This special portrait format image shows the charming, morbid beauty of a narrow building façade in the historic Alfama neighbourhood in Lisbon. With its sandstone-like colour, the façade is reminiscent of the bygone splendour of days gone by and is characterised by the authentic atmosphere of this picturesque area. At the bottom of the building is a small mini-market, whose everyday scene is complemented by a construction worker relaxing and enjoying his after-work beer.
Another highlight of the picture is the typical wrought-iron lantern, which is attached to the wall of the house and gives the scene its unmistakable charm. On the first floor, fresh laundry hangs on a line, as is traditional in Alfama - a sign of the lively everyday life in the narrow streets of this neighbourhood. This motif combines an authentic Portuguese way of life with nostalgic flair and is ideal for lovers of cityscapes and southern European culture.
Photography is painting with light. According to this motto, my pictures are created, whether as a long exposure or simply in the first or last light of the day.
Photography is more than a mere reproduction of reality. My pictures tell stories, create moods.
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