Waves, a photo from Lisboa, South

Photographer's Note

Portuguese pavement (calзada portuguesa, is a traditional-style pavement used for many pedestrian areas in Portugal. It consists of small flat pieces of various different stones, arranged to form a pattern or picture, like a mosaic. It can also be found in Olivenзa (a disputed territory administered by Spain) and throughout old Portuguese colonies, such as Brazil and Macau. Portuguese workers are also hired for their skill in creating these pavements in places such as Gibraltar. Being usually used in sidewalks, it is in squares and atriums that this art finds its deepest expression.

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cornejo (61504) 2016-04-30 8:14

Hello Kik, very good picture of this beautiful and interesting public space with interesting buildings in background, very well captured in this interesting image with good sharpness, depth, light, color and quality. Very good and interesting work perfectly realized, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and good Sunday.
Warm greetings from southern Spain.
Angel.

dta (98848) 2016-04-30 8:33

Hello Kiks ,
If you look at in my Cascais gallery , you will find almost the same picture at the same place . POV and framing are similar , but your light and colors are a lot of better . I've visted Cascais by a fine but overcast day .
Best regards

ourania (51103) 2016-04-30 10:33

Hello KIKs,
I like very much the way you started this composition, with a well cropped and placed dark wave in the foreground. The successive waves create a delightful sight and great perspective as they expand towards the buildings. A picturesque view with attractive colours. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely evening,
Ourania

PaulVDV (62810) 2016-04-30 10:56

Hello Kiks,
I've seen such pavements also in Spain but the most wonderful ones are indeed in Portugal.
Especially on pictures this can make you feel dizzy but never in reality.
Here it really looks like a wavy sea whereby the people prefer to stay on the safe edges :)
Excellent presentation.
Best regards, Paul

lousat (138695) 2016-04-30 12:17

Hi Kik,great choice of point of view,i like a lot the perspective that gives space to the decorated ground,amazing waves effects and a great sharpness everwhere.Have a nice SUnday and thanks,Luciano

Silvio1953 (220759) 2016-04-30 12:53

Ciao Kik, lovely composition with fantastic Waves, excellent perspective, fine details, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

magui (630) 2016-04-30 13:45

Hello Kik

Excelente perspectiva da calзada portuguesa numa das mais bonitas cidades portuguesas.
Excelente luz e definaзгo permitindo ver o detalhe da pedra partida e colocada manualmente pelos calceteiros.
Nice photo! Good work!

Regards,
Magui

Tue (91692) 2016-04-30 14:07

Hallo Kiks,
Goede idee om zo'n groot deel van het plein in de compositie te zetten, want de golvende bestrating vormt een prachtig effect. Het stadje ziet er ook erg aantrekkelijk uit met mooie kleuren.
Lars

Cricri (176) 2016-04-30 23:19

Hi Kik
L'architecture est intйressante mais aussi le sol qui fait un effet de vague bien pris a ras du sol, superbe rйalisation
amitiйs
cricri

jemaflor (146412) 2016-04-30 23:29

Hi K,
Always photogenic these original waves, well framed with this large FG and the wide angle effect, tfs.

emka (157280) 2016-05-01 0:05

Hell Kik, Isn't this pavement amazing? difficult to believe that it is flat in reality. Perfect deception.

Nice composition with good depth and sharpness. Lovely colours.

WArm regard s Malgo

abmdsudi (95869) 2016-05-01 1:45

Hi Kiks
Playing tricks with the eye & mind !! The pattern of the pavement is mesmerizing and really becomes beautiful at the bottom of the shot when the real detail of the tiles is revealed. Great low angle and use of a wide lens for this one, but the excitement here is the wavy illusion is given of a surface as if is not flat and the boost in contrast makes quite a difference. This is creative thought out photography with immense depth. Just amazing shot, Congrats.
Kind regards

Royaldevon (85678) 2016-05-01 2:44

Hello Kik,

I have seen this pavement photographed before, but that does not mean this is any the less impressive! The wonderful patterning creates a very 3D effect and also, a compelling guide the characteristic Portuguese buildings.

I wonder if people get seasick walking over the tiles!!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

jhm (211734) 2016-05-01 3:59

Hello Kik,

The most famous place of Portugal.
Portuguese pavement, is a traditional-style pavement used for many pedestrian areas in Portugal with real nice drawings.
Sharpness and clarity are perfect taken.
Very well composition and nice presentation too.
Nice done, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

wetmarbel (223) 2016-05-02 3:54

Hi
Nice waves, it has made like see waves, nice place to visit.
invite you to see & Critique my photos.
Regards

Zengi001 (2883) 2016-05-02 5:20

Hello Kiks,
I visited Lisboa in year 2001 and i well remember these waved pavements. Nice depth generated by the low POV. Pleasant image.
Thanks for sharing,
Engin.

ktanska (44492) 2016-05-02 10:24

Hi Kiks,
Style of Portuguese styling is immediately recognizable. Those wave patterns look really good on this angle.
Beautiful square, I had a pleasure to visit last year. I also visited that Irish pub, which has also Irish beer in addition to rather bland Portuguese beer.
Kari

adramad (72600) 2016-05-02 14:19

Hello Kiks.
A vertical composition pride, giving prominence to the paving, which is like waves similar to the waves, the two buildings background give much charm to this beautiful place.
Excellent done. I love it.
Have a happy start to the week.
Best wishes.
Luis.

ikeharel (112549) 2016-05-03 21:20

Good morning Kiks,
We were in cascais undr poring rain, but I remember seeing this beautiful pattern of the calзada in the prac'a in front of this church.
Great light conditions brought out best of colors which you marvelously showing here, DOF and clarity as well.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

gervaso (28177) 2016-05-09 4:04

Hello, Kik!

The painting on the blocks forming those waves is great, giving a very nice effect to the photo! I like this framing including a lot of the pavement with the houses in the background! Very good light and colors! Beautiful job!

clic (76) 2016-05-15 13:06

Dag Kik
This is the first time I can see concrete 'real waves' in a grand plaza pavement; such an hypnotizing design that I would'nt recommend to drunk pedestrians who are more likely to lose their balance or be unable to hold on by themselves!!
Very interesting piece of unconventionality, indeed. Groeten. Robert

Hanssie (11022) 2016-05-30 3:40

Met deze voorgrond zuig je alle TE-members je foto in, mooi blauw achterin ook, schitterende plaat !

saxo042 (38078) 2016-06-19 11:31

Hi Kik,
A fine POV with this intricate optical pattern of the paving stones. An interesting scene!
Kind regards
Gunnar

delpeoples (60342) 2016-06-22 6:08

Ciao Kiks

Wow I'm going cross eyed trying to follow the patterns in the pavement. It really is a photographer's delight, the graphism, textures and strong light all combine to make a photo with great impact. Excellent depth, colour and sharpness.

Thanks for sharing, have a beautiful day
Lisa

claudeD (47754) 2016-06-27 12:25

Hello,

wonderful picture from Cascais showing this interesting place with the typical pavements for Portugal. Very fine colors, excellent clarity and sharpness. I like the shot very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC