Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
The cascade 'backstage'
I have previously posted some frontal shots of the Poets Cascade at the gardens of Oeiras Palace; these are the back stairs leading to the top.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Remnants in the river
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Spring
Friday, March 20, 2009
A good example
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Camouflage
Ruddy Turnstone flock (click to enlarge the photo).
Mimetism: the resemblance which certain animals and plants exhibit to other animals and plants or to the natural objects among which they live, a characteristic which serves as their chief means of protection against enemies.
(Source: biology online)
Mimetism: the resemblance which certain animals and plants exhibit to other animals and plants or to the natural objects among which they live, a characteristic which serves as their chief means of protection against enemies.
(Source: biology online)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Santo Amaro Chapel
Monday, March 16, 2009
Cycad
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Oeiras downtown
Yes, the title is right. This is Ribeira da Lage, the small river that runs through the city. The shot was taken at Jardim Municipal, the downtown public park.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Fancy a picnic?
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The naked Truth
Eça de Queiroz (1845-1900) is considered to be the greatest portuguese writer in the realist style and one of the great figures of european 19th century fiction. His work been translated into about 20 languages.
This bronze statue, located at a little square in Lisbon downtown, is replacing the original one made of stone (1903) removed to the City Museum after beeing vandalized in the 50s.
A new play based on this novel can currently be seen at Teatro da Trindade, one of Lisbon old theaters.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Fast skater
Monday, March 9, 2009
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
It all started with the house for the Hieronymite monks, a hermitage that was founded by Prince Henry the Navigator at about 1450, where Vasco da Gama and his men spent the night in prayer before departing for India in 1497. The existing structure was started on the orders of King Manuel I to commemorate their successful return, whose construction began in 1502 and took 50 years to complete. Surprisingly the building withstood the great earthquake of 1755 without too much damage.
This monastery can be considered one of the most prominent monuments in Lisbon and is certainly one of the most successful achievements of the Manueline style. In 1983 it was classified by the UNESCO, with nearby Belem Tower, as a World Heritage Site.
The building is huge, these are just partial views.
This monastery can be considered one of the most prominent monuments in Lisbon and is certainly one of the most successful achievements of the Manueline style. In 1983 it was classified by the UNESCO, with nearby Belem Tower, as a World Heritage Site.
The building is huge, these are just partial views.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
#10
Detail of an old building façade at Oeiras downtown (click to enlarge the photo).
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A couple of days ago I was honored with this award. Thank you so much, Tricia (Bluff Area Daily), I really appreciated it.
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A couple of days ago I was honored with this award. Thank you so much, Tricia (Bluff Area Daily), I really appreciated it.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Bones under your feet
Monday, March 2, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
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