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Douro river again
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For 112 km, the river forms part of the national border line between Spain and Portugal, in a region of narrow canyons, making it an historical barrier for invasions and a linguistic dividing line. This isolated area has now a protected status: the International Douro Natural Park. The Douro region have a microclimate allowing for cultivation of olives, almonds, and especially grapes that are important for making the famous PORT WINE. The region around Pinhão and São João da Pesqueira is considered to be the centre of Port wine, with its picturesque "quintas" or farms clinging on to almost vertical slopes dropping down to the river. Many of these quintas are owned by multinational wine companies and are worth a visit.

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::verenabloo
03/30/10 10:13 PM GMT
What a magnificent photo! And how wonderful that this area is protected, so that growing and cultivation of the fruits and nuts can be done safely. I am really happy you shared this. The river is beautiful, and so are all the hillsides with the grapes and other things growing there. But I noticed the large rock on the right of the photo, does that mean you were in a dangerous place to take this photo? I hope not. Thank you for sharing the part of the world where you live. Verena
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::tigger3
03/30/10 10:27 PM GMT
I think this is a superb image of this scenic area. Well composed and good exposure my friend. Thanks for sharing this one with us. I really like it. ♪ ♫ :)Sandi♪ =^..^=
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::Genver
03/30/10 10:55 PM GMT
The photo is very nice,beautiful landscape,Antonio,the colors are pleasant,it is a very nice place.
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::luckyshot
03/30/10 11:22 PM GMT
Antonio - You are on a high hill taking this photo - it gives the scene a unique perspective. Well done! Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
::0930_23
03/31/10 2:04 AM GMT
I think this was taken from a plane Antonio. You have so much in it to enjoy. Wonderful work and to the faves it goes.

TicK

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::sharonva
03/31/10 2:20 AM GMT
I love aerial shots and this one certainly has a lot to see, enhanced by your nice focus and the cultivated fields and terraces on the ground. Very nice shot!
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::bingwa
03/31/10 2:36 AM GMT
It's a grand and beautiful place, and photo of course! It's off into my favourites, thanks. I'd like to go hiking and canoeing there.

Winona
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.Joanie
03/31/10 2:47 AM GMT
What a beautiful place!!! Your capture is expertly taken too!
Joanie
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.Eubeen
03/31/10 2:53 AM GMT
Wow! A magnificent view of this landscape. There's a lot to see in this photo. Nice composition and focus. A great job.
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.acool
03/31/10 6:26 AM GMT
Beautiful view, well captured.
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.TheWhisperer
03/31/10 7:53 AM GMT
This is a wonderful view and shows the different textures and patchwork look to the land below. Well done!
Ann
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.koca
03/31/10 8:26 AM GMT
Fantastic, stunning shot. And I love the long and interesting story. Thanks a lot, Antonio.
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::Jimbobedsel
03/31/10 12:16 AM GMT
What a gorgeous view from your balloon. LOL. That bridge looks so small from way up there. Beautiful countryside shot, Antonio.
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.Toto_san
03/31/10 1:55 PM GMT
An amazing shot, my friend. Wow, thanks for sharing.
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.hirschikiss22
03/31/10 4:04 PM GMT
Wow! Up so high! What a splendid view!
~Kim
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::Ed1958
03/31/10 5:23 PM GMT
Wow! Stunning imagery.
Thanks for sharing my friend.
Ed.
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::danika
03/31/10 5:48 PM GMT
A magnificent view ... wonderful capture Antonio.
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.icedancer
03/31/10 7:08 PM GMT
Wow, this is a Spectacular capture and a beautiful scene, thanks so much for the information about this image Antonio
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::Inkeri
03/31/10 8:05 PM GMT
Magnificent photo,Antonio..So Fantastic scene.Love it
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04/01/10 3:07 PM GMT
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
.Tomeast
04/03/10 2:57 AM GMT
An amazing looking landscape!
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::Nikoneer
04/05/10 5:46 PM GMT
I like how the incorporation of a protected status often combines historical and modern features. Here we see the grape arbors in the foreground and olive orchards in the right and rear right, a holdover from historic times, coupled with what appears to be a power grid source across the river and up the hill from the bridge. Excellent photo. Although it appears as an aerial photo in the thumbnail, I knew it had to be taken from a stationary position because of the clarity of the shot, notwithstanding the stone jutting out on the bottom right.

-Nikoneer
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::Flmngseabass
04/14/10 5:22 AM GMT
A wonderful picture Antonio and I love learning what you discussed in your narrative:) Thank you for sharing this with us:)
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.red_one
04/22/10 10:46 AM GMT
What a view!! Incredible photo!!
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