Pico Top View&Fayal Branch Tree View, a photo from Acores, Islands

Photographer's Note

This Channel between these two Islands of Central five Azores Islands have an aproximate distance of near 10km and is that meter measure that I captured in this Tree Willow Branch in Fayal and the Pico Mountain that is a "VOLCANO" not in activity in the other Island that I will gave you here.

Dear TE friends from the new ones to the old ones this Post is a picture that was taken from the garden surroundings where I stayed in my week voyage last Summer. Before seeing my Google Map I must say that was taken by my Wide Zoom camera with a small touch zoom view and at the near end of day with the Sun at my 120 degrees right.

I give you also a Google Map with a reference CAMERA ICON with a Black Icon from where I make the shot and in the other Island at right you have this place with a Globe Blue Icon view here: Link

SOME Past POST References: If you want to see PICO from near this place in BLUE go here: Link

You can see also other reference pictures of the place I stay at Fayal here_1: Link and also here_2: Link

TECHNICAL Notes and Information: It was near ending Summer day, the weather was good, the Sun was near 120 degrees my right hand and was one my first near clear top Pico mountain shots.

I cropped a "Milimiter from the bottom and the left" that in pratique is amost negliciable for a better composition. ISO=80, Focal Lenght=78mm with a passage of NeatImage in the sky after reduction Process to Post and at end a little step of less LIGHTNESS and a little of SATURATION.

IMPORTANT: In my Photo Information YOU have one WS-Workshop that is another similar view taken from here after a time span of 9 seconds showing a not so zoomed approach with this angle and vision.

VERY SPECIAL IMPORTANT NOTE: This is just near a Great and World known Central Atlantic North Marina place and just near one hundred meters from a nice and located wonderful BAR called PETER'S that is so well known for his special "Magic" GIN formula to all the World Network North and South Atlantic sailors.

For a better reference of these lovely Islands see also my TRAVELOGUE INFO in the left of this page links, where you can see what you could expect in this preserved area of our Earth Globe and also the Unknown Portuguese Patrimony and Discovers for many.

Tourism and Sportiv Game-Fishing with people linked to United States, Canada, Brazil, Europe and also naturally to Continental Portugal.

Thanks in advance and the Best for you all.

Fernando

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Critiques | Translate

Slana (393) 2006-03-12 11:06

Very nice view. Thank you.

Lana.

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rakeshgupta (2672) 2006-03-12 11:17

Hi Fernando,
Great shot here. The tree as a natural frame and the sky as canvas is certainly a good idea. The mountain 10kms back with cloud forming is looking like a natural factory of clouds. Great POV, good colors and intelligent idea.
Thanks for sharing with us.
- Rakesh

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aznegrao (10316) 2006-03-12 11:26

Ola Fernando!!!
Linda paisagem com a beleza vegetal fazendo parte do cenario. A atmosfera, as cores e definição estão perfeitas.
Excelente nota!!
UM GRANDE ABRAÇO MEU AMIGO
aznegrao.

Gerrit (59968) 2006-03-12 12:21

Hi Fernando,
beautiful composed this picture, with the treebranche on the left side and the vulcano rising from the clouds on the other.
The village and the small stripe of sea are very delicate.
Thanks and regards, gerrit

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nwoehnl (122) 2006-03-12 12:44

Quite a vast distance covered by your framing for this one, Fernando. Good use of the foreground branches to have a vivid element of greenery, and nice to see the Mt. Pico in the distance, raising above the ring of clouds. Simple, but rather pleasant photo, and as always extensively annotated.

Fixfocus (9385) 2006-03-12 12:45

Hello Fernando,
Excellent how you framed the view on the Pico with the tree on the left.The depth is really good and so is the sharpness and dof.I also like the compo with the low placed horzion and much room for the open sky.
Have a nice sunday-evening,
Hermann

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fayeulle (27827) 2006-03-12 12:50

Hi Fernando
I like the way you framed this montain (is it a volcano ?) with a great DOF and the tree in the foreground.
Good job and as each photo a very detailled note.
Thanks my friend and good evening.
JP

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emjleclercq (15778) 2006-03-12 12:56

The mountain (a former volcano ?) surrounded by a crown of clouds is a real success. The willow tree of the left is good but lack perhaps a bit of contrast/sharpness.

