A View of S.Miguel Island Azores, a photo from Acores, Islands

Photographer's Note

I visited Azores Islands some days ago, that is a nice beautiful Portuguese archipel of nine islands situated in the vast Atlantic Ocean somewhere half a way between Europe and North America. Now I'm posting some recent posts of my visit to S.Miguel the main Island.

This view is a approach from a upper angle of the high mountain East approach to the center of the Island with my Zoom camera and capturing the North view and a more narrow perspective between North and South that is near a 10 km. You can see this second approach to Ponta Delgada in my WS that is also very important and makes Two pictures in One.

This is a shot to RIBEIRA GRANDE a town very near the capital PONTA DELGADA but in this angle side and in a weather multi-faceted condition.

You can see my first aproach by Jet Airbus plain to Ponta Delgada, here:
Link

NOTE: I will make the translation of a great TE member that lived in this Island and that have make critiques to my pictures about some questions about weather and light conditions. So, Cristina very well kwown here by the nickname SNUGGLEAPHAGUS, says about S.Miguel and Azores Islands in my last post.

Her words and experience in Portuguese: "As cores e atmosfera da foto estao iguais à realidade deste lugar e ambiente. Chuva ao meio dia, o sol às 12:15, nevoeiro às 12:45 e talvez por volta das 12:59 um grande arco iris para observar...!

Her Words in English: The Atmosphere and Colors are equal and transcribe the reallity of this local and natural ambience. In any island of Azores you have a raining momment at 12h00, sunny day at 12h15, haze time at 12h45 and possible a great rainbow to make a picture later after 12h59.

YOU will see this complementary scenery to a right view in my WS - Workshop work, that you must look, because is important.

MY current Serie is about this particular Atlantic Island with harmonious mountains, sea scenery, cows and wonderfull volcanic sceneries, nature and lagoons, that I will try to catalog in different selective ways to post.

This is a natural and preserved Island that have many people linked to United States, Canada, North Europe ans also naturally to Continental Portugal.

In these posts I explain in more detail the detail focus of a momment attention to this Serie of pictures and momment.

I like your TE comments and critiques and in AZORES we have like a type of VIVALDI Four Seasons In a day simphony. It's difficult to shot here and also I will do my best with some particular little PP software details that I will use only in some particular situations.

Thanks to ALL of YOU and I hope that also like this approach, from a point of knowledge, culture, voyage and share ideas, peoples and momments in life.

The best to you all.
Fernando

Albrecht, capthaddock, elihesamian, mlopes, MoosicMan, jmdaoudal, wilkinsonsg, papagolf21, jhm, Didi, maphoto, apazevedo, jjbach, singuanti, smartins, kent_s, dsidwell, nwoehnl, Jeppe, supereira, Gix, nbournas, apache, riclopes, njmv79 ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

Critiques | Translate

weswang (18247) 2005-05-28 12:57

Hi Fernando, A gorgeous view you have captured in this beautiful photo. An excellent composition to have the entire bay clearly captured. I like the inclusion of the fence in the foreground, which shows the depth of the photo. It is clear picture in foreground as well as the background. An excellent picture with nice color contrast, clarity, and depth. Well done.

MiguelP (14470) 2005-05-28 13:04

Astonishing view. I love green fields and the black cloud in the upper part. I like the definition of the photo, also the broken fence. Congratulations.

kensimage (8563) 2005-05-28 13:25

Very nice, Fernando! I like the fact that the diagonal in the fence parallels the coastline. The grey clouds at the top add mood, as do the flowers at the bottom.

