La Cité de Carcassonne

Here goes the second image, not far from the first one.

Canon 5D2 + Canon 24 1.4 II

f 2.8, 1/200 s, iso 400

Facebook Photo Site

Hi everyone!

Come on and join me on my brand new Facebook Photo Site!

You're all welcome =)

Carcassonne

So, here it is the first image from the trip, I hope you enjoy it =)

Canon 5D2 + Canon 24 1.4 II

f2.8, 1/125 s, iso 400

New photo + updates

I'm back again. My trip to the Cathare Contry was excellent and I shot lots of images. Unfortunately they will take some weeks to edit, but I'll try to get them done as soon as possible.

For the moment, I've uploaded a new image from Sintra.

Canon 5D2 + Canon 24 1.4 II + Circular Polarizer

8 s, f22, iso 50

Porto de Barcas Promontory

From Lourinhã, Portugal, I present you Porto de Barcas Promontory, where once people used to sit for a few moments and see the ocean...the same ocean that destroyed most of it.

Canon 5D2 + Canon 17-40 f4 + Circular Polarizer + ND filter

23 mm , 25 s, f16, iso 100

How microstock is destroying companies' reputation

I want to present you an excellent article by Chris Barton, photographer and owner of Photographer's Direct photo agency.

One of the best articles about how microstock can lower the reputation of a company. What he shows is an example, but there are thousands and thousands of others around the web, newspapers, magazines, etc...

So, here it is the article, I hope it raises the consciousness of buyers and companies' owners.

Microstock: why would a reputable company do this to themselves?

New print prices

It's true, my print prices have changed. The higher sizes have dropped significantly.

Check out my prints page clicking on the following image...and since you are there be welcome to buy some =)

Old Seafood Farm

Where once there was a natural seafood farm, nowadays there is only a pile of rocks destroyed by the sea. Shot in Porto de Barcas, Lourinhã, Portugal at almost 0ºC, so that I barely could feel my hands.

Canon 5D2 + Canon 17-40 + Circular Polarizer

35 mm, 16 s, f16, iso 50

Waterfall

I was driving around Sintra on the last day of 2009 when I found a small place to park my car. To my enjoyment I heard a waterfall near by. It was close to darkness and I couldn't see much when I took this shot, but I guess it was worth it.

Can0n 5D2 + Canon 17-40 + Circular Polarizer

21 mm, 30 s, f14, iso 50


Click to enlarge.

Azenhas do Mar

Azenhas do Mar is a fantastic looking village located in Sintra, Portugal. This day was troublesome as often it rained like there would be no tomorrow. The wind was also extremely strong. I could feel the water spray from up there. Unfortunately, even using my strudy tripod, I wasn't allowed to use slow shutter speeds. After some dozen shots, running in and out of the car, cause of the rain, I got a few with blue sky and sunshine on the village. So here it is my favorite shot from those series.

I decided to start sharing some technical information about my photos, although all exifs are intact.

Canon 5D2 + Canon 17-40 + Tripod + Circular Polarizer + NDG filter

31 mm, 1/20 s, f8, iso 100


As always you can click on the image to see a larger version. Print is also available through my website.

Age Fotostock

I have the pleasure to announce that my work is now also represented by Age Fotostock.

The collection will grow with time, but you can take a look at it clicking on the following icon:

Aqueduto das Águas Livres

One of Lisbon's landmarks, the Aqueduto das Águas Livres, built in 1748, was used to transport around 1300 m³ of fresh water each day. It has a total length of 14.174 m .

Canon 5D2 + Canon 17-40

Yellow Dailily

Here are a couple of daililies that I found on a public garden almost at sunset. I was lucky to catch a glimpse of light rays between tree leafs as the next moment the light was gone.

Canon 5D2 + Canon 180 macro

Eléctrico

Our typical Lisbon trams, called "eléctrico". Unfortunately their routes are getting shorter, but we all hope they survive all the advances in technology so that we keep our traditions.

Canon 5D2 + Canon 17-40

Window to Tejo

Tejo is the portuguese name for Lisbon's Tagus river.

Canon 5D2 + Canon 17-40

Alfama

One more from Alfama, this one in a landscape style.

Canon 5D2 + Canon 17-40

Carpet Lady

Taken in Alfama, in a warm October morning.

Canon 5D2 + Canon 17-40

Alfama Colors

Taken at Alfama, one of the most traditional neighbourhoods in Lisbon.

A special thanks to António Sá, Nomad, and all the friends that shared that wonderful weekend together =)

Canon 5D2 + Canon 85 1.8

Roast Pig

I had some of this, and I can assure you it tasted great!

Canon 5D2 + Canon 85 1.8

Making Bread

Here's a shot of a woman crafted in the art of making bread. I must confess I didn't eat any, but ate a sausage on the grill that was amazing!

Canon 5D2 + Canon 85 1.8