Elevador da Bica, a photo from Lisboa, South

Photographer's Note

The Bica Funicular (Elevador da Bica or Ascensor da Bica) is a funicular in Lisbon, that forms the connection between the Calçada do Combro/Rua do Loreto and the Rua de S. Paulo.

The Bica funicular was opened on 28 June, 1892. It climbs the Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo for 245 metres from the Rua S. Paulo. The lower station of this funicular railroad is almost hidden behind a facade on the Rua de S. Paulo with the inscription "Ascensor da Bica". It was constructed by Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard and opened to the public in 1892.

In 2002 it was designated a National Monument.
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source: wikipedia
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jjcordier (79299) 2013-05-05 23:58

Daniel
Intéressante photo de ce funiculaire si typique de Lisbonne. Bon cadrage utilisant les rails de bonne façon.
Amicalement
JJ

HimalAnda (10671) 2013-05-06 0:05

Hello Daniel,

A typical picture of Lisbon' funicular. Well done, with nice colors and a good exposure management.

Stéphane

macjake (98544) 2013-05-06 0:08

Hi daniel
Maybe your best posted photo from lisbon!! Its a wow for me. Love the rail lines coming toward us at the bottom of the frame. Wicked narrow street shot. Absolutely love it.

See you in 3 weeks....leaving in the morning for south america!!!!
Cheers
Craig

JFS (32459) 2013-05-06 0:29

You have got the spirit of this unique city. Very good shot Daniel!
have a nice week
Juan

ifege (49363) 2013-05-06 0:36

Hi Daniel - you seem to love the trams on the hills in Lisbon - well taken. You brought up the darker bits of the buildings very well.
cheers
Ian

sevy (58) 2013-05-06 1:34

Hello Daniel,

Very good composition playing with the perspective of the slopy street with the yellow color impacts on the tramway.

Yves.

krzychu30 (15512) 2013-05-06 1:53

Hi Daniel,
Lisbon at its best!
Charming,beautiful and so atmospheric.Great capture-definitely something in your style.Perfectly exposed and executed scene!

Have a good day
Krzysztof

snunney (130967) 2013-05-06 2:37

Hello Daniel,
A splendid capture of this funicular. It is well placed in the frame and stands out nicely from its surroundings. I like the lighting and the contrast offered by the attractively lit sky. Superb colours and sharpness.

timecapturer (49288) 2013-05-06 3:56

Hi Daniel
could only be yours this one eh? Superb POV and enticing lines that just work so beautifully at making the main subject of the image jump out at you. Executed, composed and presented immaculately. Love it!

Have a good week - Brian.

Sergiom (117241) 2013-05-06 5:00

Bonjour Daniel,

J'aime beaucoup ce cadrage vertical qui semble ne faire qu'un avec cette rue étroite et très pentue.On ressent l'effort et le ciel est magnifique comme arrière plan.

Amicalement

Serge

Oceania (5202) 2013-05-06 5:31

Hi Daniel,

You captured a street scene with approaching funicular, a symbol of Lisbon. I like the blue sky above the narrow street, very pleasant.

Nicou (193814) 2013-05-06 6:18

Hello

quel effet de voies sueprbe quel rendu de bas en haut avec de la brillance et ce tram colorés sueprbe compo.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

adramad (73418) 2013-05-06 11:48

Hi Daniel.
Sensational perspective, giving the rails, leading the eye, to the charming tram, which puts a nice touch of color on the street, which has all the charm of this old city.
A perfect sharpness, well managed with this lighting.
I wish you a good day.
Best regards.
Luis.

holmertz (103584) 2013-05-06 12:17

Hello Daniel,
What fascinates me with the funiculars and ordinary trams in Lisbon is how they are often found in the narrowest streets where they almost become a part of people's living rooms. They pass by the kitchen windows, a metre away from the laundry, almost touching the balconies, their screeching sound blending with the sounds of the TV sets or people's dreams at night. You capture this very well in this photo. Besides, the light is superb.
Kind regards,
Gert

mjw364 (1466) 2013-05-07 1:21

Good morning Daniel

A trademark shot of yours. Lines, depth and colour at the focal point. Sharp from front to back.

Have a good day! TFS

Mike

SnapRJW (31631) 2013-05-07 1:43

I've never been to Lisbon Daniel but if I did I think that I would pay particular attention to the trams which you have a love for. This shot is really well composed with the series of parallel tracks and net of overhead wires pulling the eye to the tram and pink building beyond. Quite a gritty looking side street and I like that. Warm regards Rosemary

marabu61 (11587) 2013-05-07 6:07

Hello Daniel
This is a very charming little funiculaire that goes up that steep hill. Not much space for passers by either. The funiculaire looks very much at home in this suroundings.
have a good day
Daniel

ourania (51103) 2013-05-07 7:36

Hello Daniel,
a very lovely and elegant composition with attractive perspective and amazing ligthing. A wonderful way to describe this iconic means of transport and how firmly it's integrated in Lisbon's daily life and urban sceneries. There's a marvellous rendering of textures and colours, there's extraordinary clarity both in the shady street and on the sunlit background. A picture that's captivating to watch and study. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania

zanzi (13690) 2013-05-07 12:46

Bonsoir Daniel
Great picture with a great sense of perspective.
Bravo
Chris

adidas5nb (5743) 2013-05-10 19:11

great to see this daily life pic of lisbon.like the pov and the composition.beautiful old styled classical buildings and tram.
regards
dwaipayan

Robert1969 (7160) 2013-05-12 0:47

Hello Daniel,

You have as viewer the feeling of being there
also. Picture has a lots of depth and has an
excellent quality.

Friendly regards,
Robert