The Monument to the Discoveries [SN04] Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi Dear TE friends

Last weekend after a pleasant night party I stoped in front of the Tagus River at sunrise to rest a little bit.

I was enjoying the Monument of the Discoveries and I made this picture.

Enjoy it too

In the WS, You can see a view from the top of this tower.

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The Monument to the Discoveries was inaugurated in 1960 during celebrations of the 500 year anniversary of the death of the Infant D. Henrique (Henry the Navigator). It evoques the maritime expansion and is designed in the shape of a caravel, showing Henry the Navigator at the prow holding a small caravel, as well as many relevant heroes of Portuguese history (Vasco da Gama, Pedro Álvares Cabral - discoverer of Brazil - Fernão Magalhães - who crossed the Pacific in1520 -, the writer Camões and many others).
Seen from the huge mariners compass this monument fascinates visitors with its impressiveness and its 50 metres height. It is visited by millions of people each year. Cut into the paving stone, the compass (see panel above) was a present from the Republic of South Africa in 1960 and it's best seen from the top of the Monument to the Discoveries, that you can access by elevator located inside the building. The central map, depicting galleons and mermaids, shows the routes of the discoverers in the 15th and 16th centuries.
It is located in Belém, on the bank of the River Tagus, in an unique monumental area and looks particularly dramatic in the light of the late afternoon sun.

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Padrão dos Decobrimentos foi inaugurado em 1960, aquando das celebrações dos 500 anos da morte do Infante D. Henrique (Henrique O Navegador). Evoca claramente a expansão marítima e foi desenhado na forma de uma caravela, liderada pelo Infante D. Henrique - que segura numa mão uma pequena caravela -, seguido de muitos outros heróis da história portuguesa (Vasco da Gama, Pedro Álvares Cabral - que descobriu o Brasil - Fernão Magalhães - que atravessou o Pacífico em 1520 -, o escritor Camões e muitos outros).
Visto da gigantesca Rosa-dos-Ventos, este monumento fascina pela sua majestosidade e pelos seus 50 metros de altura, sendo visitado por milhares de pessoas todos os anos. Minuciosamente esculpida em pedra, a Rosa-dos-Ventos (veja o painel no topo da página) foi um presente da República da África do Sul e percepciona-se melhor do cimo do Padrão dos Descobrimentos, cujo acesso é feito pelo elevador situado dentro do edifício. O mapa central, com figuras de galeões e sereias desenhadas, mostra as rotas das descobertas concretizadas nos séculos XV e XVI.
Este monumento situa-se em Belém, mesmo na margem do rio Tejo, numa área única e é particularmente impressionante à luz do pôr-do-sol.

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Das Entdeckerdenkmal wurde 1960 während der Feiern zum 500. Todestag des Infant D. Henrique (Heinrich der Seefahrer) eingeweiht. Es erinnert an die maritime Ausdehnung und hat die Form einer Karavelle. Es zeigt Heinrich den Seefahrer am Bug, der eine kleine Karavelle in der Hand hält, und weitere Helden der portugiesischen Geschichte (Vasca da Gama, Pedro Àlvares Cabral – der Entdecker Brasiliens – Fernão Magalhães – der in 1520 den Pazifik überquerte – den Schriftsteller Camões und viele andere).
Dieses Denkmal, betrachtet vom riesigen Kompass aus, fasziniert die Besucher mit seiner eindrucksvollen Größe von 50 m Höhe. Millionen von Leuten besuchen es jedes Jahr. Der Kompass, der in Pflasterstein gehauen wurde (sehen Sie obige Abbildung), war ein Geschenk der Republik von Südafrika in 1960, und man sieht ihn am besten von der Spitze des Entdeckerdenkmals, die man über einen Aufzug im Inneren des Gebäudes erreichen kann. Die in der Mitte liegende Landkarte, auf der Galeonen und Meerjungfrauen dargestellt werden, zeigt die Routen der Entdecker im 15. und 16. Jahrhundert.
Sie finden dieses Denkmal in Belém am Ufer des Flusses Tejo in einer einmaligen, imposanten Gegend und besonders in der Spätnachmittagssonne. sieht es sehr dramatisch aus.

