ET Sand sculpture., a photo from Algarve, South

Photographer's Note

This year, it's FiESA 2011 - and it's the ninth time that the Algarve will have seen the exhibit that's become famous the world over.

Every year since 2003, Pera, in the Algarve, has hosted what is reputedly the biggest event of its kind in the whole universe! This year, however, it's starting earlier than usual - on April 15.

That means I've missed the opening - drat! - since I wasn't even in Portugal at the time. Ah, well - there are months and months left for it to run, so I'll get there sometime.

You do see, throughout the Algarve, the occasional on-beach display of sand sculpting - and very worthy some of it is...

But for scale and artistry, and breathtaking panoramas, it has to be FiESA 2011. Nothing else comes close to the level of skill on display within the roadside site near Alcantarilha.

Although I missed the inaugural event in 2003, I've remedied that since by visiting the exhibits every year, often more than once, since I enjoy seeing the expressions on the faces of my visitors when they get their first glimpse of a FiESA event.Hope you enjoy, Cheers Iain.

snunney, Kofman, francio64, tyro, Budapestman, Sonata11, baddori, rodgerg oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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snunney (130967) 2011-06-29 3:15

Hello Iain,
You have captured the fantastic detail in these 'sculptures' very effectively indeed. Perfectly framed with excellent light and very good tones.

rmajum (1207) 2011-06-29 3:50

Hi Lain,

For people who love sand art or sculpture, it is always a fare. As an enthusiast, I find this cut, a very clear take depicting the connect with ET. Lovely framing too.

TFS
Ranjan

francio64 (39888) 2011-06-29 5:11

Hi Iain,
davvero originale! Si, si!
Ottimo il taglio stretto, eccellente lo sharp.

TFS!
Francesco

miumiu (6117) 2011-06-29 6:07 [Comment]

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tyro (30513) 2011-06-29 6:22

Hello Iain,

I have seen this sort of thing in Mallorca in the past and it's very impressive. These artists really are exceptionally skilled.

You have captured this sculpture very well. The image is perfectly composed too with ET's magic glowing finger sitting bang on the lower right crossing point of thirds. Good colours, exposure and sharpness too.

Kind Regards,

John.

wolf38 (30) 2011-06-29 7:30

Hi Iain. ET. Original in fact. This first-rate artists were at work. The red finger is a crucial feature - the real connection. A total nice one with a dash of humor.Well done. Rgds, Wolfgang.

jjcordier (79299) 2011-06-29 8:48

Iain
Une étonnante sculpture éphémčre que tu as immortalisée de belle façon avec ton appareil photo.
Amicalement
JJ

erhan1958 (15961) 2011-06-29 12:17

selam IAN
The art of the world's most difficult
perfect shot, I remembered movie ET
VERY SHARP AND CLEAR SHOt
gREETINGS
ERHAN

jemaflor (147224) 2011-06-29 12:22

Hi Iain,
Well made this sand sculpture, and well captured, good close up, nice color for the sand, tfs.

Budapestman (82620) 2011-06-29 14:09

Hi Iain,
a superb photo of this lovely sculpture, I like the composition and the impressive details in the background, an effective shot, Tfs! Have a nice evening! Kellemes estét kívánok!
György

Sonata11 (34119) 2011-06-29 17:47

Hello Iain,
a very beautiful POV, great composition and framework of this amazing ET sand sculpture. Great colors, sharpness, clarity. Beautiful picture. I like it a lot.
All the best,
Barbara

emka (158204) 2011-06-29 21:23

Hi iain,

I was in Pera a few yoears ago but not in the right time - not in the time of these sand sculptures. Amazing view. And it is a pity that similar like the ice sculptures, they are so skilfully made but will not last long. Interesting as it is, I am amazed that you go there every year.

Warm regards

Malgorzata

baddori (20341) 2011-06-29 22:08

Iain
Queste manifestazioni da noi non ci sono ...ma le vedo in TV .
L'opera nei suoi particolari č impressionante .
Colori e nitidezza ed una ombreggiatura adeguata ...fanno risaltare le forme.
Ottimo lavoro
GF

dkmurphys (79209) 2011-06-30 1:36

Hi Iain,
Very funny detail, an interesting art scene. Well captured, have a good day.

rodgerg (55767) 2011-06-30 4:11

Hello Iain,

Superb! Incredible sand's sculptur and very nice image of this sculptur with fraling very well slecetd and especillay details of the sculptur's work well collected.
Best regards,
Roger

ikeharel (113427) 2011-07-03 4:01

Hello Iain,
Pitty is was made of sand - so it's sustainability is limited - and I say that becouse it is real artwork.
Great outline and lighting, contrast and colors.
Have a nice week ahead,
Ike

sacavem (18620) 2011-07-17 13:43

Olá Iain,

Amazing light and shadow,nice colors.This is an amazing picture i like the sculpture and the angle you use to took this,very good perspective.Original take.

Cumprimentos,
Filipe