A different cruise..., a photo from Santarem, South

Photographer's Note

This is a moment of the Religious Cruise that is now taking place along the Tagus River. Several decorated boats follow the image of Our Lady of the Avieiros and of the Tagus along the river, a journey of around 200 kms and many stops on the villages situated on the banks, to salute the Avieiros. The Avieiros, called this way because most part of them came from Vieira de Leiria, were fishermen who were forced to leave their homes along the coast and settled along the Tagus river because this river was safe and here they could fish the whole year, something that was impossible on the coast, where they had to spend many winter days without fishing . This migration happened in the 19th and 20th centuries, when they settled in little villages of humble wooden houses on stilts along the Tagus river. Today it’s still possible to find several of these villages and several entities are trying hard to preserve this unique culture of the Avieiros, who were called “the gypsies of the river” by Alves Redol, a Portuguese writer who wrote about them. Most part of the original houses have already disappeared because of the materials used in the construction and most part of the ones we can find in these villages are now a little different, but these villages and this culture are really interesting.

Royaldevon, holmertz, jhm, ikeharel, ktanska, ourania, abmdsudi, lucasgalodoido, danos ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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dta (98848) 2016-06-07 22:39

Ola Ana ,
Very interesting view . And a colorful composition , excellent with the woman"s back in the FG . Fine clouds in the sky , too .
Regards

emka (158204) 2016-06-07 23:42

Hello Ana,

Interesting picture from this religious feast on Tagus. Beautiful boats decorated with the Portuguese flags. 200 km of such journey - great cruise. Nice inclusion of the lady in traditional dress.

WArm regrads MAlgo

Meglodon (353) 2016-06-08 1:18

Good morning Ana,
Excellent shot, great composition. Love the colours & as mentioned the lady in the foreground bring the whole shot together.

Regards,
Fred

lousat (139352) 2016-06-08 1:32

Hi Ana,one of your best pics from this lovely religious ceremony,the sharpness and the colors are perfect and i like a lot the perspective too,my best compliments for the other moments that i seen on facebook! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Royaldevon (85932) 2016-06-08 1:35

Hello Ana,

From the thumbnail, I thought this was a person in a Scottish kilt. It was most interesting to read your notes and learn the truth.
I really like this close crop. We feel to be part of the scene, sharing the view and soaking in the mood of the moment.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

holmertz (102834) 2016-06-08 1:47

Hello Ana,
A nice photo with fine colours and interesting details, plus an interesting background described in the note. The woman is well placed and balances the statue of the madonna very nicely.
Kind regards,
Gert

jhm (211736) 2016-06-08 3:13

Hello Ana,

Religious Cruise is a pleasure to look at, the history of the maybe the best time, maybe also not, I don't know.
But your picture show wonderful the Our Lady in background.
Also the lady in costume makes your picture very nice.
Composition and presentation are enjoyable.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

BennyV (34748) 2016-06-08 5:39

Ola Ana

Great composition and fine colours on this traditonal scene of living folklore. The Portuguese flags are a good extra, but what I like most is the seeming interaction between the waving madonna and the lady up front. (What I like least is that bit of the man visible between these two central characters in the shot.) Excellent documentary-type shot with lots of 'couleur locale'.

Thumbs up from me.
Cheers

Benny

Sergiom (117241) 2016-06-08 5:45

Bonjour Ana,

Il y a presque toujours une parade en quelque part au Portugal où la religion prend encore beaucoup d'espace. Les célébrations sont belles et colorées. Très beau cadrage vertical au centre de l'action.

Amicalement

Serge

ikeharel (113483) 2016-06-08 9:27

Ola Ana,
A religious procession and flotilla beautifully colored with flags, paper-decorations and flowers.
A fairly good perspective with the young lady on side, you probably taken this through the crowed...
Boa tardes,
Ike

ktanska (44832) 2016-06-08 11:36

Hi Ana,
Your chosen angle makes this shot special. The woman in festive clothes and the boat gets equal share on the frame. Flags and flowers add colour nicely.
Kari

ourania (51103) 2016-06-08 13:40

Hello Ana,
I like this picture very much, it describes the scene and its mood wonderfully in a tight, vertical frame, it contains only essential elements and the colours are very lovely. I like the dynamism of the perspective and the balance within the frame. You achieved superb clarity and contrasts. There is a nostalgic feel, it reminds me of Time-Life photos from many decades ago. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a good night,
Ourania

abmdsudi (95869) 2016-06-08 23:40

Hi Ana
I love the framing, closeness and viewpoint as if the woman s inviting us to explore further ahead, teeming with life and vibrant colours which also conveys its religious elements. Human touch makes all the diff thus the shot, lovely daily capture well composed and exposed. Congrats.
Best regards

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2016-06-09 17:39

Olá Ana,
chega a lembrar o Ciro de Nazaré, que ocorre em Belém do Pará, e sua composição aqui ficou perfeita. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

danos (110407) 2016-06-10 0:22

Ola Ana,
nice the view a the presentation of this ' Religious Cruise' with the Our Lady to dominating on the backdrop of the image.The woman on the left is placed perfect in the frame making it even more attractive.

Regards,Danos

jmdias (115312) 2016-09-29 1:26

ana

não conhecia esta história. linda procissão aquática. gostei do enquadramento magistral com a mulher e sua roupa típica em PP e NS dando aceno ao povo. bem feito. especial.

abraços

jorge