Pretty as a picture!
A wading gull in an azure pool,
bird’s-eye view,
of the Douro.
Spring buds bloom,
while sipping port,
in the peaceful town,
of Porto.
Cheers to you from Portugal~
Pretty as a picture!
A wading gull in an azure pool,
bird’s-eye view,
of the Douro.
Spring buds bloom,
while sipping port,
in the peaceful town,
of Porto.
Cheers to you from Portugal~
Can I be nosy and ask what type of camera you used? Excellent, excellent shots…but that is only possible with a good photographer first and foremost!
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Not nosy at all! I use a Sony HX400 with an adjustable zoom up to 1200mm equivalent and thanks for asking! 🙂
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You’re the second person who’s images I admire using that camera…thanks for sharing!
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It is not an expensive camera, but the zoom function makes it special.
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I have the HX-300, but I find that it “eats” it’s way through batteries. Do you have that issue?
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I forgot to ask if you’re happy with the image stabilization…it’s not good on mine.
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I have never had an issue with the battery. I have both a 300 and 400. The image stablization is much better, it is one of the refinements, with the 400.
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I feel I was there with you. You capture the heart of a city!! Lovely.
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I wish you were Rebecca! We could share some port~ ❤
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💛💛🎉💛💛
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Thank you for portraying my country so beautifully 🙂
Turtle Hugs
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Your country is wonderful so it comes quite naturally! Hugs back to you~
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I like the eyeliner on the gull 🙂 Thank you for the beautiful pictures!
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I love gull eyes and these eyelined ones are pretty spectacular aren’t they!
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Beautiful post, photos and city, dear Cindy ❤
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Happy post birthday Monica! ❤
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Thank you very much, dear Cindy ❤
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A beautiful gallery of memories Cindy. The sun always shines on you.
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I wish that were true!!! I hope the sun is shining on you too Pauline~ ❤ ❤
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Sun is shining we have an endless summer this year, but the garden needs rain.
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Ditto for The Holler!
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Exquisite! ( ˘ ³˘)～♡
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You are a wonderful friend! ( ˘ ³˘)～♡
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Wow that last picture is spectacular! And thank you for the follow, Cindy, nice to meet you!
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Visa versa 2UX2! Love your blog~
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Thank you:)
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❤
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You’ve been featured:
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Please let me know if you’d like to join the challenge:)
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Thank you. 🙂
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Well deserved~
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These city shots are gorgeous. Love Portugal.
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Thank you and I know you do!
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Gorgeous. I’ve never been to Portugal so I especially appreciate you sharing your views.
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Happy to have you traveling with me Lori!
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Cindy — you are really getting around!! Have you been having some wonderful meals along the way? Enjoying all your travels as you go… thanks!
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Oh yes, fabulous food. We always say the same thing when we are in Europe, “Why can’t American food taste this good?”
It is because people shop daily at fresh food markets that feature local growers and bakers. The difference in the taste is significant as you well know.
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So fun to hear from you in the middle of all your busy travels!! Loving taking the trip second hand through your incredible photos!! thanks Cindy!
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Gorgeous pictures, as always.
Any idea what the instrument is in picture #4? I assume it’s playing music like a player piano.
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Thank you! I haven’t been able to find the proper name for it, but it is essentially a hand cranked music box that plays sheet music.
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Sehr schön Aufnahmen. Ich wünsche dir, meine Freundin eine gute Zeit. Ernst
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Vielen Dank fur Ihre Freundlichkeit. Ich hoffe, Sie sind mein Freund Ernst, ein wunderschones Wochenende mit .
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As always, your pictures are amazing. Love the little girl kissing the bird.
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She was beautiful, like something out of Dickens!
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I love the photo of the child kissing the bird on the woman’s shoulder. The music box rounds the picture out perfectly.
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Yes, was adorable, both of them were beautiful!
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Ahhh!!! Qué bonito paseo por Oporto. Portugal tiene un encanto especial. Espero que hayas disfrutado mucho, mucho en este viaje a la Península Ibérica. Un abrazo amiga. ❤ ❤
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El Pennisula Iberica es precioso. Tengo mas fotos a la publicacion de Espana! Tener un maravilloso fin de semana mi amiga y abrazos ~ ❤
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Really amazing shots, Cindy. I especially love the opening bud and the gull. 🙂
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Awww, thanks. I like macro shots too because you can see so much detail lost to the human eye.
