Obidos Castle, a photo from Leiria, North

Photographer's Note

Fonte: Wikipedia

Уbidos (pron. IPA: ['ɔbiduʃ]) is a medieval walled town (vila) of around 3,100 inhabitants in the district of Leiria, Portugal. It is the seat of the municipality of the same name.

The name of the town derives from the Latin term oppidum, meaning "citadel", or "fortified city". The area was taken from the Moors in 1148, and the town received its first charter in 1195, under the reign of Sancho I.

The concelho has an extent of 142.17 kmІ in area and 10,875 inhabitants (2001). It is bounded in the northeast and east by Caldas da Rainha, in the south by Bombarral, in the southeast by Lourinhг, in the west by Peniche and in the northwest by the Atlantic Ocean. The city is also home to the prestigious Praia D'el Rey golf complex, one of the top golf resorts in Europe.

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denizler (4510) 2007-05-08 18:20

Hi Danilo,
Wonderful Photo.Very beautiful compo and Colours.
Best Wishes,
Deniz:)

agbonavita (0) 2007-05-08 19:26

Acredito que Obidos seja um dos locais mais famosos de Portugal, pois todos que conheзo postam fotos daн. Havia visto uma foto desse mesmo castelo dia desses (do Paulo Castelo, mas num outro angulo. Gostei bastante desse seu. Belo cйu polarizado. Acredito que as sombras tenham ficado um tanto escuras, diminuнndo a beleza do castelo.

Andre

angelsimon (2466) 2007-05-08 19:55

Hola Marcelo.
Bonita foto del castillo, los colores son muy intensos y el POV muy bueno, habнa visto fotos de las calles de Obidos, pero no habнa visto el castillo, sуlo conozco Уbidos a travйs de las fotos de TE, pero la prуxima vez que vaya a Portugal serб el primer pueblo que visite. Un saludo.
Angel.

Muse (35030) 2007-05-09 3:36

Hello Marcello,
Trиs joli chateau sous un superbe ciel.
De belles couleurs et un tout bon cadrage.
Peut кtre la photo est-elle un peu sombre mais d'un autre cфtй, cela donne une ambiance particuliиre а cette vue.
Best regards
Denise

sacavem (18620) 2007-05-09 4:08

Olб Marcelo,
Tem sido um clбssico neste tempos mais prуximos aqui no TE este POV e deste local .O que dizer mais й um Castelo/monumento magnifico que etб a votaзгo para as maiores 7 maravilhas de Portugal ao mesmo tempo que decore a votaзгo mundial das outras 7 maravilhas.
Parabйns por esta bela foto.
Filipe

AiresSantos (56155) 2007-05-09 4:29

Ola Marcelo,
Belissima captura deste bonito castelo. Gosto da perspectiva, da luz/sombras e das nuvens.
As cores e a definicao estao muito boas
Um abraзo Amigo
Aires

ninaL (21348) 2007-05-09 8:12

Hi, Danilo.
Moody castle in this light.
Someones would like it more clear, with more details, but I like this strange atmposphere with this strong shadows and light.
Best regards. Grazyna.

evanrizo (462) 2007-05-09 8:30

Ola Marcelo, it is an excellent photo with very good contrasts and wonderful lightness.
The sharpness and the colors are superb.
Um abraco.-:)
Cheers
Evan

kermit350 (9016) 2007-05-09 10:05

Bom-dia Marcelo, esta lugar й magnнficos e й de controlo apesar dos anos da grandeza deste lugar, muito bom ponto de vista para esta sucessгo de volta de controlo apesar dos anos do bom estado deste castelo, que se creio a tua nota sou geograficamente situar bem, o cйu polariser torna todo muito o photogйnique, bem cordialmente

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2007-05-09 12:14

Hi MArcelo
Nice capture of this interesting object. Good light, although a bit too much shadow on the castle. And no flash wouldn`t help in this case ;).
Regards

josepmarin (59385) 2007-05-09 12:31

Olб Marcelo,
bella captura con gran perspectiva de este magnнfico castillo. En TE he conocido este lugar, Уbidos, por fotos de otros miembros, tanto de sus bellas calles como de este castillo. Tu encuadre potencia su belleza, y el tratamiento que has dado a la fuerte luz del mediodнa da un resultado de luz suave, sombras, penumbra y colores realmente atractivo, y que nos ofrece un ambiente un poco misterioso.
El cielo estб precioso con el intenso color azul muy bien polarizado, y donde las nubes dan un bonito contraste.
Buen trabajo.
Saludos,
Josep

