The Column of Pedro IV, a photo from Lisboa, South

Photographer's Note

This column looks out upon the Rossio which is the popular name of the King Pedro IV Square - A large square in the Pombaline "downtown" core of Lisbon and the square itself has been one of its main squares since the Middle Ages. The Column of Pedro IV seen here was erected in 1874.

This photo almost needs to be made smaller for a complete view.
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Thanks for viewing drt100 David

papagolf21, ikeharel, Royaldevon, Ilonka1974, PaulVDV, bukitgolfb301 has marked this note useful

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papagolf21 (145238) 2019-09-15 1:49

Bonjour, cher David,
J'aime beaucoup cette mise en image qui valorise parfaitement cette sculpture 馘ifi馥 sur une colonne monumentale.
La ville s'騁ale joliment derri鑽e cette sculpture dont une partie du tissu urbain semble accroch馥 � la montagne.
C'est tr鑚 joliment pr駸ent�.
Amiti駸.
Philippe

Miguel82 (36100) 2019-09-15 3:10

Hello David, the historical column is placed centrally on the frame, Lisbon appears majestically with its old houses in the bg, fine colors, good image quality and excellent light, instructive photo note, regards.

macjake (92641) 2019-09-15 3:42

Hi David
haha, I know this view very well as I've been to Lisbon twice in the past couple years. you captured wonderful sight lighting, it really does enhance the scene. and best of all, the column statue up top is ABOVE the hill line, making it so easy to view as it stands out alone in the sky - I think that's very important. great shot. cheers
Craig

Silvio1953 (191437) 2019-09-15 5:35

Ciao David, great perspective on fantastic column, excellent clarity, fine details, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Royaldevon (64476) 2019-09-15 7:32

Hello David,

I applaud you on choosing this fine viewpoint, where you were able to get a tight crop on the street, create an excellent sense of depth and place this column and statue so well in the frame. The column has been perfectly judged so that the king stands proudly against the sky.
The light is glorious.

MY warm regards,
Bev :-)

Ilonka1974 (5521) 2019-09-15 9:45

Hello David,
Nicely captured pov of this high column rising majestically. Well composed, informative note.
Best regards
Janusz

lousat (121153) 2019-09-15 10:19

Hi David,i like a lot perspective like that made with a powerful zoom,to create this busy effect in the composition. Orginal way to show us the column and useful short note too! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

PaulVDV (49028) 2019-09-15 13:18

Hello David,
I had not recognized Rossio on this picture.
Wonderful view with the many houses built on different levels.
The light gives the photo a dreamy atmosphere.
Best regards, Paul

ifege (21073) 2019-09-15 18:40

Hi David
A good one of column and surrounds with excellent detail in the large version.
Cheers
Ian

Nicou (188656) 2019-09-15 20:47

Hello

quelle mise en valuer de cette colonne merveilleuse vue et image quel solce imposant avec la colonne et au sommet cette statue noire cet 馗lairage tr鑚 doux ces deux c駸 de fa軋des ce fond avec le autres 馘ifices superbe
Bravo et amiti�
Nciou

emka (139436) 2019-09-15 23:45

Hello David, Great view of the king Pedro high above the neighbouring buildings. Excellent composition.

Kind regards MAlgo

bukitgolfb301 (53382) 2019-09-16 0:49

Hi dear David, a great world traveler!

THis time from Lisbon! So well desined and organized composition as your deep consideration. Lonf focus appraoch makes so tasty compressed image in the best farmework.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

jmdias (92113) 2019-10-07 1:51

david

pedro IV was in fact the first brazilian emperor.
this sculpture has a curious history. in the napoleon times they imposed a king to mexico and after he was killed france send to mexico a sculpture paying homage to him, but mexico didn't want the sculpture and france not too. the sculpture was closed in the middle of the way, in lisbon port and after portuguese used it as if the personage was pedro IV. nice perspective showing the famous monument. Pedro IV ( first in brazil) has an amazing life history.
PS: thanks by the link of your drawings.

take care

jorge