Thursday, February 28, 2013

Rednecks


Lisbon Zoo

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

"Thirteen Hours"



Eye-catching installation by Angolan artist Binelde Hyrcan at the 'No Fly Zone' exhibition on display at the Belém Cultural Centre in Lisbon.

Angola (former Portuguese colony) is far from being a democracy. I believe these 'generals' represent the very wealthy and corrupt elite who rules the country amidst gold and diamonds while the people live in the trash.
Why 'Thirteen Hours'? I don't know.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Monday, February 25, 2013

Nightmare

 
Vandalism at a Lisbon's back street

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Facing The Bay

 
Old street at Cascais

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Wave Barrier

 
Sea Promenade at Monte Estoril
 
It looked much nicer before these rocks have been placed there, but the sea promenade has been destroyed winter after winter in recent years, so...
 The sea's advance is a major problem on Portugal's coastline.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Blooming Air Plant

 
Tillandsia sp. from my collection

Thursday, February 21, 2013

St. Anthony


House detail, downtown Oeiras

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Café da Fábrica


Cool low profile café at LXFactory, Lisbon

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Monday, February 18, 2013

Alexander Calder Mobile


Belém Cultural Center, Lisbon

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Respect - Love - Be Kind

 
A legion of aliens has invaded Carcavelos. Judging from the words on their spaceships, they came in peace. :-)

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Strange Structure Pulled By A Boat

 
... as seen from the Sea Promenade at Oeiras

Friday, February 15, 2013

Little Pulpit


18th century chapel at downtown Oeiras

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Decay (LXXIX)


Royal Country Estate at Caxias

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Oasis


Campo Grande Park, Lisbon

Monday, February 11, 2013

Beetle


A bunch of these colourful guys have chosen some of my cacti to spend a few days at.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Self Portrait


Mirror installation at "Laughter, A Serious Exhibition" (previous post)

Saturday, February 9, 2013

"Laughter, A Serious Exhibition"


This exhibition on laughter at the Electricity Museum in Lisbon includes painting, drawing, installations, video, photography, sculpture & performances, film, cartoons, television programs, shows, literature, works by national and international artists, from some of the most important museums and private collections.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Decay (LXXVIII)


Scary alley at Alfama, Lisbon
The National Pantheon stands in the background

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Remnants Of Colonialism



Huge photo panel by Angolan artist Kiluanji Kia Henda at the 'No Fly Zone' exhibition on display at the Belém Cultural Center, Lisbon
(Angola was a Portuguese colony until 1975)

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Antipodes


Today the City Daily Photo theme is: National Day (2) - Waitangi Day (NZ).
Portugal is antipodal to New Zealand, hence the link to the theme.
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants.
 
The photo shows a detail of the world map at the center of a huge compass rose mosaic next to the Monument to the Discoveries. Check this post and click on the photo to enlarge it.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Golden Light

 
Lisbon Cathedral (1150)

Monday, February 4, 2013

Boris


Back street in Lisbon
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This post is linked to Monday Mural

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Art Deco

 
Cais do Sodré Train Station, Lisbon

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Campo Pequeno Arena


The Lisbon bullring was built in 1890. Despite all the controversy, bull fights have not yet been abolished in Portugal - BIG SHAME! However, a profound renovation took place and the building reopened as a multi-event venue in 2006.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Filtered Sunlight


The City Daily Photo February Theme Day is 'Umbrellas'
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants