Once again at Amplifest, and like the last ones, had a camera with me. Once again, no photos of bands performing or crowds enjoying the music, but that vibe in between shows, with everyone chilling and moving between the two rooms. Just like myself.

A silhouette of a person stands in a dimly lit venue with a small crowd and red stage lights in the background.A group of people is gathered indoors, seen through a reflective glass door.A band is setting up on stage with various musical instruments while a group of people sits in front of the stage.A dimly lit bar with a person sitting at a counter under a lamp.A crowd of people is gathered in a dimly lit concert venue with red stage lights illuminating the area.People are silhouetted against a dark background, standing and sitting under spotlights in a dimly lit area.People are embracing indoors while others look on, with a person in a reflective vest visible in the background.Four people are sitting in a dimly lit room, two on the left and two on a couch on the right, with a warm colored background.People are standing on a dimly lit sidewalk, showing only their legs and feet wearing sneakers.A group of people is silhouetted against a dimly lit concert venue, creating a dramatic and atmospheric scene.

I know that you’ll find me, there. After the fall…

Echoes in my head of yesterday’s show of Chelsea Wolfe, already back home…

A quiet street scene at dusk features illuminated streetlights, a car with headlights on, and a silhouette of a person walking.

In between shows at Amplifest, as the crowd gathers for Russian Circles.

A group of people are gathered in a dimly lit concert venue, some sitting on the floor, facing a stage illuminated with orange lights.

Hey! Ho! Let’s go!

A red festival wristband with "AMPLIFEST 2024" printed on it is worn alongside a black beaded bracelet.

Having some fun with other people’s commutes. The dark that comes with shorter days creates the perfect mood for lingering a bit longer in train stations.

A dimly lit train station platform at night features graffiti on the wall, stairs, and a red signal light.An escalator and adjacent staircase are shown in a dimly lit area with a sign indicating the way out and directions.A dark urban railway station is captured at night with reflections creating an abstract effect.A person wearing headphones is ascending a dimly lit staircase made of glass and metal, with reflections visible on the surrounding surfaces.A dimly lit pedestrian tunnel features a digital clock displaying the time 19:18:30, with silhouetted figures walking beneath it.A person holding a phone ascends a dimly lit staircase at night.Three people wearing hoodies are ascending an escalator in a dimly lit area.A person descends a glass-enclosed stairway at night, illuminated by nearby lights, with a red traffic signal visible in the foreground.A dimly lit urban scene features staircases, graffiti, and two people walking under a bridge near a railway track.A dimly lit train at night shows passengers sitting inside, visible through the brightly lit windows.

Meanwhile in Chelas… (from a sunnier day that today)

A satellite dish is mounted on a weathered pink wall against a clear blue sky.

Between William Klein

A woman with long hair, wearing a striped shirt and jeans, stands in a gallery observing abstract and black-and-white artwork.

Maybe it’s time to head back home…

A street lamp illuminates the scene between two trees along a dark, empty road at night.

Doing a clean-up on the backlog, unprocessed photos from the last six months or so. From Lisbon and around. More to follow!

People are reflected in a shop window displaying various sweets and candies, creating a layered and busy scene.A person with long hair reaches upward towards bubbles floating in the air, surrounded by people in an outdoor setting with historic-looking buildings in the background.A serene waterfront scene is viewed through a car window, featuring people sitting on a pier with a bridge and cranes in the background.A satellite dish is mounted on a weathered, pinkish wall against a clear blue sky.A dog lies on a stone walkway beside a body of water, near a graffiti-covered building.A woman holding a water bottle walks along a sunlit street with several other people in the background.A young person and an older man are seated on a train, both focused on their phones, while a woman stands holding onto a pole.A man holding a black and white dog stands in a room with a variety of posters and a beer bottle on the table.People are shopping at an outdoor market with various fruits displayed in the foreground.A vibrant nighttime festival scene features colorful lights, fog effects, and a crowd gathered near an illuminated building.

Drummer’s break

A drummer is illuminated by a warm spotlight on a dimly lit stage.

Halloween commute

A person dressed in a bishop stands on a subway platform as a train arrives.

When the concert is on Halloween…

A person is wearing a jacket over a T-shirt featuring artwork from "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

Blue over pink

A building with illuminated passages is set against a backdrop of a deep blue evening sky.

