Merry Christmas!!!!, a photo from Evora, South

Photographer's Note

I'm not sure if I'm going to post more photos before Christmas, so here's my second post of this event this year, to wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

This was the first time I've been there after subset. It's all illuminated and the atmosphere there is just wonderful, as most part of the visitors go away as soon as the night comes. But after taking a few shots,it really started raining a lot, so I had to finish my mission.

This is an event that usually attracts many people to Monsaraz. It has around 40 real size characters, created by the sculptor Teresa Martins, that are placed all through the village. You can find them in the most amazing places. There are beggers sitting on the stairs of the church, a woman taking water from the well, women and children in the streets... and the main characters right near the entrance of the castle.

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francio64 (39888) 2011-12-20 14:13

Hi dear Ana,
incredibile sharp e resa cromatica.
Bello il POV basso che esalta l'importanza delle sculture, facendole padroneggiare nella scena.

Hai quindi risolto il tuo problema con l'HS20?

Un abbraccio! TFS!
Francesco

TopGeo (38220) 2011-12-20 22:36

Hello Ana! It is a theme of many there! Topical and charming! The low POV perfect idea, and the strong presence from the first level fygoures gave depth to capture! Good time Holiday "Merry Christmas"
Best regards
Georgios

wolf38 (30) 2011-12-20 23:13

Hello Ana. An original photo at Christmas time. Fine composition, light and colors. The technical quality is impressive. Well done. Rgds wolfgang.

emka (157280) 2011-12-20 23:42

Ola Ana,

Merry Christmas!! Nice photo from this unusual Portuguese festival. Excellent evening photo.

have a nice Christmas preparations. Warm regrads

MAlgo

williewhistler (16606) 2011-12-21 2:20

Hello Ana,
the extremely sharp and well lit figures make a compelling image before the inky blue sky.
Nice light management.
Regards Les.

danos (110407) 2011-12-21 4:51

Ola Ana,
nice the snapshot with the characters to dominate on the foreground with the bell tower on the backdrop as outlined perfect against the blue of the sky.Good presentation as excellent the light and the colour management.

Merry Christmas too,Danos

Bluejeans (64251) 2011-12-21 5:26

Oi Ana ,
Uma bonita imagem de natal com estas duas figuras em Monsaraz , uma bela imagem nocturna , gostei da luz , bom plano de visão baixo , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

sacavem (18620) 2011-12-21 13:57

Olá Ana,

Obrigado pelos parabéns!
Gosto muito desta composição, o pov foi bem escolhido de modo a dar profundidade e mostrar muitos detalhes.O céu sem nuvens resultou num bom tiro de crepúsculo.Mais uma boa foto para a tua colecção "MERRY CHRISTMAS" de Monsaraz.

Merry Christmas,
Filipe

papagolf21 (152605) 2011-12-22 1:18

Bonjour, chère Ana,
Un grand merci pour cette très belle composition.
Un moment délicieux et très réussi.
Excellentes fêtes de fin d'année.
Amitiés.
Philippe

pablominto (53746) 2011-12-22 2:30

Hello Ana,

You found an interesting motif for your Christmas greetings!
The low point of view is very effective here, giving emphasis to the sculptures with the dark blue sky as an outstanding background...
Sharp fine details and a great 3D effect!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR DEAR ONES!

Greetings,
Pablo -

abmdsudi (95869) 2011-12-22 7:37

Hi Ana
Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year full of Perfect Light and Health!
A very lovely presentation.
Greeting!
Abmdsudi

Silvio1953 (220605) 2011-12-22 11:42

Ciao Ana, lovely Christmas composition with nice scene, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, Merry Christmas to you and your family, ciao Silvio

axiotea (21651) 2011-12-22 23:35

Olà Ana
The low pov works perfectly as it makes the sculptures look impressive! I like the fact, one can see the bell tower, naturally framed in between those statues.
Good clarity & sharpness, thanks to the lights and the 2s expo.

Boas Festas ;D

Marilyn

patdeph (35750) 2011-12-23 2:23

hello Ana
these statues semm to be very beautiful,I like this style very much,and I like the fact that they are in a beautiful street.The blue hour and its luminosity are splendid,and I like the colors very much.
I wish you a merry Christmas too.
Regards
Pascale

bayno (18348) 2011-12-23 6:49

Ciao Ana, this Blu-Hours is wonderful, the two statues are very beautiful and with amazing colors, beautiful also the background, perfect exposure, well done, my compliment, Merry Christmas to you and your dear, Valter

eldancer1 (36343) 2011-12-23 9:27

Thank you! And I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

delpeoples (60342) 2011-12-23 20:04

Ola querida Ana

What a superb Blue Hour sho, with an extreme Point of View, excellnt exposition, sharpness and chromatic rendering. Simply beautiful and thank you so much for your kind Christmas greeting. And I wish you and your family a Bom Natal and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012.

Um abraco
Lisa

gildasjan (43826) 2011-12-24 7:03

Bonjour Ana
Une trè_s belle image pour célébrer cette fête de fin d'année.Très belle image de nuit bien exposée devant le rendu bleu foncé de ce ciel.
Bonnes fêtes de fin d'année
Amicalement
gildas

COSTANTINO (115539) 2011-12-24 7:06

Hello
Merry Christmas too,
happiness and hope for all those
days,original and siple photo
during Christmas period
have a nice week end
Costantino

jlbrthnn (76043) 2011-12-27 6:00

Oi a Ana, era uma escolha boa para celebrar o Natal. Eu gosto da composição em tiro de baixo-ângulo. A iluminação é magnífica. Uma fotografia bonita e espetacular, e de qualidade excelente. Bravo.
A tarde boa.
Meilleurs Voeux de Bonne Année 2012!
Amicalement
Joël

vladic (4563) 2011-12-29 13:08

Bonsoir, chère Ana,

Très jolie composition aux couleurs romantiques sur ces femmes qui sont un total mystère.
Grand merci pour cet excellent partage.

Je te souhaite une excellente nouvelle année, remplie de bonheur.
Wladyslaw

josepmarin (59385) 2012-01-01 11:54

Olá amiga Ana,
preciosa imagen de estas figuras en una excelente toma a la hora azul.
Me gusta tu encuadre y la fuerte perspectiva hacia el cielo, con el campanario muy bien situado en el conjunto.
La gestión de la exposición es perfecta.
Feliz Ano Novo.
Abraços,
Pili e Josep

ruisc_pt (11584) 2012-01-12 14:01

Aprecieie especialmente a composição e, claro, o controle da luz.... um "must" da Ana.
Parabéns
TRui

sothy81 (9646) 2012-01-15 8:34

wow the color contrast is just amazing. love it. Well done, Ana. Sothy

jmdias (114278) 2012-01-31 16:22

ana

nesta série vc optou pela vista noturna, quebrando a monotonia. muito bonito este pov baixo que faz belo contraste entre os bonecos e o céu azulão. linda foto, parabéns.

abraços

jorge

Photo Information

Copyright: Ana Dores (adores) (46979)
Genre: Lugares
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2011-12-16
Categories: Fiestas
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Exposición: f/4.5, 2 segundos
More Photo Info: view
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Tema(s): Nativity in Monsaraz, Christmas Nativities in Europe. [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2011-12-20 13:30
Favoritos: 1 [Ver]