Escape for your life, a photo from Setubal, South

Photographer's Note

Day of heavy rain in Sesimbra

Sesimbra’s coast has a unique diversity of landscapes, from which come some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. On its western coast, the territory is trimmed by Lagoa de Albufeira, a lagoon frequently visited by windsurf and kitesurf athletes. A little further south, next to Aldeia do Meco, there is the Moinho de Baixo beach, characterized by the wide extension of its sands. Travelling further along the coast, you will arrive at Rio da Prata, one of the first naturist beaches of the country, and, soon after, you will encounter Bicas beach, the place of choice of local surf-lovers. From that point on, the cliffs become higher and steeper, fostering small inlets, such as Foz and Lagosteiros, beaches that will impress you by their beauty and geological relevance. As you “turn around” Cabo Espichel, the south coast will reveal some small remote inlets, surrounded in mystery and pirate tales. Their exceptional geographical localization gives them a very unique singularity, translated into the beauty and immenseness of the landscape. Just before arriving at Sesimbra, a rock formation shaped as a horse’s head, marks one of the most beautiful beaches in the region – the Ribeiro do Cavalo. The access to this paradise can be made by boat or on foot, through a path on the hillside, for which you will have to be physically fit and familiar with the area. The effort needed for the walk is well compensated as soon as you reach the sand. If you follow the coast line, you will arrive at the Sesimbra bay, with its calm sea, where nautical and leisure activities go hand in hand with traditional fishing. To the west, the Praia do Ouro beach and, to East, the California beach are divided by the Santiago’s Fortress, a 17th century fort, which impressively demarcates the sandbank, the bay, and the village. Over the past few years, the Ouro and the California beaches, as well as the Moinho de Baixo beach, at Meco, have been awarded with the Blue Flag, an award that recognizes the best European beaches for their environmental quality and safety conditions, as well as for their support equipments and also for the promotion of environmental awareness activities.

http://visit.sesimbra.pt

Nikon D40X
2011/02/19 18:06:44.3
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 G
Focal Length: 10mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
1/8 sec - F/22
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Preset
AF Mode: AF-C
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: More Contrast
Hue Adjustment: +3°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: Medium high
Long Exposure NR: Off
VR Control: Off
High ISO NR: Off

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Zolive (5935) 2011-03-03 0:36

Bom dia Goncalo
Magnifique photo avec une grande perspective du fait de l'utilisation du grand angle. Le filtre Tobacco permet d'avoir des couleurs superbes. Félicitations.
Olivier

josepmarin (59385) 2011-03-03 0:39

Olá Gonçalo,
podemos ver la fuerza de las olas en el primer plano, perfectamente captada en esta toma tan dinámica y bien encuadrada.
El ambiente oscuro de la tormenta creado por un cielo impresionantemente nublado, y la luz de la puesta del sol en el horizonte, tienen un fuerte contraste, y los tonos producidos por el filtro acentúan el dramatismo de la escena.
Un bonito trabajo, amigo.
Um abraço,
Josep

paura (25802) 2011-03-03 1:03

Gonçalo,
Lindíssima fotografia amigo. a imagem está realmente uma beleza.

Abraço

Paulo

CycleEyes (24) 2011-03-03 1:20

Hello Gonçalo,

Interesting and expressive photo. I like this dynamic moment very well captured with contrasted tones. Opportune in this theme.
Nice shot!

George

siudzi (34141) 2011-03-03 2:20

Hello Goncalo,
Very nice shot here! The final effect is really interesting and eye-catching. Great color saturation as always! Congrats!
Best, Malgorzata

ikeharel (112565) 2011-03-03 3:05

Another beach scenery taken with the Tobacco filter, well collected, Gonçalo.
Massive clouds hanging above the choppy ocean.
A good compo.
Ike

jmdias (114402) 2011-03-03 6:25

gonçalo

uma vista do mar, um tema recorrente na sua galeria. aqui uma vista com a abertura de luz ao longe, gosto dos efeitos de nuvens e espumas do mar fazendo um diálogo. bonito uso do filtro tabaco. bem feita

abraços

jorge

dkmurphys (79209) 2011-03-03 6:56

Hi Goncalo,
Impressive capture, wonderful shot. A spectacular scene, very picturesque. Well done, have a good evening.

chewy_candy674 (471) 2011-03-03 7:58

Goncalooooo....
what a beautiful moment and color u got here.
Amazing God's painting isn't it?
Have a good week :)
HUgs,
M

Ninello52 (7576) 2011-03-03 8:05

Ciao Goncalo!
Questa tua proposta del mare al tramonto mi sembra molto interessante e più originale di quanto si sia già visto su questo tema! Mi piacciono molto le due zone cromatiche distinte: sopra l'orange del cielo e sotto il bel verde-blù del mare! Bello anche il bianco della schiuma che arriva sotto macchina!
Saluti, Nino.

peppe59 (14555) 2011-03-03 10:24

Ciao Goncalo,
fantastica !!!
apocalittica la scena, ottimo il post produzione, complimenti molto originale.
peppe

mauro61 (53411) 2011-03-03 10:44

ciao Goncalo,
luce e colori spettacolari per questa immagine con una grande resa dell'acqua.
Tutto molto bello,bravo
buona serata
maurizio

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2011-03-03 10:47

Namaste Goncalo,
beautiful presentation of this scene. The tobacco filter really acted well here and produce a dramatic sky over the blue of the sea. Great work. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu

Silvio1953 (220775) 2011-03-03 11:12

Ciao Goncalo, great use of wide angle, superb exposure, fantastic sky, splendid light and colors, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

siamesa (28231) 2011-03-03 14:07

Boa noite Gonçalo

Os efeitos são maravilhosos. Luz e cores fantásticos.
Perfeita. Parabéns.
Abraços
maria

lousat (138703) 2011-03-03 14:12

Waaw! What a artistic pic! You are a market of ideas ! Every day a great surprise,always fascinating and a great pleasure for the eyes.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

jafadabret (56501) 2011-03-03 23:13

Bonjour Gonçalo,
J'aime le dynamisme de cette photo dû en grande partie au premier plan de l'eau en mouvement et légèrement floue. La lumière qui lutte contre la pénombre des nuages donne une atmosphère étrange.
Amicalement
Jacques

paninho (3025) 2011-03-04 1:52

Gonçalo a tua fotografia é um espectáculo!! Filtro muito bem utilizado e o f/22 para uma linha do horizonte perfeita! Mais uma vez me surpreendeste!

Um Bom dia para ti!

Antonio

jlbrthnn (76043) 2011-03-04 2:04

Oi o Gonçalo, A atmosfera é feito muito dramático por esta composição de Fim do mundo. Eu gosto muito do dinamismo e os contrastes de cores. Arrogância. Bravo. Dia bom.
Amicalement
Joël

jemaflor (146412) 2011-03-04 3:00

Hi Goncalo,
Interesting effect with this mouvement of the waves in the fg, well framed, original view about a seaside landscape. Well managed.

bona (15057) 2011-03-04 5:22

Essa é a segunda foto no mês com esse efeito no mar em movimento perto do observador e congelado ao fundo, quero experimentar fazer isso, mas o medo de molhar a camera é grande. 1/8s só com tripé mesmo, conseguiu firmar bem ele na areia.
Lindas cores no fundo, foto bem dramática.
Abraço
Andre

pierrefonds (113716) 2011-03-04 5:29

Hi Goncalo,

The point of view is sending my eyes toward the horizon which is giving depth to the composition. Using a tripod and a shutter speed of 1/8 of a seconds are creating the effect seen on the sea and the sky. The gradual tobacco fiter has a special effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Charo (51290) 2011-03-04 16:33

Hola Gonçalo,
La imagen derrocha dramatismo y tiene unos colores fantásticos.
Me gusta mucho el efecto conseguido en el agua.
Excelente trabajo!
Un abrazo,
Charo

delpeoples (60342) 2011-03-04 17:58

Ola dear Goncalo

Such a dramatic seascape. I love thee rush of the waves and the colours. Excellent control of the shutter and aperture. Wonderful job.

TFS and I wish you a lovely weekend
Lisa

Longroute (19600) 2011-03-05 0:46

Un effetto molto suggestivo che riproduce bene il movimento del mare. Colori interessanti ed atmosfera molto drammatica. Il mare è bello perchè è vuoto!

Auguri per la tua bambina,

Donato

ManuMay (36447) 2011-03-05 4:43

Olá Gonçalo!

The motion feeling invites to scape!!

Absolute use of colours and composition, a hard and dramatic mood, fitting really well to your descriptive note!!

Have a nice week end...

Manu

humayun (3129) 2011-03-05 5:16

hi dear..........
very nice interesting image..........
good compo and nice colors..........
wel work............
weldon..........
Tfs........

COSTANTINO (115673) 2011-03-05 5:53

Hello
your title is unique,it is necessary
for ll of us to escape sometinefrom our daily life,
great work original version
your inspiration created the best
marvellous tones combination
regards
Costantino

wolf38 (30) 2011-03-06 0:16

Hello Gonçales. The sea. A game with time and motion. A fine photo with psychedelic effect. Interesting colors and light. Well observed and perfected. Rgds, Wolfgang.

Cricri (176) 2011-03-07 9:40

Ola Goncalo
Magnifique le dynamisme et le contraste avec le filtre tabac, superbe scéne et image
Belle soirée
cricri

gmg (4202) 2011-03-15 11:14

Hi Goncalo!

Beautiful image and nice use of a long exposure time to get the sense of the massive wave coming.
Nice composition using the rule of thirds and beautiful tones.
TFS
gmg