Photographer's Note
The Queluz National Palace (Portuguese: Palácio Nacional de Queluz) is a Portuguese 18th-century palace located at Queluz, a freguesia of the modern-day Sintra Municipality, in the Lisbon District. One of the last great Rococo buildings to be designed in Europe, the palace was conceived as a summer retreat for Dom Pedro of Braganza, later to become husband and then king consort to his own niece, Queen Maria I. It served as a discreet place of incarceration for Queen Maria as her descent into madness continued in the years following Dom Pedro's death in 1786. Following the destruction by fire of the Ajuda Palace in 1794, Queluz Palace became the official residence of the Portuguese prince regent, John VI, and his family and remained so until the Royal Family fled to Brazil in 1807 following the French invasion of Portugal.
Work on the palace began in 1747 under the architect Mateus Vicente de Oliveira. Despite being far smaller, the palace is often referred to as the Portuguese Versailles. From 1826, the palace slowly fell from favour with the Portuguese sovereigns. In 1908, it became the property of the state. Following a serious fire in 1934, which gutted the interior, the palace was extensively restored, and today is open to the public as a major tourist attraction.
Shooting Data
Nikon D40
2009/07/15 14:56:19.7
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Color
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 18mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/80 sec - F/9
Exposure Comp.: +1.0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-A
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Medium Low
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: High
hardyuno, carlosmarin, lucasgalodoido, celmaleite, jhm, xuaxo, ChrisJ, Amaz, adramad, planetphotoet13, s_lush, paura, belido marcou esta nota como útil
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hardyuno
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(4650) 2010-01-25 3:49
Hi Paulo,
this is a very good compositionwith strong colours. The depth and sharpness is nearly perfect. Fine Photo work, TFS
Have a fine week
Hartmut
carlosmarin
(11954) 2010-01-25 4:13
Hola Paulo,
Bonito encuadre del palacio, potenciando las esculturas y el jardín.
Con muy buena gestión de la luz y suaves colores.
Saludos,
Carlos
gervaso
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(21577) 2010-01-25 4:33
Olá, Paulo!
Gostei bastante da composição com bastante céu e as estátuas de cavaleiros se destacando, com muito boa nitidez. Belas cores também! Belo trabalho!
Bluejeans
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(64251) 2010-01-25 5:22
Oi Paulo,
Um ponto de visão bem diferente mas bonito com estes céu azulão , gostei da entrada com as duas estátuas nas laterais a levar o nosso olha para o fundo , bom contraste de cores, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
Jonathan_Tree
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(0) 2010-01-25 5:36
Howdy Paulo!
Nice lightness, very nice colors. Superb place. Wonderful sculptures and architecture. Good frame.
Cordially!
prabut
(3548) 2010-01-25 7:21
Hi Paulo
Well-composed photo of the two monuments. Extra colors and sharpness.
Nice photo.
Regards
lucasgalodoido
(25394) 2010-01-25 10:05
Olá Paulo,
realmente muito bonita mesmo essa área do palácio, e o contraste com o céu aqui ficou ótimo. Bela foto.
Parabéns e Abraço
celmaleite
(5010) 2010-01-25 17:06
Olá, Paulo!
Excelente perspectiva, lindas cores e ótimo enquadramento. Bonito trabalho, parabéns!
Abraço.
toto
(0) 2010-01-26 12:03
Bonsoir,
belle photo de cette entrée de ce nationnal palace, ces deux statues qui trône a l' entrée donne un plus a votre photo.
Amitiés Thomas
jhm
(172780) 2010-01-27 3:19
Hello Paulo,
Good perspective and symetry through the statues middle of the picture.
Also lovely panorama view.
Lovely colors, good composition, nice presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.
Best regards,
John.
xuaxo
(6854) 2010-01-27 14:35
Olá!
Interessante enquadramento e ponto de vista. Não sei porquê, ficou a parecer uma miniatura da realidade
(mas acho que isto não está no Portugal dos Pequenitos :-)
É impressão minha, ou há três pessoas preparadas para ficarem na fotografia ali à esquerda? ;-)
Cumprimentos,
Francisco
Urs
(14082) 2010-01-27 20:07
Hi Paulo
Nice entrance to this palace, even the POV is a bit unusual. Personally I would had cropped some of the street in the FG but I guess that is easier said then done. Fine vibrant color hues and high sharpness. Well done
Thanks for your critique.
Best regards
Urs
Graal
(103038) 2010-01-27 23:28
Hi Paulo,
an interesting place and informations. Good picture. Fine sharpness, colours and contrast. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander
mkamionka
(44151) 2010-01-28 1:51
Hi Paulo,
I did consider visiting this palace especially because it was on my way when going to Sintra but I decided to see less but with less stress. I see form your shot though that it is definiely a place I would like to visit if I ever come againg to Lisbon. Fantastic light!
