DECEMBER 1999 – The Monument of Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) in Lisbon, Portugal. © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
Lisbon in Portugal is an exciting destination that has a long history, a rich culture and many attractive spots, be it the fortress that overtowers the city center, the super-sized Jesus statue, or the many restaurants with their Fado singers.
When we visited Lisbon in 1999, we took the tram to the Padrão dos Descobrimentos (the Monument of Discoveries.) The sun was illuminating the monument while dark clouds increased the contrast between the discoverers and the background.
Admittedly, the image is a bit soft due to the noise of the 400 ASA slide film, but in this case, the visible noise actually underlines the impression of uncertainty and roughness. I also adore the Ponte 25 de Abril in the back with its never-ending stream of cars.
Lovely.
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The high resolution image
| Capture Date | December 1999 |
| Location | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Camera | Canon AE-1 Program |
| Image Source | Fuji Slide Film |
| Digital Image Source | EPSON Perfection 4870 Photo |
| Digital Image Source Format | JPEG, 48 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 6138 x 3105 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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