1988 – Grass in the dunes of Alvor, Portugal. © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
Here is a nice shot showing the dunes of Praia de Alvor on a sunny day with a clear blue sky. In 1988, we experienced the place as one giant beautiful beach with natural dunes that protected the village and lagoon from the forces of the Atlantic Ocean.
Clean and flawless with the grass adding complexity, this photo can be a nice poster print if you want to add some beach flair to your appartment.
By the way, the dunes look very similar today thanks to the efforts of the community that added solid boardwalks to guide visitors safely over the dunes without damaging the sensitve environment.
I personally like the idea that there are beautiful spots that do not change significantly over a period of more than three decades. (The Alvor Lagoon is a different matter. It has changed significantly, and I think – not for good.)
Design ideas
The high resolution image
| Capture Date | August 1988 |
| Location | Alvor, Portugal |
| Camera | Canon AE-1 Program |
| Image Source | 7 x 10 cm print |
| Digital Image Source | EPSON Perfection 4870 Photo |
| Digital Image Source Format | TIFF, 48 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 5268 x 3547 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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