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rigoletto (26384) 2008-02-07 0:26

Ola Aires,
Low contrast gave you lovely soft colors. This is one of the most beautifully presented and exposed photos of the monument in TE i've seen so far. Good note as always. I wonder and want a lot to see this monument one day.
Cheers,
Deniz

horatiuTT (4566) 2008-02-07 0:29

Hi Aires,
marvelous one...with incredible light and magnificent warm
colors.The quality is stunning.Have a wonderful day,
HOratiu

gildasjan (23915) 2008-02-07 0:30

Bonjour Aires
Très bon cadrage de ce monument et la belle lumière chaude qui l'éclaire est en parfaite harmonie avec le bleu.
Bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

besnard (30808) 2008-02-07 0:37

Bonjour Aires
Joli cliché bien cadré - malgré l'heure matinale pour quelqu'un qui n'a pas du se coucher - de ce monument intéressant et bien mis avec un bon éclairage.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

ChrisJ (70335) 2008-02-07 0:39

Ola Aires

Nice reflections in the water & well composed, leaving plenty odf space for the ship to 'move' into at right. A wonderful warm vs cold colour contrast, & good sharpness. Tfs!

Muse (31021) 2008-02-07 0:55

Hello Aires,
Un monument parfaitement mis en valeur et une très jolie vue nocturne.
Belle lumière et très jolies couleurs.
Best regards
Denise

mikeo (12117) 2008-02-07 1:13

Hello Aires,

I have seen this monument somewhere here but treated as a detail...Being honest I prefer this shot as it show us how big and great it is...The time of taking this shot gives superb climate and light.

Well done!
Greez
Mikeo

JanD (14927) 2008-02-07 1:26

Howdy Aires!
Amazing monument. Herios do Mar! Amazing lightness. Wonderful colors. Good capture.
Regards!

jasmis (50582) 2008-02-07 1:27

Incredible colours, fine composition, interesting place, important note.
Regards.

tober (3978) 2008-02-07 1:30

Olá Aires, very beautiful and unusual photo of this elegant monument. Your point of view just behind the pool of the restaurant nearby is well chosen. Kind regards, Tolga

hatti52 (12654) 2008-02-07 1:31

Ola Aires,
excellent blue hour shot
orange colour of monument and deep blue sea are wonderful
congrats

sacavem (8331) 2008-02-07 1:49

Olá Aires,

Bela foto depois de uma directa, vinhas inspirado :)
Gosto da composição, boa cor e luminosidade o POV ficou muito bom.

Um abraço,
Filipe

stefanocer (10408) 2008-02-07 1:51

Great composition and wonderful light condition Aires , timing is great and colours nice too and the cloudly sky helps very much , compliments.
Stefano.

mesutilgim (36928) 2008-02-07 1:53

Hi Aires,
Wonderfull ! Very good pov and great compo. Very nice warm light and very good notes (as allways in your case).
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Budapestman (42188) 2008-02-07 1:58

Hi Aires,
Amazing shot with beautiful colours and lights, I like the attractive composition and the spectacular monument... blue tints are wonderful. Very well done! Have a nice day
George

Hellas (5131) 2008-02-07 2:00

This is really an imposing monument! Although you had a need of relaxing, you preferred not to lose the occasion of capturing. The sunrise and the cloudiness create a beautiful atmosphere! The lighted monument is well set in the frame.
Best wishes,
Athanasios.

Paolo (40713) 2008-02-07 2:02

Fantastic view of this giant monument Aires! captured in the blue hour, with wonderful tones, excellent timing and qualty too.
thanks, ciao

SteveH (3929) 2008-02-07 2:38

Hi, Great contrast between the warm colours of the monument and the cool blues of evening. Tell me, did you use a filter for this shot?

cheers, Steve

Tue (25608) 2008-02-07 3:03

Hi Aires,
Very interesting to see a photo of the whole monument, I'm actually 'used to' close up photos with only the statues of the people. It's very well placed in the composition and the warm lighting stands out well against the blue background. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

ktanska (16621) 2008-02-07 3:55

Hi Aires,
Definitely a different shot of this monument shown in TE so many times. Foreground water adds feeling of a ship starting a journey. Excellent colour combination of reddish lights and blue twilight sky.
Kari

danos (32708) 2008-02-07 4:07

Ola Aires,
very nice night shot with great perspective and POV.I like specially the reddish hue from the beams that floodlight the monument.Excellent the management of the lights and the sharpness. Informative your note too.

