Feeling dizzy? Photo

Photographer’s Note

Tomar is famous mainly for its fantastic Templar Castle. However I wasn’t going to visit it until I have seen in the DK guidebook (lonely planet and plenty of other guides show just artistic images which have no informative value at all) a photo similar to this presented here. When I saw this square I knew I have to visit this town.
It is a very good example of the interesting pavement, the issue which I have mentioned before. Pavements in Portugal, especially on important town squares, have always unique pattern which makes it really attractive and different. I have never seen such a variety of pavement patterns before.

Tomar was founded as headquarters of the Knights Templar in Portugal in the 12th century and contains some of the most significant Templar monuments in Europe. Tomar was especially important in the 15th century when it was a centre of Portuguese overseas expansion under Henry the Navigator, the Grand Master of the Order of Christ, successor organization to the Templars in Portugal.

Church of Saint John the Baptist (São João Baptista): The main church of Tomar is located in the main square of the town, in front of the Municipality (17th century) and a modern statue of Gualdim Pais. The church was built between the 15th and 16th centuries and has many interesting artistic details, like the flamboyant Gothic portal, the Manueline tower with a 16th century clock, the decorated capitals of the inner columns of the nave and several panels painted in the 1530s by one of Portugal's best Renaissance artists, Gregório Lopes.

BeBeHooker, pauloog, Buin, Ola_Kwiatek, Amaz, jjanczyk, Graal, PaulVDV, lousat, danos, jlbrthnn, Philippe, adores trouve(nt) cette note utile

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BeBeHooker (5834) 2009-09-29 1:34

Serwus Mariusz!
Czaderska szachownica, swietna perspektywka, piekny plac z pomnikiem i wyjatkowej urody kosciolem.
Siema!

pauloog (6703) 2009-09-29 1:36

Hello Mariusz,
A beautiful wide angle view in which the tiling creates a stunning effect and an introduction to the many elements to discover in this view.
Regards,
Paul

Buin (38040) 2009-09-29 1:36

Good morning Mariusz!
This pavement really creates an amazing effect and it's a not to surpass contrast to the old buildings around. An interesting - and stunning photo from an advantageous angle.
Greetings from Germany!
Frank

smarcell (14471) 2009-09-29 1:57

A simple view made interesting by the pov that you have chosen, and by the use of the wide angle lens, which makes the patternon the floor very graphycal and hypnotic.
very nice work
Regards Stefano

Ola_Kwiatek (2698) 2009-09-29 2:59

Piekny plac, przepiekny kosciol o arcyciekawej fasadzie, dobra wyczerpujaca notatka. Bardzo dobra foteczka.
3maj sie

sacavem (8395) 2009-09-29 3:14

Olá Mariusz,

Muito boa a perspectiva e pov desta praça em Tomar. O chão em pedra (calçada portuguesa)é de belo efeito.Única no mundo.TFS
Regards,
Filipe

Amaz (7158) 2009-09-29 3:14

Excellent grafism, Mariusz!!
Perfect composition and really amazing colours!!

Superb work!!

Very well taken!!

emka (21951) 2009-09-29 3:52

Witaj, w Tomar widziałam tylko siedzibę Templariuszy i było warto tam pojechać. Nie byłam natomiast na tym placu, a szkoda, bo ta symetria nawierzchni jest bardzo ciekawa. Świetny kadr, doskonała ostrość.

Pozdrawiam

Małgorzata

jurek1951 (26020) 2009-09-29 8:24

Witaj Mariusz,
ladna perspektywa,piekniewyglada ta architektura,ladna kolorystyka i super niebo,pozdrawiam
Jurek

jjanczyk (1904) 2009-09-29 8:37

Witaj Mariusz,
Fantastyczny kadr!
Swietny POV, rewelacyjna kolorystyka i piekne swiatlo,... przy takiej super pogodzie mozna robic zdjecia (z wyjatkiem lotniczych:))
Pozdrawiam

npecanhuk (14364) 2009-09-29 10:17

Hello Mariusz!
Very interesting and truly beautiful picture!
Sharpness, exposure, dof and colors are excellent!
The pov was very well chosen and that ground full of eye-catching graphism was perfectly captured by you... yes, the composition is superb!
A very nice and pleasant photograph!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

darek1978 (11375) 2009-09-29 12:23

Witaj Mariusz,
Niezla szachownica. Podoba mi sie tutaj perspektywa oraz efekt, jaki uzyskales dzieki "podlodze". Scenka nielatwa do naswietlenia ze wzgledu na duza rozpietosc tonalna, ale wybrnales z tego po mistrzowsku. Gratuluje! Bardzo ladne zdjecie!
Pozdrawiam,
D.

Graal (58403) 2009-09-29 12:59

Czesc,
swietnie to wyglada, bdb kontrast kolorystyczny, piekna architektura i te wzory na nawierzchni placu. Podoba mi sie tutaj bardzo.
Pozdr. Al.

