Photographer's Note
This picture is the sequence of this other one
The Park of Peace is an urban park, located in the city of Almada, about 60 hectares, consisting of the lung of the city.
Located in the middle of the city, has in addition to grassy areas forests, rest areas, paths and lakes, a monument to peace, by José Aurelio, 40 meters long and 26 tall.
This park was designed by landscape architect Sidónio Pardal.
Shooting Data
Nikon D40
2009/07/22 14:21:46.9
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Color
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 55mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/80 sec - F/10
Exposure Comp.: +3.0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-A
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Medium Low
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: High
Critiques | Translate
Bergenphotos
(3326) 2010-02-14 13:24
Hi Paulo.
This is a nice scene. I think maybe the swans usually would be too small to be the main subject, but it can work today as it is valentines day. Then of course the swans are a typical way to symbolize it. However, the swans have beautiful surroundings and this is a nice way to mark the day.
Happy Valentines day,
Fredrik
ribeiroantonio
(22730) 2010-02-14 14:05
60 hectares no meio da cidade, é obra! Tens aqui uma foto bonita e a inclusão daquele par de namorados ficou excelente.
António
fabianoleite
(13575) 2010-02-14 18:08
Belos tons de verde ao redor dos patos nadando. Ficou uma foto bem tranquila e relaxante, parabéns!
atilgone
(0) 2010-02-15 2:56
very prety picture. I liked the green colors very much. swans's contrast give a good sense.
tfs
belido
(19934) 2010-02-15 3:51
Olá Paulo,
imagino que seja um hdr, não? Os detalhes foram maravilhosamente capturados e as cores estão com uma saturação bem acertada. Os dois gansos ficam como um ótimo ponto focal diante do verde abundante do cenário. Parabéns!
Abraço,
Carlos
oncel
(1407) 2010-02-15 12:03
hi paulo;
very nice photo.Pure colors.good job.
also thanks for your comments.
oncel.
Bluejeans
(64251) 2010-02-15 15:35
Oi Paulo
Bonita foto em tons de verde , ficaram lindos os dois cisnes no lago ,boa luz, bom ponto de visão ,parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
maloutim
(13617) 2010-02-16 0:13
Hi Paulo!
This is an absolutely beautiful picture. At first, when looking at the thumbnail, you don't realise what it has to do with Valentine's day, apart from a possible romantic walk in the beautiful park!
But when you open the picture! Whaouh! What a capture! Very romantic indeed with those two tiny swans enjoying the park all by themselves!
Very good sharpness, considering the distance you took the swans from. Their white colour comes out so well against the darker green background!
Thanks for sharing!
Have a good week!
Marie Louise.
panipani (55) 2010-02-16 1:47
Bom dia Paulo,
Fotografia cheia de oportunismo e perfeitamente em consonância com o titulo!
Cordialement
Antonio
jhm
(211738) 2010-02-16 3:48
Hello Paulo,
The couple swans are the eye of these lovers for valentine.
Splendid panorama view about these area.
Middle of summer in Portugal when you took these picture.
Very well composition and good presentation.
Best regards,
John
jaywalker
(16105) 2010-02-16 15:11
Hi Paulo, A very beautiful photo with a peaceful feel to it, the variation of green is excellent & the overall composition looks wonderful, the two swans finish the picture perfectly, kind regards Wilson.
celmaleite
(5010) 2010-02-16 16:14
Olá, Paulo!
Uma bela paisagem, muito verde e muita harmonia. Gosto de apreciar os patinhos nadando calmamente e da bonita composição. Ótimo trabalho, parabéns!
Abraço.
siam2005
(1566) 2010-02-16 23:57
Dolcissima immagine, romantica atmosfera che dona serenità e pace. Una vera cartolina per San Valentino.
Complimenti e Buona giornata
Anna
carper
(96) 2010-02-17 3:26
very beautiful Paulo
indeed it's a postcard of beauty.
well composed shot here all elements of beauty are in it, technical very good job. good job, have a good day.
regard jaap
s_lush
(16602) 2010-02-18 2:22
Hello Paulo,
Thanks for the so warm and green scene in your picture. I am tired of that prolonged winter out of my window. You have chosen an excellent composition and captured it very skillfully. Perfectly good job!
Best regards,
Sergiy
leonorkuhn
(16237) 2010-02-18 2:39
Olá Paulo,
Lindo parque, um lugar calmo e tranquilo, ideal para relaxar. O casal de cisnes brancos se destaca em meio à vegetação de um verde esplêndido. No Brasil o dia dos Namorados é comemorado em 12 de junho (melhor para o comércio, para não concorrer com o carnaval). Ótima composição, muito bem equilibrada e com ricos detalhes.
Abraços
Leonor
adramad
(73450) 2010-02-18 3:53
Olá Paulo.
Delicious image of this nice park, a good POV with these two water leaks, the nice swans and the group of trees in the bottom.
The image transmits a sensation of tranquility and peace, an ideal place to relax. Precious range of tones in green these.
Have to nice day.
Best regards.
Luis.
LeeLoo
(0) 2010-02-18 5:08
Dear Paulo Goncalves!
Amazing twins. Nice swans. Very nice place and landscape. Good shot. Original frame.
TFS!
gentedilivello
(3103) 2010-02-18 11:43
Hi Paulo,
relaxing and calm view, presented with good colors and sharpness. The two swans are the great touch of the scenery. Well done.
TFS.
Regards.
Gabriele.
ChrisJ
(172436) 2010-02-18 16:58
Ola Paulo
The thumbnail appears a little dark, & doesn't really do this justice. It's not until you open it, that you see the perfectly exposed white swans. Good sharpness & high pov. Tfs. Parabens!
Longroute
(19600) 2010-02-19 7:48
Hello Paulo,
the green here is the main fine feature, an orgy of green! A very nice place this park, you chose a good pov in order to take both the canal below nad those fine trees in the background. It's a lovely scenery enriched by those two swans which are a very fine and opportune focal point. Great clarity and sharpness.
A high quality work.
Um abraço,
Donato
Graal
(103040) 2010-02-19 23:39
Hi Paulo,
pleasant remind of summer time. Beautiful park. Fine white accent (swans) in of image. Good note and well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander
mkamionka
(75137) 2010-02-20 0:50
Hi Paulo,
I like very much this green composition. Very interesting, seems overloaded with green color at first but then looking closer you discover different shades of green, different textures. It is really a beautiful and very original composition. Two birds add some tranquility and peace to the view.
Congratulations,
M
rodgerg
(55767) 2010-02-20 0:56
Olà Paulo,
An excellent idea and a orginale composition with a lrage framing. The white colors of the lovers szann arise very wel in this green world.
Have a nice WE,
Roger
pajaran
(117063) 2010-02-20 5:09
Pozdrav.
Juli mesec lepih boja u prirodi, lepo mesto koje ste prikazali dobrim bojama i lepom fotografijom, labudovi krase fotografiju, dobro secanje.
Dobar vikend, Paja.
Google.
Olá.
Mês de julho belas cores da natureza, um lugar agradável que você mostrar boas cores e fotografia bonita, cisnes enfeitam a foto, boas lembranças.
Bom fim de semana, Paja.
xuaxo
(6854) 2010-02-20 11:57
Olá!
Quando vi a miniatura, achei estranho o título. Agora já vejo os cisnes (bem destacados, a única parte branca da foto) e está explicado o título. Belo enquadramento; aquela fila de árvores lá atrás ficou muito vistosa.
Não vendo para os lados (fora do parque), não se imagina esta foto localizada no caos urbano de Almada.
Cumprimentos,
Francisco
paura
(25802) 2010-02-20 14:27
Paulo,
Nitidez fantástica aqui, amigo. Sua Nikon lhe retribui com qualidade esse excelente enquadramento e composição.
Abraço
Paulo
anducina
(8407) 2010-02-21 6:10
Hi Paulo,
Lovely and original-the two swans, as a poetical emblem of Valentine's Day. Excellent capture. I have always loved those beautiful birds.
TFS,
Andreea
pablominto
(53746) 2010-02-22 22:49
Hello Paulo,
The swan couple is the natural eye-catcher in this picturesque parkland scene!
The peaceful atmosphere is well transmitted, the presentation is well composed with criss-crossing diagonals...
Greetings,
Pablo -
AiresSantos
(56155) 2010-03-05 12:42
Ola Paulo
Que belo postal !
O lugar é magnifico e os dois cisnes estao mesmo a calhar
Cheguei tarde para o comentario mas nao quero deixar de te dar os parabens
Bom fim de semana
Aires
Photo Information
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Copyright: Paulo Goncalves (Juntas)
(7960)
- Genre: ¦a¤è
- Medium: ±m¦â
- Date Taken: 2009-07-22
- Categories: ¦ÛµM
- Camera: Nikon D40, Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S 1:3.5-5.6 GII ED DX, Hoya 52mm Circular polarizer
- Exposure¡Gf/10.0, 1/80 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Map: view
- Photo Version¡GOriginal Version
- Theme(s)¡GValentine's Day, Almada by Juntas, Amusement Parks by Juntas [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2010-02-14 12:45