Pretending, a photo from Lisboa, South

Photographer's Note

Pretending that this is a Christmas photo is the point.
Until now I didn't find the time and the opportunity to make some Christmas photo although I promised Ike HArel that I would go to Rossio to make some (sorry Ike).
So I guess that the bridge seems like a couple of pine trees and it has a star (almost) on top of it and so it become a Christmas post :).
So, I wish you all a Merry Christmas no matter the season means or not anything to you.
Peace to you all.

You can read about Vasco da Gama Bridge on the links below.

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Shooting Data
Nikon D40
2009/12/07 23:54:52.3
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Color
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 G
Focal Length: 18mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
25 sec - F/16
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-A
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: More Contrast
Hue Adjustment: 0�
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: High
Long Exposure NR: On
VR Control: Off
High ISO NR: Off

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bema (26591) 2010-12-22 1:04

Ola Paulo,

no comment or critique so far?? that愀 a stonishing, even a the thumbnail his picture is inviting to look at the bigger version.. and you扉e captured here a real nice christmas card..

thanks for sharing, see you around, Bernd

jimmj63 (0) 2010-12-22 1:26

Ciao Paulo

in the thumbnail the bridge seems a couple of pyramids, not a couple of pines, but the result is really good

merry Christmas

ciao, Giacomo

humayun (3129) 2010-12-22 2:28

hi dear.........
very nice drak colors..........
A very nice composition.
I like light and sharpness.
Well done..............
Pov is nice slso..........
weldon..........
Tfs............

mauarg (1769) 2010-12-22 2:28

Oi Paulo,

Independentemente de n緌 ser a foto do Natal que voc� desejava, ela est� linda !

Abra蔞, Maur獳io

sacavem (18620) 2010-12-22 3:41

Ol� Paulo,

Very nice night view from Sacav幦. Fine light and contrast. Vasco da Gama Bridge is beautiful. Well done photo. I like it.

Cumprimentos,
Filipe
I use BETA-TrekEarth

sabermonajati (11537) 2010-12-22 4:01

hi
amazing frame with xcellent light you captured.
regard
saber

mikolaj_kawa (0) 2010-12-22 5:15

Ola Paulo!
Fantastic night shot. Excellent Ponte Vasco da Gama.
Suuperb background. Marvelous lightness and colours.
Good panoramic take. Ideal frame. Sophisticated effect.
Feliz Natal!!!

npecanhuk (79329) 2010-12-22 7:00

Oi Paulo!
Magn璗ica foto noturna dessa bela ponte, pela qual sou apaixonado!
Nitidez, exposi誽o, cores, formato horizontal, moldura em preto & branco, pp, contrastes e composi誽o excelentes!
Parab幯s, abra蔞s e at� logo,
Neyvan

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2010-12-22 7:39

Ol� Paulo,
muito bonita mesmo a noturna dessa bela ponte, e a ilumina誽o ficou 鏒ima. Belo trabalho, amigo.
Parab幯s e Abra蔞,
Lucas

paura (25802) 2010-12-22 7:50

Paulo,
O ajuste de exposi誽o est� uma beleza. Linda obra de engenharia.

Abra蔞

Paulo

ikeharel (113483) 2010-12-22 9:38

Ola Paulo,
Excelent shot of light over water at night,
fabulous clearity as aperture and time just perfect to avoid glare of lamps.
Merry Christmas,
Ike

Longroute (19600) 2010-12-22 9:51

No matter that this is not a typical Christmas photo (I don't have either) what it matters is that it's a very fine one!
So well composed and captured with your usual mastery and accuracy that it is a pleasure to see. And it has some connection with Christmas: it shows the victory of the light over the darkness.

