISO NR: Off

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lousat (57626) 2010-02-14 11:47

Hi Goncalo,these reds skyes are like your signature! What a beautiful composition!!!A long long perspective whit a fantastic fashion inside.My best compliments,have a good night,Luciano

ChrisJ (86862) 2010-02-14 12:04

Hi Goncalo

A nice colour contrast between the green fg & orange sky, with good sharpness & framing. Tfs!

Clementi (52511) 2010-02-14 12:47

Ciao Goncalo,
spettacolari i colori della natura che ci presenti oggi, bellissime le tonalita' del cielo e splendido paesaggio.
Giorgio

J_Burke (1283) 2010-02-14 12:53

Hi Goncalo,

Beautiful capture of colours, great composition and contrast.TFS

Regards

ciakgiak (30329) 2010-02-14 13:04

Ciao Goncalo,
i colori ed il paesaggio che ci proponi oggi sono davvero spettacolari. Un cielo magnifico su un bellissimo prato verde. Complimenti.
Un carissimo abbraccio.
Giorgio

emka (58140) 2010-02-14 13:32

Ola Goncalo,
So you went to Azores again! Beautiful composition with sunset sky, this time without a beach:). Wonderful landscape, impressive tree.

Regards

Malgorzata

Leconte (5795) 2010-02-14 13:35

Hello Goncalo,

very nice sunset, beautiful colors and so different, beautiful light, I wonder how did you do to view the map in Photo information ,

best regards,
Valerie.

paura (47166) 2010-02-14 13:58

Gonçalo,
Estás um mestre das cores, amigo. Lindíssimo trabalho.

Abraço

Paulo

francio64 (38188) 2010-02-14 14:08

Ciao Goncalo,
bellisimo sunset ricco di atmosfera.
Mi piace molto il contrasto cromatico tra il rosso del cielo e il verde dell'erba.

Well done!
Francesco

gneufeld (15870) 2010-02-14 14:18

Hi Goncalo,
A good capture in challenging light situation. You managed to contain detail in the darker areas and present a fairly well balanced image. Very nice colors in this sunset shot. Good work and TFS. Gerald

wgreis (8265) 2010-02-15 1:31

Gonçalo,
fantástica a exuberância das cores, bem como o ar dramático oferecido não só pelas nuvens, bem como pela árvore seca a direita.
Parabéns - um show!
Abraço,
Wagner.

siamesa (27449) 2010-02-15 2:47

Bom dia Gonçalo

Com esse verde todo só poderia ser mesmo chamada de Ilha Verde.Belíssima, e o filtro que é sua marca acrescentou mais beleza à paisagem.
Abraços
maria

belido (19934) 2010-02-15 3:28

Olá Gonçalo,

acho que o título traduz bem a sensação de vermos essa foto. Gosto da sua atmosfera. O contraste do laranja com o verde é bem agradável. Bonita realização fotográfica. Parabéns!
Abraço,
Carlos

bach37 (193) 2010-02-15 10:24

Olá Gonçalo.
Bonita composição.
Muito bom o trabalho que fizeste com as cores, penso que ligam harmoniosamente.
Muito agradável à vista!

Cumprimentos,
Márcio Costa

Amaz (11475) 2010-02-15 22:01

Olá Gonçalo!!
Bela captura e lindas cores!!

My apologies, I have no time to connect to Internet. Today's is a last the of New Year Celebations here.

All the best,

Graal (88886) 2010-02-15 23:51

Hi Goncalo,
amazing orange sky, nice landscape and good informations. Sight like spring in Europe. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

swiatopelk777 (0) 2010-02-16 2:14

Hi Goncalo!
Amazing landscape of Acores. Amazing lightness and brightness. Gorgeous colors. Good exposure.
Greetings from Warszawa!

npecanhuk (53901) 2010-02-16 3:48

Oi Gonçalo!
Um show de cores... naturais e de sua autoria!
Um lugar lindo e muito bem fotografado!
Gosto do verde do campo e daquelas árvores à direita!
Parabéns, abraços e até logo!
Neyvan

jemaflor (68913) 2010-02-16 8:40

Hi Goncalo,
Good color contrast for this countryside landscape, interestin effect well managed.

leonorkuhn (16229) 2010-02-16 9:14

Olá amigo Gonçalo,

Magnífica paisagem campestre. Os verdes campos dos Açores estão ainda mais destacados com o uso do filtro, que, bem utilizado, enche a paisagem de cor e luz mágicas. Ótima composição, gosto muito das árvores nuas com os galhos retorcidos contra o céu.

