1995 – The red roofs of Silves in Portugal, captured from the historic fortress. Photo © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
The town of Silves is situated in Portugal’s most southern region, the Algarve, which is best known as a destination for a beach vacation. However, unlike most towns, Silves is not located at the coast but some 15 km away in the hills. It has several historic attractions, among them the spectacular fortress and the cathedral Sé Catedral de Silves.
I have very fond memories of Silves, by the way, as I shot some remarkable portraits of my girlfriend here on an extremely hot day in 1988. At the coast, the heat was unbearable – but in Silves it was bearable, and we experienced it as (almost) refreshing.
For the re-visit in 1995 I brought better equipment and more films. Here, I captured this beautiful view across the red roofs of the town from the fortress. I especially like the colorful chairs on the nearby rooftop (I guess in R. do Mirante, 26) which stand out really well. Just imagine enjoying your breakfast up there!
Just wow.
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The high resolution image
| Capture Date | Spring 1995 |
| Location | Silves, Algarve, Portugal |
| Camera | Canon AE-1 Program |
| Image Source | Fuji Slide Film |
| 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 | 6584 x 4302 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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