Albrecht (11283) 2005-05-28 13:27

Hi Fernando
What a great view and very good DOF. Very detailed and ahrp throughout the whole pic. Nice soft toned and the dark sky above is nice. Well captured,greetings Albrecht

john_c (24666) 2005-05-28 13:33

Hi Fernando! I love your perspective here, with the foreground fence and the depth of the scene. The tones and contrast are also very good, and the sky makes for a real ambience here. The yellow flowers also are an added dash of colour. Very well composed and excellent note. Your travelogue is most interesting for this series. Regards.

faraujo (1707) 2005-05-28 15:01

Olá Fernando,
Já me apercebi que está de regresso dos Açores: obrigado por esta visita guiada a este arquipelago fabuloso.
Espero que a sua estadia tenha sido tão agradável como as fotos que tem colocado, esta por sinal é uma delícia. Muito bem enquadrada com um tema em 1º plano (a cerca e as flores) fazendo quase que uma moldura, projectando para uma uma profundidade campo nítida e em que o mar, a terra e o céu se tornam miscíveis e um só.
Parabéns
Filipe

cam (9043) 2005-05-28 15:05

Hello Fernando.
What a view.Interresting to see the play of the light on different part of the land and sea.
The eyes follow along the coast which gradually disappear.
Good composition.
Charles

capthaddock (28790) 2005-05-28 15:30

Wow what a fantastic panorama Fernando. I really like the green field patterns, that and the partial cloud cover reminds me of ireland.

elihesamian (26149) 2005-05-28 15:30

Excellent,Fernando!
indeed a beautiful place and landscape you show us,I love the layer of the cloud in top that is like a nice ceiling here for this green beautiful grand,excellent details and very well captured with wonderful vast view towards depth and appealing colors fo reys,nicely composed and I like it veryu much,Fernando!
Thanks
Graet great note!
Best Regards
M

snuggleaphagus (4146) 2005-05-28 16:31

Ola
Que maravilha esta foto. este local e lindo para tirar fotos, e esta esta lindissima. A cerca em primeiro plano ficou uma maravilha com os pormenores da madeira bem expostos.
Os pastos parecem uma manta de retalhos atirada ao deus dara, cobrindo os montes. Lindos verdes, lindos azuis, e o ceu como eu gosto muito.
O recorete da costa visto deste ponto sempre fez lembrar o perfil de um dragao dormindo.

Obrigada por usar as minhas palavras, uma honra...

Hanssie (11022) 2005-05-28 16:46

A very nice view and a double foreground:-)) I like the fence which is the foreground but also the splendid line of tiny flowers, which gives that other foreground a special mood, that's very well done, Fernando:-))

mlopes (494) 2005-05-28 17:31

Olá Fernando,

Esta foto impressionou-me por vários aspectos:
- O enquadramento... ao colocar a cerca transformou completamente a foto, o que podia ser mais uma paisagem passou a ser uma composição grafica e original.
- A profundidade... que grande DOF, parece que a ilha não tem fim, e não fosse o tempo estar nublado viamos ainda mais, impressionante.
- Detalhe... numa composição com tanto para ver e com a inclusão da cerca, a focagem está espectacular e nao se perde detalhe nenhum.

Por isto tudo e não só esta é uma das minhas fotos favoritas... não tenho por hábito adicionar fotos aos meus favoritos (até porque ja seriam algumas), mas esta entraria nesse grupo.

Peço desculpa pelo comentário mais longo, mas é que gostei mesmo e precisava de dizer tudo ;)

Um abraço,
Mário

MoosicMan (1231) 2005-05-28 21:07

Wow, Fernando, you have outdone yourself with this splendied shot. I particularly like the POV and sharpness. It's a pretty place, especially with the low lying cloud formation.
Best to you,
Matt

jmdaoudal (82) 2005-05-29 4:01

Yes, first of all this is with the workshop and the note an excellent and interesting description from this place (complete one). The composition is sharp well framed and built from the fence which is a very good idea.
I like it shown like this very natural and giving also the weather conditions;
POV ok, DOF ok and good changing light.
I like it
Jean Michel

wilkinsonsg (8662) 2005-05-29 4:53

I like the inclusion of the wooden fence in the foreground and the view is stunning :)

Niara78 (0) 2005-05-29 5:31

The wooden imperfect fence is an absolute must here. Great POV, love the colours.

Cruize (0) 2005-05-29 6:08

What an awesome vista Fernando. I love the rustic fence in the foreground. Good compositon...I like the low cloud...it gives the viewer the feeling of height.

