The photo shows an enchanting image of the Douro Valley, as seen from Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo. The setting sun casts a warm, golden light over the landscape, illuminating the rolling hills and meandering river in the valley. The sun's rays break through the clouds and create an ethereal glow, illuminating the mist hanging over the valley.
In the foreground, pink bushes form a natural framework for the landscape. The flowers, in various shades of pink, are sharply portrayed, clearly showing their delicate petals and green leaves. They create a beautiful contrast to the soft focus of the valley in the background and add a touch of colour to the predominantly green and golden landscape.
The valley's vineyards, stretching as far as the eye can see, are in soft focus, creating a sense of depth and expanse. The Douro River, which winds through the heart of the valley, glistens in the sunlight, a silver ribbon running through the landscape.
The picture is a celebration of the natural beauty of the Douro Valley, with its rolling hills, vineyards and majestic river. It is a moment of peace and serenity, captured in the warm glow of the setting sun. It is an image that invites the viewer to pause and appreciate the beauty of nature.
As a young boy, I sat on my bed listening intently to the stories my father told about the Dalamicio family. Soon this became the name under which I have been making my photographs since 2015. Starting on safari in Tanzania, I now fly all over the world.. Read more…