Portuguese pavements, a photo from Lisboa, South

Photographer's Note

I didn’t remember the name of this square at all, so I spend a while browsing through photos of Lisbon in internet trying to figure out its name. That made me realize how many more beautiful squares Lisbon has which I didn’t have a chance to see. It made me want to get back there someday and spend more days in the Portuguese capital.

The square which you see in this photo is called Praça Luís de Camões. I remembered I visited it along the walk in the upper district of Lisbon (Barrio Alto) after getting the with the elevator Santa Justa. But to be more precise the square is located in the area called Chiado. While taking this photo I was obviously more interested in the pattern on the pavement rather than in the monument or buildings around it.

Here is some more info from Wikipedia about Chiado:
The Chiado is a neighborhood in the historic center of Lisbon. Chiado is an important cultural and commercial district, known for its luxury shopping, historic landmarks, and its numerous theatres and museums. In 1988, the Chiado area was severely affected by a fire. Following an extensive rehabilitation project by Pritzker-winning architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, the Chiado has recovered and become one of the most valuable real estate markets in Portugal.
The toponym Chiado has existed since around 1567. Initially the name referred to Garrett Street, and later to the whole surrounding area. The most widely cited possible origin for the name is related to António Ribeiro (c.1520–1591), a popular poet from Évora who lived in the area and whose nickname was "chiado" ("squeak").
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiado

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Silvio1953 (222925) 2022-01-30 3:40

Ciao Mariusz, great persppective on beautiful palace, lovely composiotion with large view of fantastic floor.splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Fis2 (171937) 2022-01-30 7:00

Czesc Mariusz!
Ciekawy plac, ladna perspektywa.
Podoba mi sie kostka brukowa.
Pomnik i latarnia dodaja uroku tej kompozycji.
Milego popoludnia.
Krzysztof

jhm (211738) 2022-01-30 10:27

Hello Mariusz,

A lovely picture with the drawing of the floor on the square.
You chose a very well angle with the statue in background.
Perfect depth and perspective too
Excellent sharp and clear picture.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

lousat (139990) 2022-01-30 12:12

Hi Mariusz,this perspective so great is the best way to show and to talk about portuguese paviments, obviously especially of this square,great capture in the best light and quality as usual,always great and different ideas from your camera! Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

PaulVDV (63460) 2022-01-30 12:14

Hello Mariusz,
I looked on the map and think I've not been on this square.
The pavement looks familiar because this kind of design is the trademark of the Portuguese and they have made it their business in many places in the country.
It's a great picture and also the surrounding buildings are beautiful but the first thing we see is of course the pavement.
I wonder what the Portuguese think when they visit our cities ... We're not paying any attention to the pavement.
Within every square a pigeon is your new goal for the next Portuguese trip :)
Best regards, Paul

pajaran (117063) 2022-01-30 13:28

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lep mozaik i spomenik na trgu, dobro pokaznao sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lep deo grada i arhitektura.
Lepo mesto za setnju.
Lepo secanje.

Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja

aliabazari (23259) 2022-01-30 20:42

Hello Mariusz
Beautiful view of this square. Combines well with paving. Clarity and exposure are well done. Thanks for sharing

ifege (49431) 2022-01-30 21:41

Hi Mariusz
An amazingly paved square with the pavers providing good leading lines to the buildings at the rear.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (117792) 2022-01-30 22:37

Hello dear friend and have a nice new week
It s Monday today and the weather
is really nice after a difficult snowy
week...
I like this presentation with
the designs of the Portuguses
pavements
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (148248) 2022-01-30 23:45

Hi Mariusz,
Very beautiful portuguese pavements, veryu well photographed with this large Fg and good perspective result, tfs.

Royaldevon (86478) 2022-01-31 2:28

Hello Mariusz,

We don't usually give so much attention to pavement, rather use it as an additional trimming but this one is so attractive and so much part of the square that I think you were very smart to give it so much attention.
It works well for its patterns, its textural surfaces, its ability to guide and for the sense of place it creates.

Have a good week,
Bev :-)

CMJC (5115) 2022-01-31 7:32 [Comment]

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jmdias (116477) 2022-02-01 11:00

mariusz

a nice use of the patterns in the ground with the sculpture of the most famous portuguese poet in evidence, anyway Fernando Pessoa could be considered as more famous than camões nowadays. excellent image.

take care

jorge

adramad (73450) 2022-02-03 11:32

Hello Mariusz.
I love this composition with the low perspective, which gives a beautiful effect with the beautiful paving of the square, ideal for the building in the background and the beautiful statue.
I don't remember seeing this square, which is gorgeous.
The light and sharpness are optimal, a beautiful day without any clouds that enhances the beauty of the place.
Well done, I like it
All the best for you.
Luis.

mcmtanyel (69227) 2022-03-08 20:48

Hello Mariusz,
Oh, yes, these are very pretty. They must be laid with great care to make the patterns.
Regards,
MT