A different cruise...II, 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.

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Silvio1953 (221493) 2016-06-10 11:13

Ciso Ana, lovely composition with nice boat full of flowers, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

mesutilgim (0) 2016-06-10 13:40

Hello Ana,
Very nice capture with perfect layout and light management. A quite colorfull and interesing scenery with many interesting details.
I only wonder why 66 members has viewed it and only 2 points ?

TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

Fis2 (170669) 2016-06-10 14:14

Witaj Ana!
A very nice scene.
Excellent frame and composition.
Super colors and sharpness.
Amazing shot.
Have a nice weekend.
Krzysztof

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2016-06-10 22:58

Hi Ola dear Ana

Very tatsteful and colorful festival image, I like so much. Nice vertical setting makes great stability.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

jemaflor (147046) 2016-06-10 23:29

Hi Ana,
Interesting this religious scene well captured, nice light and clors, well too with these people,tfs.

ikeharel (113273) 2016-06-11 0:32

Ola Ana,
A colorful sight of the boat decorated with its religious theme's elements and the flags.
Nicely added the two men on the side of one boat, seem to make sure everything is in place.
Bom fim de semana,
Ike

alvaraalto (42804) 2016-06-11 2:23

Hello Ana,
Excellent note with a beautiful illustration. The picture is so colorful and has so much lovely details we can observe thank the high quality of the picture.
One of the unexpected details with my eyes catches was the trousers of the man in front ;- ))
Have a nice weekend.
Groet Rob

Meglodon (353) 2016-06-11 8:33

Hi ya Ana,
Lovely shot, great composition & the colours are fantastic.

Have a great day,
Fred

Nicou (193806) 2016-06-11 21:46

Hello

Amenée en barque la vierge Sainte quelle scène et vue quel hommage et ocmpo et ces drapeaux flottant superbe captage et image.
Bravo et amitié
Nciou

abmdsudi (95869) 2016-06-13 9:58

Hi Ana
I love the medley of colours of this religious event under such great lighting capturing the moment precisely in full concentration of the devotees.
Great animation too which certainly adds a lot of visual perspective. Excellent snap, Congrats
Best wishes

ourania (51103) 2016-07-05 7:31

Hello Ana,
both the scene you are presenting and the information about the Religious Cruise are very interesting, it's amazing that you captured so rich details in the foreground and got great depth and a full, dynamic sky as well. The colours are gorgeous and their contrasts create a fascinating sense of drama. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great afternoon,
Ourania