Sanctuary complex (Cape Espichel), a photo from Setubal, South

Photographer's Note

Hi dear TE friends

Place : Cabo Espichel (Cape Espichel)

Region: Municipality: Sesimbra / Parish: Castelo

Theme: Sanctuary complex - of Ours Lady of the Cape

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Cabo Espichel (Cape Espichel)

Is a cape located near Sesimbra, Portugal. Tourists are drawn there due to breathtaking views of its cliffs facing the Atlantic Ocean.

There is a legend about an old man from Alcabideche (near Sintra) and an old woman from Caparica, both of whom went to the cape at the same time prophesying an apparation of the Virgin, who duly appeared riding on a mule (hence the name Pedra da Mua given to the promontory). The footprints of the mule of Our Lady are nothing more nor less than the numerous dinosaur prints to be found there. The sanctuary is apparently XV century in origin, but it must have been the starting point of a pilgrimage, wich made its way from the interior to the coast across the Serra da Arrábida, wich itself is part of the same mythical system, with numerous pre-historic grottoes, some of wich were used until the Early Middle Ages. The Capuchin monastery there owes its origin to a legend in wich the Virgin appeared to save shipwrecked sailors. This magic place, however, substituted an old Muslim mosque, there being various testaments to this itinerary gradually being christianized, part of it being the underground, highly original grotto of Our Lady of Arrábida. Cape Espichel is a place of equinoctial worship. The actual churche founded in 1707, is strangely close to the "west". Various pilgrimages converge on the sanctuary from both sides of the River Tagus, covering the so-called saloia or peasant/country region.

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npecanhuk (79329) 2009-01-25 4:09

Olá Filipe!
A fotografia está muito interessante, atraente e verdadeiramente bela! Com um ponto de tomada muito bem escolhido e um controle de luz muito bem feito, a imagem foi lindamente composta, criando uma foto bastante agradável e de que gostei muito! Parabéns, abraços e até mais!
Neyvan

diomed (13926) 2009-01-25 4:11 [Comment]

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darek1978 (13361) 2009-01-25 4:54

Hello Filipe,
Perfect symmetry and excellent light managment. Very interesting point of view. Well done!
Regards,
Darek

Aviller (3866) 2009-01-25 5:16

Good pattern of repetition and a nice asymmetric angle. I might have tried to correct the slight tilt but it's not really a big distraction. Overall it's really a well composed picture.

Jeppo (17645) 2009-01-25 5:19

hola felipe,

interesting note. good side POV to show us the depth of this porch and the shadow/light composition provided by the arches

tfs
Silvio

emka (158784) 2009-01-25 6:04

Ola Filipe,

Splendid perspective, I like the repetitions of the arcs and the lights coming from them. Beautiful photo

Regards

Malgorzata

baclama (19214) 2009-01-25 9:23

hi,
very nice perspective, with good choise of depth of field and POV and so an excellent framing
very well done
TFS
veri

b021 (500) 2009-01-25 9:45

Hi Filipe,
very nice shot !

regards
Branimir

Fis2 (171907) 2009-01-25 13:18

Witaj Filipe!
Very interesting place, curious object.
Good frame and perspective.
I like the coloring, light and shadows.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

angie-barcelona (2784) 2009-01-25 13:24

Hi Filipe,

nice POV and excellent light!

Regards,

Gemma

Morac (27725) 2009-01-25 13:57

Hello Filipe,
Perfect symmetry and excellent light managment.
Very nice perspective.
Regards
Marc

ribeiroantonio (22730) 2009-01-25 14:37

Ora aqui está uma perspectiva diferente do santuário do Cabo Espichel. A repetiçăo das colunas e dos arcos de sombra é muito boa e ajuda bastante na composiçăo. No entanto, penso que podias ter feito um pouco melhor se tivesses corrigido a ligeira inclinaçăo que a imagem apresenta assim como a sobre-exposiçăo na luz dos arcos no chăo. Tirando isso, está bonita e original para o que é usual ver-se do local.
António

jplebrun (21208) 2009-01-25 18:52

Bonsoir Filipe
belle présentation de cette architecture de pierres dans une belle luminosité, bravo.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

syrus_persia (2270) 2009-01-25 22:32

Salam Filipe
An interesting and succesful work. Your light management is superb,
Best regards,
Thank you for shearing
cyrus

Juntas (7960) 2009-01-26 3:23

Olá Filipe. Interessante e diferente vista do Cabo Espichel e/ou sua arquitectura. Interessante o efeito das colunas assim como das arcadas no chăo. Muito bem. Abraço. Paulo

jhm (211738) 2009-01-26 5:08

Hello Pilipe,

What a splendid depth and very great perspective.
Also the white small parts care for a extra to the perspective.
You chose a very well angle this is simple, technish wonderful.
Also sharpness and clarity be of high quality.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Bluejeans (64251) 2009-01-26 5:52

Oi amigo ,
Tenho uma foto também neste lugar mas a tua está muito melhor , tem boas cores e uma luz magnifica , boa profundidade de foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Cretense (68709) 2009-01-26 9:57

Hi Filipe!

Fantastic perspective excersize, great framing and composition, excellent light managment! The succesion of bright and shadowed parts, that "play" of light is brilliant! Congratulations!

Hercules

stego (24132) 2009-01-26 12:55

Olá Filipe,
Gosto imenso da forte sensaçăo de perspectiva e ritmo visual! E tb. da aspereza daquelas pedras!
Acho-a muito bem exposta, apesar de suspeitar que há-de haver quem ache que as manchas de sol estăo OE (como se fosse possível năo estarem?!).
Só năo sei se năo ficaria melhor cortando a parte desfocada, mas se calhar năo, pois o formato mais quadrado quebraria o efeito de profundidade.
Um abraço, José.

carper (96) 2009-01-27 2:56

it's a fantastic perspective shot you made Felipe,
a good composition, a fine light and shadow, well you did do a very good photo job here, I like it. have a nice day
regard jaap

Jardim (3243) 2009-01-27 13:46

Olá Filipe,

a foto está muito bonita. Tem geometria, tem profundidade, tem uma luz interessante, acho que conseguiste combinar muito bem todos estes elementos.

JJ

AiresSantos (56155) 2009-01-28 1:36

Ola Filipe
Sem duvida, bem visto ! Gosto desta perspectiva das arcadas. Nao estou a ver este local.
Excelentes cores e luz bem manuseada
Um abraco Amigo
Aires

tober (8797) 2009-01-28 1:40

Hi Filipe, your perspective is so nice that we can enjoy the excellent graphism of the ancient arcs and columns on the floor. Never been to Cabo Espichel but I wish to go one day. Regards, Tolga

ChrisJ (172430) 2009-01-28 3:13

Hi Filipe

Good repetition of the columns and arches, with superb use of diminishing linear perspective, & excellent sharpness & contrast. Tfs!

BahadirLacin (341) 2009-01-28 3:38

The diagonal settlement is very good in your frame. Good DOF, nice light. I like composition. Thanks for sharing.

Longroute (19600) 2009-01-28 6:29

Really a remarkable composition, very pleasant to see for this graphism of the row of pillars which gives a fine sense of depth. The exposure is perfect and every details and texture are perfectly readible. Well done,
Donato

TopGeo (38220) 2009-01-28 9:10

Hi Filipe!
Amazing moment! Appreciable idea! Very interesting POV.The big prospect and the shades and luminous give a dynamic picture that impresses
Bravo
Georgios

jimkilgallon (0) 2009-01-28 9:56

Olá my friend Filipe
Excellent perspective, with superb detail and colours with well handled lighting. Interesting shapes from the walls onto the ground, well done for explaining this place.
Cheers
Jim

trekks (14348) 2009-01-28 22:55

bonjour Filipe

Using the columns for this POV to show the repetition of structure and creating an impressive image out of the light+shadow context of the structure - a superb way of photography!