I would probably tend to take rather more pavement than sky but it is personal preference.
TFS
M
sacimar
(33545) 2010-01-28 10:18
Hi Paulo,
this is other place I've been to, and I like your composition, the sky is perfect for the composition, good perspective and details, good job!
Un abrazo
Sergio
Silvio1953
(168539) 2010-01-28 11:39
Ciao Paulo, great view of beautiful place, splendid blue sky, very well done, ciao Silvio
anducina
(8407) 2010-01-28 23:11
Hi Paulo,
Superb architecture and statues, well framed. I'd like some WS with a closer view of the two equestrian statues...
TFS,
Andreea
rodgerg
(55767) 2010-01-29 7:52
Olà Paulo,
Firts a superb blue sky very well collected!
A very well balanced composition too in an horizontal format well selected. The differents elemenst and the details of the architectur are very well collected too. Interesting human element with the peopels in the prospect on the left.
Amizades,
Roger
ChrisJ
(132258) 2010-01-29 23:21
Hi Paulo
The red roofs at right color contrast superbly against the blue sky. Good sharpness & framing. The wide angled panoramic format was a good choice. Tfs!
gentedilivello
(3103) 2010-01-30 0:34
Hi Paolo,
pleasant and sunny picture! Colors are amazing, in particular the blue sky, you did well to give great space to it. Good sharpness and details.
TFS.
Have a good weekend.
Gabriele.
pajaran
(76013) 2010-01-30 0:34
Dobar dan, danas je kod nas malo toplije.
Mnogo lepa arhitektura, dobra kompozicija ove lepe fotografije, stari majstori pravili su dela koja i danas mocno izgledaju.
Prijatan vikend, Paja.
Google.
Good day, today in our little warmer.
Many beautiful architecture, good composition of this beautiful photos, old masters are works that made today a powerful look.
Have a nice weekend, Paja.
Amaz
(11475) 2010-01-30 4:17
Extraordinária captura, amigo Paulo!!
Bela composição e ótimas cores!!
Bom registro!!
Parabéns mil,
Um abraço,
adramad
(54894) 2010-01-30 10:56
Hola Paulo.
Magnifica panoramica la que nos muestras de la entrada a este bonito palacio, buena perspectiva de las estatuas ecuestres recortandose en el cielo. Un buen dia con una luz que has equilibrado magistralmente. El color tambien precioso.
Buen fin de semana.
Un abrazo.
Luis.
planetphotoet13
(1099) 2010-01-30 12:03
Olá! Paulo
Excelente Foto, muito bonita mesmo, com esses monumentos decorando o "Palacio Nacional de Queluz" "The Queluz National Palace" Parabens!!! e a foto está perfeita com bom POV,Contraste,Sharpness,Nitidez e Cores, Perfeita mesmo, TFS,
Desejo um excelente Final de Semana pra vc,
Abraços,
Jose Tadeu
planetphotoet13
s_lush
(16602) 2010-01-31 2:42
Hello Paulo,
This palace is captured very interestingly, with pointing compositionally to the statues, which look great against the blue sky and green vegetation and seem to be outstanding. The picture is perfectly composed, very well managed on light and colors, and rather comprehensively commented. Excellent job!
Best regards,
Sergiy
paura
(45863) 2010-01-31 14:45
Paulo,
As cores são o bonito destaque nessa bem composta fotografia, amigo. A D40 é de fato uma grande ferramenta.
Abraço
Paulo
AiresSantos
(56155) 2010-01-31 23:57
Ola Paulo
Uma perspectiva diferente do Palacio Nacional de Queluz
Quando o visitei, ainda tentei fazer uma foto deste angulo, mas como era de manha não resultou
Cores e detalhes muito bonitos
Uma boa semana
Aires
belido
(19934) 2010-02-01 3:25
Olá Paulo,
gostei bastante do brilho dessa foto. O azul do céu em especial está magnífico. Parece que você se dá bem com o formato em panorama. Belo tema escolhido, também. Ótimo registro!
Um abraço,
Carlos
PS: voltando de uma semana de férias...
jmdias
(76875) 2010-02-18 6:31
paulo
sempre quis visitar este palácio e nunca consegui, apesar de ter passado diante de suas portas. linda vista das esculturas contra o céu e um pedaço do edifício a se mostrar para além. boa luz e cores. lindo efeito e enquadramento
abraços
jorge
Photo Information
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Copyright: Paulo Goncalves (Juntas)
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(7960) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2009-07-15
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Nikon D40, Nikkor 18-55mm AF-S 1:3.5-5.6 GII ED DX, Hoya 52mm Circular polarizer
- Exposição: f/9.0, 1/80 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Map: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Tema(s): Queluz by Juntas, Palacio de Queluz [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2010-01-25 3:38
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