Quinta de Chocapalha wine profile

From the top left: mono varietal white Arinto ready to drink now, Vinha de Palha - basic Rosé from the producer, red Vinha de Palha - basic ...

Quinta de Chocapalha wine profile 2009-12-30T01:57:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Christmas night wine

On the Christmas night dinner we opened a bottle of wine from the Wachau valley in central Austria. It was the 2007 white smaragd ( full bo...

Christmas night wine 2009-12-25T05:46:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Merry Christmas everyone

Thank you all for visiting and commenting on my blog. I wish you a Merry Christmas ! Be good ! Maciek. 24.12.2009.

Merry Christmas everyone 2009-12-24T05:26:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

The star of Bethlehem.

Star of Bethlehem , like a candle in the darkness, brings us hope and happiness. Wishing you all happy pre-Christmas time. Maciek Shot durin...

The star of Bethlehem. 2009-12-20T10:00:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Happy Xmas ? Not for all !

A "little misfortune" had happened when we baked and decorated our Christmas cookies this year: a broken leg ! Wishing you all ha...

Happy Xmas ? Not for all ! 2009-12-16T12:30:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Mosteiros beach in November.

The Mosteiros beach ( Azores islands ) - just blowing wind and heavy dark skies. Maciek. 17.25 local time. 25th of November 2009

Mosteiros beach in November. 2009-12-13T15:19:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Our garden colours in mid-December

Not much joy and sun this December in our garden. From the top left: Citron mini-tree, Spike Lavender, red, beginning to flower Bougainville...

Our garden colours in mid-December 2009-12-08T08:11:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

The land of cows and volcanoes

View from Paul viewpoint to the north. A small "swimming pool " inside an old volcano. A good thing about Azores Islands ( from th...

The land of cows and volcanoes 2009-12-04T01:29:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Azores Islands - Unspoiled nature spots

One of the little-known unspoiled nature spots on the island is this two-step waterfall called Salto do Prego , near Ribeira Grande village...

Azores Islands - Unspoiled nature spots 2009-12-01T07:10:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Turn off the TV ! ( I´m back on Azores Islands )

When I stood and took that particular picture of the sunset at the Mosteiros beach ( Azores islands ) I wondered: "Why are people watch...

Turn off the TV ! ( I´m back on Azores Islands ) 2009-11-26T12:32:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Photo trip to Central Portugal ( day 4 )

I got up early to see the sunrise over the Serra Estrela and the Spanish mountains. I drove east and after 2 hours begun a steep climbing t...

Photo trip to Central Portugal ( day 4 ) 2009-11-24T15:04:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Photo trip to Central Portugal ( day 3 )

Next morning I got up very early trying to embrace a new day and take an "early-bird" photo of the famous Vasco da Gama bridge in...

Photo trip to Central Portugal ( day 3 ) 2009-11-21T13:31:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Photo trip to Central Portugal ( day 2 )

On my second day I drove to Mourisca, just 60 kilometers south of Lisbon. Mourisca Tide Mill is situated on marsh, salty lands used in t...

Photo trip to Central Portugal ( day 2 ) 2009-11-20T01:22:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Photo trip to Central Portugal - almost a complete failure

I have been planning this trip for some time. I clearly marked all my photographic spots on the map and was ready to go. The plan was to sho...

Photo trip to Central Portugal - almost a complete failure 2009-11-17T01:15:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Braided delta of Vouga River, part VI

A few minutes later..... Maciek.

Braided delta of Vouga River, part VI 2009-11-10T13:17:00-08:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Braided delta of Vouga River, part V

Same place, same rubber boots. Last days of October 2009. Maciek.

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Braided delta of Vouga River, part IV

This is a traditional fishermen´s boat from the mouth of the Vouga river, central Portugal. Barco Moliceiro , this is how the Portuguese cal...

Braided delta of Vouga River, part IV 2009-10-30T14:18:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Braided delta of Vouga River, part III

Vouga river delta. October 2009 Nikon D80 Tripod Rubber fishing boots. Maciek.

Braided delta of Vouga River, part III 2009-10-29T10:35:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

In the realm of the dying sun

For the first time I managed to convince my son Lucas to go with me. Big achievement ! Picture above: Douro river in the realm of the dying ...

In the realm of the dying sun 2009-10-27T13:19:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Lord of the Stone Chapel. I´m back !

So the winter is coming. The temperatures have fallen to lower twenties. Lower temperatures mean more image sharpness in the coastal zone. T...

Lord of the Stone Chapel. I´m back ! 2009-10-26T15:21:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Dinky boat

It was a stormy night. The sun was down. Strong wind was blowing inland. The seaside boulevard was completely abandoned. There was only me a...

