Disappeared under the lava flow !, a photo from Sao Filipe, Sotavento

Photographer's Note

The eruption of the Fogo Island volcano in November 2014 was followed by gigantic lava flows.They spread over two villages in the caldera, destroying the homes of the 1700 inhabitants, evacuated in time. The view seen from its houses surrounded by lava is really impressive! But here, the population has been active in the reconstruction of the village between the crater slope that we see in the background and the high Pico do Fogo (previous post).

snunney, pierrefonds, ikeharel, rychem, COSTANTINO, ricardomattos, PiotrF, PaulVDV, Fis2, ChrisJ, Cricri, adramad, cornejo, Lidka, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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dkmurphys (79209) 2018-02-06 23:39

Hello,
I've seen this kind of scenery but on a smaller scale at Etna, in Sicily. Spectacular image, amazing volcanic textures.

D

Nicou (193806) 2018-02-07 0:58

Hello

quelle couleur de la roche fantastique ce rouges avec le ciel pur bleu ces plantes verte le mur de pierre ces constructions dans la lave fantastique compo et iambe superbe.
Bravo et amitiй
nciou

snunney (130967) 2018-02-07 3:55

Hello Jean,
Excellent capture of this fascinating landscape. I like the contrasts in colour and texture between the foreground and background. Good choice of the vertical format and fine technical realisation.

jmdias (115230) 2018-02-07 4:47

jean

curious aspect of this village, instead of being abandoned they rebuilt it in the middle of the stones. nice view of this curious place.

take care

jorge

Muse (35030) 2018-02-07 4:54

Bonjour Jean,
Un format vertical qui convient parfaitement а ce paysage quasi lunaire.
Quel endroit!
trиs joli ciel et jolie lumiиre
Bonne aprиs-midi,
Denise

pierrefonds (114516) 2018-02-07 5:18

Bonjour Jean,

Un paysage est impressionnant. La prise de vue permet de voir les dйtails de la montagne et des ruines. La qualitй de la lumiиre embellit les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journйe.

Pierre

Sergiom (117241) 2018-02-07 6:14

Bonjour Jean,

Mais on peut aussi constater quelques pousses de verdure un peu йparpillйes dans le paysage de cendre et de lave. Le cadrage vertical apporte une belle profondeur а l'ensemble.

Amicalement

Serge

rychem (72187) 2018-02-07 8:10

A sad but interesting place, I think the volcano dont want to sleep in the next time, the village has to be built in another place. Very well captured
regards Ryszard

Tue (92442) 2018-02-07 11:36

Hello Jean,
Great photo of the slopes of the volcano and the dark rocks in the foreground, showing the dramatic consequences of the recent eruption. The bright light shows every detail at its best with good sharpness and clarity. The blue sky adds a good colour contrast.
Lars

COSTANTINO (116560) 2018-02-07 11:42

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy new day
wow!!!!worthseeing view from the volcano
your notes are very impressive that they
spread over two villages in the caldera destroying
the homes of the 17oo inhabitants
spectacular image
regards
Costantino

Periko (9107) 2018-02-07 15:19

Hi Jean
We can see sharp textures in the slope of the crater and the village under the lava offers an interesting sight.

Regards

ricardomattos (17460) 2018-02-07 15:34

Hi Jean,

Impressive this view of the village. Good to know that they were evacuated in time. I like the colors and textures here. Very well done.

Regards

Ricardo

PiotrF (54758) 2018-02-07 16:30

Hello Jean,
Interesting and unique place.
Perfect captured, excellent clarity and beautiful colors.Thank you for informative note.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

PaulVDV (62970) 2018-02-07 22:49

Bonjour Jean,
C'est vraiment un endroit dangereux а vivre quand la lave peut couler si prиs de la pente.
En outre, c'est un environnement trиs sйvиre.
Un fort contraste noir et blanc au premier plan.
Amicalement, Paul

Fis2 (170839) 2018-02-08 0:51

Witaj Jean!
A very interesting place.
Excellent frame and colors.
Very impressive picture!
I like note.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

ChrisJ (171878) 2018-02-08 4:24

Hello Jean,

Good sharpness and wonderful warm cold colour contrasts between the blue sky and the rust red slopes of the active volcano. I'm surprised that the locals want to go back. Tfs!

abmdsudi (95869) 2018-02-08 6:16

Hi Jean
Excellent informative shot, indeed a dramatic scenery backed by that gigantic backdrop and sea of black lava sand - two strong points of this capture. Touch of the green survivor lends this an extra depth and colour booster. Excellent piece, Congrats
Best regards

Cricri (176) 2018-02-08 10:02

Bonjour Jean
Scиne dramatique de la nature, cela me fait penser а Etna en Sicile!!
Impressionnant de voir le reste du village, fantastique montagnes, bien les couleurs vert et bleu pour donne de la gaietй
Bonne soirйe
cricri

adramad (73006) 2018-02-08 10:25

Hi Jean.
Impressive image of the wild slopes of the volcano, and incredible as the locals have built their houses in a landscape so barren, a difficult life in an environment that remains risky. Some tree next to the escarpment and it seems that a tiny piece of land that can produce something ....
Magnificent color, which gives great strength to the image.
Well done. I like it.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

cornejo (61504) 2018-02-09 10:51

Bonjour Jean, trиs belle vue de ce paysage de lave noire, trиs bien capturй dans cette belle et belle photo. Une image intйressante, avec une bonne nettetй, profondeur, lumiиre, couleur et qualitй. Trиs bon et beau travail parfaitement fait, mes fйlicitations mon ami. Merci d'avoir partagй ce travail intйressant.

Bonne nuit et bon week-end.
Tout le meilleur du sud de l'Espagne.
Angel.

Lidka (527) 2018-02-11 3:30

Dear Jean!
Superb vertical take.
Amazing landscape, like cosmic landscape.
Fantastic texture.
Perfect contrast and sharpness.
Very fine bright and colours, ideal saturation.
Good effect, original effect.
Well done!

mcmtanyel (68593) 2018-02-11 15:52

Hello Jean,
Wow, a modern-day Pompeii! (Of sorts.) Can one actually walk on the rocks and go closer to the houses?
Regards,
MT

mkamionka (74509) 2021-07-26 2:31

Bonjour Jean,
That must have been an extraordinary experience to stand there just few years after the volcano eruption. I suppose it could feel dangerous. Incredible sight. Excellent reportage. I wonder whether one can still see some volcanic activity there
M