tfs, bill

ktanska (45052) 2009-01-29 3:39

Hi Filipe,
Strong perspective and good use of repeating patterns. Texture on old stones is special. I don't mind overexposure on sunlit parts. I think it works as a special effect on this occasion.
Kari

celmaleite (5010) 2009-01-29 4:15

Belíssima composiçăo. Perfeita simetria e composiçăo de cores. Belo trabalho.
Celma

feather (51130) 2009-01-29 8:00

I love the strong perspective from the arcade and the repetition from both the arches on the right and the sunlight pattern. The light on the pillars is beautiful and it also helped with capturing the wonderful texture in the stone.
Kath

andywo (4725) 2009-01-29 13:47

Hello Filipe
What a fantastic composition and light!
Very interesting photo. Well done.
All the best
Andrzej

danos (110407) 2009-01-30 7:35

Ola Filipe,
nice perspective and POV of this cover archway with the columns on a line.I like the management of the light as the sharpness and the clarity of the scene on the far distance.Well done.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

paura (25802) 2009-01-31 3:20

Filipe,
A forma como vocę compôs a imagem ficou realmente interessante. Os detalhes estăo muito bem mostrados e o resultado final excelente. Muito boa mesmo.

Abraço

Paulo

gracious (20025) 2009-01-31 7:39

Ola Filipe,
Perfect pov with perfert symmetry well captured! good displayed of light and shadows over it!
very good sharpness and wonderful colour as well
great joy well done
greeting
Tony

jafadabret (56501) 2009-01-31 9:03

Olá Filipe.
Cette photo est d'une trčs grande beauté due ŕ cette perspective de la colonnade frappée par le soleil. Tout est bien calculé pour en faire une photo qui plait, lumičre, couleurs et graphisme.
Jacques

Charo (51290) 2009-01-31 18:24

Olá Filipe,
A perspectiva e os gráficos săo excelentes. Excelente ponto de vista com muito boa luz e detalhe. Bravo!
Um abraço,
Charo

s_lush (16602) 2009-02-01 6:08

Hallo Filipe,
There is a special beauty in these rows of stones, light and shadowy sports. Their perspective makes us to feel the mood of this sacred place. Perfectly well captured!
Best regards,
Sergiy

Cricri (176) 2009-02-01 9:02

Hola Filipe
Un cadrage a la perfection qui donne une excellente perspective et une trés belle prise de la lumiére, superbe
Friendship
cricri

Nicou (193814) 2009-02-02 1:25

Hello,

quelle perspective mangigique, ce colonne bien alignée, ce jeu d'ombres et lumirčes, le rendu sur la pierre, fantastique cadrage et présentation.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

ifanik (21679) 2009-02-02 4:18

Hi Filipe
Very nice photo with great light
Well done
Best regards
Nick

tempocativo (476) 2009-02-02 12:51

Olá Filipe, a fotografia ficou com um ponto de vista bastante interessante. Bonito controle de luz.

kermit350 (9016) 2009-02-03 1:50

Hello Filipe, it is excellent this alternation d' shades and of light on the ground of the sanctuary, which creates a good visual rate/rhythm which involves us at the bottom of l' image, the prospect with these columns and their texture revealed by light is very effective and passes ideally to the image, sincerely ....................Bonjour Filipe, elle est excellente cette alternance d'ombres et de lumičre sur le sol du sanctuaire, ce qui crée un bon rythme visuel qui nous entraîne au fond de l'image, la perspective avec ces colonnes et leur texture révélée par lumičre est trčs efficace et passe idéalement ŕ limage, bien amicalement

rodgerg (55767) 2009-02-03 3:27

Hello Filipe,

An excellent graphic effect with these repetition of lines. Great prospect effect too tahnks a POV very well selectd. Pleasnt play of light too. A good and nice photowork.
Best regards,
Roger

ManuMay (36447) 2009-02-03 3:39

Olá Filipe!

Sua foto é um cartăo postal, um resumo de luz e cor, muito bom trabalho no que diz respeito ŕ composiçăo e ao trabalho da luz.
Tudo sob um muito bom ponto de vista!