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Liebe Cindy da hast du aber super Landschaftsfoto gemacht sieht ganz toll aus und dann die ah Aufnahme von der Möwe einfach spitze wünsche dir eine gute Nacht und schönen Sonntag Klaus in Freundschaft
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Sie sind ein sehr guter Freund Klaus. Vielen Dank und haben eine wunderbare Woche!
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You’ve captured the heart of Porto with these photos ~ an idyllic city, almost as if it was from a fairytale from the looks of this 🙂 I would imagine you doing quite well in this city, beautiful views of quaint buildings and houses sipping port while overlooking the water…sigh… Wish you the best this Sunday 🙂
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You describe Porto so perfectly. Maybe you visited here in a dream! Be well Randall~
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Your adventures make me so HAPPY! ❤ YOU!
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So incredibly kind!
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Stunning! I love the bird and the flowers most.
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I like macro shots too. We get to see what we normally can’t!
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Great photos but my favorites have to be the seagull and the purple bud.
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So pleased you like the macros. I love macro photos because they show us the unseen world all around us!
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Impressive photographs… Porto is so beautiful… thanks so much for sharing, dear Cindy … best wishes and happy week. Aquileana 🙂
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Wonderful to hear from and thank you for your thoughtfulness. Abrazos mi amiga~ ❤
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I love how you inspire me to focus on what I love. I revel in your kind heart and talented vision.
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Awww, such lovely thoughts made my day! Thank you my friend~ ❤
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Dear Cindy, my goodness this is so so so so beautiful what a pleasure to see all the awesome gorgeous finding.. love itl
hugs to a sweet friend
Sherri
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Reblogged this on and commented:
beautiful gorgeous and love it
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People like you are why I love blogging my friend! Cheers to you and blessings too~ ❤
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I love the co-hesiveness of the city, being that most of the roof-tops are red tile or perhaps brick. It makes for beautiful scenery. I also fancy the floral arrangement, so spare but the beauty of each Calla can be admired. Really, anything might look fantastic facing the hall of columns like that. What a gorgeous place. How do you decide where to stay when you travel? You must have a great agent 😀
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oh, I meant to add…..Is that a music box on the lap of the gal with the parrot? So interesting. x B
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Yes it is a hand cranked music box that plays sheet music. Kinda amazing huh! I love planning trips and don’t use an agent. I read tripadvisor customer reviews and pay attention to formal ratings, location, and traveler photographs. I look for deals on prices through second parties like booking.com and hotels.com. Planning a trip for me is half the fun.
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Yes, it is! You can find her playing at Rua de Cedofeita.
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What beautiful, vivid colors! The gull’s eyes are startling. It looks like your having a wonderful trip. Have a glass of wine for me. 🙂
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Thank you Patti and cheers to you!
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Picture postcards! Beautiful photos and a lovely country!
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Thank you! Just was over at your blog seeing the subway photos. Awesomeness~
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Reblogged this on Random Ramblings; Myriad Musings and commented:
Beautiful photographs…looks like a lovely place to visit!
🙂
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Stunning!
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Abrigada!
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Once again, your photos are beautiful. Thank you for the lovely visit to Porto.
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Thank you more for traveling with me! ❤
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Cindy, I really liked the sensitive elements in the post and your trip has such unique sights. I also liked the same parts which others mentioned, the delicate flower bud, the waterfront with closely placed charming houses (villas) and the music playing woman with child, so precious! ❤
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Ahhhh, you are such a thoughtful person Robin. Porto is a special place and will remain in my memories, as will you Robin. Be well my friend~ ❤
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What a stunning city – love all the red roof tops and the river running through the city!
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It was truly visual candy and so pleased you enjoyed!
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Truly breathtaking! Wishing you a great week ahead!😄
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Visa versa 2 U X 2!
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Woooow
Nice shots Cindy 😉
Planning on working on my own self hosted blog soon. Would be needing support from wonderful bloggers around the community very soon.
I would really appreciate 😉
Great work on your blog as always hun
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Your photography is stunning and your poetry is lovely. You have my support and friendship too. Be well~
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Thank you very much Lady Cindy.. would let you when I am all set
#Bless 😉
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❤
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Outstanding photos, congratulations. Hope you enjoyed Porto.
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Loved it, gorgeous place and country, and thank you! ❤
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