Fis2 (46143) 2009-09-29 13:43

Czesc Mariusz!
Bardzo ciekawy POV,
Interesujacy kadr i kolorystyka.
Posadzka dodaje smaku fotografii.
Pozdrawiam
Krzysztof

PaulVDV (5306) 2009-09-29 14:32

Hello Mariusz,
I think you're right about the pavements in Portugal. Here on TE we find lots of pictures taken in different places in the country that show very interesting patterns in the pavements.
The strange thing is that when I visited Portugal 24 years ago I didn't notice that. I cannot imagine that I was that little attentive. So the Portuguese must have started later with these magnificent pavements.
You've taken the picture of this square from the right angle.
The alternating white and black stones of the square contrast strong with the blue sky in which we cannot find the smallest cloud.
Best regards, Paul

lousat (15768) 2009-09-29 14:37

Hi Mariusz,this perspective is incredible,it seem moving when i shake the head,impressive sharpness,colors,lights....all is perfect.It's a great honor for me to include this pic in my prefered.My great great compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

danos (32926) 2009-09-30 1:08

Good morning Mariusz,
great the panoramic view of this square with the pavement to creates really a dizzy.Thanks to the wide lens, we can see all this beauty in combination with the Church of Saint John and the constructions on the left in a perfect harmony.Well done.

Have a nice day,Danos

ManuMay (11181) 2009-09-30 6:56

Hi Mariusz!!

Woooow!! What a nice effect!!

Excellent view and composition, a beautiful graphic sense and superb definition!!

A very beautiful work and very well choosen perspective!!

Congratulations...

Best regards

Manuel

jemaflor (39597) 2009-09-30 11:37

Hi M,
Well framed with this graphical foreground, lovely place and good result with this strong contrast of tones.

lightsensor (721) 2009-09-30 23:19

hi, Mariusz,

good wide and low angle shot! i like you "burn" the sky, so that the "blue" looks darker and sharp; also it creates contrast between this interesting ground and buildings. nice job!

J-P,

sevy (13750) 2009-10-01 5:07

Hello Mariusz,

I like the idea of this composition using the pattern on the ground to put a visual interest as well as driving the look in deepness inside the place.
The tiny people in background increase this feeling.

Yves.

Juntas (3442) 2009-10-01 8:42

Hi Mariusz. I have some pictures of this church too (I'll post one, one of these days) but only in thaat angle we get the sense of dizzy. Great details on the floor and a composition well mastered. GReat colors and definition. Nice job. Best regards. PAulo

ilDottore (4004) 2009-10-01 9:07

Hej Mariusz,
MNIAM! :) Ależ ten polar pięknie u Ciebie pracuje... to niebo jest BOSKIE! Żal tylko, że niejednorodne.
Mocne kolory i kontrasty, kompozycja i efekty UWA - nie z tego świata!
Obłędne zdjęcie!
Pozdrawiam i zazdroszczę Ci tej pięknej wycieczki.
Krzysiek

Pablo25 (1773) 2009-10-02 7:12

czesc Mariusz,
musze przyznac ze ten plac robi naprawde duze wrazenie, takze chetnie dolaczam do gratulacji. Swietnie pokazane szerokim katem, ech sam musze chyba wreszcie zainwestowac w cos szerokiego! NIe ma to jak przedstawienie rzeczywistosci w taki wlasnie sposob. Interesujace miejsce, swietne swiatlo i znakomicie spolaryzowane niebo, a do tego naturalne kolorki. Gratki.
serdecznosci
Pawel

jlbrthnn (38527) 2009-10-02 7:28

Hello Mariusz,
I cannot resist the attraction which this checkerwork exerts, which ends up tiring the glance, because it unceasingly makes move the eyes. The light, the colors, clearness, the composition, all is a great success. A very deserved success. Congratulations.
Have a nice day.
Cordially.
Joël

PixelTerror (86494) 2009-10-02 10:08

HI Mariusz
Nice image full of light but the best about it is this superb pavement providing nice graphical effect as well as setting depth
have a nice day JY

Philippe (11781) 2009-10-02 14:03

Hi, Mariusz. The geometrical patterns of the square pavement give a nice graphic aspect to your foreground, enhanced by the wide angle. The white buildings with their red roofs stand out very well against the deep blue sky. Very good colours and light management.
Have a nice evening,
Philippe

adores (15691) 2009-10-05 15:21

Hi Mariusz!
Yor right, the pavement really creates a wonderful effect here. I like your pov, with the church and the buildings in background. Seems you even got a pigeon and some people in background:)!

AiresSantos (42578) 2009-10-06 1:09

Hi Mariusz
wonderful pattern in the ground. Fine low POV, colours and light management
Regards my friend
Aires

Dyerco (9186) 2009-10-30 7:25

Hi Mariusz
Good use of the wide angle and polarizer. I like what the wide angle did with the tile pattern also the red roof stands out well against the rest of the sky.
Phil

stefpat (968) 2009-12-02 7:26