Friday, December 11, 2009

photo hunt: undesirable

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Rain, clouds and fog are undesirable companions when you are visiting a magical place like the  Pena National Palace (located in  Sintra near Lisbon, Portugal), even if you are not planning to use a camera... It was a fascinating tour, though, which started with a train ride,  I wish we would have had sunshine that day (for a sunny picture of the palace click here).






At least there was room to have some fun editing the picture:






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Posted by at Friday, December 11, 2009
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  1. CRIZ LAIDecember 11, 2009 4:45 PM

    Wow! That palace looked rather mystical with the fog flying about. Nice shot Mar. I also wished it would be sunny too during any sightseeing trips. :)

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  2. AnnieDecember 11, 2009 4:46 PM

    You are right, sometimes the weather is undesirable for travelers. Love the editing you did. What a cool looking place.

    Happy weekend!

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  3. NessaDecember 11, 2009 5:30 PM

    I have a new fantasy place to dream about. I like it even in all of that mist. Beautiful shots.

    Flash Dancing

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  4. eastcoastlifeDecember 11, 2009 5:52 PM

    It's like Fairy Tale land! I would enjoy touring this place.
    Happy weekend, Mar!

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  5. quillyDecember 11, 2009 7:22 PM

    What a spectacular looking building - -and the fog only lends to the ancient atmosphere. Lovely snaps, MAr! Will we be seeing any of the inside?

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  6. jmbDecember 11, 2009 7:30 PM

    We had the same idea Mar, except mine was scenery. Dull grey scenery instead of brilliantly beautiful in good weather.

    Happy weekend to you

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  7. AnonymousDecember 11, 2009 7:49 PM

    The weather gives this such a mysterious look. And it's just wonderful. I'd love to see that. Well done my friend :)

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  8. Photo CacheDecember 11, 2009 8:14 PM

    that's a magical place alright. the mist makes it feel more magical and adds a sense of drama to the place.

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  9. CarverDecember 11, 2009 10:13 PM

    What a beautiful place Mar. Even with fog you got fantastic shots. I love the effect although I understand why you wanted blue skies. Happy Weekend!

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  10. jams o donnellDecember 11, 2009 10:36 PM

    Shame about the weather. Still it is a beautiful place. Happy weekend

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  11. PatDecember 11, 2009 11:30 PM

    Wow - what a great palace!! I actually love the fog in the photo!!

    Happy Weekend.

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  12. expatravelerDecember 12, 2009 12:23 AM

    See you found a good scenario to an undesirable situation... :) It's still a lovely castle!

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  13. BengbengDecember 12, 2009 1:45 AM

    it looks like sometihng out of disneyland. the fog effect

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  14. YTSLDecember 12, 2009 3:05 AM

    Wow, Mar, now that you've shown me even the undesirable photos you have of it, you've now made me want to visit such an amazing looking castle some day! :D

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  15. JamaDecember 12, 2009 4:23 AM

    With the fog I still find this a beautiful place.

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  16. JulieDecember 12, 2009 5:57 AM

    It must be cold when you were there. Nice work with the editing :)

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  17. UnknownDecember 12, 2009 7:15 AM

    wow, what an enchanting castle! rain is really a bummer especially when you're on tour.

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  18. Anneke (Mudhooks)December 12, 2009 9:07 AM

    What a beautiful place, even with the fog....

    Mine is up but the photos may be rather disturbing. The first I used in an earlier PhotoHunter but the second is one I haven’t dared put up publicly before. Just warning you…

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  19. MirageDecember 12, 2009 9:16 AM

    Me encantan.

    Like a scene from a movie!

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  20. RandiDecember 12, 2009 9:29 AM

    Lovely place and beautiful shots! Why do you want to photograph in sun??? I always try to avoid that.
    I wish you a great weekend.

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  21. GattinaDecember 12, 2009 10:17 AM

    It still looks terrific ! What a big fortress !
    I have the same problem I couldn't take a picture of our yearly Christmas tree on the Grand'Place because .... it rains ! or it's foggy

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  22. UnknownDecember 12, 2009 11:02 AM

    What a beautiful castle! I like it in both fog and sunshine. Glad you posted it, but I think it is a little far from the theme "Undesireable". I guess you mean that the fog made it difficult to take a pic. At any rate, you have taken lovely photos of a grand building.
    Personally, I found this theme kinda hard. The obvious choice - that many have chosen - is to photograph creepy things like bugs, spiders and other items that you really don't want to even look at, is not what I enjoy doing for fun!
    Happy Weekend!
    Anna

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  23. Hootin AnniDecember 12, 2009 11:24 AM

    To me....fog is one weather phenomenon I DESIRE! LOL...so it's a beautiful shot. Fog and all.

    Mine's HERE come on over...I'd love your visit. Happy Hunting.

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  24. gengenDecember 12, 2009 12:10 PM

    Sometimes fog can cause accident specially when you are driving...Good choice for the theme. Happy hunting. Mine is ready.

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  25. candiDecember 12, 2009 1:15 PM

    Wow! Truly looks like a magical place! I kind of think the fog adds to it.

    Happy weekend!

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  26. BobkatDecember 12, 2009 3:29 PM

    That looks like such a wonderful place, and while the mistiness looks atmospheric, sun would have been so mcu nicer.

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  27. Mrs. MecomberDecember 12, 2009 3:32 PM

    WHAT a stunning place! Wow! Your photos give it an eerie, mystical feel. I would love to explore that place!

    My Photo Hunt: Undesirable is up. I hope you have time to visit. Have a good weekend.

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  28. Scott LawDecember 12, 2009 4:05 PM

    Oh, I'd love to visit there. But I'm with you. Partly cloudy to make some nice shots with the sky. Fog can make some interesting photos though.

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  29. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeDecember 12, 2009 5:22 PM

    Great photohunt!
    It might have been an undesirable day.... but made for some great photos!

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  30. Colin CampbellDecember 12, 2009 5:32 PM

    Very atmospheric

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  31. Alice AudreyDecember 12, 2009 5:58 PM

    Depends on what you're after. I like the edited version of the picture better than the clear day shot. But then, I'm the kind to go in for editing.

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  32. LisaDecember 12, 2009 6:59 PM

    Gorgeous photo -- despite the fog!

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  33. A. @ A Changing LifeDecember 12, 2009 11:09 PM

    I have a few like that myself, but I've never mastered editing. What a beautiful end result!

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  34. cristinaDecember 13, 2009 12:46 AM

    Sintra is so beautiful! :) i think that Pena is probably the most romantic palace/castle in Portugal... did you try the queijadas? http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/sweets/queijadas-de-sintra-sintra-cheesecakes-077981
    by the way, i wish i could travel as much as you. en un par de meses quando la mariposa este con mas peso salimos por europa viajando!

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  35. HorsoonDecember 13, 2009 6:21 AM

    Love these mystique shots :)

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  36. Cats~Goats~QuotesDecember 13, 2009 11:05 PM

    Looks very mystical and interesting!

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  37. chany tzeraDecember 14, 2009 3:35 AM

    Que hermoso lugar, Sintra es especialmente romantica, no así su historia, pero hoy tiene un Castillos puentes hermosos, felicitaciones por tu viaje. Chany

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