Nevertheless, a very good picture again.

Thanks for sharing,

Emmanuel

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sovieira (289) 2006-03-12 13:50

Hi Fernando,

I like the way the tree branches come all the way from the top until the bottom, it creates a wonderful effect. The different shadings of blue are also very well combined. For the volcano there's no words it's amazing.
Excellent work

Kind Regards
Sónia

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efigesta (12188) 2006-03-12 14:10

Ola Fernando

boa foto esta do pico, tendo como moldura parte da arvore que lhe da vida a foto
parabens e um abraço
manuel

berek (50518) 2006-03-12 14:11

Hi Fernando,
very good panoramic view. good framing with a the tree which located left side on your picture. good colours management . have a nice Sunday.
B.Erek
Meaning(Sense) 10,Framing:10,Idea :10

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Vato_Law (12732) 2006-03-12 14:36

Olá Fernando,
Boa forma, este de enquadrar a foto servindo-se do elemento natural. Gosto muito da atmosfera captada e das cores suaves.
Parabens.
Uma abraço amigo desde o Seixal.
Paulo

weswang (18247) 2006-03-12 16:02

Hi Fernando, A nice frame to the beautiful view. Good depth and nice contrast between the foreground tree branches and the beautiful view in the background. A well taken picture.

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ahmetgedikli (25609) 2006-03-12 18:00

Hi Fernando,
I like colours, composition and depth.
Very well done.
Ahmet

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Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2006-03-12 18:13

Ola Fernando
I like the mountain, but I would prefer to see it more sharp instead of the leaves ;). Neverthelles very nice and interesting image.
regards

plimrn (21344) 2006-03-12 20:29

Hello Fernando,
I love this composition with the beautiful tree providing a strong detail that leads to the mysterious Island in the sea with its necklace of clouds.

You write such excellent critiques, when I follow you to a posting, I usually find that you have explained for me why I like the photo in the post. Thank you. Pat

singuanti (15250) 2006-03-12 22:32

Hi Fernando. The way you framed this is truly special. The DOF is perfect which isn't easy with this style of shot. The clarity of the foreground is very high. Super shot Fernando!!

ChrisJ (160036) 2006-03-13 3:39

Ola Fernando

A very informative accompanying note & a spectacular view of the volcano, from this high vantage point. Good work & tfs! Parabens!

AiresSantos (56155) 2006-03-13 4:12

Olá Fernando,
Esta árvore em primeiro plano contrasta muito bem com o resto das cores suaves. Muito bem visto tendo em conta o resto da paisagem.
Obrigado e um abraço amigo,
aires

Giorgio (11279) 2006-03-13 6:55

- Beautiful landscape with this tree in the foreground adds relief to the photograph, well done!
giorgio

jhm (203039) 2006-03-13 7:03

Hi fried Fernando,
You show us once again a wonderful image, the green droop branches are a successfully picture, this with a splendid contrast against the fantastic not activity vulcano mountain in background.
Have a nice day Fernando!
Greetings,
John.

ngola (8) 2006-03-13 8:06

Hi Nando
Once more you had got a wonderful performance with left side contrastind shape and colour. The willow tree brought a contrasting and very important element to the enquadrament. Green and blue are perfectly fixed, giving the contrast the Pico's mountain needed.Once more your work give importance to the nature in Azores.
Congratulations
Camilo

jafadabret (56501) 2006-03-13 8:22

Fernando, c'est une composition originale avec cet arbre en premier plan et ce volcan dans le lointain. Les bleus du ciel sont remarquables et le volcan a une forme très régulière.
Bien vu !

feather (51130) 2006-03-13 8:29

This is a first class photo Fernando. Using the willow to frame the volcano works really well as a compositional device. The cloud around the base of the volcano is an attractive detail for us to enjoy. I think you made the right choice as your main post without the foreground detail.
Kath

atus (15878) 2006-03-13 8:42

Hello Fernando,
very well composed shot with the tree used like a frame and to have an idea of the distance from the volcano. The view of the volcano surrounded by the clouds is very nice.
Compliments for the really exhaustive and interesting note,too.All the best and have a nice week!
Attila

jemaflor (135448) 2006-03-13 13:28

Hi Fernando,
Good idea with this shot, original and well seen, i like this contrast between trees and volcano, well captured.

Rossignol (2289) 2006-03-13 13:35

Hola Fernando
Very nice shot. I like the sharp detail in the weeping willow tree in the left foreground which provides a good foil for the stunning conical mountain, shrouded in clouds.
Excellent work
Peter

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Graal (103040) 2006-03-13 13:46

Hi Fernando,
beautiful composition, nice view in background, good idea on the shot. I like it a lot. Good work.
Rgs, Aleksander

Bluejeans (64251) 2006-03-13 14:06

Bela paisagem da ilha do pico, parabens

RGatward (20086) 2006-03-13 14:16

Fantastic landscape, and good use of the tree in compo.

TeresaT (10806) 2006-03-13 14:57

Olá amigo Fernando
Adorei esta imagem, com a árvore em primeiro plano, fazendo moldura para a montanha parcialmente coberta pelas nuvens.
Cores muito bem conseguidas.
Enfim, uma excelente imagem.
Um beijo
Teresa

Niara78 (0) 2006-03-13 15:06

Bom dia Fernando :) Always a view I like, with a gracious tree in front and a beautiful mountain in the distance. Good depth of view here, and I like the cloudy aura around the mountain top :) Well done!

Best regards,

Nathalie

hyasar (7775) 2006-03-13 16:14

Hi Fernando,

this is a wonderful shot. Your composition, your framing, colours, POV, DOF... all these are 10 over 10.

congratulations dear friend,
Hakan

bertolucci (14052) 2006-03-13 16:41

Hi Fernando, A very effective and meaningful contrast between tyhe lush green foliage in the FG and the volcana partly shrouded in clouds. The result is an intriguing very much pleasing sense of perspective. Very good work!
ps: Peter's bar is on my Acores list now ;-). Muito obrigado & parabens!
Best regards,
Bert

wilkinsonsg (8662) 2006-03-13 18:29

The tree makes for a shot with a difference - well seen :)

PJE (20758) 2006-03-14 0:09

Fernando I really love this perspective including this tree. The mountian peak looks incredible from this vantage point. Excellent capture!

sixTL (8596) 2006-03-14 1:44

Hola Fernando, What a beautiful countryside. Very good DOF and POV. I like the scene. very well done.

regards Artur

Amirsun (2122) 2006-03-14 4:10

Hi Fernando!
Indeed great shot from interesting landscape. Excellent use of vertical format.
Tanks for posting.
Regards, Amir

rosaline (0) 2006-03-14 4:20

Hi Fernando
A very nicely framed shot and one that has good perspective. The clouds drifting around the base of the mountain is a great feature of the shot, and the lush green willow finishes off the photo nicely. Well done.
Aubrey

john_c (24666) 2006-03-14 10:58

Hi Fernando,
Well composed with good framing provided by the tree. I like how the natural colours of the tree provide a springlike appearance and then the volcano appears in the distance as almost from another world. The dichotomy here is great. This was a well conceived shot, Fernando, and well executed. Well done.
John

danyy (0) 2006-03-14 13:47

Bonjour Fernando,
voici un type de cadrage que tu ne nous proposes pas souvent, je l'aime beaucoup et les couleurs vives de l'avant plan s'opposent à un fond plus brumeux.
Ce ciel est magnifique et cette montagne couronnée de nuages est très décorative pour cet arrière-plan.
Best regards from Belgium.
Daniel.

anavazao (5592) 2006-03-14 15:12

Olá,
um registo interessante! Gostei de ver o pico
e as pequenas nuvens!
Boa nota!
Ana:)

jammer79 (2722) 2006-03-14 19:04

Hi there again,

perfectly composed shot! I like the clouds as well. WEll done! Regards, RAdim.

capthaddock (28790) 2006-03-15 9:46

Hi Fernando - interesting to see the tree and the volcano together in this way, a clever way to frame it, and the cloud layer separating the top of the mountain adds a special appeal. Perhaps I would prefer to see more of the channel at the bottom.