Eu gosto muito. Obrigado por compartilhar ...
Se essa traduçăo năo sai ... bem, vocę sabe, é o tradutor, mas espero, pelo menos, eles entendem a intençăo.

Feliz dias.

Saudaçőes

Manuel

riclopes (35577) 2009-02-04 0:19

Espectacular, Filipe. Esta arcada tem um enorme potencial e sempre me questionei porque năo é muito mostrado. Muito interessante o aspecto quase tosco destes pilares. O ritmo dado pela repetiçăo e as texturas fazem uma imagem muito apelativa. A profundidade até está porreira para f3.2, mas năo sei se năo seria preferível ter estes pilares todos focadinhos. É um prazer descobrir-te no WS ;-) que aliás também mostra uma bela vista tradicional do santuário.
um abraço,
ricardo

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2009-02-04 2:32

A good perspective shot, with excellent repetitive patterns.
Best wishes,
Achim

mikeo (12129) 2009-02-04 5:00

Hello Filipe,

Great composition! Superb play of light and shadows. I like POV you have chosen and framing. Its eems to be a very interesting place.

Best greetings,
Mikeo

xuaxo (6854) 2009-02-04 6:35

Olá Filipe!
Nas últimas vezes que estive neste sítio ele continuava tăo maltratado que até nem dava vontade de tirar fotografias.
Estas arcadas săo um interessante detalhe. A foto está boa, com todo esse ar tridimensional. Talvez ligeiramente inclinada.
Interessante o WS, incluindo as cores condizentes da bicicleta e da camisola publicitária ;-)
Vejo pelo WS que o sítio já parece mais arranjadinho.
Cumprimentos,
F.

adores (46979) 2009-02-05 16:48

Olá Filipe!
Grande ciclista:)! A foto está muito boa, gosto da diagonal, ta textura da pedra e das sombras. Excelente pov!

gneufeld (15890) 2009-02-05 18:05

Hi Filipe,
A stunning image here and I like the impact of depth and angles on the visual perspective that you present. Excellent idea and very well done. TFS. Gerald

giorgimer (35017) 2009-02-06 1:53

Olŕ Filipe,

it's one of the most beautiful perspective I've seen recently. Beautiful light.

TFS

Gio

bj40 (6) 2009-02-06 5:54

Hi Filipe,Such an attractive colour and texture to these cut stone columns and arches, well presented to show the perspective.The right angle light is perfect to revel the richness and surface,craftsman's work from a time gone by.Thanks Tom.

mirarer (4751) 2009-02-07 11:02

Hi Filipe,
Great perspective, very good play of light and shadows. Beautiful light and composition.
Parabens,
Mirari

ruisc_pt (11594) 2009-02-08 5:26

Excelente "pattern" Filipe.
Uma imagem com um efeito conhecido mas sempre surpreendente.
Ab
Rui

Emile (20352) 2009-02-09 8:15

Hola Filipe.
Very good repetition of the columns creating a good perspective, your POV and colors are good. You managed very well the lights and shadows. Nice work and very interesting place.
TFS.
Best regards.

delkoo (68) 2009-02-10 0:44

hi Filipe,
nice perspective, light and depth , excellent framing and sharpness.

have a nice day
didier

batalay (41261) 2009-02-11 8:15

Hello Filipe,

A wonderful and informative note accompanying an excellent lesson in one-point perspective. The colors and textures of the stonework are perfectly depicted.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Loucoz (592) 2009-02-12 11:29

hi Filippe,

great perspective, i really like the texture of the pillars, i also like the way you frame it
best regards
Louis

claudeD (47754) 2009-02-16 10:55

Hello Felipe,

excellent shot with a perfect composition and showing much details in perfect sharpness.I like the picture very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

lestans (17258) 2009-02-19 10:32

Hi Filipe!!
what a goog geometric graphism!! I like the way you play with shadows here!!
A simple subject so well managed.
Bravo!!

Livia

kpav (5031) 2009-02-20 0:59

Hello Filipe, great shot, superb perspective and excellent shadow light play. Thanks for sharing.
Warm regards,
Kostas.

yedirenk (11244) 2009-02-24 12:26

Olá Filipe,
This is a masterpiece work.an extraordinary texture and depth.colours,sharpness and clarity are very special.very impressive scene,superb light management,great shot.very well done.TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

nivaldo (15417) 2009-03-11 6:45

Olá Filipe !
Gosto do ponto de vista, dessa imagem das colunas em diagonal ...
Portugal dos nossos antepassados ...
Um abraço brasileiro,
da Recife tropical,
Nivaldo

pablominto (53746) 2009-03-20 23:47

Hello Filipe,

Awesome feeling of depth!
Great details in the old columns, and the point of view is well chosen to achieve this fine feeling of depth...
Good repetition effect!

Greetings,
Pablo -

ophelcia (0) 2009-03-31 13:32

Hi;)
I chose this photo because I love the symetry:) The stone is unbelievably sharp, TFS,
Regards,
Gosia

sunamoon (10) 2009-04-02 13:11

Hola Filipe,

Impresionante perspectiva, la luz y el color es exquisito,
una muy buena profunidad con buena definición.
Muy acertada captura. Felicidades!

Saludos,
Elena

vasilpro (41801) 2009-04-21 9:51

Hello Filipe,
Perfect Composition and POV, very good light management. A very nice photo.
Best regards, Vasilis.

divail (8334) 2009-04-24 18:37

Bonsoir Filipe,
Superbe composition au graphisme impressionnant. La lumičre est magnifique et on distingue chaque détail des colonnes. J'ai bien apprécié ma visite dans ta galerie. Bravo pour ton travail.
Diane

emjleclercq (15778) 2009-10-24 23:37

Nice perpespective, and very sharp picture: the rough aspect of the pillars is very visible here. Which leads to a quesiton: how comes that the pillars have such a rought aspects? It looks more like a Stone Age building than a Catholic sancturary.

All the best,

Emmanuel

macjake (98544) 2009-10-25 9:42

Hi Filipe

another great example from your gallery.
the pattern leads us directly to the end of the walkway.
nice balance of shadow and light, with excellent sharpness in the stones
great job
Craig

gervaso (28415) 2009-11-08 4:20

Olá, Filipe!

Bonito detalhe mostrado do santuário, a perspectiva com esses arcos em linha ficou excelente, além de uma iluminaçăo muito boa e interessante! Bonito trabalho!

sadeik (3282) 2010-01-30 9:53

Very good image, I like the formality of the shot sweeping to the door in the distance

Simon

quillo (11858) 2010-04-08 7:07

♥

Hola Felipe ---->

Una imagen con buenos detalles de luz, encuadre y contrastares, la profundidad es lo que más me llama la atención. Un buen trabajo.

Saludos.

♥

kordinator (8738) 2010-04-23 14:26

hello Filipe,
exellent photo...
damage,that I have not made ...
I love these photos...
regards...
Sasha

AKITA (15125) 2010-07-15 17:16

dear Filipe,
a splendid perspective view shot,
repetition of columns and shadows are making beautiful space in it,
especially the combination of light and shadow make illusionary ambience,
and reflected light shows me the wonderful surface color of old stones, it is so fine,
thank you for your excellent shot,
Akihisa

Schnappilic (9692) 2011-10-13 13:05

Hello Filipe,

I like your composition with a great perspective. Great result.

Best regards,

Ovidiu

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2011-11-15 6:44

namaste Filipe,
an nicely captured shot. Beautiful architecture. Great use of light. Excellent composition with the arches. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu

ikeharel (114569) 2011-12-02 0:42

Ola Filipe,
A good depth collected onto the columnada, I tried to count how many are there...was lost after 23...
Nice light management and a play on shadows.
Bom fim de semana,
Ike

josepmarin (59385) 2011-12-20 3:57

Olá, amigo Filipe,
una gran foto, basada en la profunda perspectiva y en el grafismo de estas arcadas, en el fantástico juego de luz y de sombras sobre ellas, y en la geometría de la repetición de los elementos.
El resultado es magnífico, es una composición muy bien realizada.
Um abraço,
Pili e Josep