Photographer's Note
Just a simple shot of a housefront in Belem.
You can see these blue-tiled houses all over Lisbon, but I thought this was an especially fine example. These tiles are known as azulejos due to their blue colouration.
I liked the slight air of decay of the weathered housefront; it gives the building character.
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erdna
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(5713) 2006-09-08 11:22
This photograph is like a line drawing by an artist washed with watercolor! Very nicely done. Would have been better if you catched it when the sun is heating it at the front.
Andre'
siolaw
(38294) 2006-09-08 11:30
Hi Ben,
A nice example of portuguese colonial architecture,great colors and sharpness, good POV and very little lens distortion!
As Andre says, it might have been better with direct sunlight
Well done
*Laurent
Tayon
(1995) 2006-09-08 11:38
Hi Ben
I liked the details of the Belem's house, and there're much of then..
Good DOF, POV colours and sharpness, i just think that the house became a little dark (at least in my monitor) so I did a WS.
well done.
Tayon
leo61
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(0) 2006-09-08 12:51
Hi Ben!
Wonderful old house,I like the azulejos and the roof looks like built by Antoni Gaudi.Excellent sharpness,good POV and nice colors.I like the light and the dark polarized sky.
Regards,Leo
Gustaw
(21670) 2006-09-08 13:08
Hi, my friend!
Interesting architecture, good colours and good proportion. Window are symetric. Colours are warm and light is good.
Marek
Budapestman
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(82620) 2006-09-08 13:12
Dear Ben!
Im glad to you are here, again!
I like this verdigris old house, very much! The blue-tiled character of the house is very interesting. I espcecially like real summer mood and free atmosphere of your photo!
Thank you, nice days
George
Wanda1
(15142) 2006-09-08 14:00
Hi Ben,
Nice detail on this building, I like the delapidation, nice pastely colours too.
Regards
Wanda
cunejo200
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(7281) 2006-09-08 14:14
Hi Ben,
There is indeed much character in this photo. Nice vertical comp with good details especially the blue tiles. Colours look natural. Well done and best wishes. Danilo
t0mmm1
(5442) 2006-09-08 16:15
Hi Ben,
this is wonderful house, I like it. So tender little house ;)) and so romantic. But when you look better, you see that everything is falling apart... I'm so sorry for this, but for this fact it really seems like a drawing.
Have a nice day,
Tomi
maki
(0) 2006-09-10 9:39
Hi Ben,
Nice shot, I like such old houses with a soul. I can see that it was a very strong sunlight but You did it very well. Good cropping and great contrast with the deep blue sky.
regards,
maki
Mikos
(4326) 2006-09-10 10:38
Hi Ben
Wow, I`ve never seen an example of decay who could have liked me so much, this house is simply delicious!!!!! Do you know why lisbon started to use tiles so much? As far is I am concerned, it happened after the earthquake, it was an inteligent way of improve some facades.
Hugs
Miguel
chanjits
(4460) 2006-09-10 21:13
I think it was built fifty years ago yes you are right weather has taken its toll but dear your shot is simple but marvelous.
ktanska
(44744) 2006-09-11 5:21
Hi Ben,
Very interesting narrow building. tiling on the walls, window shades and rough balcony floors give a weird impression that the whole house has turned inside out. Excellent sidelight, you were almost late with this one.
Kari
bantonbuju
(51815) 2006-09-12 16:02
the a/c fans can spoil everything in archi photography but - well - you couldnt have helped;
i think this image about this classical portuguese house is like an icon of that country; for me - its a sheer beauty;
tc, j.
CRATEOS
(7278) 2006-09-20 18:01
the low light ..control...this yellow..light of the miday..expressd perfectly..is not bright..is the house also no bright in shape..so thw sceen feets perfectly...a superb presentation..GNGRS!!! Nikiforos
ryno
(6869) 2006-11-13 11:14
This is an extraordinary looking house Ben, well worth the posting. The shape and the tiles add great detail and interest to the image - I just think it lacks a human figure somewhere - perhaps on the balcony. Still, a very good photo. Cheers,
Ryno
Leoness
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(118) 2007-02-06 5:30
Hi.
Just a beautiful shot of a beautiful history...
Great colours (green gutters are a good idea), patterns alike those on porcelain. It brings good, warm memories of the past, of the childhood.
Sun giving shadows to many elements.
Everything here is so positive :-)
I've seen tiles all over Baixa, but I haven't seen the ones you present..there's still so much to see in Lisboa.
I WILL find this building :-)
TFS.
Best regards,
Luiza
Benedict
(7076) 2007-02-09 0:14
hi ben,
amazing old house that stood the test of times! i can see some weeds growing on the roof!!
very clear and vividly detailed upload! hats off!
benedict
Photo Information
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Copyright: Ben WX (ben4321)
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(9875) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2006-07-00
- Categories: Αρχιτεκτονική
- Camera: Nikon D70s, Nikkor AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G, Polarising filter
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
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- Date Submitted: 2006-09-08 10:29
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