Flashback

I don't think I have a Best Photo of the Year, but I like this trio: 

Takashi Amano's "Forests Underwater" on display at Lisbon Oceanário

São João das Maias Fortess (1653) at Santo Amaro, Oeiras

Rossio Square, Downtown Lisbon

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This is my contribution to the CDP January Theme Day: Photo of the Year

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Autumn Reds

TV-headed Dogs

Found on the walls of a fortress at Oeiras
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This post is linked to Monday Mural

Stairs

Palace of the Marquis of Pombal at Oeiras

São João das Maias Fortress

Built 1653 at Santo Amaro Beach, Oeiras

An Empty Palace (3 of 3): The Chapel

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An Empty Palace (2 of 3): Ceilings

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An Empty Palace (1 of 3)

The late 18th century Palace of the Marquis of Pombal aka Oeiras Palace, at Oeiras, opened its doors to the public. The Marquis' heirs have auctioned all the furniture in 1939, but the tiles, the ceilings and the chapel are worth a visit.

Lisbon collapsed after the 1755 Earthquake and King José I comissioned his PM, the Marquis, the reconstruction of the city. He did such a great job that the king decided to reward him with a large property at Oeiras as well as a palace complex for him to live with his family. Also granted him the title of 1st Count of Oeiras. 

Late Spring (3 of 6)

First time I see this Agave species in bloom. The inflorescence is amazing!

Late Spring (2 of 6)

Australian Callistemon species

Blue Whale

Oeiras

A Touch Of Colour

... on a grey day at the Oeiras marina

Neglected Fountain

Downtown Oeiras Park

Bromeliads And Cobwebs

Decay (CXII)

Abandoned house at Oeiras

Lichens

Street sign at Oeiras

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For Portuguese tile lovers: 12 Treasures of Europe, an interesting article on The New York Times

Unidentified Flora

Depressingly Sad

When palm trees were alive you didn't even notice how ugly those buildings are.

If you don't know why they're dying, click here or here.

Jesus The Tagger

Found on the wall of an old fort at Oeiras

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This post is linked to Monday Mural

Winter Sunset