Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Monument to the Discoveries



Check this post for information and some details.

31 comments:

Gunn said...

Beautiful.... and i am pleased I also clicked on the link. All of them are interesting and has a very good composition and light.

Small City Scenes said...

Beautiful and unique. A great monument. MB

magicpolaroid said...

Wow that architectural-sculpture! great light!!

Kate said...

This is a truly amazing building. Great shot!

Olivier said...

il est beau ce monument, en plus de nuit avec la pleine lune, superbe

Cezar and Léia said...

Brilliant image and outstanding composition!
The moon is a romantic detail in this picture,
Léia :)

irinapictures said...

Your photo (and the photos of the link) gave me very strong impression, definitely the monument is a treasure.

Joanne said...

Linda imagen! Que sorte com a lua:)

Crazy Tourists said...

Great idea!! And a nice shot!!

glduro_marieloupe said...

Beautiful! I had not seen in this light. I've been there and I can personally say that is as or more beautiful!

marieloupe

Judy said...

This one is a prize winner! Perfect in every way right down to the moon. You are an artist!

Kilauea Poetry said...

That monument..especially with the figures overlooking the sea and bridge beyond has to be one of my favorites. Fantastic series and post-

Serra said...

Grande foto! ;)

amatamari© said...

Looks very nice!
:-)
Thanks!

VP said...

This monument represent a moment in history I cherish, the age of discoveries, in which Portugal had so an important part.

haidee said...

great structure and photo composition. You captured its lovely promise.

cieldequimper said...

I'm sure the monument in itself is a beauty yet that beauty is so enhanced by your angle with the moon!

crocrodyl said...

Beautiful photo! The moon on the left (I hope that it's the moon:)) makes it mysterious. Superb capture.

Lowell said...

I truly love this monument...when I taught American history we always watched a video series on Columbus and this monument played an important part!

Bob Crowe said...

I sure remember this from our visit to Lisbon years ago - it's something that sticks in your mind. We were there in blazing sunshine. I think it's more impressive at night.

joo said...

Fabulous composition with the moon!

Dina said...

Wow, the moon there makes me think how brave they were to follow the stars into unknown oceans.

stromsjo said...

On the shoulders of giants... Elegantly captured, as usual.

Leif Hagen said...

Looks like a very interesting monument! Is Leif Eriksson, the discoverer of American included?
: - )

Sharon said...

What a wonderful monument. I love the design.

Joan Elizabeth said...

The night lighting and the moon add to the beauty of an already attractive monument ... nicely photographed.

Lois said...

What a pretty shot JM!

AB said...

A nice composition in the evening light

Wolynski said...

That's some monument - love the moon. Gorgeous.

brattcat said...

Great capture with that full moon.

Anonymous said...

And what a great monument ! the yellow colour is sparkling