Regards,Danos
PS As i see you have fun up to the morning hours as in Greece. Here there are shops that open in the 01:00 until the morning

PixelTerror (86282) 2008-02-07 4:28

Ola Aires,
Good timing in that one so that you get the full glow of the monument against the not yet too dark surroundings, you placed it right in the frame so that it looks dynamic rising this way.
Have a nice day JY

jhm (82759) 2008-02-07 5:13

Hello Aires,

I like here of the soft contrast between the lovely enlightenment of the statue and the blue clouds to the sky.
Very well quality and great presentation, many thanks for your great note.
Thanks for sharing.

Best regards,
John.

Floydian (30970) 2008-02-07 5:43

Hi Aires,
Impressive light you have here on the statue and excellent placed in the the frame. Some opening in the clouds gave you a nice depth, just as those tiny lights on the other side of the water. Very nice work.
Regards, Henk

barrufeto_77 (25829) 2008-02-07 6:15

Hola Aires.

Desde luego, la vista y los colores son impresionantes!

Mis felicitaciones!

Bluejeans (32547) 2008-02-07 6:20

Oi Aires,
Fantastica a tua foto depois duma noitada sem duvida é uma bela hora para tirar fotos o ceu ficou magnifico, gostei muito da torre iluminada e os seus reflexos na agua , esta tua foto a preto e branco deve ficar tambem muito bonita parecendo que foi fotografada num dia de tempestade , bom enquadramento da foto , parabens!!!
Um grande abraço
Gonçalo

riclopes (33033) 2008-02-07 6:41

Olá Aires, este PDV está magnífico. Parece mesmo a parte da frente de uma Caravela pronta a partir em busca do mundo desconhecido. As cores estão fantásticas e a luz sobre as figuras é muito boa. Quase parece tirado durante o dia, num dia muito enublado. O WS também oferece um grafismo interessante, mas é menos original do que esta. Parabéns, mais uma vez.
Um abraço,
ricardo

evanrizo (456) 2008-02-07 6:59

Hi Aires,
the monument comes great impressive.
You used a very good POV to show us it and it is good placed.
It comes clear and all the light balance is also very good.
Cheers
Evangelos

salvator (18819) 2008-02-07 7:00

Hi Aires,
very nice use oflight and superb color in the cloudy sky. The colors and details, the sharpness is superb.
Best regards. Salvator.

jean11-3 (2799) 2008-02-07 8:34

Hello Aires,an interesting picture with excellent notes.The light highlighting the shape of the monument really makes the shot.
I like your composition.The workshop is a good accompaniment to the main picture.
The time of day was just right for showing the monument with lovely colours;the darkening sky is a good backdrop.
Tfs, regards Jean.

Cricri (43220) 2008-02-07 8:43

Hi Aires,
Belle capture de la lumiére douce du matin sur le monument, un beau contraste entre le ciel et la mer, belle présentation, compliment
Good evening for you
cricri

Cormac (26449) 2008-02-07 8:45

Great lighting in this, which gives you great colour. The monument is warm and the background is cool blue, so the contrast between the two is just incredible. Nice work!

Didi (36204) 2008-02-07 9:23

Olà Aires
Very nice architecture bathe by the shining; you were in the beginning of the blue hour.
Your composition is very attractive indeed.
Obrigado.

siamesa (13008) 2008-02-07 9:24

Olá Aires,
Maravilha de monumento e uma beleza de foto.O céu com esse azul deu sua contribuição.Parabéns.
Abraços
Maria

zhelach (3590) 2008-02-07 9:50

Hello Aires!
Beautiful monument! Wonderful lights and colors! Excellent photo!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

p_m_geraldes (774) 2008-02-07 10:21

Olá Aires.

Está muito boa a foto, principalmente graças à luz. O enquadramento é bom, e escolheste um local com um angulo muito interessante.

Só um reparo de pouca importância - a linha de horizonte está um pouco inclinada.

1 abraço

Pedro

jurek1951 (26006) 2008-02-07 10:49

Hi Aires,
Beautiful and picturesque scenery :] Nice composition, colours and lighting, well framed
Georg

isabela_sor (42197) 2008-02-07 11:23 [Comment]

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delkoo (34442) 2008-02-07 11:53

hi aires
wonderful light on the monument, you have achieved a very pleasant photo, A fine composition making good use of light.

regards
didier

Silvio1953 (42095) 2008-02-07 13:07

Hi Aires, great composition in blue hour with splendid monument, wonderful light and colors, great note, very well done, ciao Silvio

stego (22374) 2008-02-07 16:18

Olá Aires,
Essas noitadas resultam em belos amanheceres. Não é comum ver a caravela de pedra no meio da água, é um excelente PDV. Os tons quentes da iluminação artificial fazem um contraste fabuloso com o azul da madrugada.
Um abraço, José.

Henryk_Bilor (20367) 2008-02-07 18:58

Hi Aires
I don`t like such a kind of sculptures...;)
Great capture and light. In the miniature it looks like a rock :).
Regards

Docarmo (8840) 2008-02-07 19:30

Olá Aires,
Fantástica, esta tomada, a posição do monumento na foto e o seu POV dão a impressão de que a caravela está em movimento. As cores estão lindíssimas!
As grandes navegações mereciam mesmo um monumento como este.
O WS está de tirar o chapéu e mostra a grandiosidade da obra.
Obrigada por partilhar.
MC

lucasgalodoido (16605) 2008-02-07 20:50

Olá Aires,
muito bonito esse monumento e a iluminação dele realça essas belezas, constrastou muito bem com a cor do céu ja quase de noite, sáo achei o monumento muito a esquerda da foto, talvez um pouco mais ao centro, mas não centralizado, ficaria mais interessante.
Parabéns e Abraço!

Wanda1 (11001) 2008-02-07 21:41

Hi Aires,
That is quite a monument, and you have phototgraphed it from a nice angle. Good exposure to show all the fine details and the image is well composed.
Regards
Wanda

syd1946 (17913) 2008-02-07 22:32

Hello Aires,
Very impressive and big monument contrasting very well the light and color situations of the blue hour.Pleasant wotk and composition!

Have a nice day,
Thomas

vincz (19043) 2008-02-07 22:40

Amazing monument. Great light management. You got fantastic colours and the compsotition is very well balanced.

siolaw (25788) 2008-02-07 23:55

Ola Aires,Good off center framing of the famous monument, a tribute to all the Portuguese adventurous discoverers!
Light and colors are nice at the blue hour, sharp details.
The boat-statue seems actually to be entering the harbor!
Greetings
Laurent

lestans (15460) 2008-02-08 0:22

Hi Aires!
what a nice view!! Blue hour is the right time to create such pictures, and you are a master in this matter.
The monument is fantastic in its environment, lights and clouds are a fine background, and the monument golden color is really nice.
Thanks, ciao dear friend!

livia

prumod (8262) 2008-02-08 2:26

hi aires,
fantastic contrast and lights.. this human art with the beautiful nature at bakground is very attractive...
greetings...

marietom (32026) 2008-02-08 2:54

Hello Aires,

Orange, et bleu, tout comme j'aime !
Joli composition, avec ce bâtiment que j'ai déjà vu de près, et qui là, est joliment éclairé.
Bonne journée
Marie

NoFx (36) 2008-02-08 4:28

Aires, we have seen many photos about this place, and this one has another special meaning. Beatiful POV, really nicely done!

pablominto (40876) 2008-02-08 4:29

Hello Aires,
The subject is amazing, and very well captured!
Effective point of view giving a good angle on the subject, and the composition is well balanced...
Wise to make this a low light capture, as you can make use of the warm artifical light to add life to the subject!
Greetings,
Pablo -

pasternak (13400) 2008-02-08 4:34

Very well done blue hour shot, Aires, nice placement of the subject and good interplay of the warm and cold colours...

Cheers
Alexander

Charo (31671) 2008-02-08 5:20

Hola Aires,
Me gusta el punto de vista elegido para este famoso monumento a los descubridores. El encuadre con el agua rodeándolo es estupendo y el contraste de colores excelente.
Cordialmente
Charo

cunejo200 (7159) 2008-02-08 5:52

Hello Aires,
Sweet light accompanies this well framed monument. Very beautiful. Sharp and with warm colors. Best regards, Danilo

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-02-08 10:45

Oi amigo.

Agrada-me muito esta tomada desde o ponto de vista que utilizaste, e pela hora do dia, sei que não era fácil fazê-la.Há muitas sombras, e o que ajuda são as luzes artificiais do monumento.

Boa profundidade de campo e equilíbrio no enquadre.

Feliz fim de semana.John

paura (38626) 2008-02-08 12:01

Aires,
Uma das mais belas fotos do monumento que eu já vi. Muito oportuno o aproveitamento da iluminação natural se pondo e um excelente ajuste de cores contribuiram para o lindo resultado.

