Medieval Blue Door of Obidos
Uploaded: August 12, 2007 13:04:14
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.
randy dannheim August 12, 2007
Stunning image David! Wonderful composition, color, and history - thanks for sharing. #712643Susan M. Hembree January 01, 2008
This is wonderful, David! I don't know how I missed it before. Fantastic colors and very simple. Congratulations on this winner! #5279492Steve J. Schoolcraft January 12, 2008
I really like this one. You have a great gallery! #5329759Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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