Tower of memories, a photo from Lisboa, South

Photographer's Note

Hi, my TE friends

I guess everything has already been said about Torre de Belém. There are a lot of pictures from this place in TE, but I also want to post one of mine from this magnificent monument, taken at the end of the day.

The WS is the B&W version. In this case, I prefer the color version... what's your opinion?

parbo, Cretense ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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gildasjan (43826) 2008-02-27 4:04

Bonjour Pedro
Très belle cette composition contrastée.J'aime beaucoup cet assemblage de teintes et la réalisation est très soignée.
Bravo et bonne journée.
Cordialement
Gildas

carper (96) 2008-02-27 4:04

very beautiful Pedro,
I realy like your low pov and the fantastic light on the tower of memories, good format and a pleasure for the eyes, very good photojob here, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

chiaretta (2414) 2008-02-27 4:11

Hi Pedro,
I like your shot. I prefer the colored version, for the beautiful, soft light and the blue tones. Very intersting the reflection on the sea and the pavement... really a magic hour.
Bye
Chiaretta

marianita (3455) 2008-02-27 4:11

Pedro
nice and original POV...and clarity....
well taken
marianna

DzULA (840) 2008-02-27 4:15

Hi Pedro, very good looking photo, have some 3D effect, and the color variant is better than B&W, impressive look on the sunset

Greetings
DzULA

BennyV (34748) 2008-02-27 4:22

It is a challange to upload an original shot of such a well-known monument. You succeeded. Great pov and wonderful soft evening light. (And yes, I prefer the colour version too.)

Benny

pat0500 (21561) 2008-02-27 5:55

Hi Pedro,
Very good framing of the tower, good light and colours..!
Very nice composition..!
Well done,
Patrick

jonathan_hart (21276) 2008-02-27 6:22

nice vertical framing, including the reflection, the warm light provides a nice tone on the wall
regards
jo

fallan (1860) 2008-02-27 6:32

Very well done. Lighting is superb.

ls7902 (7380) 2008-02-27 6:39

Very clear & sharp & smooth photo. I like the wet pavement with reflection in the foreground. Well balanced vertical composition with good exposure. Nice to see the sunlight on the one side of the castle. Regards. Latiff.

grantlp (2113) 2008-02-27 7:19

Hi Pedro,
I prefer the colour version as it provides a nice contrast in colour and the lighting has a hint of orange warm from the setting sun. I like the composition with the monument positioned in the top third of the photo. Well done.
Cheers Grant

parbo (11092) 2008-02-27 7:38

Olá Pedro,

Splendid tone's of castle stunning in your photo with its beautifully illuminated stone facades via low angled, late sunset lights. Your clever chosen of long exposure gives all details in sharpness. I like also reflection on water and wet ground too while your long exposure creating a great effect on sea surface. Colorful version is good selection. A great works, congratulations.

Abraço,

Ertugrul

mariani_josep (1) 2008-02-27 7:48 [Comment]

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asajernigan (21427) 2008-02-27 12:29

Pedro,
Excellent composition and POV showing the tower from an angle that gives it nice depth and shows detail. The low angle lighting yields nice luminosity and warm color. The partly clouded sky forms a great backdrop for this fine shot.
TFS,
Asa

ribeiroantonio (22730) 2008-02-27 20:44

Gosto muito da versão a cores mas para mim a P/B está simplesmente magnífica. A luz do fim da tarde deu um ar mítico e o P/B ainda acentuou mais esse ar. Muito bonita.
António

rbcy1974 (20758) 2008-02-28 3:05

HOla Pedro
Very nice view, I really like the result.
Idefinately prefer the colour version as the warm tones create a nice contrast.
Regards
Daniel

riclopes (35577) 2008-02-29 3:54

Oi Pedro, sem dúvida nenhuma que escolho esta versão colorida. A torre sobressai pouco na outra versão. Este 1º plano molhado com o reflexo está muito bem conseguido. Além disso esta superfície macia faz-nos flutuar naturalmente até à torre com prazer. Muito bonita.
Um abraço,
ricardo

NoFx (78) 2008-03-01 15:10

Fascinating shot. We see many pictures of this place here and it's always cool to see new results.

Cretense (68709) 2008-03-04 3:18

Hi Pedro!

Very impressive photo, a great example of creative use of the slow shutter speed, even if it's not "necesary". Excellent framing and composition, fantastic light managment! Congratulations!

Hercules

PixelTerror (0) 2008-03-04 3:20

Hi Pedro,
Very nice timing for this shot of the Belem tower, the subtle pastel color the stones get thanks to the declining winter light is just superb. The angle is quite original as well.
Have a nice day JY

totoamoto (1107) 2008-03-08 4:23

Salut Pedro..
Impressionnant cette Tour dans l'eau
J'aime bien le reflet dans l'eau et sur le ponton au premier plan..
Je trouve la b&w très belle également..
L'architecture de cette tour est magnifique, embellie par cette lumière.;
Cyril

Photo Information

Copyright: Pedro Geraldes (p_m_geraldes) (774)
Genre: Lugares
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-25
Categories: Castillos, Arquitectura, Momento Irrepetible
Camera: nikon D 50, Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM, Hoya 77mm Pro1 S-HMC Cir-Polar
Exposición: f/22, 1/2 segundos
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: view
Versión de la foto: Versión original, Workshop
Tema(s): hoooooooo [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-27 3:59