Honeymoon in Portugal - continued

Honeymoon in Portugal - continued · Posted by RBellavance, 10-08-2008, 07:46 PM

Here is a small samples of the photos I took during my honeymoon in Portugal at the end of may/beginning of june.

I have already shown a few pictures in the following two threads: Honeymoon in Portugal - Day 1 - Sintra and Honeymoon in Portugal - Day 2 - Alcobaça

The complete album can be seen at Lune de miel au Portugal - Index. It contains a total of 326 pictures

A small stream in the gardens of Quinta das Lagrimas, in Coimbra:

K10D + Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5
17mm, f/2.8, 1/250s, ISO 100

There are two cathedrals in Coimbra: the old one, built between 1140 and 1175; and the "new" which dates back to... 1598 ! Some tombs inside the former clearly show their age:

K10D + DA 12-24mm f/4
21mm, f/4.0, 1/4s, ISO 800

The humongous terrasse of Fatima's sanctuary, large enough to contain 300 000 pilgrims, features a giant bronze cruficix:

K10D + DA 12-24mm f/4
24mm, f/8.0, 1/1600s, ISO 100

RBellavance · 10-08-2008, 07:48 PM

The town of Tomar, above which sits the Convent of Christ:

K10D + Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5
45mm, f/8.0, 1/500s, ISO 100

A spiral staircase inside the Convent of Christ, in Tomar:

K10D + DA 12-24mm f/4
24mm, f/8.0, 1/25s, ISO 800

The unfinished chapels of the Batalha monastery:

K10D + DA 12-24mm f/4
12mm, f/8.0, 1/320s, ISO 100

Inside the Batalha Monastery:

K10D + DA 12-24mm f/4
16mm, f/4.0, 1/13s, ISO 800

RBellavance · 10-08-2008, 07:50 PM

The castle converted into a luxury hotel, where we stayed in Obidos:

K10D + DA 12-24mm f/2.8-4.5
24mm, f/8.0, 1/500s, ISO 100

Part of the walls of the medieval city of Obidos

K10D + DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6
138mm, f/8.0, 1/125s, ISO 100

Tomb of the bishop who founded Evora's cathedral:

K10D + Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5
34mm, f/5.6, 1/13s, ISO 400

RBellavance · 10-08-2008, 07:51 PM

Lisbon seen from Saint-George's castle:

K10D + DA 12-24mm f/4
12mm, f/13, 1/125s, ISO 100

Lisbon's cathedral, seen from the Santa Justa elevator:

K10D + Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5
70mm, f/5.6, 1/1000s, ISO 100

The wares in a very interesting shop in Lisbon:

K10D + Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5
53mm, f/4.5, 1/15s, ISO 800

Your comments/critiques are welcome !

rmtagg · 10-08-2008, 07:59 PM

looks like a beautiful place

cupic · 10-08-2008, 08:23 PM

So many photos are you sure your on your honeymoon LOL

Wheres your Honey..oh shes the one holding the camera bag

Great compostion and composure......now get back to the missus hehehehe

cheers

devisor · 10-09-2008, 12:54 AM

really like the circle stairs.. its werry well taken..

dazman · 10-09-2008, 02:07 AM

Nice series. The canon over looking the town pic is great. Looking forward to seeing this country in the near future.

RBellavance · 10-09-2008, 01:38 PM

Thanks for the comments !

@cupic: 326 is only the images we chose to show

It is in fact less than half the what we came back with: we took about 750 between us (about 550 by me, and 200 by my wife).

**Damn Brit** · 10-09-2008, 01:55 PM

Great shots, you will certainly have wonderful photographic memories of you Honeymoon.
I hope you found time for Honeymoon stuff.

ftpaddict · 10-09-2008, 02:20 PM

Portugal is really a wonderful place, is it not?

If you're ever going to return, I'd strongly advise you to visit the Azores. A return ticket is about 300 euros (give or take 50, depending on the day of week and season) from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada (on the island of S. Miguel - the biggest one of the bunch).

Volcanic islands are a real treat to photograph. Just look the Azores up in flickr. You'll find enough samples to help you make up your mind.

I'm going there in 2 months!

**roentarre** · 10-09-2008, 02:29 PM

Such an artistic interpretation of the trip through your photographic eyes. Wonderful series.

todd · 10-09-2008, 03:00 PM

wow beautiful country and captures!

10-09-2008, 04:41 PM

Thank you so much for posting these impressive shots. I hope you have a successful marriage with lots of happiness!

netuser · 12-19-2008, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by ftpaddict

Portugal is really a wonderful place, is it not?

If you're ever going to return, I'd strongly advise you to visit the Azores. A return ticket is about 300 euros (give or take 50, depending on the day of week and season) from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada (on the island of S. Miguel - the biggest one of the bunch).

Volcanic islands are a real treat to photograph. Just look the Azores up in flickr. You'll find enough samples to help you make up your mind.

I'm going there in 2 months!

Holiday or honeymoon lol ?

What is the trip date ?