pitai (3985) 2006-03-15 13:56

Olá Fernando! Finalmente consigo ter um bocadinho de tempo para vir e apreciar com calma esta foto que tinha olhado de passada a já vários dias. Surpreende a profundidade conseguida. As folhas do arvore fazem uma boa introdução a composição. Eu gosto como as cores do céu vão mudando as tonalidades ate chegar ao Pico. Excelente toma meu amigo. 10 pontos! Uma perspectiva muito diferente das outras já vistas!
Gabriel

apazevedo (5469) 2006-03-15 18:05

Bela vista do Pico, Fernando, também muito bem emoldurada pelos ramos à esquerda, ajudando na perspectiva e ponto de vista globais e criando uma imagem bastante atractiva.
Agradeço também os seus comentários à minha 300ª. foto, bem como o constante apoio ao longo do tempo.
Um abraço e obrigado!

Jeppe (18654) 2006-03-16 15:02

Hi Fernando - very wonderful composition - I like the use of close objects to give us the Volcano - good to know its not active - but it tells us how those beautiful island was made - thanks for sharing this with us. Yes - It will be great to meet in Rotterdam.

pastadog (13111) 2006-03-17 3:24

Hi Fernando, first of all congratulations for your superb gallery!!, somehow I missed it until now but I'm so glad I discovered it in the endless world of TE. IMO in this shot the vertical approach is very original and it works superbly, with the vegetation nicely on the side running the whole height of the frame, and making the volcano to look small in comparison; it's also nice that you caught those glorious strips of sky and clouds, like in a flag; and I especially appreciate it since I wasn't aware of the Azores landscape. I also enjoyed your excellent note, including the technical info. Thanks so much for sharing this! Best regards, Daniel

bantonbuju (51815) 2006-03-17 15:15

ola fernando, this is one of the photos that i like all the way: from bottom up, or the other way round;
amazing image - view on that volcano is just great!
have a nice weekend, jerzy

Didi (61589) 2006-03-17 18:22

Olà Fernando
J'apprécie la différence de contraste entre l'arbre et l'arrière-plan montagneux provoquée par la présence du voile atmosphérique.
Mais ne craignez pas de fermer le diaphragme à f/11 tant que vous avez une bonne luminosité.

Olà Fernando
Aprecio a diferença de contraste entre a árvore e o fundo montanhosos provocada pela presença da vela atmosférica. Mas não temem de fechar o diafragma à f/11 enquanto tiver uma boa luminosidade.

cam (9043) 2006-03-19 11:49

Hi Fernando
For me,composition wise,this photo ranks with your best ever.
Bravo
Charles

riclopes (35577) 2006-03-26 5:38

Bom dia Fernando,
Adoro esta original composição da vista do Pico, enquadrada pelo salgueiro, em formato vertical. Não deve ser nada fácil conseguir boas fotografias do Pico, a esta distância e o contraste conseguido aqui é muito interessante, com as faixas de azul e branco a acompanharem a subida dos ramos. Muito bem!
Um abraço amigo,
Bom resto de fim de semana solarento e primaveril,
Ricardo

p.s.- obrigado pela sua visita. Também eu pensava que ia publicar fotos da neve, mas de repente deu-me uma vontade de publicar uma coisa completamente diferente...

MvS (4163) 2006-03-27 15:44

Mmm,
Nice composition of some fine elements Fernando. Well done!
Thanks,
Magnus

NaturalLand (639) 2006-04-02 7:07

One of the best frames for Pico that you can imagine, with a total contrast of shapes and direction

jrj (34843) 2006-04-06 7:14

Good work F. Fine use of the foreground green, well placed in the compo giving a fine lead of the eye to the background clouded mountain. Effectful and interesting photo - great notes too.

kelo (523) 2006-04-10 12:38

Muy buena y original fotografia de Pico, el sauce en primer plano, el cielo y la isla y el volcan difumindose en la distancia.
Azores me enamoró, es un lugar precioso.
Enhorabuena Fernando.

dreams (2) 2007-01-11 12:16