Abraço

Paulo

Truja (4948) 2008-02-09 1:15

Hola Aires, interesante punto de vista que destaca con gran maestría el impresionante monumento!! Excelentes colores y gran definición de imagen.
La atmósfera envolvente de gris y nublado cielo reflejándose en las aguas, es maravillosa!!
Un gran trabajo Aires!

Un saludo y feliz fin de semana!! Parabéns,

Jordi

Clementi (44457) 2008-02-09 1:55

Ciao Aires ,
semlicemente fantastico , luce e colore perfetti .
lo guardo con molto piacere .
ottimo lavoro
Giorgio

papagolf21 (56483) 2008-02-09 11:29

Bonsoir, mon ami Aires,
J'ai eu l'occasion de découvrir cette image à plusieurs reprises sur TE, mais jamais de cette façon. La lumière est divine et vous avez su placer le sujet principal dans son contexte.
Impressionnant et très réussi.
Un grand merci également pour la note d'accompagnement.
Amitiés.
Philippe

ruisc_pt (6207) 2008-02-09 11:56

Isso é que vai ser viajar.... (mesmo em serviço.,,..)
Esta homenagem à homenagem aos descobrimentos portugueses vale tudo pela imagem e pela letra.
Gostei
Um ab
R

Rosa (4147) 2008-02-09 14:01

Bonsoir Aires,
Belle prise de ce beau monument malgre ce ciel tourmenter qui fait bien ressortir et accentue sa nettete.
Magnifique reflets dans l'eau.
Amities,
Rosa.

ribeiroantonio (21935) 2008-02-09 14:52

Pelos vistos as festas continuam a ir até ao nascer do sol. Infelizmente aqui na Austrália, acabam bem mais cedo, mesmo nos night clubs.
Na realidade, o Monumento às Descobertas tem muito espaço para parar e para recarregar as baterias antes de ir para casa! Além disso, a essa hora da matina ainda não deve ter muitos turistas a chatear!
A foto está muito bonita, com uma bela vista do monumento. O dia é que parece ter sido lá muito bom. A vista de cima está excelente com as pessoas a darem bem a ideia da altura e do tamanho no mosaico. Eu também tenho uma vista lá de cima. Vê aqui.
Antonio

bostankorkulugu (33708) 2008-02-09 15:21

the blue tones in the sky and the well-lit monument look amazing together... the workshop is amazing also... you have to make it a real post aires...

cheers

korkut

vinicio (22414) 2008-02-09 15:30

Great light and also great monument, beautiful view and image Aires, compliments, the blue hour here is the top and you have well used it with the contrast of colors of this image, compliments, beautiful and interesting image.
Have a nice Sunday
Ciao
Vinicio

banyanman (7716) 2008-02-09 21:31

Hi Aires. I usually find pictures of monuments rather boring, but when you capture one like this in a special light and against a well contrasted background (in this case the stormy sky) the result is worth looking at. Cheers . . . David

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2008-02-09 22:11

Hi Aires,
A striking monument indeed worthy to celebrate a great man. The dark gloomy skies created a perfect background to make the monument really standout in the compo. I think the horizon needs a little adjustment tilt to the right. But a very good image and color quality. Well captured and presented. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

japiey (9493) 2008-02-10 2:46

Hi Aires,

Amazing.
Incredible lights and a magnificient vision.
Superb quality in shot.
All the best.

jean paul

Gustaw (21670) 2008-02-10 3:17

Hi, my friend!
Yes, I remember. I known this place. Last year I was in Lisbon. It is very interesting monument. Good composition and very interesting colours ana light.
Well done.
Marek

COSTANTINO (22840) 2008-02-10 7:33

Ola Aires,
superb compositions,beautiful soft colours,
and amazing light,
Compliments,
Buon weekend
SALUDOS,
COSTANTINO

Scharan (13951) 2008-02-10 9:00

Olá Aires

Excelente trabalho.
Lindo contraste de cores,e ótimo efeito de luz: gosto do reflexo avermelhado na água tranquila...bela foto deste monumento, parabéns meu amigo.
GA
Vera

TopGeo (21905) 2008-02-10 10:34

Hi Aires! excellent shot! Amazing the picture from a important artistic building statue of Portugal beautiful opposition with the background and well litted up
Georgios

danyy (69029) 2008-02-10 14:40

Bonjour Aires,
ses couleurs chaudes lui permettent de vraiment bien se détacher de tout ce qui l'entoure et qui semble bleuté.
Tu as bien évité de centrer le sujet et de mettre de champ devant ces escaliers.
Une photo très nette avec de beaux contrastes.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

robertosalguero (110) 2008-02-10 23:05

Hello Aires,

Indeed the people who led the discovery trips deserve such a monument. Its style and details are very impressive as is its setting. The composition is very good here because the monument placed on the left allow us to see the rest of the scene. The colour of the light is excellent and I do think that warm light is usually better for monuments. Thanks Aires.

