Photographer’s Note
A vila de Óbidos guarda séculos de história entre as suas muralhas. Com um vasto património de arquitectura religiosa e vestígios histórico-monumentais, a vila de reis e rainhas foi, noutros tempos, local de preferência para descanso ou refúgio das desavenças da Corte. D. João IV e D. Luísa Guerra, D. Pedro II e D. Maria I, D. Leonor, D. Catarina de Áustria e D. Carlos, foram alguns dos monarcas que passaram por estas terras deixando, de uma forma ou de outra, marcas que a vila ainda hoje mantém. A origem da vila de Óbidos remonta ao século I, à cidade de Eburobrittium. Romanos, visigodos e árabes foram povos que marcaram presença por estas paragens. O ano de 1148 marca a tomada aos mouros de Óbidos, sendo em 1210 doada por D. Afonso II à Rainha D. Urraca. O primeiro condado de Óbidos é instituído em 1636 e, sete anos mais tarde, D. João IV manda reparar novamente as muralhas. Pensa-se que o Castelo de Óbidos é de origem romana mas foi depois uma fortificação sob o domínio árabe. Classificado como Monumento Nacional o castelo apresenta um estilo arquitectónico militar. Foi convertido numa Pousada.
Source: portugalvirtual
The village of Óbidos keeps centuries of history between its walls. With a vast tresour of religious architecture and description-monumental vestiges, the village of kings and queens was, in other times, place of preference for rest or shelter of the disagreements of the Cut. D. João IV and D. Luísa War, D. Peter II and D. Maria I, D. Leonor, D. Catherine of Austria and D. Carlos, had been some of the monarchs who had passed for these lands leaving, of a form or another one, marks that the village still today keeps. The origin of the village of Óbidos start on I century, the city of Eburobrittium. Romans, visigodos and Arabs had been peoples who had marked presence for these stoppings. The year of 1148 marks the taking to the mouros of Óbidos, being in 1210 donated by D. Alfonso II to Queen D. Urraca. The first county of Óbidos is instituted in 1636 e, seven years later, D. João IV orders to repair the walls again. One thinks that the Castle of Óbidos is of origin Roman but it was later a blockhouse under the Arab domain. Classified as National Monument the castle presents an architectural style to militate. It was converted into an Inn.
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silvan
(937) 2009-02-24 10:08
Hi Patricia,
Very nice shot. The leaves of the olive tree on the left side and the stones in the right corner are a good plus. Ciao.
Silvano
JanD
(14977) 2009-02-25 0:48
Howdy Patricia!
Amazing fortress, wonderful castle. Good POV and capture. Interesting info.
Regards!
LeeLoo
(5218) 2009-02-25 9:30
Dear Patricia Pires!
Great castle.
Wonderful defensive architecture.
Good perspective.
Very good take.
TFS!
alive
(934) 2009-02-26 10:36
Olá Paty!
Adoro Óbidos e acho que no dia em que tiraste essa foto eu também lá estava.
Uma foto do belo castelo da vila com bonitas cores.
luis.
Philippe
(11781) 2009-03-09 8:34
Hi, Patricia. The castle stands out very well against the blue sky. The grass in the foreground also adds some contrast while the branch in the foreground frames the construction well and gives a good depth to the image. I think with such a light, you could open at f/8 or even a smaller aperture, which would give more depth of field.
Have a nice evening,
Philippe
ManuMay
(11181) 2009-03-23 4:21
Ola Patricia!!
Bella imagem!!
Very good point of view and amazing colours from this beautiful city!!
You choos e the best angle to show this great image.
Well done.
Best Regards
Manuel
bracasha75
(22225) 2009-04-01 10:27
Helo Patricia
Very very beautiful
Excellent use of light and excellent angle
TFS
Cheers,Braca
mikolaj_kawa
(30785) 2009-11-03 2:49
Ola Patricia! Amazing castle of Obidos. Wonderful POV and capture. Nice light and colours. Saude!
Photo Information
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Copyright: Patricia Pires (PatyP)
(234) - Genre: Lieux
- Medium: Couleur
- Date Taken: 2006-12-11
- Categories: Châteaux
- Exposition: f/4.3
- More Photo Info: view
- Versions: version originale
- Date Submitted: 2009-02-24 9:30








