Sunday 31 January 2010

Day #31 - Fire in the skies

Day #31 - Fire in the skies

This picture was shot at Figueira da Foz. The sky was really beautiful!

Saturday 30 January 2010

Day #30 - Planning...

Day #30 - Planning...

Planning a trip with the precious help of the DK guides. :D

Friday 29 January 2010

Day #29 - Laying back

Day #29 - Laying back

While laying back a bit, after a long day of work, I used the time to shoot today's picture.

Thursday 28 January 2010

Day #28 - Star Bokeh

Day #28 - Star Bokeh

This picture is an experiment using the shaped bokeh technic inspired by this article. This photo was shot with the precious help of my friend Pedro who also lended me a 50mm 1.8 lens for this picture. To know how I shot this picture follow the article link above. Just to let you know this is a picture of a set of candles. :D

Wednesday 27 January 2010

Day #27 - New toy

Day #27 - New toy

This amazing camera was loaned to me by a friend for some time and it's my new toy! It's a Canon Canonet QL 17 GIII. A rangefinder with a fantastic 40mm 1.7 lens! Can't wait to start experimenting. Too bad I can't shoot any photo for this project with it since it's not digital and the film must be sent for printing...

Tuesday 26 January 2010

Day #26 - Buttons

Day #26 - Buttons

Working at the new apartment. Got to shoot what you've got!

Monday 25 January 2010

Day #25 - Paper lizard

Day #25 - Paper lizard

Caught this paper lizard climbing the wall of a firend's bedroom... :D

Sunday 24 January 2010

Day #24 - Orange

Day #24 - Orange

My parents have a lot of orange trees and today I went to collect some with my mother and I took a picture of her holding one against this beautiful blue sky.

Saturday 23 January 2010

Day #23 - Do I know you?

Day #23 - Do I know you?

I was about to take a picture of this turtledove that was singing on top of this electric pole when suddenly another small bird landed on the wires. The dove interrupted her concert and looked at the little bird, that was staring at her too. The first one was looking down at the other bird like if she didn't want to share the picture.

Friday 22 January 2010

Day #22

Day #22

22 is a very special day for me. :D

Thursday 21 January 2010

Day #21 - My street

Day #21 - My street

Today I'm at my new apartment setting up some stuff. Here is the view from my room window, to the other side of the street.

Wednesday 20 January 2010

Day #20 - Droplet mystery

Day #20 - Droplet mystery

Who will be the first to identify 2 funny details in this photo?! :D

Tuesday 19 January 2010

Day #19 - Self Portrait

Day #19 - Self Portrait

It would have to happen, sooner or later... As Carlos suggested there was a lack of people photos on the blog and, since I never shot any self portrait, here it is. It was also a nice opportunity to play around with my recently purchased remote shutter trigger.

Monday 18 January 2010

Day #18 - Montemor-o-Velho Castle

Day #18 - Montemor-o-Velho Castle

Shot this picture when driving from Figueira da Foz to Coimbra, tonight. Wish I could have experimented more but I ran out of battery on the camera...

Sunday 17 January 2010

Day #17 - It's time...

Day #17 - It's time...

... for today's picture. :D

Saturday 16 January 2010

Day #16 - Light bulb

Day #16 - Light bulb

Got to shoot what you have... :D

Friday 15 January 2010

Day #15 - The Keys!

Day #15 - The Keys!

Finally the keys!!! Today the picture is special because it really means something to me. After a long time searching for the ideal place to settle I finally have the keys to my new apartment! Yes!!! First thing to buy: a freezer; second thing: beer. (or maybe the beer first... I'm still thinking about it...)

Thursday 14 January 2010

Day #14 - Table soccer

Day #14 - Table soccer

Got to work late tonight so I had to take this shot of the company games room. Yes! I'm really working, not playing table soccer. :D

Wednesday 13 January 2010

Day #13 - Hangover

Day #13 - Hangover

What the hell happened here last night?! I think I had too much alcohol... :D

Tuesday 12 January 2010

Day #12 - Old Lighthouse

Day #12 - Old Lighthouse

Just on time!!! This is the old lighthouse at the "Forte de Santa Catarina", Figueira da Foz. This picture was shot using my brand new (arrived today) Tamron 18-200! :D

Monday 11 January 2010

Day #11 - Black cat

Day #11 - Black cat

I present you my roommate. She's really beautiful, isn't she? :D

Sunday 10 January 2010

Day #10 - Reading by Candle Light

Day #10 - Reading by Candle Light

Today I went to visit my grandmother. I took my camera with the intension of shooting today's picture at her house. When I arrived at her living room I saw that she had this book on the table with her glasses on top. I imidiatly thought that would make a nice picture. She also had a candle on the table. So I lit the candle (candles always make a very nice light effect), adjusted a bit the elements on the table for a better composition, turned all the lights off, and here it is.

Saturday 9 January 2010

Day #9 - Coimbra Aqueduct

Day #9 - Coimbra Aqueduct

A picture of the Coimbra Aqueduct. This photo was actually a suggestion from my friend Pedro who told me that a shot from this spot would make a great picture.

Friday 8 January 2010

Day #8 - Need a Light?

Day #8 - Light

Anyone needs a light?

Thursday 7 January 2010

Day #7 - Workspace

Day #7 - Workspace

Unfortunately I'm still working so I've got nothing else to shoot but my workspace. Well... got to go back to the red chair!

Wednesday 6 January 2010

Day #6 - Who's there?

Day #6 - Who's there?

I was sitting at my desk, browsing the internet and thinking about what would I shoot today... This teddy bear, that my girlfriend gave me about 10 year ago, was sitting on the shelf next to me and I thought: "This guy would make a very nice subject for the photo today!". So I came up with this idea. I turned off all the lights in my room, putted the teddy bear into place and got my friend Carlos to hold a flashlight to get the light effect. Here it is! Enjoy!

Tuesday 5 January 2010

Day #5 - The fire is out...

Day #5 - The fire is out...

A day like this would come, sooner or later... I had absolutely no time to shoot today so, some minutes ago, when I finally had time to grab the camera, I couldn't get away from the sofa next to the fireplace. And here it is: an absolutely amazing photo of the fireplace :p! There will be a lot of days like this during the project but better days will come and, hopefully, better pictures too. Only 360 days left. :D

Monday 4 January 2010

Day #4 - Postcard from Coimbra

Day #4 - Postcard from Coimbra

A typical postcard picture from my city, Coimbra. Isn't it a beautiful city? So full of charm...

Sunday 3 January 2010

Day #3 - Moss

Day #3 - Moss

Moss is all over the place when it's winter at the place where my parents live. Today I went to have dinner with them and shot this nice picture.

Saturday 2 January 2010

Day #2 - Haunted Road

Day #2 - Haunted Road

Shot this one when I was on the way to my girlfriend's house tonight. It's a long exposure photograph (30sec) and the red effect on the left I got from my car's tail lights. It looks like a haunted road like the ones in the movies... The only thing missing is the creepy guy asking for a lift. :D

Friday 1 January 2010

Day #1 - Wine Celler

Day #1 - Wine Celler

Here we go! This is the first shot! A lot of wine at a friend's celler where me and my friends spent the New Year's Eve.