Sunday 8 September 2013

A Room With A View


 
As we explored the very rural area surrounding Boticas I came across this open doorway, and it caught my imagination.

50 comments:

Adam said...

does look nice

Jerry said...

Wow, what a stunning place and view. By the way, what is the bird - looks a bit like a Black Redstart??

TexWisGirl said...

that would appear to be quite the drop-off under that porch!

Silenciosamente ouvindo... said...

E parece-me estar um passarinho...
As suas fotos são simplesmente
maravilhosas.
Um beijinho e bom domingo.
Desejo esteja bem.
Irene Alves

Anna Hanley said...

Hi Friend, I have been away for a few months. Your photos are wonderful! Have a great day, Anna

Optimistic Existentialist said...

LOVE this view! Breathtaking :)

Maria said...

I like the composition and the depth of that landscape.

Joke (Joke's Camera) said...

I can imagine, Sonjia. This is stunning and exciting too. Fabulous and beautiful image. Greetings from the Netherlands, Joke

Rita Vaselli said...

There are places where time has stood still ... in this magical atmosphere intersect many thoughts. They are very beautiful places where life could be very hard for those who was born there. Your photo is precious, how precious is the time that embroidered on the stones, and precious beauty of hills sight. Thanks for share,dear Sonija!


S. Etole said...

Truly captivating view.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sonjia!

And a magnificent one, too; plus a lucky litte bird...

Great sense of opportunity!

Have a nice week
Vitor

MastHoliday said...

Nice capture!

Breathtaking said...

Adam
It was rustic but very beautiful!

Breathtaking said...

Jerry
The rustic simplicity of Boticas is charming, and it's known for the wine vinho dos mortos,( wine of the dead.) The ancient practice of burying the wine for two years is still done today, and I can vouch for it's quality. It does look like a Black Redstart Jerry, but it didn't stay around long enough for me to get a positive ID.

Breathtaking said...

TexWisGirl
Spot on Theresa!

Breathtaking said...

Silenciosamente ouvindo
Thank you Irene:) The bird adds interest, and posed just long enough for me to take this photo. A lucky shot!

Breathtaking said...

Anna Handley
Hello Anna:) It's good to see you again, I hope all is well with you and your family. Thank you for your lovely comment.:)

Breathtaking said...

Optimistic Exsistentialist
I'm so pleased you do! Thank you Keith!

Breathtaking said...

Maria
Thank you Maria:) The vista seen through the doorway was so unexspected, and opportune.

Breathtaking said...

Joke (Jokes Camera)
Thank you Joke:)I was pleased to find this rustic gem, that says so much!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful view and a lot of interesting details in the forground.
What kind of place is that??
Greetings from
Sweden/M

Breathtaking said...

S, Etole
I'm so pleased you think so Susan.
I was captivated by the discovery!

Breathtaking said...

Rita Vaselli
Yes indeed Rita, my thoughts exactly! Sometimes a lifetime of hardship, but rewarding in so many ways. Thank you for sharing the beautiful verse Rita, it's not one I know, but would definately like to know!:)

Breathtaking said...

vitorchuvashortstories

Hi Vitor:)

I'm so pleased you like this capture, and was delighted that the bird posed for me! Thank you for your very generous comment. Have a great week!

Breathtaking said...

MastHoliday
Thank you for passing by and your nice comment.:)

Len said...

Where is Boticas?
Len

Breathtaking said...

M
Hello Monica:)

Boticas is situated in Northern Portugal not far from the Spanish border.I am almost sure that the room is only used for storing farm equipment, like a garage.

I will visit you very soon:)

Breathtaking said...

Len
Boticas is situated in Northern Portugal, not far from the Spanish border. It has a very good wine called (Wine of the dead) translated from (Vinho dos mortos)
If you Google this info you will find out all about it.

Where are the Photos!!:)

Nancy said...

What what a beautiful view it is....I love the way the light dabbles on the ground....

seijastiina said...

Nice blog and very beautiful pictures ♥

Breathtaking said...

Nancy

Hi Nancy!
So pleased you like the view.The dappled shade, was one of the reasons I was drawn to this scene.:)

Breathtaking said...

seijastiina

Hello Seijastiina:) Welcome to my blog, and thank you so much for your lovely comment.:)

Bob Bushell said...

Wowee, what a view, out of this world.

Breathtaking said...

Bob Bushell
So pleased you like it!:

Mike Attwood said...

Nice picture and the view is
breathtaking.

Our photos said...

Beautiful photo!
Greetings, RW & SK

Breathtaking said...

Mike Attwood
When I saw this view, that's what I thought, so I just had to take a picture. So pleased you like it Mike.

Breathtaking said...

Our photos
Thank you so much.:)

Brown Eyes said...

You were in Boticas? Is very close my farm. Maybe we crossed us? kisses

Breathtaking said...

Mary Brown
Hello Brown Eyes:) Always a pleasure to see you here:) Yes, we were in Boticas! We saw quite a few fields with horses,perhaps some belonged to you! We went that way to visit the newly opened Park de Natureza é Biodiversidade, and especially the Borboletário.



Unknown said...

that is a great view
Hugs
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Ana Mínguez Corella said...

Wonderful place.. Regards.. ;-))

Fernando Santos (Chana) said...

Bela fotografia...Espectacular....
Cumprimentos

Breathtaking said...

Swati Singh
Thank you for passing by and leaving a nice comment.:)

Breathtaking said...

Ana Minguez
Thank you Ana! This historical place is very interesting.

Breathtaking said...

Fernando Santos (Chana)
Thank you Chana:)So pleased you think So! Thank you for your visit:)

Stephanie said...

Another beautiful picture! Love those stones (I mean wall) - the texture is marvellous. Btw, the Senecio confuses vine you pointed out in my blog, it is a butterfly nectar plant! Cheers, Stephanie

Breathtaking said...

Stephanie
Thank you my friend:) The patina of the aged stone adds interest to the picture I think, I like it also:)

It was kind of you to tell me about the Senecio confuses vine, ..I will try to purchase one.

Ian said...

It doesn't have to be symbolic but
a gateway leading to a bird outside a cage, and the sunny uplands beckoning to infinity is quite a narrative.

Breathtaking said...

Ian
Hello again Ian:)Nice to see you here! Yes,I see what you mean,... every picture tells a story!

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