Santana Houses, a photo from Madeira, Islands

Photographer's Note

Santana is a lovely town situated in the greenish northern coast of the lovely Madeira Island, famous for its traditional triangular houses with two floors and stem ceiling, coloured with the typical Madeira colours of white, blue and red.

Situated at about 312 meters hugh, from here one has astonishing panoramas over the Island and the Atlantic coast, as well as unforgettable views over the Laurissilva Forest, classified by UNESCO as World Natural Heritage.

Santana is famous for its vivid traditions that have prevailed over the centuries, fact that derivates from its prolonged isolation, as during many years Santana was inaccessible by ocean and land.
Land of fertile soils, here are produced many of the natural products of the Island.

jhm, Budapestman, papagolf21, csabagaba, jjcordier, maria-v1981 has marked this note useful

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altay1364 (0) 2012-06-03 3:33

Hi,Aires
interesting and spectacular photo, photo have good technical details.TFS; Congratulations

jhm (211738) 2012-06-03 4:10

Hello Aires,

Extraordinarily architecture with these lovely small houses with reed roofs.
Wonderful taken with a very nice sharpness and clarity.
I enjoy the glorious colours of this image.
Excellent composition nice presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Taha13 (0) 2012-06-03 4:24

very beautiful traditional homes. Light, color, clarity is very good. Bravo

Budapestman (82620) 2012-06-03 12:15

Hi Aires,
a superb photo of this fascinating houses, the composition is attractive, beautiful colours and lights, Tfs! Have a nice Sunday! Kellemes vasбrnapot kнvбnok!
Gyцrgy

dkmurphys (79209) 2012-06-04 1:08

Ola Aires,
Wonderful old houses. It's like in a fairytale. Wonderful composition, well seen.

Daniel

papagolf21 (152607) 2012-06-04 1:53

Bonjour, cher ami Aires,
Merci de nous faire dйcouvrir ces curieuses maisons triangulaires pourvues d'un йtage (cela doit кtre trиs bas de plafond !).
C'est une vйritable dйcouverte, et j'apprйcie ce genre d'image. Apprendre et comprendre.
Bravo !
Amitiйs.
Philippe

Bluejeans (64251) 2012-06-04 3:41

Ola Aires ,
Ficaram muito bonitas estas casas contra o cйu azul , os detalhes estгo muito bons , й um belo lugar para tomar um cafй com vista para o mar , parabйns!!
Um abraзo Gonзalo

sabermonajati (11537) 2012-06-04 6:34

hi
interesting house with attractive colors and design you captured.
regard
saber

csabagaba (7018) 2012-06-04 7:24

Ola Aires! You and me we've been here a long time ago. I see it, your photos will not be changed, and I always enjoy your pictures. It's good that you're here yet. Regards Csaba

jjcordier (79299) 2012-06-04 8:27

Aires
Ces habitations sont vraiment originales et colorйes. La belle lumiиre du moment donne encore plus d'intйrкt а cette excellente photo.
Amicalement
JJ

maria-v1981 (10966) 2012-06-04 8:49

Hello Aires,
This houses are unique and wonderful. I love the shape and the colours are very beautiful. Excellent architecture and the light is amazing.
Have a nice week,
Regards,
Maria

cornejo (61504) 2012-06-05 4:28

Olб Aires, esta й uma imagem bonita dessas casas interessantes e charmosos, imagem muito boa tecnicamente perfeita e de alta qualidade. Meus parabйns por este trabalho lindo e muito bem feito o bem. Tfs.

Boa tarde e feliz semana meu amigo.
Com os melhores cumprimentos e melhores votos.
Angel.