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My mother was born here
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Uploaded: 05/17/08 9:16 PM GMT
My mother was born here
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The ancient little town of Valença do Minho (13th C) lies on commanding heights above the left bank of the River Minho, which here forms the frontier between Spain and Portugal (frontier crossing by 2 bridges, one of them made by Eiffel). Nowadays there is hardly any sense of the past rivalry between the two states and there is a lively cross border traffic between Valença do Minho and Tui on the other side of the river. The old core of Valença do Minho is enclosed by the ramparts of its massive walls. Although the town was always strongly fortified, the present Fortaleza, or fort, is 17th C., in the Vauban style. From various points on the walls there are superb views over the "new" town, some way below, the Minho valley and the mountains of Galicia. .
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That is one fine looking little town. So Pristine and Manicured.
Thanks for sharing Antonio.
E J
Thanks for sharing Antonio.
E J
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Excellent shot and view of the city Antonio! Thanks for the info as well.
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Music's the medicine of the mind. ~John A. Logan
This image is full of beauty and history. The information is a wonderful addition to the image. Well done.
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“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man”
- Benjamin Franklin
Very nice view of the city,mountains and sky,it's a really good photo,thanks for the information too.
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Beautiful shot. I love the mountains in the distance, and the sky is fantastic.
Jimbob
Jimbob
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DON'T TWEAK THE NOSE
Another very beautiful town form Portugal. I always say it is a marvellous country. :)
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For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, His eternal power and Godhead;... Rom 1:20
It must be amazing to live in a place that sports this much recorded history. Loved your narrative and was pleased to know that the ancient rivalries are now long buried.
:)PJ
:)PJ
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We don’t make art to show someone what something looks like. All this requires is eyes (or a lens). Art is supposed to have meaning, emotion, power, or magic. Alan & Mario "FourThirds"
Beautiful looking old place..with Great history.Fantastic shot,
Antonio.
Antonio.
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A very good photo, composition is spot on, showing everything from the fortifications up untill a very deep sky. Great post.
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Excellent crisp and nice shot with wonderful narrative! Thanks Antonio!
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Thats a beautiful picture. Nicely lit fore and buildings, a dramitic sky and mountains to the rear add to the scene as well. Good info too.
Ian :)
Ian :)
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Great information, scene and sky. The edges look so sharp. The coloring is perfect and what a nice title. It tells me something about you Antonio. Great photo.
Tick
Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
Wonderful picture,Antonio!!...such a beautiful place!..so beautifully captured!..I like ,also ,the title and the narrative!
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Adriana....:)
Beautiful clarity in your capture of this lovely city. The colors of the sky and mountains are great also.
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Gorgeous view of this city ... love the clouds. Excellent capture Antonio.
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away ~ George Carlin
a beautiful place i agree, the clouds and colors are soft and pretty with the little town in the distance.
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Oh, I love your picture so much! I adore such kind of architecrure in POrtugal and in Spain as well! You are very lucky to be born in such a beautiful land!!! I love Iberia!
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This is a lovely landscape and I love those red terracotta roofs. Nice shot!
Ann
Ann
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Fantastic quality of form and detail in this image, Antonio!
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Incredibly beautiful image and wonderful commentary, thankyou so much for sharing António.
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A very well composed scene. The foreground leading into the Fortification and bellowing clouds for the background. Very well done, Antonio, and great history for you. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Joe
Joe
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Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling.
The narrative was very well done.
Thanks Antonio.
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