Cacilhas – Old Crane & Warehouses Photo

Photographer’s Note

Cacilhas – Old Crane & Warehouses

This pic was captured also in Cacilhas, a few hundred meters from the place where I captured O Seixalense. Displayed is a row of decrepid and largely deserted industrial buildings and a very rusty man powered crane between the ferry terminal and the 25 April bridge.

The oldest buildings are from the end of the 17th century. Wines, vinegars and olive oil were stored there before it was shipped to Lisboa by boat. Later on industrial activities like fish canning were introduced.
Due to the building of the bridge most activities ended since it was easier to take the goods by truck to Lisboa then by ship. Recently a warehouse was put to use again for a small experimental theater company, but this was only for a short while.

It was fascinating to walk along the old and deserted quay and examine all the old industrial artefacts and imagine the hustle and bustle that must have been there before the Tejo was spanned by the bridge.

In the background is of course Lisbon with the hill of the St. George Castle as most dominant feature.

The usual PCS2 tech: removed the slight tilt and cropped; contrast, levels, curves & saturation (differentially) adjusted; altered the exposure of assorted elements; applied the burn tool to some elements; USM-ed; added a frame and saved for the web.

exif data

Camera Manufacturer : OLYMPUS CORPORATION
Camera Model : C8080WZ
Exposure time [s] : 10/2000
F-Number : F7.1
Exposure program : Aperture priority (3)
ISO speed ratings : 50
EXIF version : 02.20
Date taken : 2005:06:10 18:02:26
Exposure bias value : -3/10
Focal length : 28 mm
Colour space : sRGB
Image width : 3264
Image length : 2448
Exposure mode : Manual (1)
White balance : Auto (0)
Contrast : Normal (0)
Saturation : High (2)

Xalkida, Paolo, JorgeJacinto, Galeota, jhm, drymd29, ajcsousa, kebek, Tue, Fixfocus, nwoehnl, maphoto, cmartos, Steft, pamastro, Vagabond, carper has marked this note useful

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snuggleaphagus (4140) 2005-09-21 2:26

gLORIOUS LIGHT YOU HAVE IN THIS PHOTO. oops caps were on. The rusty thing reaching into the sky has a wonderful texture. The light on the wall and structures is great and it gives it a wonderful warm glow. Nice perspective too. Nice shadows too.

I went to a italian restaurant nearby here named bertolucci's I tought of you and your wonderful photos. May return to take a photo of the sign

Ina (2681) 2005-09-21 2:45

Wow what a lovely light and an exelent composition... TFS...Ina...

Spoony (3539) 2005-09-21 3:50

Hi bert!
Very nice shot. I like a lot the way you composed it... great final result. Colors and global light are beautiful.
Well done.

JorgeJacinto (1029) 2005-09-21 3:56

Bastante interessante a diagonal, esta roda elevatória
para barcos e outros requisitos, é muito fotografada, cá por estas bandas!

Galeota (10334) 2005-09-21 4:14

Hello Bert. Good POV over this pier in Cacilhas. Although they seem far, we can still see the Pantheon and St Vincent's monastery in the background on one of Lisbon's hills. Good contrast of colors and well saturated image.

Xalkida (11740) 2005-09-21 5:05

Hello my dear friend Bert

That's a fantastic and so authentic shot. I like the golden color of the sunlight, the magnificent framing and the fine depth when we follow the line of the harbor. Excellent shot. Like a cardpostal!

Best regards from Chalkis
Mpampis

jhm (83276) 2005-09-21 5:49

Hoi Bert,
Industriële archiologie met deze oude handkraan, maar het wel een schitterend onderwerp om op een foto te staan, de diepte is hier perfect, en zeker links met het dorp in de verte, en de open zee in de achtergrond. Goed scherp en zeer duidelijk.
Groeten van over het water, met een temp. van 19.1C en zeer zonnig, na de dichte mis deze morgen.
John

dkeus31 (26361) 2005-09-21 6:56

Hi Bert,
Nice textures and colors.
Good framing.
Regards,
Didier

drymd29 (448) 2005-09-21 11:14

Great filling of a frame! In the same move you make depth and a brutal cross-over. Although your note is good, I don't need it to value this as very good; a favorite for me.
Thanks Bert
Huub

ajcsousa (1804) 2005-09-21 11:16

Hi Bert,
Very nice picture. I like the perspective and the POV you choosed. Great colors, light and details. Well done
Regards, António

ishai (4093) 2005-09-21 15:01

I always liked this sceneries at the harbors but always had difficulties putting all the nice details together,
Like this crane, the amazing details, the mechanics, the rust, the colors the shades the atmosphere

It was always difficult for me but you did a marvelous job here, Bert
Well composed and presented

ishai

kebek (5434) 2005-09-21 15:51

Serwus Bert !
Extraordinary composition and amazing one !
I'm impressed by Your great eye for such elements of the environment. This solid crane, and especially its shadow, really make this image very interesting. And even it is wonderful marine scenery, it has also unique industrial mood. Excellent Work !
Be well,
Mat

