Photographer's Note
Located in the Old Quarter of Sintra and classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, the Quinta da Regaleira is one of these special places.
It must be experienced firsthand, the scenography of its gardens and buildings must be seen and admired as should the Palácio dos Milhões, a true mansion of philosophy inspired by alchemy.
Visitors should stroll through the exotic, fabulous park, feel the spirituality of the first Christians in the Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity, which allows us to descend into the crypt which reminds us of the symbolism of the sacred place and the world beyond.
There is also a vast ensemble of turrets providing us with breathtaking views, strange recesses - half myth half saudade (missing), palace type residences of superb taste. Reference must be made to the adventures of the Knights of the Temple or the ideals of the master Masons, to descend into the initiation well via an immense spiral shaped staircase. And down below, standing on a light pointed star it is as if we were immersed in the womb of Mother Earth. All we must do is traverse the darkness of the labyrinth grottos until we reach the light, reflected in the water of lakes of surprising beauty.
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efigesta
(12188) 2005-10-03 5:10
Ola Isabel, boa foto, com um ponto de vista otimo dando uma boa imagem a foto, gostos das pessoas na foto principalmente a que esta embaixo, o texto como sempre bem elucidativo, parabens, manuel matos
sam224
(6215) 2005-10-03 5:29
Nice perspective and composition here. The stairs are leading the eye to the center or bottom of the composition.
Good colours and light.
Well done!
AiresSantos
(56155) 2005-10-03 6:00
Olá Isabel,
Imagem de rara beleza. Cores e tons bonitos.
Bem conseguida. Parabéns
Aires dos Santos
ajcsousa
(1804) 2005-10-03 6:04
Olá Isabel,
Excelente POV. Excelente o trabalho de PP. Gosto do pormenor das pessoas.
bjs, António
Vagabond
(5848) 2005-10-03 9:24
Bela fotografia deste Poço Iniciático. Tenho uma fotografia deste local mas esta está bastante melhor. Parabéns ..
pitai
(3985) 2005-10-03 13:29
Olá Isa!!!
Gostei da perspectiva. A primeira pessoa que esta na fotografia esta sem rosto? ou e um chapéu? É uma pena teres apanhado o fundo do poço com sujidade. Eu tive melhor sorte quando fui. Tirastes alguma foto no sentido contrario, desde o fundo?
alimo3
(6854) 2005-10-03 16:29
Hi Isabel,
a great point of view,and composition.
but sad about the low quality of the image(Colors and sharpness )
if you go back to this place,try again when the light is softer ,tune a good exposure,and something to avoid the movement of the camera,like a tripod.
hope to see more pictures from you.
Tom
Photo Information
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Copyright: Isabel Silva (isamar)
(1424)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2005-09-10
- Categories: Castillos, Arquitectura, Ruínas
- Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Tamron 28-300mm XR Di f3.5-6.3
- Versión de la foto: Versión original
- Tema(s): Spiral staircases [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2005-10-03 5:08
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by isamar, last updated 2005-10-03 06:13