Bringing water to the Convent, a photo from Santarem, South

Photographer's Note

This is a vieuw of the Aqueduct of Pegoes. It was built for supplying water to the Convent of Christ,at Tomar. It is 6 km long with 180 arcs, sometimes formed by two chunks of overlapping lines like on this valey.

It congregates the water of four springs, having solved the problem of supplying the Convent which had been done til then, with watering holes.

The work begun in 1593, when all the foutains and pine forests were bought, in the kingdom of D. Filipe I, under the command of Filipe Terzi. It was finished in 1614 by Pedro Fernandes de Torres.

It reached the washbasins of the dormitories at the Convent in 1617 and the Cloister of D. Joao III in 1619.

The Athmosfere at this valey was so peacful that we returnd more times to enjoy it.

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PaulVDV, Fante, Fante, paololg, adores, ikeharel, jafadabret, BluSimo, danos, delpeoples, Charo, papagolf21, siolaw, jlbrthnn, dip, romanaa has marked this note useful

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PaulVDV (62944) 2010-08-21 13:16

Hello Kik,
Splendid view from above on the aquaduct so we can better imagine how the water was transported.
The composition is very good with the curve in the construction and we see also the beautiful arches and not only the top of the aquaduct.
Nice colour contrasts between the grey stones and the green of the trees & the blue sky.
A while ago I also posted a view of a aquaduct from above. That one was in Larnaca, Cyprus but the view was with the city on the background and without green surroundings.
Best regards, Paul

Fante (5429) 2010-08-21 13:46

Hi Kik,

amazing photo of an very interesting architecture. Extraordinary POV and great DOF. Very good sharpness and lovely colors. Perfect composition with leading aqueduct. Bravo
TFS
Regards, Sasko

ciakgiak (30) 2010-08-21 14:56

Ciao Kik,
molto bello ed azzeccato il POV che segue l'andamento dell'acquedotto creando un bellissimo effetto grafico.
Immagine molto interessante oltre che bella!
Un caro saluto
Giorgio

lousat (139298) 2010-08-21 15:14

What a choice of point f view,it seem to see the chinese wall..ehehe...a wonderfull long perspective taken whit the best quality as possible,very interesting place new for me....thanks for share,have a nice Sunday,Luciano

paololg (31448) 2010-08-21 15:18

Ciao dear Kik,
Compliments, this is an example of perfect management of the perspective and the depth of field. Compliments above all for the choice of the POV, that has allowed you to get an interesting image of this masterpiece of hydraulic engineering. Excellent photographic quality. Bravo!
Ciao, have a nice Sunday!
Paolo

adores (46979) 2010-08-21 16:23

Hi Kik!
Surely a great pov to show the aqueduct and also the fields around it!Very good dof, light and colours!

ikeharel (113385) 2010-08-22 10:09

Hi Kik,
The water shortage was a major issue also in ancient times - and the Romans knew how to handle and transfer by a simple architecture: The aquaduct. It is found wherever the Romans ruled.
A majestic view and POV over, with the nice green surroundings.
Have a nice week ahead,
Ike

jafadabret (56501) 2010-08-22 10:51

Bonjour Kik,
Cet aqueduc est superbe et ta photo le met parfaitement en valeur. J'aime le graphisme de cette architecture et la campagne qui l'entoure.
Amicalement
Jacques

giorgimer (35017) 2010-08-22 15:50

Hi Kik,

really impressive work. You chose a very good POV

TFS

G

BluSimo (9392) 2010-08-22 23:09

Ciao Kik Ko
it's an excellent frame of this structure to which the years of the past have not carried the damages. I like focus and the choice of the light that works well in order to emphasize all the perspective.
compliments for your work!
have a good day
Simonetta

danos (110407) 2010-08-23 0:55

Good morning kik,
spectacular the view as the perspective of this almost 400 yeas old aqueduct that is in perfect condition until in our days.The six km distance with all these earthy arrangements, make this technical project very important and in our days.

Have a nice week,Danos

Nicou (193806) 2010-08-23 1:38

Hello,

fantastique cpatag et perspective, quelle belles trace sur ce mur, quelle profondeur d'image, grandisoe.

bravo et amiti�

Nicou

sacavem (18620) 2010-08-23 3:14

Ol� Kik,

Very nicely captured and composed shot from a very good POV.
Good work to capture this image.

Cumprimentos,
Filipe

delpeoples (60342) 2010-08-23 4:05

Hi Kik, fantastic perspective you have used here, the large FG looks amazing in conjunction with the arches that seem to go on forever along the aquaduct. Beautiful vibrant colours, depth and balance. TFS and I wish you a good day, Lisa

Charo (51290) 2010-08-25 17:50

Hallo Kik,
Prachtig uitzicht van deze grote aquaduct.
Ik vind het oogpunt van de curve en de grote diepte.
De omgeving is mooi en geeft tegenstelling tot het beeld.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Charo

papagolf21 (152607) 2010-08-29 1:52

Bonjour, Kik,
Je suis toujours 閠onn� par les exploits r閍lis閟 par nos a飁ux !
De plus, la mise en image est particuli鑢ement tr鑣 r閡ssie et magnifiquement pens閑.
F閘icitations amplement m閞it閑s.
Amiti閟.
Philippe

siolaw (38294) 2010-08-30 3:12

Hi Kik
An interesting (and once useful!)structure from good POV giving lots of depth and perspective. Sunny weather and correct exposure makes intense natural colours. Good sharpness too.
Greetings
Laurent

jlbrthnn (76043) 2010-09-03 13:39

Good evening Kik,
This work of art is as impressive as those of the same type carried out by the Romans. I appreciate the very skilful framing which describes effectively and elegantly the aqueduct and the landscape. Excel work of quality.
Have a good evening
Cordially
Jo雔

dip (21408) 2010-09-07 11:39

Hi Kik,
beautiful and interesting image,
excellent point of view,very good perspective,clarity and sharpness are also very good,
informative note as well!
greetings,
Dimitris.

ruisc_pt (11594) 2010-09-13 14:35

Fantastic shot KIK of this fabulous hydraulic magnificent construction.
Very wonderful POV
.
TFS
Rui

romanaa (8430) 2010-10-24 3:20

Hello Kik,

I have been missing your posts for a while, but it seems I have only been at comp in different time than you.

Perfect image of this stunning aqueduct. You have chosen a perfect POV to lead the eye in the shot, the clarity and sharpness are great.

Best regards

Romana

fds (9963) 2010-11-25 13:19

great aqueduct in this very beautiful picture
fantastic pov and colors