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Leading Lines


Leading Lines
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Copyright: Sergio Leitao (sergio_leitao7) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 14 W: 13 N: 96] (903)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-16
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 20D + Grip BG-E2, Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM, 4 GB Sandisk Ext III, Lee 0.6 ND Grad
Exposure: f/22
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Seascapes [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-26 4:07
Viewed: 483
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another shot in the same place as the previous upload, where i was havin fun with my new siga lens and lee filters, this one is actually the last one of the day, here i also opted for not to Post process very hard, so this is really the colors of the sky that day.

About th location:

Aljezur, a municipality with a population of 5,400 people, lies in the Natural Park of South-West Alentejo and the Costa Vicentina. A succession of grey schist and white and golden limestone cliffs, eroded by the winds and the tides, stretch out along the Atlantic coast. The rolling hinterland is planted with agaves and forested with eucalyptus and pine trees.



The town is divided in two by the Aljezur River. On one side, the old town has a wealth of heritage sites. It is dominated by the ruins of a 10th century castle which was redesigned in the 13th and 14th centuries. On the opposite bank, the new town grew, after the terrible earthquake of 1755, following the construction of the new church. The ruins of the Arrifana Fortress, a 12th century Arab construction, overhangs a very attractive beach which is greatly appreciated by lovers of surfing and body boarding.

Fishing, hunting and farming, mainly wine-growing and pig farming, are the staples of the local economy. Each year, in the autumn, rock barnacles and sweet potatoes are honoured during a three-day festival: Aljezur is the largest area of sweet potato production in Portugal.

A superb summer destination, Aljezur bases its tourism policy on diversification and all-year round activities.

Sweet potatoes, Sargo, crafts, the Manueline period and archaeology are all subjects for the thematic routes which are currently being studied.

The castle (10th century), the Arrifana Fortress, the site of the fishermen's village of Carrapateira (12th and 13th century), the "Ribat" of Atalaia Point (12th century) are all archaeological sites which bear witness to the importance of the Muslim occupation in Algarve from the 10th century onwards. These sites are the object of huge excavation projects and the results should be presented in a museum which is currently being prepared.
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Hi sergio,
Very beutiful composition.
The leading lines really create a wonderful depth and the lighting is very moody.
I like how the water reflects the sky in some parts of the back and how it is clear and see-through in the front.
Thanks for sharing.
regards,
Laura

hi Sergio,
a nice image, the graphical foreground is superb, just that the lines tend to the left corner and the person is in the middle...
regards
didier

Bonjour Sergio
La composition est très belle.Une atmosphère étrange règne ici avec cette magnifique lumière.
Bravo et bonne journée.
Amicalement
gildas

hi sergio
great composition .well choose the POV and fantastic quality of the shot
great ,i really wish to manage such shot :Dmaybe are the lens:D
thanks sharing
best regars,anes

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  • amfdj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 196 W: 61 N: 249] (1876)
  • [2008-03-26 4:53]

Hi Sergio,

I know Aljezur by name because I once had the intention to spend a part of my holidays there. When I see this beautiful image I really regret my decision not having been there. A wonderful sight. Well composed and good captured.

My congratulations for this result.

Eddie

Excellent composition and depth in this picture, Sergio, you have made a very good use of the natural lines leading to this lonely figure...

Cheers
Alexander

Sergio
excellent landscape, wow!!! love the colours and details!
beautiful
marianna

Great composition and use of the lee filter, although the edge of the filter is quite noticible it doesn't detract from the result. Superb lighting and exaggerated perspective. Good use of the human element to emphasise scale
Excellent work
Craig

Very fine composition Sergio. Sharp detail and good colours throughout the frame. The reflection of the sky in the water is particularly good. The lines in the rocks lead the eye perfectly up through the frame.

Best regards, Roberto

olá sergio!

um belo registo! essa lente é magnifica, dá uma dimenção fantastica ás fotos, mais um bom enquadramento de qualidade...

Hi Sergio

Very good shot and a very good light. One can always learn seeing your shots. Good composition as usual and a very good color. Fine perspective and good POV. Those rocks are looking amazing.

Regards,

Lopshang.

Hi Sergio,
fantastic composition with great lines, leading the viewer through your shot, caused by the stone´s formation. The samll person in the background rounds off a very well done shot.
TFS
Manuel

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