Orange streets, a photo from Beja, South

Photographer's Note

Hello friends, photo in the town of Serpa, in many of the streets can find these orange decoration.

Serpa (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɛɾpɐ]) is a municipality in Portugal, in Alentejo Region, with a total area of 1104.0 km² and a total population of 16,178 inhabitants. The Guadiana River flows close to the town of Serpa.
The present Mayor is João Manuel Rocha da Silva, elected by the Unitarian Democratic Coalition and the President of the Municipal Assembly is José Jacinto Sargento Valente, also elected by the Unitarian Democratic Coalition.
Serpa is of ancient origins and its establishment probably preceded the coming of the Romans to the area. After the Roman occupation, the neighbouring town of Beja (known as Pax Julia to the Romans) became the Roman capital of Pacensis (southern subdivision of Lusitania province) and Serpa was settled by Roman settlers. The archeological remains of a Roman Villa today lie close to Serpa.
The Moors settled in Serpa after their invasion of the Iberian Peninsula and remained until their defeat at the hands of Portuguese forces fighting their way south during the period of the Reconquista (the Christian re-conquest of Iberia).
As a result of Serpa's proximity to the Spanish border, the town has always been a defensive stronghold and today is still surrounded by thick castle walls. The town castle stands in the middle of town and is partly damaged as a result of the last Spanish invasion.
Owing to its rich past, Serpa offers much in historical interest to visitors, including archeological sites, the town walls, the castle, the aqueduct, the clock tower, the town's museum and numerous interesting old churches.
The area surrounding Serpa consists mostly of wheat farms and wheat has traditionally been the staple of the local economy employing many people. Due to the area's strong agricultural reliance much of the area's people have traditionally been peasants or sheep herders.
After the Portuguese Revolution of 1974 the Portuguese Communist Party gained strong support in the area and its popularity continues to this day.
Today many urban residents of Lisbon, Beja and other cities maintain country homes in Serpa or take weekend breaks to the area as a result of Serpa's rural location and laid back lifestyle.
Serpa is famous for its cheese, a spicy and strong-smelling cheese made in the area and eaten throughout Portugal, although a good one is now hard to find. Other local and regional specialties include Shepherd's Lamb Stew, a Clam and Pork dish and Sweet Potato Pastries. Slightly to the northeast, Pias 38°1′16″N 7°28′39″W is known for its wine.
The municipal holiday is Holy Tuesday.

http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpa

Nikon D40X
2012/02/13 14:28:27.7
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Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
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Exposure Mode: Manual
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jurek1951 (42198) 2012-02-15 11:23

Hi Goncalo,
Very interesting perspective and lovely colours.Nice composition and lighting, well framed.
Georg

bema (26591) 2012-02-15 11:33

Ola Goncalo,

wow what an pretty colored outlokk, a feast for our eyes..
a picture which is a really pleasure for looking at, good in all qualities..

thanks for sharing, see you around, Bernd

SnapRJW (31631) 2012-02-15 11:43

Hello Goncalo - I love the fact that you have used the overhanging branches of the orange tree as an integral part of you composition in this shot. They bring the viewer almost into the frame and make an immediate connection with the wider view. Beautifully composed and managed shot. Warm regards Rosemary

golus (2893) 2012-02-15 11:52

Hello Goncalo,

A very well framed shot with a lovely textured sidewalk and beautiful branches full of orange in the FG. Striking color contrasts of green against orange. I liked the exquisite depth and clarity of the shot too. Shadows of the trees on the side of the building are also very remarkable. Beautiful shot. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes,

Suleyman

maria-v1981 (10966) 2012-02-15 11:53

Hello Goncalo,
Αs it appears you try to bring the spring and i like it. A colourful and warm scenery with excellent light. I enjoy that you put into plan the oranges. Also the texture of the stone pavement is wonderful.
Tfs-Congrats,
Maria

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2012-02-15 11:54

Hello Goncolo,

Wow! juicy oranges. I like the way you have filled the top with those branches full of oranges. The blue sky makes a nice color contrast. The road with the stone path takes the viewer to the far away buildings.The bicycles are parked nicely under the shade next to the glass door which gives nice reflection. A nice composition with sharpness and colors.

Lakshmi

dale54 (17766) 2012-02-15 12:01

well,what a super shot,hi goncalo.this is what i call a nice winter day!love the feel to this,great POV too!tfs! dr

dta (98848) 2012-02-15 12:04

Pla Goncalo ,
A fine perspective . Like the contrastbetween the white walls and the dark orange trees leaves and fruits . The pavement is superb , too .
Regards

bona (15057) 2012-02-15 12:12

Olá Gonçalo,
eu novamente. Nunca tinha visto laranjeiras assim no meio da rua. Na verdade aqui são poucas as árvores de fruta que temos assim em rua, geralmente só vemos árvores de frutos pequenos como jabuticaba.
Linda foto, com cores e nitidez ótimos.
Abraço
Andre

Budapestman (82620) 2012-02-15 12:22

Hi Goncalo,
a splendid street photo with fascinating atmosphere and attractive details, the lights and colours are beautiful, excellent depth and POV, Tfs! Have a nice evening! Kellemes estét kívánok!
György

npecanhuk (79329) 2012-02-15 12:44

Oi Gonçalvo!
Vi muito dessas laranjeiras em Sevilha e em Faro! Achei muito bonito, realmente enfeitava o lugar, deixando-o especial!
Sua foto também está linda e ótima!
Parabéns, abração e até mais,
Neyvan

emka (157280) 2012-02-15 13:39

Hi Goncalo,

Amazing view with the orange trees with fruits, probably only for decorations and not to eat. Lovely composition with great perspective. beautiful framing.
Warm regrads

Malgo

vasilpro (41801) 2012-02-15 13:39

Hello Goncalo,
Wonderful composition, beautiful street view with the orange trees, excellent POV and DOF, lovely light and contrast, vivid colors, very nice framework, TfS!
Greetings, Vasilis.

ricardomattos (17408) 2012-02-15 14:20

Oi Gonçalo,
São de verdade estas laranjas? Muito interessante. No Rio de Janeiro há uma rua das Laranjeiras mas duvido que haja uma laranjeira lá.Excelente POV, nitidez e cores. Excelente nota.
Abraços
Ricardo

pierrefonds (113656) 2012-02-15 14:59

Hi Goncalo,

The length of the street is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the orange trees. The afternoon light is giving nice tints to the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

robmal (2439) 2012-02-15 15:04

Hello Goncalo.
Great vertical shot with long perspective and lovely orange trees, nice natural colors and good sharpness.
Regards Robert.

jmdias (114340) 2012-02-15 15:29

gonçalo

muito bom uso dos padrões da calçada e das laranjeiras com frutos na parte de cima. bela luz , enquadramento e nitidez. uma decoração urbana bem à maneira da espanha. eu já provei em sevilha, são laranjas azedas. hrr

abraços

jorge

delpeoples (60342) 2012-02-15 15:34

Ola dear Goncalo

What a beautiful town. These orange trees are exquisite. I love the vertical frame, the large foreground and also the inclusion of the trees at the top of the frame. Superb perspetive as always and wonderful vibrant colours. I bet you can hardly wait for summer.

Um abraco y parabens
Lisa

adores (46979) 2012-02-15 17:10

Olá Gonçalo!
À primeira vista, pela casa e pelas laranjas, pensei que fosse Algarve:))!!!Uma foto diferente e com bonitas cores!. Gosto da composição e do formato escolhido. Foste ver a Senhora de Guadalupe?

jplebrun (21208) 2012-02-15 17:43

Bonsoir Goncalo
superbe photo plein de luminosité et de couleurs, la température semble beaucoup plus chaude qu'au Canada.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

Sonata11 (34119) 2012-02-15 20:43

Hello Goncalo,
Wow !!! what a beautiful composition of the orange street and frame of fantastic perspective with beautiful light, sharpness, clarity. I like this point of view. Excellent capture of this picturesque image. Good work and well seen. Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing. I love it.
All the best,
Barbara

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2012-02-15 22:55

Hi Hola my dear Goncalo

Great early spring shot you catch indeed! So lovely and good smell of spring I can perceive. Perfect vertical framework and very well considered composition! Thanks for your sharinig with finest work and have a good day!
Best regrads,

Takero from cold north area, preparaing for tomorrow shooting

Graal (103040) 2012-02-16 0:16

Hi Goncalo,
very nice view. Amazing orange trees in perspective. I feel summer atmosphere here but shot is in February. Good photowork.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

TopGeo (38220) 2012-02-16 0:18

Hello Goncalo! Beautiful place, great landscape photo, with an impressive "touch" of architecture! Great POV, framing and composition, Faultlessly light management, wonderful colours!
Very impressive photo, perfect in any aspect! Excellent perspective, fantastic line with oranges!
Georgios

dkmurphys (79209) 2012-02-16 1:52

Ola Goncalo,
Lovely street with a beautiful pavement and a superb atmosphere. Well seen, good composition.
Have a nice day.

Daniel

Nard (6972) 2012-02-16 4:34

Hi Goncalo
That looks like a summer picture, you're lucky having such weather. Nice light management and colors, it is a pleasure.
Regards
Bernard

sacimar (38173) 2012-02-16 5:39

Hola Goncalo,

desde luego el nombre es ese para la calle, me gusta la imagen con los naranjos, el detalle del arbol arriba tambien es interesante, bien visto,

Un abrazo,

Sergio

timecapturer (49288) 2012-02-16 6:33

Hi Goncalo
you keep giving us such tantalising shots of warmer days, and this is so beautifully composed. Love the fg detail that harmonises so wonderfully with the rich colours of the orange trees against the clear blue sky. Exquisite!

Have a good day - Brian.

archimatica (20648) 2012-02-16 6:44

Hola, Goncalo!
Nice perspective and lovely colours.
I like also the orange fruits, spots of colour.
Well done.
Renzo

Gerrit (62042) 2012-02-16 6:47

Hi Goncalo,
it looks like summer overthere. I was woandering through an icy Berlin that day.
Great shot and wonderful atmosphere,
regards, Gerrit

jlbrthnn (76043) 2012-02-16 6:48

Oi Gonçalo,
Estou extasiado com estas frutas de laranja e enorme. Eu não poderia passar na rua sem ser uma tentativa de escolher um para prová-lo. O enquadramento é inteligente, o quadro é profunda. A luz, cores e nitidez são excelentes. Bravo.
Bom dia.
Joël

Fis2 (169821) 2012-02-16 7:43

Witaj Goncalo!
Ciekawa pomarañczowa ulica.
Na uwagê zas³uguje chodnik.
Dobry kadr i kolorystyka.
Ciekawe ¶wiat³o.
Mi³ego popo³udnia
Krzysztof

lousat (138669) 2012-02-16 8:57

Hi Goncalo,very nice this contrast between the oranges in the shadows and the blue sky,nice and idea and beautiful result,very professional light balance.Have a nice evening and thanks,LUCIANO

peppe59 (14555) 2012-02-16 10:10

Ciao Goncalo,
bellissima luce e fantastici contrasti, ottimo POV, una bellissima foto con tantissimo sole.
complimenti
peppe

Afsanehbagheri (3228) 2012-02-16 14:26

سلام دوست من

تشکر از نطر شما

تبریک بابت عکس زیبا و دل نشین با زمین سنگ فرش

شده و ترکیب رنگ و وضوح عالی

aliabazari (21357) 2012-02-16 15:45

Olá Goncalo
A imagem é muito agradável e bonito da calçada com as árvores de laranja e muito linda para mim vale a pena.
Um dos meus livros, o Sr. Joseph ler Saramago. (Ano da morte de barba de Ricardo). O autor é uma imagem muito boa de seu país na minha minha mente e eu sinto essa imagem faz sentido na minha esteira.
Obrigado por compartilhar

kato (11630) 2012-02-16 16:37

Hello Goncalo,

This is so comfortable photograph, so it's interesting and impressive to see stone-made sidewalk and trees with red fruit on sidewalk. Here seems a suitable place as relax/peacefulness spot for busy people. The whole is harmonized and balanced well by a good composition and rich color quality. I like the contrast of white, green and blue color.

Kind regards,
mikio

Nicou (193806) 2012-02-17 5:51

Hello

Merveilleuse iamge et compo avec ces beaux fruits orange et ce pavage au sol quel ensmeble avec l'autre arbre en fond sueprbe compo et iamge.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Sergiom (117241) 2012-02-17 6:00

Bonjour Goncalo,

C'est comme une pluie d'oranges qui nous tombent sur la tête.Une très belle gestion de la lumière difficile et une bonne idée.

Amicalement

Serge

mesutilgim (0) 2012-02-17 10:28

Hello Goncalo,
It must be a privilege to live in such a nice street flanked with orange trees!
Very good pov and perfect capture with many good and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Cricri (176) 2012-02-17 10:51

Ola Goncalo
Excellente perspective, détails du sol, la bonne lumière, j'aime le haut de l'image sur le bleu du ciel et l'arbre fruitiers, une très belle réalisation
Belle soirée
cricri

Royaldevon (85640) 2012-02-18 0:39

Good Morning Goncalo,

You have a lovely aspect with the converging lines and the strongly textured pavement drawing the viewer into the shot.
The overhanging orange tree is a master stroke engaging immediately with the viewers and emphasising the warm, almost carefree atmosphere.
I cannot believe that was taken in February!
Here, the skies are grey and temperature is cool although the daffodils are all beginning to bud.

Have a great w/e,
Bev :-)

Angshu (56760) 2012-02-18 5:27

Ola amigo Goncalo
Interesting orange trees which grow beautifully to decorate the street. Good deep perspective along the white wall & contrast with the blue sky. Well done in vertical format
Um Abraco
Angshu

ikeharel (112497) 2012-02-18 6:24

Street with orange trees, Goncalo, well posted from POV, alonog town.
Very good stone-elements on pavement, sharp and clear, nice depth till far on street, with cafe'-shops on the way. Good details and colors.
Ike

siamesa (28231) 2012-02-18 11:10

Olá Gonçalo

Uma foto linda com esses frutos vermelhos enfeitando as árvores. Gostei do piso com pedras irregulares.
Abraços
maria

ChrisJ (171302) 2012-02-18 23:29

Ola Goncalo,

Good perspective with excellent sharpness, & I like the warm vs cold colour contrast between the oranges & the blue sky. Excellent textural details in the cobbled path. Tfs!

Silvio1953 (220697) 2012-02-19 13:18

Ciao Goncalo, great perspective, lovely composition with beautiful fruits, wonderful natural colors and splendid light, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

danyy (0) 2012-02-20 6:22

Ola Goncalo,
un endroit d'une grande propreté, tout y est net,alors, ces lieux méritaient bien une photographie irréprochable, ce que tu as bien compris.
Superbe couleurs, les fruits.
All the best.
Daniel.

josepmarin (59385) 2012-02-21 3:18

Olá, amigo Gonçalo,
una profunda y elegante perspectiva en esta composición.
Hay una rica combinación de elementos en ella, como las naranjas del árbol en el primer plano, las bicicletas, la blanca arquitectura de las casas, y el magnífico pavimento de piedras en la acera.
Todo eso da un fuerte carácter gráfico a la imagen, que has captado con una gran luz y unos buenos colores.
Un trabajo excelente.
Um abraço,
Josep

danos (110407) 2012-02-21 6:59

Ola Goncalo,
effective shot with the orange trees to dominates this side of the road.We have citron trees on the pedestrians with the old women to collect the fruits, making special syrupy candies.

Have a good afternoon,Danos

jemaflor (146360) 2012-02-21 12:14

Hi Goncalo,
Nice street and depth with your photo, good frame with oranges, tfs.

lpi (4857) 2012-02-22 0:33

Salut Goncalo!
Excellente composition!
le point de vue et les couleurs sont superbes!
Très bonne gestion de la lumière!
Bravo!
Amicalement,
Lpi

Kitty_the_Wild (1169) 2012-02-22 13:39

You like perspectives, I see. Intersting reflection and linear composition.
Ciao,
Elena

diomed (13926) 2012-02-28 9:25

Ciao Goncalo,
magnifica la prospettiva di questa strada, la trama irregolare del pavimento, la prospettiva, la profondità gli splendidi colori, specie delle arance in primo piano.
Buona serata
Antonio

clic (76) 2012-03-23 11:04

Ola Goncalo and thanks for your kind words.
Your wide lens set at 15mm created a distortion-free outstanding view "from toes to sky" of this sweet-smelling street constituent, to my canadian eyes, of a lovely piece of exotism!
Abracos.
Robert

Hanssie (11022) 2012-08-09 22:53

Pretty photo with the oranges, nice to see a part of the street too. Most of your pictures are very clear and with a lot of sun:-))