Sculpted in stone Photo

Photographer’s Note

Monsanto es una aldea de Portugal de la región de Beira.

Perteneciente a las "Aldeias historiacas de Portugal" fue considerado como el pueblo más portugués, su encanto medieval lo hace irrepetible, perderse por su calles laberínticas y subir a lo alto a contemplar la vista desde su castillo es una auténtica experiencia.

Monsanto está enclavado en la vertiente de una pequeña pero escarpada montaña, caracterizada por grandes moles de granito que muchas veces forman parte de las viviendas. En lo alto del monte asentado en moles graníticas se encuentra el imponente castillo de Monsanto ahora ya en estado de ruina, pero que aun conserva bien su muralla, patio de armas y torreones.

La presencia humana en este pueblo portugués se remonta al paleolítico, como atestiguan diferentes vestigios arqueológicos. Monsanto, uno de los cojuntos arquitectónicos del país luso, se hizo famoso en 1938 cuando fue elegido "el pueblo más portugués de Portugal". Actualmente aún se pueden observar las casas que se esconden entre los peñascos de granito y sus pequeños jardines.

Vivienda con techo de bolo granítico
(Casa "de una teja"). Un restaurante típico muy conocido en la villa.
Esta foto se la dedico a Filipe Sacavem, que gracias a sus fotos de este bonito y pintoresco lugar, me entraron ganas de ir a conocerlo.

Dos WS.
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Monsanto is a village of Portugal of the region of Beira.

Belonging " Aldeias historiacas of Portugal " was considered to be the most Portuguese people, his medieval delight makes it unrepeatable, labyrinthine streets get lost for his and to rise to the high thing to contemplate the sight from his castle is an authentic experience.

Monsanto is nailed in the slope of a small but steep mountain, characterized by big masses of granite that often are a part of the housings. On top of the mount placed in granitic masses one finds the imposing castle of Monsanto now already in state of ruin, but that there even preserves well his wall, court of weapon and turrets.

The human presence in this Portuguese people goes back to the Paleolithic, since they testify different archaeological traces. Monsanto, one of cotogether architectural of the country luso, became famous in 1938 when it was elected the most Portuguese " people of Portugal ". At present there can still be observed the houses that hide between the crags of granite and his small gardens.

Housing with roof of granitic skittle
(He marries " of a tile "). A typical restaurant much known in the town.
This photo dedicated it to Filipe Sacavem, that thanks to his photos of this nice and picturesque place, brought in me desire to go to know it.

Two WS.

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Clementi (44873) 2008-06-15 15:10

Ciao Charo,
ho conosciuto questo posto attraverso delle foto viste su TE.
e ogni volta che lo rivedo mi piace sempre di piu', sembra che un gigante cattivo abbia tirato una grossa pietra su questa casa.
ottima la realizzazione con bei colori e una buona luce.
complimenti
Giorgio

polpo56 (8060) 2008-06-15 15:11

Hi Charo,
an unusual landscape, with the big stone over the restaurant.
Very interestin shot, TFS.
Ciao
Ludo

avene (11080) 2008-06-15 15:16

hello Charo,
most bizarre sight, the stone looks so much bigger than the building underneeth it. the neat little red chairs add to the surreal mood of the scene, it's something Dali might appreciate. I like a lot how you used the narrow streets to frame the central part of the photo, very nice work.

with best regards,
Kristine

jurek1951 (26026) 2008-06-15 15:19

Hi Charo,
Great colours and quality with all the details of buildings.Nice light and great architecture.
Georg

mauro61 (16126) 2008-06-15 15:27

ciao Charo, non c'è da fidarsi a mangiare seduti a quel tavolo....
Bella foto, molto particolare.
un saluto a presto
maurizio

gunbud (28073) 2008-06-15 17:37

Hi Charo,
Beauitful capture of this traditional architecture seen in such a lovely natural setting of the giant boulders.
Lovely balanced colors with very sharp details to this wonderful setting.
Regards, Tom

trekks (14334) 2008-06-15 18:25

hi Charo

Really it is very rare to see a sculpture like this next to houses. Such imagination! A fine view showing good color contrast and well composed capture of the buildings.

tfs, bill

ribeiroantonio (21959) 2008-06-15 18:31

É uma aldeia muito bonita e com características fantásticas. Só é pena é que tenham autorizado a introdução de materias de construção novos que alteram muito a tradição do local.
Quanto à foto, gosto do PdV e das cores suaves.
Os WS são também muito bons.
António

Scharan (13955) 2008-06-15 21:29

Olá Charo

Que incrível esta foto dessas construções entre as pedras...muito original, as pessoas são sempre muito criativas e não param nunca de enventar...
E você divide tudo isto aqui no TE, obrigada e parabéns!
Grande abraço,
Vera

Morac (20749) 2008-06-15 21:51

Hello Charo,
Beauitful capture of this traditional architecture.
An unusual landscape, with the big stone.
Regards
Marc

sacavem (8421) 2008-06-16 1:17

Olá amiga Charo,

Antes de mas gracias por tu dedicatorio.
Que lugar bello e mítico....
Parabienes,
Filipe

nota: tu link no funciona,no texto descriptivo.

wolf38 (13055) 2008-06-16 1:34

Hello Charo. A really unusual and worth seeing motive. And in the midst of this threateningly working idyl a small restaurant. Photographically top. Best regards, Wolfgang.

Miha2ou7 (4923) 2008-06-16 2:08

Hey Charo,

A great photo, and a fine documentary image, that shows us ... just how mad people actually are? :>
No, really a very fine motive, but I wonder how it looks on the inside. And I`ve got to give it to them, that`s an innovative and an attractive looking house. I know that there are such houses, built into the rock in Cappadocia, but Portugal, thats another thing all together, great work!

Best regards.

jhm (83131) 2008-06-16 3:13

Hello Charo,

Very spectacular for to see, these big stone above this house.
Also the stairs to both sides care for depth and perspective.
Composition and presentation are superb.
Nice realisation, very well done.

Best regards,
John.

BennyV (4855) 2008-06-16 4:43

Hello Charo,

I'm glad to see that there is now a bar in Monsanto, when we were there a long time ago it almost felt like a ghost town.

The sight is impressive and you caught it well. A very good post.

Benny

AiresSantos (42714) 2008-06-16 4:52

Hi Charo
Wonderful place very well captured. Excellent POV and details. I like the satured colours and how you framed it
TFS and hugs
Aires

jlbrthnn (38667) 2008-06-16 7:51

Bonjour Charo,
c'est une maison champignon, et un restaurant en granit incroyable. Les heureux propriétaires de ce logis sont des chanceux. Leur construction est particulière et unique. Tu as réalisé une belle image plongeante qui avec un peu d'indiscrétion montre beaucoup de détails. Un beau travail et une belle découverte.
Passe une bonne journée
Amicalement
Joël

carper (65426) 2008-06-16 7:54

wauw...
what a rock. and people live there unther. oeps..
good photo Sharo, I like the pov and the good composition, very nice photojob, have a good evening and thanks for sharing.
gr. jaap

sacimar (7592) 2008-06-16 11:07

Hola Charo,

impresionante lugar, la casa con el techo de bolo granitico es sorprendente, buenos detalles, buena composicion, y tu nota muy interesante como siempre,

Un saludo

Sergio

belido (16727) 2008-06-16 11:42

Hola Charo,

muito interessante imagem. Parece até surreal! Uma grande idéia de arquitetura. Interessante lugar e ótima composição. Parabéns!
Saludos,
Carlos

brevbrev14 (372) 2008-06-16 13:49

Hola Charo, this is a wonderful place!
i hope to visit it one day!
the image is good with a nice view from the top
nice one!
ciao!
Valeria

adores (15701) 2008-06-16 16:05

Olá Charo!
Vejo que vieste conhecer esta bonita aldeia histórica.Este pov é sempre bonito. Gosto de ver as mesas na esplanada com o senhor cá fora e até da árvore em flor. Bem captada!

rigoletto (26632) 2008-06-17 0:27

Hi Charo,
I guess i am as astounded as you were, upon seeing this huge rock carved as a house (or a café?). Your high POV was god enough to give all you want to present, and i am curious about this lovely place full of granite-carved labyrinth. TFS,
Deniz

CENT-TRETZE (2133) 2008-06-17 1:43

Hola Charo:

Una toma espectacular de este rincon de Monsanto. La misma foto la publicó otro compañero de TE, no hace mucho tiempo pero es digna de ser congtemplada por su singular belleza. Esta graan roca que parece que va a aplastar las viviendas que tiene debajo, increible!

Un abrazo.

Josep

xavshot (62981) 2008-06-17 11:19

Bonsoir Charo
la photo est belle et l'endroit est très impressionnant. Un lieu qui doit valoir le détour. Joli POV et bonne présence du personnage.
Xavier

Jakab (3480) 2008-06-21 6:04

Hello Charo,
not a common roof, indeed! Hardly believable that a human settlement could be erected unde these condition. Very interesting!
Best whishes
Laszlo

bakes888 (18323) 2008-06-22 0:31

Hi Charo. Looks like a cross between a village and a landslide ;-). Well captured. Good POV and composition. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

NMaverick (0) 2008-06-23 0:40

Hi Charo, in this photo what counts is what is captured. I don't care much about the POV, DOF etc. What has captured me is the giant rocks that stand on the top of a building, let it be a restaurant or a house. I wouldn't feel comfortable with all this power above my head.
Nice catch
TFS
Nick

Vames (4356) 2008-06-30 6:02

hola Charo,bella momento e bella colore !fantastico fotografia !

Greg1949 (8513) 2008-08-06 5:54

Charo, not sure how or when I missed this one but it is really cool. This stone is huge and the pictures, including the work shops, really tell an exciting story, great capture.

Greg