Tue (25608) 2005-09-21 16:05

Hej Bert,
Prachtige foto met prettige kleuren. Ik vind het erg mooi hoe je de kraan op de voorgrond hebt geplaatst. De lichtval is ook prima, veroorzaakt een mooie schaduw. Prima werk.
Groeten,
Lars

Nefaryta (2582) 2005-09-21 17:40

Grat POV and colors. I like it

Rinie_Hoff (9334) 2005-09-22 3:14

Hi Bert, nice perspective, very peaceful and attractive atmosphere. I like the old crane and its shadow, especially the shadow is so nice, and the row of warehouses takes us deeper into the picture.
You couldn't get enough of old harbour cranes, could you?

Paolo (40753) 2005-09-22 4:30

Hi Bert, wonderful image!
the POV was perfect to took that old part of the city and the sea.
the light is amazing and very soft, colors are wonderful with a good contrast.
thanks, ciao

devimeuxbe (56300) 2005-09-22 4:43

Hi Bert
This is a nice geometry. You capured also a nice light and nice contrasts.
beautifull and intelligent composition.
Bertrand

Fixfocus (9377) 2005-09-22 11:54

Hoi Bert,
I like the mood on this abandoned quay.
A clear compsition with a strong perspective along the quay,the old and rusty crane is a perfect eycatcher.Lisbon,in the background,is a fine detail.
Prettige Avond,
hermann

nwoehnl (120) 2005-09-22 12:09

Hi Bert. A beautiful harborside compo with the industrial elements providing a fine compositional interest. Especially the rusty crane provides a good element here, not to forget its shadow pointing towards the front of the old buildings. The city in the background is very well included and placed in the compo that is also delightful due to its handling of colors and light. Well done.

maphoto (8076) 2005-09-22 22:19

Very nice picture again Bert, nicely framed with very nice light, the diagonal is excellent. Very well balanced and nice view on the sea, well seen.

spence (1679) 2005-09-23 6:51

Very impressive composition, Bert - the diagonal of the rusty crane, the lovely effect of its shadow, along with the great perspective on the old buildings combine to create a wonderful scene. Super texture, colour and light.

Hanssie (9133) 2005-09-23 14:01

Excellent shot !
Great composition with the rusty steel in the foreground and the light is really nice !

jbweasle (9294) 2005-09-23 17:00

Great composition, Bert, I love the positioning of the crane and the way the arm points to the top corner. The buildings sweep in from the right leading the eye into the frame. The orange patches on the building in the middle distance match the rust on the crane, a pleasing touch.

cmartos (6086) 2005-09-23 22:31

Hi Bert,

A very geometric shot, where straight lines and an excentered vanishing point combine very well together. The rusty structure of the crane and the water surface also lead to an excellent balance, provided that there is also a warm/cold tone opposition. Excellent composed, with Lisbon in the background it's obviously much more than just a graphic shot! Excellent work Bert!

Steft (5962) 2005-09-24 12:04

Hoi Bert,
Zeer geslaagde foto met heel rustieke uitstraling. Ik vind de roestige kleur van de kraan heel mooi en die kleur past ook prachtig bij de warme tinten van de gebouwen rechts en het blauwe water en de hemel. De lijnen van de kade en de kraan staan in een mooie compositie.
Stef

alvaraalto (5301) 2005-09-25 15:53

Hi Bert,
Prachtig plaatje. Er valt weer veel te genieten. De prachtige kraan die zo mooi de diagonaal vult. De schitterende gevel rechts waar ik ook nog wel een gedetailleerdere foto van zou willen zien en het prachtige uitzicht links.
groet Rob

toni_al (15476) 2005-10-03 13:20

Hi Bert
Quelle belle perspective et un joli contraste de couleurs, je ne sais pas si la petite grue( qui eest d'ailleurs bien integrée)n'est pas en trop tellement que l'image est belle.
Amitiés
Toni

rhizomes (15325) 2005-10-17 15:46

Hi Bert !
Nice picture ! It's a good composition and the colors are perfect...
The light and the contrast are excellent too...
Congratulations,
Christophe

Vagabond (5797) 2005-10-22 14:09

Olá, Amigo Bert
Este é o exemplo como um assunto aparentemente desinteressante pode ser transformado numa bela composição cheia de elementos gráficos e boa informação. Parabéns ..

carper (65598) 2005-11-25 12:46

eentje uit je archief Bert,
prachtige foto, goede compositie, nooi lijnenspel en uitmuntende diepte, die op U eigen manier uitstekend in beeld wordt gebracht, erg goed werk.
gr. Jaap het sneeuwt hier

sergio1 (12150) 2006-02-28 7:23

Hola Bert
interesante captura nunca vista antes. Excelente pov y agudeza.
buen trabajo
Sergio