Sunday, April 1, 2012

CDP April Theme Day: Cobblestone


Chiado Square, Lisbon

This pavement is by no means the best example of the typical Portuguese cobblestone but the truth is I forgot about theme day until three days ago - thanks, Julie! - and, as I have had no time for a photo tour, this is the only shot I haven't posted that does fit in.
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35 comments:

Julie said...

My pleasure, Jose. The response has been quite gratifying. Now to see if we can get people out and visiting others.

Cezar and Léia said...

Amazing perspective and lighting, truly beautiful!
God bless you!
Cezar

brattcat said...

this will do beautifully.

Birdman said...

... and WHAT a shot!

Wayne said...

Well I can't wait to see some 'better' examples, this is pretty fine!

cieldequimper said...

You can do a whole series of cobblestones as far as I'm concerned! This is great!

Unknown said...

This is amazing - sometimes planning isn't better!

Kathy said...

These look like designer cobblestones. Pretty!

Leif Hagen said...

This is a FANTASTIC cobblestone photo, JM! Bravo! Such fancy designs - it must have taken a lot of time and the work of a talented artisan!

Halcyon said...

I think this is a fine example. I love cobblestone, but like you, I didn't have time to get out and find some! At least ours is the real deal. :)

Sharon said...

I knew I could jump to my favorite European sites and find photos of the real thing! Good one JM.

TexWisGirl said...

it is pretty. and i'd say close enough!

Rob Siemann said...

Lisbon is probably one of the best places in the world for this theme day!!!

Sylvia K said...

This is beautiful, JM! I love the shiny, wet cobblestones, the lighting and dark blue sky in the background. Terrific composition as always!

Sylvia

VP said...

This is much better than the usual cobblestones...

Carolina Louback said...

Embora tu aches que não se encaixa na perfeição do tema, a foto está ¨gira¨. Gostei do lugar, como gosto de tudo nesta terra.

joo said...

WOW< JM! Awesome!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Well done JM, quite an intricate pattern in these cobblestones, excellent image for today's theme.

RedPat said...

A beautiful shot as usual from you!

milton said...

uma foto cheia de luz , uma excelente composicao
abraço do Brazil

Karl said...

Ohhh... this is a fantastic art work!
Wonderful photo too, JM !!

crocrodyl said...

Beautiful and very interesting!

Lowell said...

Actually, I think this is the best cobblestone photo I've seen today! the light is beautiful and the subject matter is interesting and it's nice and sharp. The recent rain helps give everything a new and shiny look!

Kay said...

This is beautiful! I love the composition, the lighting, the colors. It's a perfect shot!

Judy said...

I do agree with everyone else. This is a beautiful picture!

Jack said...

Portugal has better cobblestone plazas than this? Wow. This one is gorgeous and your photograph is also gorgeous.

Randy said...

My favorite by far.

Ann said...

That is absolutely stunning.

Kate said...

This is truly an artistic square with a wonderful pattern of stones.

Oakland Daily Photo said...

Beautiful night shot with inviting light. You know, look at it another way. and it could be a mural at your feet. Wink.

Babzy.B said...

beautiful pavement indeed !

San said...

I love this picture. Not because of the cobblestones (though they are interesting) but because of the way the houses seem to bend and stretch, it almost looks like its right out of an illustration. Awesome.

Joan Elizabeth said...

How truly lovely. I guess I expected to see cobblestones in Portugal but not such ornate patterns.

Dina said...

The stones are extra pretty and shining in the wet night.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Gorgeous shot, Jose!