Há qualquer coisa de eucaristia nos concertos de Nick Cave, um pouco por haver este piscar o olho a uma vibe gospel, mas sobretudo pela energia e pose de pastor de seita que ele tem.

Mas o problema é que não sei quando vai ser o próximo dia do culto.

A performer on a large screen engages a crowd at a concert, surrounded by dramatic lighting.A performer on stage leans towards an enthusiastic crowd, with musicians playing in the background and a backdrop of waving hands.A performer onstage in a dark suit sings to an enthusiastic crowd under blue lighting.

Mobile snaps from yesterday’s performance of Tiamat at Under The Doom festival, including a special feature of Moonspell’s Fernando Ribeiro (forth, yellow lights photo), and what a trip it was! It’s not the first time I see them live, not even the first time I have the pleasure of having them share stage with Fernando, but being able to be on the first row in a setlist so focused on the iconic Clouds and Wildhoney albums was that special!

A silhouette of a performer stands on stage in front of a bright logo projected in the background, creating a dramatic atmosphere with dim lighting.A silhouette of a performer stands on stage in front of a bright logo projected in the background, creating a dramatic atmosphere with dim lighting.A band is performing on stage under red and orange lights with a visible logo in the background.A silhouetted performer holds a microphone aloft on a stage illuminated by dramatic yellow and orange lights, with a bat symbol in the background.A performer on stage makes a heart shape with their hands under vibrant colored lights.

How not to love signs in unexpected places?

Today I had to update my account password and, as expected, was logged of most apps. It’s amazing how in Windows I only had issues logging back with Microsoft Accounts in Microsoft apps… Nothing that reconfigure all from scratch doesn’t fix.

A Microsoft error message reads "Something went wrong. [1200]" with a blue "Close" button.

Going out to the streets to shoot means that you tend to go to the same spots, which is also nice, but sometimes you want to avoid those. That’s why me and my mates went for something different last Saturday… In the flattest and dullest light possible…

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Going out to the streets to shoot means that you tend to go to the same spots, which is also nice, but sometimes you want to avoid those. That's why me and my mates went for something different last Saturday... In the flattest and dullest light possi

Going out to the streets to shoot means that you tend to go to the same spots, which is also nice, but sometimes you want to avoid those. That’s why me and my mates went for something different last Saturday… In the flattest and dullest light possible…

This explanation of Instagram on why I’m seeing a post is a perfect example that, with algorithms, the end-user isn’t that important…

Isto está tudo trocado…

via @volksvargas

Explique-nos lá isso então do «fascismo nunca mais».

There goes the weekend…

A beachfront setting at dusk features people dining under string lights and a woven canopy, with a view of the water and a pastel sky.A dog is lying on a stone pavement next to a helmet and a bottled drink, while people sit nearby.A group of people sit and stand near a tall sculpture by a calm body of water at sunset.A woman sits at an outdoor café table, while other people are gathered and conversing nearby.A group of people, accompanied by a dog, walks along a narrow pier that extends into a calm body of water, with warning signs in Portuguese and English visible nearby.

There goes the weekend... #justprocessed

There goes the weekend…

The masks were back in Lisbon! For some time it was kind of a tradition to have masked group coming from all parts of the world for FIMI (Festival Internacional da Máscara Ibérica), with the big moment being the parade that happened downtown. It ha

The masks were back in Lisbon! For some time it was kind of a tradition to have masked group coming from all parts of the world for FIMI (Festival Internacional da Máscara Ibérica), with the big moment being the parade that happened downtown. It has been on hold for some years, until last weekend.It’s far from being the same as seeing the authentic thing, but having all these together in the same location, and honestly a bit out of place, makes always interesting photos. And you are able to see familiar faces in your hometown! #fimi #desfileinternacionaldamascaraiberica #lisboa #portugal

The masks were back in Lisbon!

For some time it was kind of a tradition to have masked group coming from all parts of the world for FIMI (Festival Internacional da Máscara Ibérica), with the big moment being the parade that happened downtown. It has been on hold for some years, until last weekend.

It’s far from being the same as seeing the authentic thing, but having all these together in the same location, and honestly a bit out of place, makes always interesting photos. And you are able to see familiar faces in your hometown!