Well captured.

papagolf21 (152607) 2005-05-29 6:14

Cher Fernando,
Une vue exceptionnelle de Ponta Delgada ! Un panorama magnifique avec un luxe de détails et de couleurs. Quelle beauté !
Une vue professionnelle réalisée avec beaucoup de soins et de rigueur.
Merci pour la photo en atelier ainsi que pour la très intéressante note d'accompagnement.
Philippe

jemaflor (148260) 2005-05-29 6:20

Hi Fernando,
A very nice landscape, excelent depth. Good choice for this foreground and also beautiful colors. Well done.

jhm (211738) 2005-05-29 7:29

Dear Fernando,
What a beautiful landscape picture, the game with sun and shadow are very well, the meander coast line together with the blue sea.
Very nice note too!
Greetings and mañana,
John.

Didi (61589) 2005-05-29 12:26

Olà Fernando
Je constate que vous homme de la mer photographie du haut d'une montagne.
La technique de mesure de la lumière est différente.
Les horizons lointains peuvent être noyés ou génés par le voile atmosphérique.
La présence d'ombres en avant-plan risque d'influencer le capteur de la caméra et de surexposer l'arrière-plan et le ciel.
J'attire l'attention qu'il faut faire des essais avec des paramètres d'exposition différents par palier de -1/3 par rapport aux indications du viseur.
L'avantage en numérique c'est que l'on peut constater le résultat immédiatement.
Règle d'or : ne pas faire confiance à l'automatisme à 100%.

Olà Fernando
Constato que vocês homem do mar fotografa da parte superior de uma montanha. A técnica de medida da luz é diferente. Os horizontes remotos podem ser afogados ou genes pela vela atmosférica. A presença de sombras em primeiro plano corre o risco de influenciar o captor da câmara e surexposer o fundo e o céu. Chamo a atenção que é necessário fazer dos ensaios com parâmetros de exposição diferentes por troço de -1/3 em relação às indicações do visor. A vantagem numérico né que pode-se constatar o resultado imediatamente. Regra de ouro: não fazer confiança ao automatismo à 100%.

maphoto (8082) 2005-05-29 13:31

Very nice result Fernando, good use of the fence as a reference, very nice costal view, not easy light but you've manage to describe well the situation with the changing weather. Very clear foreground, well seen.

apazevedo (5469) 2005-05-29 17:10

Fernando, bela imagem desta lindíssima zona do nosso País! Gosto imenso da inclusão da vedação de madeira na foto, bem como das flores amarelas e de todo aquele verde, além, claro, da excelente perspectiva com que nos brindou.
Obrigado também pelas suas palavras e conselhos sobre as minhas fotos.

alvaraalto (42804) 2005-05-29 18:15

Hi Fernando,
Intriguing picture. The composition is excellent. The DOF is great but the sky is unbelievable.
You are surprising more and more. My compliments, Fernando!
Groet Rob
PS I made some pictures of kite-surfing in Zandvoort. I’m still hesitating if I will post them

jjbach (9326) 2005-05-29 20:18

Hi Fernando,
Your shot is breathtaking! Very impressive view with excellent depth and lighting. The broken fence in the foreground gives a fantastic perspective to your picture. Great work!!

Regards John

singuanti (15250) 2005-05-29 22:27

Hi Fernando, what a view! That view seems to go on for days. I like how you setup the composition with the wooden railing in front of you. The clarity seems pretty good for such a long view. A very informative note and great shot Fernando!

bantonbuju (51815) 2005-05-30 3:52

ola fernando;
again a beautiful aerial view over the island; that hazy mood let us nearly feel the atlantic ocean's breeze; very very nice;
best wishes, and i'll be back

kent_s (1911) 2005-05-30 7:09

Hi Fernando
A great view of the azores island. You stroke some luck when taking this your under some dark clouds which lighten up more and more giving some relaxinghaze
Well done
Hälsningar
Kent

smartins (1967) 2005-05-30 7:32

Uau! Fernando esta foto está espectacular!
A vista é lindissima. Gosto de cada pormenor da foto... as cores, os detalhes, os contrastes, o DOF, a composição... enfim, tudo!

Excelente trabalho! Vai directamente para as minhas favoritas ;)

Obrigado por partilhar,
Susana

dsidwell (9783) 2005-05-30 8:20

Hello Fernando. This is an interesting photo. It seems experimental and unique to me. The sky is very overexposed--but this is not a bad thing. The fence, the scene and overexposed sky really add up to make an interesting, moody effect. Nice work!

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-05-30 11:34

Interesting work, I like the dark clouds at the top and then the contrasting ones below, very good foreground take with the scenery of peace and freshness, well done

mumek (20226) 2005-05-30 21:23

Good evening Fernando!
Fantastic scenery with nice fence and yellow flowers in the foreground,beautiful view at the part of the island. Super composition, excellent colours. Very well done.Thanks for posting
regards
ziggy

nwoehnl (122) 2005-05-31 15:39

A beautiful deep view in this coastal landscape, Fernando. The wooden fence and the yellow flowers are very well utilized as foreground elements, and only enhance the depth of this stunning view along the meandering shoreline. Great interplay of the light and shadows, too. Very nice work.

Jeppe (18654) 2005-05-31 17:03

Hi Fernando
An amazing perspective you manege to capture in this shot - I like Mix of fine details in the front and the hazy horizon - thanks for sharing this great landscape shot and the excellent note to explain.

Regards
Jeppe

supereira (9576) 2005-06-01 6:11

Excelente vista.Gosto da prespectiva e da profundidade de campo.Gosto fda cerca a ajudar no enquadramento.Boas cores e contrastes.Gosto da luminosidade,texturas e nitidez.Bom trabalho!

Gix (3565) 2005-06-01 8:10

Hi Fernando, thanks very much for the rich note!
This panorama is beautiful... what a nice place!
Do capture my attention particulary the little line of yellow flowers upon the wide view of the green fields.
Excellent work
ciao, Giorgio

Vagabond (5848) 2005-06-02 11:57

Olá, Amigo Fernando.
Bela fotografia com um título muito original, parecendo a vista tomada da cabine de um avião em vias de aterragem nos Açores. A composição é muito boa e a profundidade de campo e cores estão muito bem registadas. Parabéns ..

danyy (0) 2005-06-04 17:33

Bonjour Fernando,
Un panorama extraordinaire.
Des côtes qui se perdent dans la brume.
Les jeux de soleil et d'ombre, c'est bien vu.
Quel endroit bien choisi pour la photo.
Bien à toi.
Daniel.

nbournas (3229) 2005-06-04 23:44

Beautiful landscape photo with the fence complimating the picture and giving us a sense of perspective. Good job.

apache (1426) 2005-06-09 7:34

Hi Fernando,
Nice POV and excellent framing. Love the way you have included the fence in this picture. I was looking at your pages and love all your landscape shots, this one the most. Good coverage and nice colours. Your notes are very informative too, Thanks to you and Cristina.
Ranjith
PS: Be back for the smiley

lukkul (510) 2005-07-09 13:11

Olá Fernando,
É na realidade um grande cenario que conseguiste obter de uma forma excelente. Cores, contraste e realização. Não é necessário duplicar palavras que já foram ditas sobre esta foto.

Um abraço do Luis.

riclopes (35577) 2006-01-20 4:03

Olá outra vez, Fernando,
Fiquei com esta na mente para fazer a visita e aqui estou. Adoro esta vista enquadrada pela cerca de madeira (aproveitando a falha do corrimão superior para compôr a vista), em baixo e pelas nuvens cinzentas em cima! E a vista em ws também está excelente, num ângulo mais complicado com o 'morro' a focar o nosso olhar para a vista, num bom equilíbrio de luminosidade.
Também gostei bastante da nota acerca das condições atmosféricas - é exactamente o que eu me lembro de quando lá estive.
É uma vista que é um regalo!
Parabéns e muitíssimo obrigado por todas as suas visitas à minha galeria!

Bom fim de semana,
Um abraço amigo,
Ricardo