Merry Christmas to you and to your family,

Feliz Natal,
Donato

Bluejeans (64251) 2010-12-22 9:54

Oi Paulo ,
Esta uma beleza esta tua foto nocturna da Ponte Vasco da Gama ,os reflexos das luzes na agua est緌 lindos , um belo ponto de vis緌 com a ponte a fazer curva no horizonte , parab幯s!!
Um abra蔞 Gon蓷lo

Bom Natal

dkmurphys (79209) 2010-12-22 13:22

Ola Paulo,
Amazing capture, a great picturesque place. I remember this superb bridge, a real work of art. Fine idea, have a good night.

gunbud (34066) 2010-12-24 20:44

Hi Paulo,
Splendid night time view of this striking modern bridge seen reflecting in the tranquil bay.
The green foreground contrast strongly with the cool night lights.
A superb image to ring in the Christmas season.
Regards, Tom

s_lush (16602) 2010-12-26 23:12

Hello Paulo,
This bright and colorful photo surely is a great greetings card. Its beautiful colors, wonderful lights and fantastic architectural forms create a special festive mood. Thanks for your wishes!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Best regards,
Sergiy

pajaran (116041) 2010-12-27 13:27

Dobro vece.
Lepa fotografija, cestitka, srecno.
Lepo mesto sa mostom ukrasenim lepim svetlom, dobar nocni snimak i kompozicija.
Dobar prikaz, perspektivom, lepim bojama i fotografijom, moje cestitke na dobrom radu.
Prijatno vece i sve najbolje.
Paja.

Google.

Boa noite.
Lindas fotos, cart髊s, feliz.
Lugar agrad嫛el com uma ponte adornado com bela luz, tiro de boa noite e composi誽o.
Boa vista, perspectiva, belas cores e fotografia, os meus parab幯s pelo bom trabalho.
Agrad嫛el noite e tudo de melhor.
paja.

rodgerg (55767) 2010-12-28 2:19

Ol� Paulo,

Supern night's shot of this famous and very impressive bridge. The colouerd light arise very well in the black of the night. Superb graphic effect and beautiful coloured reflections in the Taje river. An excellent nad beautiful shot with POV and framing well selcetd and very good managment of light.
Amizades,
Roger

kordinator (8738) 2010-12-28 2:56

Hello Paulo
Great night composition ful of winderful colors.
Good shutter speed gives a stunning effect and dynamism on the image.
Very attractive reflection.
Elegant frame.
Great job.
I wish you a pleasant family mood.
Regards
Sa惨

Graal (103040) 2010-12-28 10:35

Hi Paulo,
unusual green light and green dominante. Superb sharpness. Well presentation. Good shot by night. I like it.
Have a nice evening.
Aleksander

paninho (3025) 2010-12-29 2:44

Ola Camarada!

O reflexo da ponte nas aguas do tejo ficou uma maravilha! para al幦 de dar profundidade � fotografia, tamb幦 lhe da magia! mas como que fizeste para p皾 a luz dos candeeiros a preto e branco e o resto a cores?

Desejo-te a ti e � tua familia muita felicidade e paz para 2011!

Um abra蔞 de Paris

Antonio

Sergiom (117241) 2010-12-29 6:58

Bonjour Paulo

Quelle magnifique composition. Le temps d'exposition est parfait et fait bien ressortir tous les d彋ails et les nuances de couleurs.

Magnifique

Serge

yeln (11516) 2010-12-29 7:07

hi Paulo
izjemna kakovost , bravo!! POV, barve, ostrina so zelo dobri!! čestitam! tfs
lep večer, vojko

Morac (27725) 2010-12-29 13:09

Hello Paulo,
Amazing frame with excellent light.
Regards
Marc

Angshu (56760) 2011-01-09 0:00

Ola Paulo
Fine exposure for this night shot. The colours thanks to the artificial light has come out very well...and I like the contrast between the green perspective & the white of the bridge! Good work!
Best Regards
Angshu

halikarnas (8842) 2011-01-30 4:31

Hi Paulo,
Yeşil rengin etkisi muazzam.
Beyaz onu 蔞k g凴el tamamlamış.
Başarılı g凴el fotoğraf.
Tebrikler
Bravo!
Ataman

bona (15057) 2011-02-05 3:14

Ol� Paulo, que bela vista dessa ponte. Os cabos que seguram a ponte fora uma estrutura como se fossem duas pir滵ides. Linda foto, com 鏒imo manejo de luz.

Abra蔞
Andre

cornejo (61504) 2011-03-11 9:53

Saludos cordiales Paulo, hoy me he parado en esta foto tuya y he observado lo buena y bonita que es, un excelente trabajo, felicitaciones, buen fin de semana, gracias por compartir estos bellos trabajos.