Mangualde

Photographer's Note

I'm posting another photo of this event that takes place on Saint Anthony's day, not far from Mangualde, near Viseu. There's a very old feast that takes place there, near a small church devoted to S. António dos Cabaços. On this day, in the morning, most part of the shepherds in the area bring their goats and sheep for the celebrations. The tradition started because the shepherds moved their flocks from the Estrela Mountain to Montemuro Mountain, where there was more and greener pasture during the hot season and this was a place where they used to stop when they were on their way.
Early in the morning, there's a procession and an outdoor mass. Then, the flocks come and they are kept in the shadow under the trees, as it's usually hot. At around 04.00 or 05.00 in the afternoon, when it's getting cooler for them, each one of the shepherds brings them to near the chapel. They start from the right side of the chapel and they go around it a few times, always with the shepherd in front, leading them. This way the sheperds are thanking the saint for the protection their animals have received during the last year and they also ask for protection for the next year. After that, they are taken home. On this day, the fields around the church are full of locals who come to make picnics and watch the celebrations. Some of the animals are decorated.

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Meglodon (353) 2016-06-24 7:02

Hi ya Ana,
Another great shot from this festival. The color at the top & darkness below just seem like shouldn't go together. But they do & makes fro a great photo.

Regards,
Fred

papagolf21 (152607) 2016-06-24 11:47

Bonsoir, chère Ana,
Une composition étonnante et dans le respect des traditions.
Le contraste entre le troupeau et la partie colorée supérieure est éclatant.
Le résultat est très beau et très intéressant à tous points de vue.
Amitiés.
Philippe

lousat (139198) 2016-06-24 12:30

Hi Ana,very very curious and unique composition,magnificent cut,this black carpet made by the big sheep is fantastic,and contrasts in the best way the colorful background made by the decoration,great shot,i like it! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

emka (158058) 2016-06-24 23:23

Hello Ana,
What a strange view! I have never seen such black sheep or goats, It looks incredible, specially the ones that are colourfully decorated. Very interesting, thanks for sharing.

WArm regrads MAlgo

COSTANTINO (116405) 2016-06-25 0:57

Hello Ana Dores and have a nice time and
a happy new day
I love the traditions and here we have
another photo of a traditional event
that takes place on Saint Anthony s day
I red carefully your description about
this day in which most part of shephers
in the area bring their goats for the
celebrations I would like to be there
indeed
welldone and wellseen with colorful details
very well composed
regards
Costantino

Tue (92312) 2016-06-25 5:47

Hello Ana,
A very nice photo of this event. I really like the composition and the contrast between the black goats and the festively coloured decorations in the background. The lonely man is well included too.
Lars

Sergiom (117241) 2016-06-25 6:26

Bonjour Ana,

C'est très spécial comme composition. C'est tellement sombre dans le bas de l'image et tellement coloré au niveau supérieur. Cette race est vraiment très foncée.

Bon samedi

Serge

rychem (72187) 2016-06-25 7:48

Impressive photo, so many black sheeps in one place, All are black and colorful decrations are in strong contrast to the animals, very well done
regards Ryszard

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2016-06-25 19:01

Hi Ola dear Ana

Wow so impressive daily life image in country sides.
Very dynamic and powerful but so much fatnatsic iamge at the same time. You well controled high color contarst so well. Very very strong image posting.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

mjw364 (1466) 2016-07-03 8:09

Hello Ana

Great image - great contrast between black and colour and the shepherd included tells us some of the wider context and story.

Thanks and have a great evening.

Mike

dekanski (9361) 2016-07-24 2:40

Great!!

Like it!

Saša