Roberto

Graal (58169) 2008-02-10 23:31

Hi Aires,
unusual monument, fine composition and warm light. An interesting view from of top. Good informations. Well done photos.
Gr.,Aleksander

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anducina (8113) 2008-02-11 9:07

Extremely impressive monument, with its lines, curves and gigantic statues, the golden light of the last sun rays makes a superb contrast with the blue-grey tones of the river and of the sky. Great moment captured indeed.

TFS,
Andreea

ALIRIZA (16197) 2008-02-11 12:01

Hi Aires,
An excellent shot with beautiful colours and lights. Contrast and the reflection are very nice. You are the master of night shot. Well done my dear friend...
All the best...
Ali Rıza

zeca (20026) 2008-02-11 17:51

Oi Aires!
As luzes estão muito boas, bastante quente sobre o monumento e fria no restante da paisagem, o que resulta em belo contraste. O enquadramento é ótimo e bem de acordo com a regra dos terços. Bela captura!
Abraço,
Zeca

axiotea (16145) 2008-02-11 19:54

Olà Aires
Some explorer you have mentioned in your note are familiar to me...For example, the port city of Vasco da Gama in Goa is named after him...
The monument stands out very well against the blue hour feel, but taken early morning. (are you always partying in the night with your camera?;)
Um abraço
Marilyn

Burberry1 (6041) 2008-02-12 1:11

Hellom Aires:)))))))))
So many beautiful, new photos in your gallery that to tell U the truth I didn't know which one to choose. I should tell sth about each one.
This one looks so real and unreal in one.
The POV, light and cadrage are great.
I also love deep blue on the sky.
Great work and it is good to be back.
Kind regards, Agnieszka

berek (28933) 2008-02-12 8:47

OLa Aires,
great blue and light. nice composition my friend. greetings.
Burak EREK

carper (65106) 2008-02-12 9:24

I almost mis this one Aires,
a very nice photo, the pov is very good and the light is well captured in this low light shot, very good photojob my friend.
gr. jaap

Cara (2029) 2008-02-12 10:33

Olá Aires,
Esta ficou fantástica com as tonalidades de céu em contraste com as cores provocadas pela iluminação da nau.
O pov leva-nos a pensar que está realmente a navegar.
Abraço, Daniel

leo61 (43438) 2008-02-14 10:13

Hi Aires!
A great shot of this monument.It contrasts so well with the deep blue tones of the sky and the water.Perfect placement and nice light.
Regards,Leo

jackart (5564) 2008-02-17 1:18

Helo Aires!

Great monumet. I've never seen it before. What a placement! Terryfic. I like this night shot made in the blue hour when sky isn't totally black! Very good framing.

Well done!
Regards
Jacek

markstaples (15670) 2008-02-18 9:48

A well managed exposure and I like very much your positioning of the monument. It adds impact seeing it there nice and large on the left compared to the small lights of the skyline in the background. Nicely done.
Best wisges
Mark

bakes888 (18257) 2008-02-18 21:49

Hi Aires. Excellent photo. You have handled the light well to capture such wonderful colours and good detail in the sky. Well composed and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Stepan (27175) 2008-02-18 22:27

Unusual pov about that monument and for that originality I do enjoy the compo. And the light management with warm tones vs cold blue one is excellent. Maybe, just the distorsion...
Stéphane

ARGI (3418) 2008-02-19 1:48

A very nice work Aires
Your POV is excellent and colors wonderful. This sky is marvelus. Nice hour and light.
Of course the famous monyment is very well given. Very informative note
BRAVO
best regards
Argyris

Loic_bzh (7057) 2008-02-19 2:42

Bonjour Aires,

très bel éclairage du monument dont la couleur chaude tranche bien avec le bleu "froid" du ciel... Superbe!

