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Medieval Blue Door of Obidos


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Medieval Blue Door of Obidos
Medieval Blue Door of Obidos
Photograph taken of a blue medieval door in Obidos, Portugal.

Obidos is a picture-postcard town, flower-covered balconies, whitewashed houses, roofs of orange tiles and narrow cobblestone streets -- all surrounded by Moorish walls and dominated by an old castle. This tiny walled town has hardly changed at all since the middle ages. It started its existence as a fortress on the sea but the bay silted up leaving the town without a purpose. In 1228 King Dinis paused at Óbidos. His wife so admired the charm of the town, he gave it to her as a present.

David S. Letts

  
 
 

randy dannheim 		 

Stunning image David! Wonderful composition, color, and history - thanks for sharing.


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August 12, 2007

 

BetterPhoto Member 		  Beautiful image


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August 12, 2007

 

Susan M. Hembree 		  This is wonderful, David! I don't know how I missed it before. Fantastic colors and very simple. Congratulations on this winner!


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January 01, 2008

 

Steve J. Schoolcraft 		  I really like this one. You have a great gallery!


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January 12, 2008

 
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