Abraços
Leonor

jaywalker (16061) 2010-02-16 15:59

Hi Goncalo, A beautiful warm orange sky atop this lovely green field, the bare tree to the right is well positioned & the pines allow a nice backdrop, kind regards Wilson,

emilbo (20844) 2010-02-16 18:03

Allô Gonçalo!
Excellent photo bien étudié et bien présentée. L'arbre bien placé dans la composition est vraiment intéressant. J'aime bien les couleurs naturelles mais ici l'harmonie est superbe avec le ciel.
Cordiales salutations,
Emilius

jusninasirun (17138) 2010-02-16 19:57

Hi Goncarlo.

This is just beautiful. The sky is so vibrant contrasting well with the green foreground. The leafless trees balances well in the frame.

Regards,
Jusni

riclopes (35567) 2010-02-17 1:10

Oi Gonçalo, já estás a postar fotos fresquinhas dos Açores. Não perdes tempo... :) Lindo resultado com o teu filtro maravilha. Belo contraste de cores entre o verde e o céu que parece crescer até nós. Aquela ramagem toda contra o céu ali à direita ficou muito bem.
Um abraço,
ric

carper (96) 2010-02-17 3:17

very nice one Goncalo,
the shot is a pleasure to look at, fine place, good composition, well handled this difficult light in the shot, good photo job here, have a good day.
regard jaap

Cricri (86431) 2010-02-18 7:51

Hola Goncalo
Un beau contraste des couleurs du paysage vert et celle du ciel, bien composer avec les arbres sur le côté, belle image
Friendship
cricri

baddori (18988) 2010-02-18 13:19

Goncalo
Colori ...splendidi di una campagna amica .
Composizione di albero , nubi e cielo ...con colori spendidi , che si sposano col green.....
Ci vediamo a FB ...
riguardi
GF

josepmarin (55027) 2010-02-19 1:11

Olá Gonçalo,
me gusta la sencillez de tu composición, has creado una bella imagen gracias a un eficaz encuadre, que incluye el paisaje verde bajo una luz débil del atardecer y un gran efecto dramático en el cielo, conseguido con el filtro tabaco.
Bonito resultado, amigo.
Um abraço,
Josep

Kielia (20445) 2010-02-19 1:31

Hi Goncalo,
really a very well composed and great impression of this in my opinion melancholic place. The colors and the overall aura are fascinating. It is this amazing effect of the filter that makes the image very attractive. But most of all I like your POV. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

gervaso (8043) 2010-02-19 16:56

Olá, Gonçalo!

Excelentes cores, bonitas e bem saturadas! Essa mistura de verde com laranja ficou muito bonita, e gostei bastante da árvore com os galhos secos na composição. Belo trabalho!

xuaxo (6830) 2010-02-20 11:03

Olá!
Bonito efeito do filtro. Também gosto de ver as árvores sem folhas à direita; ajudam muito a composição.
Cumprimentos,
Francisco

COSTANTINO (42746) 2010-02-21 10:51

Hello
Amazing pure Nature
sweet sunset and excellent greengrass
A dynamic contrast which is very impressive
and interesting
Regards
Costantino

jmdias (45790) 2010-03-04 17:21

gonçalo

linda vista dos verdes da ilha em contraste com estes dourados. a linha de árvores ao fundo e o arbusto sem folhas no primeiro plano estão muito bem ali. belo trabalho

abraços

jorge