Bonne journée,

Loïc

ahmetgedikli (21946) 2008-02-20 10:30

Merhaba Aires,
Excellent shot! The POV, light and colours are superb. Excellent work!
Best regards,
Ahmet

anesugur (16926) 2008-02-22 13:02

Ola Aires,
Wonderful monument.
Beautiful colors, light and POV.
Great work!

Best wishes. Uğur

ekinokswest (2974) 2008-02-24 10:08

this is a super photo extraordinary usage of light from the left and clouds definitely such a must see place I like it very much.

Emile (20007) 2008-02-27 21:05

Hola Aires.
Excellent shot of the famous statue, captured with nice color from a very good POV. The clouds are also impressive and enhances the figure of the statue. I think it's the best shot posted in TE of the famous place.
Well done.
Hope you have a nice trip.
Best regards.

magiqa (1262) 2008-03-13 16:17

Great photo and this great monument was something I missed during my visit to Lisbon (by car all the way from Sweden in 1974). But soon I will visit Lisbon again. The portuguese sure were great discoverers. I saw the copy of the the Bartolomeu Dias ship in Mossel Bay South Africa, and the statue of Magalhaes in Punta Arenas, Southern Chile and Magellans cross, were he got killed, in Cebu, Philippines. So I sure am looking forward to see this monument very soon. TFS!!!

serp2000 (9583) 2008-03-14 5:07

Hello, Aires,
Good shot after night party!
Excellent colours! The very useful note!
TFS! Have a nice weekend!
Greetings from West Ural,
Serghei

Greg1949 (8511) 2008-04-15 4:51

This is a great shot Aires, I had no idea that this was on a pier out into the water. Great lighting but the composition is super.

Greg

xuaxo (5759) 2008-04-23 14:47

Olá Aires,
Talvez a melhor foto que já vi deste monumento.
A inclusão de boa quantidade de água em primeiro-plano praticamente "põe" o monumento a navegar.
Um abraço,
F

Juntas (3363) 2008-04-28 3:20

Olá Aires. Céu magnífico e uma perpectiva que dá a sensação que a nau vai mesmo de partida. Uma forcinha prós 200 que bem merece :). Paulo

danbachmann (1684) 2008-05-14 11:23

That's quite an interesting monument and your composition is good the way it dwarfs the buildings around the opposite coast.

marjan (6085) 2008-05-21 22:27

hi my frient from Portugal, I was there and I know how this monument is beautiful. but so high water of Tagus river I did not seen.
Beautiful shot and excellent POV.
Marjan

avene (11056) 2008-06-04 9:45

hello Aires,
absolutely great shot, I think it was a smart decision to wait for the end of the day when the illuminated monument looks particularly effective. I like a lot the contrast between the golden lights and cool blue of the sky in the background, but what I like best is how you have composed the photo, the water in the foreground is such an important element to the story about sea voyages and great discoveries. excellent work and very informative note, thanks :)

with best regards,
Kristine

brevbrev14 (372) 2008-06-06 0:41

Hi Aires, very good image taken at blue hour..
the contrast of light cold and hot is very good...
very nice result
ciao!
Valeria

emka (21744) 2008-06-07 16:40

Hi Aires,
It was a good opportunity that the party lasted so long. Unuasual view of the famous monument. Splendid light. Warm Regards

Malgorzata

aofl (1085) 2008-06-08 5:44

Olá Aires
Que bela esta foto do monumento dos descobrimentos!
Óptima luz e POV.
Bom fim de semana
al

LeeLoo (5186) 2009-01-19 3:04

Dear Aires dos Santos!
Masterwork.
Wonderful art picture.
Fantastic composition.
Ideal capture.
TFS!

celmaleite (2754) 2009-01-28 20:18

Fantástica, maravilhosa! Lisboa deve mesmo se orgulhar dos seus lindos monumentos! Excelente foto de incrível nitidez e beleza.
Abraço
Celma

Dragut (1987) 2009-02-02 8:15

Hi Aires

Nice shot....great management of colors for this picture, and a good choice of the point of view. Well done
Kindly

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Copyright: Aires dos Santos (AiresSantos) (42354)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-03
Categories: Transportation
Camera: Nikon D40X, AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 GII ED
Exposure: f/4
Details: Tripod: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Lisbon city, Blue Hour 1, Sunrise (airessantos) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-07 0:18

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