Architecture of Lisbon
Shot in 2015.
Riders of the Atlantic
Shot on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Portugal, 2015.
A Walk along the Tejo
Most people know Lisbon is situated on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean; it is not so widely known, though, that the longest river of the Iberian peninsula floats through the city (technically, on the side of it). While definitely not a recommendable place to swim, a walk at the Tejo (or Tajo, as the Spanish say) has its merits – particularly for modern architecture enthusiasts. The Vasco da Gama tower (1,10, last picture) is a prime example. But the most exciting sight, majestic and intriguing simultaneously, is the Vasco da Gama bridge (2, 6, 8, 9, 11, 14). Spanning over 17 km, it is the longest bridge in Europe. The slight couverture of the structure allows for interesting photographic angles. I’ll invite you for a walk.
Perspectives of Lisbon
A couple of weeks ago I left Portugal. Although I knew my time was limited, Lisbon did not make it easy for me to leave as the sun was shining and the city once more soared in bright colors. Portugal seems still very close as I am curating all the photography I did back there. So, the chapter may be closed in my personal life (for now), but it is definitely not closed in terms of the blog. In other words, There is more to come, and updates will be more frequent 🙂
Lisbon in Monochrome
Black and White photographs. Shot in the last couple of months in Lisbon, Portugal.
Streets of Lisbon
The fascinating thing about Lisbon is that it is a very old and a very modern city at the same time. Very few towns seem to be able to combine these two qualities as well as Lisbon does. Barcelona, on the other side of the Iberian peninsula, springs to my mind. The end product is a lively yet beautiful metropolis with much character. Also, there are cute yellow trams; everybody loves these trams.
Michael Hoffman Photography 