Construído sobre as antigas ruínas de um convento Franciscano, este Farol, de um penhasco vertical domina uma das mais movimentadas rotas marítimas ao largo do cabo de São Vicente - ou “Promontório Sagrado” como era designado pelos Romanos. Fica localizado na ponta Sudoeste de Portugal (Ponta de Sagres).Built over the ancient ruins of a Franciscan convent, this Lighthouse towers from vertical cliffs to guide one of the busiest shipping lanes near Cape of Saint Vincent – or “Sacred Promontory" as it was called in Roman times. It is located in extreme Southwestern Portugal – Sagres - not too far from the Gibraltar Straits.
Aguarela, 25 x 36 cm , Papel Arches
A beautiful picture- the shadows on the lighthouse, the wispy sky... very nice!
ReplyDeleteYou captured a rugged quality in this painting, I can almost feel the wind blowing.
ReplyDeleteHi Rob,
ReplyDeleteAs painting subjects go, lighthouses are at the top my list. One day I hope to photograph and paint all the lighthouses in Portugal...and others beyond. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks Mineke. I have a weakness for stormy skies with fleeting sunlight...an early influence from my being awstruck by the works of the late great John Pike.
ReplyDeleteBela imagem do local
ReplyDelete"Onde o mar começa
e a terra acaba"
Bom fim de semana
Magníficos, o penhasco e o farol iluminado recortando-se contra o céu escuro!
ReplyDeleteEste passa a ser mais um favorito!!
Ola. Esta aguarela para mim tambem é uma das minhas preferidas, está fantástica.
ReplyDeletejo ra tone, Paulo e Anonimo, fico grato pela visita e comentarios.
ReplyDeleteUm Bom Domingo!
Simply outstanding! Well done….love the colors
ReplyDeletelugar onde se pode observar um dos mais bonitos por-de-sol que existem na Terra.
ReplyDeleteAnonimo, em breve espero poder postar esta cena ao Por-do-Sol.
ReplyDeleteObrigado.