Regata S. Paio 2010, a photo from Aveiro, North

Photographer's Note

Moliceiro is the name given to the boats that circulate in the Aveiro Ria, the lagoon formed by the Vouga river, on the north-western coast of Portugal. This vessel was originally used for harvesting algae, but nowadays they are mainly used as sight-seeing boats.
The moliceiro is considered the most elegant amongst the various types of traditional boats found in the area. Despite its colourful and humorous decorations, it is a functional algae-gathering boat, which was the principal source of fertiliser in Aveiro’s farmlands.
They have low sides to facilitate the loading and unloading of the algae. The moliceiros have a very elegant prow and stern, which are normally decorated with satirical paintings depicting topical subjects. They have a length of around 15 metres and are 2.5metres wide. They sail in shallow waters. The forecastle is covered. It travels under sail, pole or “sirga”. The “sirga” is a tow rope used to tow vessels along the canals.
The origin of the moliceiro is lost in the passage of time. It is not possible to say with absolute certainty how the vessel came into being, but it is thought that its origins date back to the Phoenicians, who arrived in the region hailing from the Mediterranean.
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berek (50518) 2010-09-11 11:49

Hi Tiago,
it calm atmopshere here. i like soft ligt and your balanced compo.
greetings.
Burak

s_lush (16602) 2010-09-11 12:10

Hello Tiago,
These nice boats really looks very attractive due to their elegant forms and colorful decoration. You have captured them with good composition, where at least three differently painted boats are presented, and the highest photographic quality. Excellent job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

piemei (1390) 2010-09-11 14:09

Tiago, para a prуxima aconselho-te a falares com um dos muitos pescadores que andam nesse dia na ria a dar boleias aos fotуgrafos.. й o meu caso, se espreitares a minha galeria.. acredita, a perspectiva й totalmente diferente, sente-se a corrida de perto.. e as fotos tкm outra vida..em todo o caso, pelo empenho que pхes nesta descriзгo dou-te os meus parabйns, tenta corrigir o horizonte da prуxima vez, й uma falha que nгo deve acontecer, , grande abraзo

pablominto (53746) 2010-09-11 23:23

Hello Tiago,

An interesting vessel with beautiful lines!
A typical sail that reminds me of similar boats used along the coast of Norway ages ago...
The boat is well framed, sharp fine details!

Greetings,
Pablo -

mikolaj_kawa (0) 2010-09-12 1:58

Ola Tiago! Wonderful sails. Superb POV and composition, good capture and exposure. Fine shot. Good work. Saude!

zanzi (13690) 2010-09-13 11:41

Hi Tiago
Great light to show us these wonderful boats.
Bravo
Chris

photoxtreme (1335) 2010-09-13 11:56

ciao Tiago

splendida composizione,ottima la gestione della luce e la resa dei colori,bravo !!!

ciao,
Mirko

Charo (51290) 2010-09-17 10:47

Hola Tiago,
Muy lindas estas naves tan singulares, navegando placidamente por la rнa.
Excelente la perspectiva y composiciуn con muy buena profundidad y detalles.
Parabens,
Charo

UlfE (14641) 2010-09-18 2:16

Hi Tiago,

A wonderful shot with boat in the foreground perfectly position between the two boats in the background. Excellent timing. Also very good use of the light. I love the natural colours of this photo. TFS and have a nice weekend!

Cheers,

Ulf

pentalopes (467) 2010-09-25 2:51

Olб Tiago!

Excelente composiзгo!
Gosto das cores bem equilibradas.
Bom uso da luz e sombras.
Parabйns,
Abel

Bluejeans (64251) 2010-10-19 5:45

Ola Tiago ,
Bonita foto com estes Moliceiros neste dia calmo , a luz estava muito boa , gostei de ver , parabйns!!
Um abraзo Gonзalo

Kielia (24077) 2010-10-19 5:49

Hi Tiago,
I like the mood of this image a lot, and the colors are also very beautiful. Very well working POV on this charming regatta scene. It is a wonderful and moody impression!
Warm regards
Harriet