Dinky boat 2009-10-23T02:25:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Our garden colors in early October

From the top left: Doux très Long Red Pepper plant, red tomato, red mini cherry tomatoes, yellow Fargo-type tomatoes, and a colorful butterf...

Our garden colors in early October 2009-10-17T06:58:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Conch houses of Key West

A typical Key West architecture. House at Whitehead St., Key West. What is a conch house? Early settlers of the Florida Ke...

Conch houses of Key West 2009-10-16T14:01:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Vinha D´Ervideira Rosé

We drank today this very nice Portuguese pink wine: Vinha D´Ervideira from Alentejo region. Wine is made from Alfroncheiro, Aragonez and Ti...

Vinha D´Ervideira Rosé 2009-10-10T16:17:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Sunset at Mosteiros, Azores Islands.

At night I traveled to Mosteiros, a remote village at the very Westernmost point of the island. There was a black sandy beach and some huge ...

Sunset at Mosteiros, Azores Islands. 2009-10-03T14:35:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Travelling Azores Islands again.

Wednesday, 30th Sept. 2009. I flew the Azores Islands again. Then I took a walk overlooking the spectacular rocky cliffes of the northern co...

Travelling Azores Islands again. 2009-09-30T15:37:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Melk Monastery

Melk famous spiral staircase. I received an e-mail: " Your photo has been selected as a “Recommended photo”. Regards. http://www.photom...

Melk Monastery 2009-09-25T13:13:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Miami, Ocean Drive

One of the old cars parked in front of the Casablanca hotel on the Ocean Drive, Miami. The southern tip of Miami Beach Island is home to the...

Miami, Ocean Drive 2009-09-25T01:52:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

The beach hammock

That afternoon I was walking around the hotel we stayed in Key West looking for a nice photo spot. On the beach I found this nice hammock an...

The beach hammock 2009-09-21T09:03:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Just another sunset at Fort Myers

Another night, another sunset. Shot at Fort Myers, Florida, USA. 30.08.2009 Focal length 12 mm ISO 100 Nikon D80 Maciek.

Just another sunset at Fort Myers 2009-09-19T09:25:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Travel around the big continent ( 1 )

We leave the Everglades National Park by driving road 41 east toward Miami. We say farewell ( and no regret ) to alligators and thousands of...

Travel around the big continent ( 1 ) 2009-09-17T16:09:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

São Jorge Island mountains

The highest point of this mountain chain is Pico da Esperança at 1,053 meters. The mountain has a volcanic origin. From its top one can admi...

São Jorge Island mountains 2009-09-14T15:03:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Holidays in Key West

From the top left: Southernmost beach of the continental USA; Southernmost Hotel - the hotel we adored during long and lazy 7 days; Bottom: ...

Holidays in Key West 2009-09-13T02:19:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Red Bull Air Race

Red Bull Air Race 2009 Porto, Portugal. The Breitling jet team over the Douro River, as seen from our house, 12 Sept 2009. Maciek Nikon D80

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Before the storm has come ( part II )

Part II. The same place, camera and lens. Maciek.

Before the storm has come ( part II ) 2009-09-09T11:03:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Before the storm has come

Our last night at Key West ( Florida, US ) was stormy. Starting from 5 pm. the heavy clouds surrounded the island. As always it was hot and ...

Before the storm has come 2009-09-08T12:50:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Lazy summer days

Shot at Southermost On The Beach Hotel , Key West, Florida, US. Maciek. 31st August 2009.

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American roadside eating

All-american roadside cuisine is based on meat and tons of vegetables. Delicious steaks, chicken, roast beef ans ham make a good country coo...

American roadside eating 2009-08-31T05:06:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Fort Myers sunset

Sunset over pier of Fort Myers beach , Gulf Coast, Florida. Going back form Luisiana, we saw a nice hotel ( Best Western Beach Resort ) at ...

Fort Myers sunset 2009-08-29T05:30:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Luis Armstrong Park

Luis Armstrong is an American cultural icon who was born in New Orleans, Luisiana. He ones could be heard playing cornet aboard Mississippi ...

Luis Armstrong Park 2009-08-26T19:25:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

1958 volcano

Capelinhos is a volcano that was born not so many years ago. In 1957 and 1958 a huge eruption started in the sea close to the western shor...

1958 volcano 2009-08-21T00:59:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

Lake of Fire

Lagoa de Fogo or Lake of Fire is one of the crater lakes on the São Miguel island in Azores, Portugal. This was the last day of our "f...

Lake of Fire 2009-08-14T13:26:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown

From the São Jorge island to the west

A dramatic sunset as observed on Monday´s evening, the 3rd of August 2009, close to our hotel on the São Jorge island, Azores. Maciek. Nik...

From the São Jorge island to the west 2009-08-09T12:40:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown