Small chapel, a photo from Guarda, North

Photographer's Note

Hello friends,
Picture a small village within the area of northern Portugal in Vila Fernando(Quinta de Cima - Up Farm ), photo in the final day in a very cold day, here we can see the fron of a small chapel and an old oak, Photographed over a stone wall where we can see these little mounds of moss.

Vila Fernando is a parish in the municipality of Guarda, with 15.97 km ² and 500 inhabitants (2011). Density: 31.3 inhabitants / km ². It is one of the few parishes Portuguese territorially discontinuous, consisting of two very different parts of extension: the main part, concentrating about 95% of the territory of the parish, and a small exclave (Village of St. Magdalene) to the south, which forms an enclave in Adam parish.
The headquarters consists of Vila Vila Fernando and Fernando Gare, separated by the river Noeme, and six more attached, namely Low Farm, Middle Farm, Up Farm , Monte Reel, Vila Mendo and Village of Santa Magdalena. Noeme The river is a tributary of the River Coa, which in turn is a tributary of the River Douro.

http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vila_Fernando_Guarda

Nikon D40X
2013/04/05 19:08:56.3
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 G
Focal Length: 10mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
1/400 sec - F/3.5
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Preset
AF Mode: AF-C
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: More Contrast
Hue Adjustment: +3°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: Medium high

Reserved copyrights: The present photograph is intellectual workmanship protected by law 9610/98 being forbidden to the reproduction for any way without the previous authorization in writing it author. Please contact Gonçalo Lopes

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Bartleby (13552) 2013-05-08 11:18

Hi Goncalo,
I like the blue hues in your composition and the low point of view. I wish the foreground was more in focus though but that may be how you wanted it...

Philippe

pajaran (114821) 2013-05-08 11:18

Dobro vece.
Interesantan tekst o mestu sa datim podacima ...
Lep pogled na malu kapelu i hrast ...
Dobar snimak, kontrast, lepe boje.
Dobra kompozicija, lepo pokazano mesto.
Dobar tekst o upotrebljenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.
Prijatno vece i sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good evening.
An interesting article on the place of the given data ...
A nice view of a small chapel and oak ...
Good picture, contrast, beautiful colors.
Good composition, nice place shown.
Good article on the used technique and elements of the image.
Good evening and all the best.
Paja.

Ilducabianco (940) 2013-05-08 12:01

Hi Goncalo,

the light was not the best, a bluish tone permeates the image, but the low POV you chose makes the picture absolutely exquisite.An excellent composition well showing all the elements that constitute it.

TFS

Alessio

Silvio1953 (220495) 2013-05-08 12:08

Ciao Goncalo, lovely composition with beautiful chapel and fanmtastic tree, splendid light and fashimnating atmosphere, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Fis2 (169635) 2013-05-08 14:21

Witaj Goncalo!
Ciekawa kapliczka.
£adna kompozycja i nietuzinkowa kolorystyka.
Pozdrawiam
Krzysztof

lousat (138551) 2013-05-08 14:35

Hi Goncalo,the style,the point of view and the perspective are unmistakable,there is all your class in this pic,magnificent capture from below of this nice small chapel in a particular hour,great quality as usual,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

pierrefonds (113512) 2013-05-08 15:15

Hi Goncalo,

The wideness of the space in front of the chapel is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details and colours of the chapel. The early evening light is giving darker colours to the scene. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Royaldevon (85606) 2013-05-09 2:06

Ola Goncalo,

This is a very well composed shot, the church strongly positioned and framed nicely by the two shadowy trees. The blue tones emphasise the cold, which you mention in your notes.
I'm not sure about the blurred f/g but you may have intended it.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

marabu61 (11587) 2013-05-09 2:44

Ola Goncalo
Attractive blueish hue and an interesting POV makes this composition very pleasing to look at. It has some gothic allure to it with the barren tree and the massive foreground.
have a good day
Daniel

Kielia (24077) 2013-05-09 3:12

Hi Goncalo,
I appreciate a lot that you are presenting us the lesser known churches of your interesting region -especially such an interesting architecture! You are presenting a beautiful impression with a fantastic atmosphere in this wonderful light. Excellent photo work!
Warm regards
Harriet

timecapturer (49288) 2013-05-09 3:53

Hi Goncalo
a creative shot of this little church, it looks like you were lying on the ground to take this, but your notes give us a clue about your POV. Superb light management that adds drama and power to the image. Well done!

Regards - Brian.

Sonata11 (34119) 2013-05-09 7:01

Hello Goncalo,
very beautiful composition and interesting chapel architecture. Fantastic work and presentation with splendid colors, sharpness, clarity, great POV. Perfectly well done. Love it.
All the best,
Barbara

Cricri (176) 2013-05-09 8:31

Hi Goncalo
Belle prise a ras du sol, qui accentue la profondeur, le flou donne un coté étrange, j'aime les teintes bleutées, l'angle de vue de la chapelle et l'arbre sans feuillages, belle réalisation
Belle journée
cricri

batalay (41261) 2013-05-10 15:32

Olá Gonçalo,

The wide angle lens has given an intriguing look to the simple stone chapel. The stonework is vry impressive, with heavy walls and massive stones.