batalay (41261) 2007-05-09 16:57

Hello Marcelo,

(Your name is evocative of "Marcelo Alonso," a favorite professor I had in graduate school, and since we thought alike, he too would have like this image very much. Despite difficult lighting, you have done very well to capture the remarkable castle, now 8000 years old. It seems to be in an excellent state of preservation. Thanks for sharing this view with us,
Um abraзo,
Bulent

axiotea (21651) 2007-05-10 2:34

Olа Marcelo
Nice presentation of the beautiful castle, even though it is a bit dark, with nice color contrasts and framing. The clouds give a dynamic aspect to your compo.
Cheers
Marilyn

efigesta (12188) 2007-05-10 6:34

Ola AMrcelo
uma foto muito vista aqui no TE mas sempre boa de ver, gosto do ponto de vista e da luminosidade

abraзo
manuel

ChrisJ (171366) 2007-05-10 12:01

Ola Danilo

A good, upward pov on the castle, with excellent sharpness & color. Obrigado y parabens!

Fis2 (169877) 2007-05-10 15:31

Witaj Marcelo!
I like old architecture. Good frame and colours. Photo has climate. Well done.
Greetings from Poland.
Krzysztof

adores (46979) 2007-05-10 19:07

Olб Marcelo!
Outra bonita foto de Portugal. Esta perspectiva do castelo de Уbidos ficou bonita. Gosto das cores e la luz.
Anabela

siolaw (38294) 2007-05-10 21:10

Ola Marcelo,
Good POV and framing of rhe Obidos castle. I like the atmosphere of this pjoto, it has a middle age feel... could be a bit brighter, but not big problem!
Um abraco!
Laurent

vinicio (23423) 2007-05-11 1:24

This is majestic Marcelo, your POV is the best to obtain this beautiful image, well done, beautiful image of this beautiful castle, you have also well managed light and shadows, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2007-05-11 1:27

Hi Marcelo.

Maybe is a little bit dark...isn't it?

Anyway, the POV is excellent!

Rgs, Oscar

jcdurka1 (1950) 2007-05-11 4:37

Impressive and massive front of castle. The colors are well saturated but it's a bit dark for me. The composition is well done.
Nice shot,
Cheers,
Jean-Claude

Budapestman (82620) 2007-05-11 7:40

Hi Marcelo,
What a spectacular and impressive photo. Its an excellent POV and effective composition. I like the fascinating and historical atmosphere. Very good work. Have a nice weekend, thank you
George

Silvio1953 (220759) 2007-05-11 8:50

Hi Marcelo, splendid castle with great perspective and wonderful sky, excellent colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

pboehringer (770) 2007-05-11 10:10

Ola Marcelo, belissimo complemento as fotos de Obidos em TE. Ate agora eu so vi a representacao alva desta cidade mas este forte mostra um aspecto completamente novo a este local. As nuvens dao um contraste excelente ao paredao cinza e escuro.
Abracos, Peter

riclopes (35577) 2007-05-11 14:14

Olб Marcelo, aqui estб ele, imponente e importante, erguendo-se no ar para os cйus: O fabuloso Castelo de Уbidos!
Tгo bem conservado e tгo bonito, continua a atrair fotуgrafos de todo o mundo...e que pose tгo vaidosa que ele tem aqui :))
Excelente foto. O cйu estб muito bonito e talvez a composiзгo pedisse mais daquele azul e nuvens.
Bom fim de semana,
ricardo

Philippe (11836) 2007-05-11 15:14

Hi, Marcelo. The perfect image of a castle with its towers and its crenels. The building stands very well out against the sky and the contrasts are excellent.

jaywalker (16105) 2007-05-11 15:57

Hi Marcelo, A wonderful POV of this stunning castle, superbly sharp & detailed, you could almost count each stone, it stands out very well against the strong blue background, TFS, kind regards Wilson'

danos (110407) 2007-05-12 3:37

Hola Marcelo,
very nice the view of the Obidos Castle.It's a wonderful graphical place with a very creative perspection.Your point of view gives such fine lines to your composition with this wonderful view of the castle .Excellent the colours,light and contrast of your capture.Well done.
Have a nice weekend,Danos

Gerrit (62042) 2007-05-12 4:21

Hi Marcelo.
I would say: not the right moment but tyhe light works realy well here, reaching the tops and coming from the sidfe.Good definition and a perfect sky.
Regards, Gerrit

papagolf21 (152605) 2007-05-12 4:25

Bonjour, cher Marcelo,
L'impression de force invincible dйgagйe par cette forteresse est йtonnante. L'ensemble ressort magnifiquement sur ce ciel mкlant ciel bleu, et subtils nuages blancs roulants au-dessus de ces pierres vieilles de plusieurs siиcles.
Trиs bien fait.
Amitiйs.
Philippe

grattounet (0) 2007-05-12 13:49

Bonjour,
Magnifique photo ... mais je trouve que les cфtйs sont penchйs et la forteresse et un poil sombre ... connait tu shiftN logiciel gratuit pour redresser les perspectives ...
Amitiй Alain

quetzal (3665) 2007-05-13 4:36

Bonjour Marcelo,
Belle construction mйdiйvale avec un joli cadrage. Peut-кtre aurait-il йtй intйressant d'attendre un йclairage du soleil plus efficace, sauf sui c'йtait un choix d'amosphиre.
Amicalement
Jean-Louis

ruisc_pt (11584) 2007-05-13 14:20

OLб Marcelo.
тbidos й um "assunto" fabuloso em todos os sentidos.
Este вngulo inferiuor dб a devisa dimensгo а grandiosidade deste mnumental castelo.
Ab
R

marianita (3455) 2007-05-14 3:28

Marcelo
beauitufl capture of teh castle! you were lucky to get a good sky in contrast with me! nice POV and framing.
well taken
marianna

danyy (0) 2007-05-14 16:09

Bonjour Marcelo,
tu as bien travaillй sur l'exosition lа, pour obntenir des lumiиres pas trop fortes.
Cela a permis, en plus du filtre polariqsant, d'obtenir ce ciel magnifique.
Le cadrage est interessant et la contre plongйe, efficace pour rendre le chateau plus majestueux.
Best regards.
Daniel.

nivaldo (15417) 2007-05-15 8:30

Olб Marcelo. Jб estive na vila de Уbidos, pelas suas vielas estreitas, mas nгo conheci o castelo... que pena. Pelo menos ficou este registro,agora, em minha mente, para uma outra ocasiгo, quem sabe.
Uma уtima foto do mesmo , bem panorвmica, e com a nota bem informativa, ao lado.
Obrigado,
Abraзo brasileiro,
Nivaldo

jlbrthnn (76043) 2007-05-15 11:07

Hello Marcelo,
Bravo for this very good shot on this old castle. The photo is a little dark, but the realization is good and sky and and clouds are great. Bravo.
Cordially
Joлl

Vato_Law (12732) 2007-05-15 15:58

Olб Marcelo,
Grande foto esta do Castelo (agora Pousada) de Уbidos com esta vista de baixo, evidenciando bem as suas formas e altura.
O cйu e as nuvens ajudam ainda mais a criar uma atmosfera especial na foto, assim como o pedaзo de relva em frente do mesmo.
Um abraзo,
Paulo

leo61 (0) 2007-05-15 16:42

Hi Marcelo!
Good backlightshot,taken from a good POV and nice perspective.A sharp image with fine details at this old architecture.
Regards,Leo

Bluejeans (64251) 2007-05-15 17:05

Ola Marcelo bonita foto do Castelo de Obidos e uma fantastica vila , bonito ponto de vista, gostei das cores ,parabens!!!
Um abraзo Gonзalo

gilou530 (34) 2007-05-15 17:10

salut marcelo
une chateau bien mis en valeur par cette prise en contreplongйe qui le rend encore plus grand, une belle lumiйre et nettetй de la photo, beau travail
amitiйs
gilbert

Cricri (176) 2007-05-16 14:02

Ola Marcelo,
Un contre plongй qui rend ce chвteau encore plus puissant, un beau ciel et une superbe belle lumiйre
trйs bon cadrage, compliment
good evening
cricri

pablominto (53746) 2007-05-24 16:05

Hello Marcelo,
The castle gives a massive impression seen from this point of view!
Interesting light and good texture in the structure, and the fluffy white clouds really enhances the subject!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Scharan (14144) 2007-06-10 14:14

Gosto do teu ponto de vista Marcelo.
Boas cores, luminosidade e textura.
E que cйu lindo!

Grande abraзo,
Vera.

Photo Information

Copyright: Marcelo Almeida (Marcelo_Almeida) (1044)
Genre: МЕСТА
Medium: ЦВЕТНОЙ
Date Taken: 2006-09-28
Categories: ЗАМКИ
Camera: Nikon D50, Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR, Hoya Circular Polarizer 72mm
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/13 секунд
More Photo Info: view
Версия: Оригинальная версия
Date Submitted: 2007-05-08 18:18