Um Abraço, Gonçalo, have a good weekend,

Bulent

jhm (211734) 2013-05-11 7:17

Hello Gonçalo,

You took these picture out of the low position, with a lovely result.
The small chapel becomes bigger and the distance very far.
Sharpness and clarity be superb.
You chose an excellent angle, this gives depth and perspective.
Thanks for sharing with us.

Have a nice weekend,
John

williewhistler (16606) 2013-05-11 12:05

Hello Goncalo,your low view point helps to emphasise the position of the rugged chapel against the interesting Spring sky.
Regards Les.

danos (110407) 2013-05-11 22:17

Ola Goncalo,
nice the view as the presentation of this small and village chapel with the low POV to adds perspective and depth in the image with the leafless oak tree to allow us to see and admire its details.

Have a good Sunday,Danos

Didi (61589) 2013-05-11 23:04

Olà Goncalo
Very impressive blue ambiance on this church
Peacefull and quiet ambiance
I think that you should close at f/8 to give more DOF on the foreground
Obrigado
Best regards

leonorkuhn (16237) 2013-05-12 17:03

Olá Gonçalo,

Sou testemunha que o dia estava muito frio. Mesmo assim, você fez um ótimo trabalho aqui. O ponto de vista destaca a fachada da capela, tão singela e tão atraente. O carvalho parece montar guarda zelando pelo local. O sol se foi, mas a nitidez é muito boa.

Abraços e uma boa semana
Leonor

npecanhuk (79329) 2013-05-12 19:29

Oi Gonçalo!
Linda foto!
Destaque para o manuseio de luz difícil, ponto de vista escolhido e composição!
Abração,
Neyvan

jmdias (114196) 2013-05-13 7:12

gonçalo

muito bom este seu pov baixo apanhando a textura do chão. a luz estava bem difícil , mas a foto ficou muito boa. lindo trabalho. parabéns.

abraços

jorge

ciakgiak (30) 2013-05-13 8:06

Ciao Goncalo,
è sempre un gran piacere ammirare le tue foto e trarne spunti interessanti :)
Questa è davvero una gran bella immagine.
Saluti
Giorgio

Nicou (193806) 2013-05-14 9:39

Hello

quel effet de cadrage sur cette chapelle sueprbe tout en pierre et cet arbre avec le ciel bleu clair quelle gestion des lumière merveilleux.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

fabbs99 (17179) 2013-05-15 23:13

Hi Goncalo,

Another attractive shot from the same area.The chapel in the blue hue looks very nice.Excellent light and colors. Thanks for sharing this good work.

Regards
Farhat

ChrisJ (171146) 2013-05-16 2:39

Ola Goncalo

I like the soft focus fg & sharply defined midground including the little stone church. The gnarled old tree at right adds good graphism as well as adding depth layering and graphism. Good sharpness and superb shadow detail. Have a fantastic weekend! Friday tomorrow!!!

delpeoples (60342) 2013-05-17 22:39

Ola dear Goncalo

I really like the cool blue caste here, which adds to the sense of cold weather and solitude. The little chapel is very pretty and quaint in amongst the trees, and I like the low POV which you used, so often your trademark. Excellent work and the frame works well too.

Um abraco
Lisa

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2013-05-18 2:29

Hi Hola dear Goncalo

Perfect balanced and compositioned image as your originality. So sharp and clear presentation is so comfortable to see as usual.
Best low and wide angle setting and branches above are so nice output of your deep cosideration.
Thanks a lot and have a good weekend!

Takero from Tokyo

Schnappilic (9692) 2013-05-18 6:04

Hello Goncalo,

Good presentation of this small chapel from frog perspective during the blue hour. I like the result.

Best regards,

Ovidiu

adores (46979) 2013-05-22 15:29

Olá Gonçalo!
A partir deste pov o local parece bem diferente. Gosto do pov baixo e do enquadramento da igrejita entre as árvores nuas. Esta luz do final do dia também dá uma boa atmosfera!

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2013-10-25 6:42

Hi Goncalo,
Nice shot of this great stone church. Very well captured, great light and colours. Wonderful church. Very fine architecture.
best wishes
Achim

aliabazari (21165) 2013-12-30 19:05

Hello dear friend
Beautiful and attractive. Nicely done.

Regards ...

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2015-01-08 8:22

Olá Gonçalo,
conseguiu uma perspectiva bem interessante dessa Igreja a paritr do chão, e gostei da composição com a árvore também. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas