Catching up with some of the stuff I still hadn’t posted around here, all from my random walks around Lisbon in the last weeks.  

A display case shows multiple religious figurines and other small decorative items, with a person in the background.Three people are sitting on a doorstep against a graffiti-covered wall, one looking toward the camera while the others are focused on something in their hands.A construction site with a green tarp and red barriers is visible on a street.An older couple is standing outside a building with a decorative red wall display.An older couple is standing outside a building with a decorative red wall display.A blue building with a visible crack exposing the bricks and an adjacent rusted pipe with graffiti.A wooden sign for the LX Rooftop Bar stands against a vibrant mural on an urban wall, with a bicycle parked nearby.A pink concrete building with large square openings stands beside greenery and outdoor furniture under a clear blue sky.Sunlight casts long shadows through a corridor with stone columns, while people walk beside parked cars on a city street.

Em tempos estranhos como estes, gritar liberdade é cada vez mais importante.

E que dia bonito foi hoje!

A person wearing glasses has a large, red flower earring, viewed from behind.Two people with long hair and wearing red tops stand outdoors, one holding a red flower.A group of people outdoors, with one person holding a red flower and another wearing a red flower hair accessory.A group of people is gathered outdoors, with one person holding a red carnation and others visible in the background, including a blurred protest sign.A group of people gathers outdoors, with some holding flags and signs, suggesting participation in a public demonstration or event.People are holding up smartphones, taking photos of a red flower against a backdrop of green trees.A crowd of people gathers outdoors, with some individuals holding flowers and one woman wearing sunglasses.A person holding a sign with Portugal written twice is standing among a crowd in front of a historic building.A person is descending stairs holding a sign with Portuguese text and a red carnation.A group of people is seated and standing in a bustling public square with historic buildings and a statue in the background.

Catching up with last week’s short photo walk at Feira da Ladra.

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People are standing on a cobblestone street at night, looking into a brightly lit store displaying fruits and snacks.

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Reflection

Bits from Bairro Alto.

People are standing outside a brightly lit store at night, looking through the entrance while others walk past on the cobblestone street.Two men are walking on a cobblestone street past a bar entrance, where another person stands near the doorway.Two people sit at a table using their phones in a dimly lit bar, while a person stands behind the counter in the background.A cobblestone street at night features several people standing beneath illuminated streetlights, with a bicycle displayed on a building wall.

In stormy Sundays you can always go back to the stuff you have from sunny days, like just a week ago.

A person walks down a graffiti-covered stairwell illuminated by red lighting.

Ice cream flavors such as Coconut & Caramel, Hazelnut Praline, Black Sesame, Red Fruit Sorbet, and Cookies & Cream are written on a glass display in front of empty metal containers.

A weathered urban scene features a cracked wall with graffiti and various posters, set against a clear sky and adjacent to a traffic light.

Green public restrooms and a trash bin are situated on a cobblestone sidewalk, with a large advertisement for Marvila Collection on a building in the background.

Two people are walking along a sunlit street with a textured white wall and their shadows cast on it.

Still from last week’s march against racism here in Lisbon, something that, according to our prime-minister, is very radical to do…Let’s be radical then.

A group of people are participating in a protest, holding flags and a banner, with one person speaking into a megaphone.A crowd gathers on a street with some people on a balcony, and a large flag featuring black, white, red, and green is visible.A woman is speaking into a microphone during a protest or rally, with a flag and other participants visible in the scene.A man plays a drum in a lively outdoor gathering with people holding banners and flags.A person wearing a face mask holds a flag during a protest or demonstration.People are participating in a street protest, holding a banner that reads "FRENTE ANTIRACISTA," with one individual in the foreground using a mobile phone.A brown dog lies on the ground in front of a large banner held by people during a protest.

Just photowalking in a sunny, December Saturday.

A storefront window display features grooming products and photos of two men, with artwork in the background.A wooden bench on a cobblestone path is surrounded by fallen leaves, with a red car parked nearby.A person walks past a small fruit stand with crates of oranges and a red pallet jack on a cobblestone street.A gated tunnel with a warning sign in Portuguese and fallen leaves scattered on the ground.A woman stands inside a cafe decorated with holiday-themed stickers, while an older man is visible outside through the glass door.

Still from this weekend’s Bairro do Grilo, or Bairro das Artes: a showcase of how arts could fill an empty and abandoned industrial complex in Lisboa. Hopefully won’t be a single event…

A person is walking between large industrial storage tanks in a facility.People are gathered in a room with artwork on the walls, and a small bicycle leans against a column.A silhouette of two people is seen through a corridor window with a row of windows on the right.A dimly lit restroom features three white sinks aligned under a rectangular mirror with a small pink flower sticker.A beige control panel is set against a green and white wall between two colorful murals, one featuring two figures and the other abstract shapes and faces.A silhouette of a person is visible behind a frosted glass partition with horizontal stripes.Two people stand in a dimly lit room with their shadows cast on a wall.A dimly lit, empty stairwell with weathered green and white walls and a metal railing creates a sense of decay and abandonment.

Still from last weekend, there wasn’t much time for proper street photography, but one that carries a camera always ends up shooting some snaps.

A narrow street lined with colorful buildings leads to a distant Clérigos Tower, with two people in rain ponchos walking down the street.A person walks along a street lined with a tall, pink fence in front of a building.A person carrying a large rainbow-colored bag walks in front of closed storefronts, with graffiti on a nearby utility box.Two people are sitting at an outdoor table near a shop with clothes displayed at the entrance, while a person stands in the shop doorway.A café terrace with empty white tables and chairs is set against a backdrop of colorful, historic buildings, featuring a prominent Heineken sign.People are walking in silhouette under an arch with a bird flying overhead against a cloudy sky.A narrow alley features a scooter parked on cobblestone pavement, with colorful graffiti, including a yellow face, on the walls.A person sits in a train near a window, gazing at a misty landscape with a bridge in the distance.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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!

The randomness from the last week or so, out and about Lisbon.

Boys running in street, one with golden maskMan walking in tunnelOrang pins around hole in the streetMan standing by two cranesManstanding outside WC

After the weeks in the Balkans, between fun kitsch of the cities and the imposing peaks of the mountains, it’s time ti hit back the streets in my hometown.

blurry man and lightsWoman checking phone with woman in the backWaiters in restaurant from windowCouple taking photos Driver in car with white glovesElderly woman waiting the bus

Quick picks from the last few hot summer days in Berat.

Albanian flag over a roof Tourist going down an alley in Gorica neighborhood Wires connecting to antenna Man talking on the phone by a tree Elderly couple sitting down on a doorway Mercedes with sheet on window Couple leaving mosque Shopkeeper at the shop entrance Woman pouring water on walls Person walking by square in Berat old town

I have a really long backlog of unprocessed photos, but sometimes I actually do process them but end up not doing anything with them. Not sharing, not posting online, nothing. Until a day like today, where I decide to pick those random, disconnected shots and decide to make a post with them. To not make this even more random, these are just shots taken in Lisbon, in the last year… or maybe more…

Kickstarting June in Lisbon

About this last weekend, there’s only one thing to talk about: workshop with the talented Gustavo Minas. Literally two very full days, of learning, sharing, taking photos and, of course, with some beers in between.

Now it’s time to take a deep breath and let the dust settle.

Foi bonita a festa, pá!

Nestes tempos estranhos, ver este mar de gente a descer a avenida da Liberdade para os 50 anos do 25 de Abril enche-me a alma.

Agora vou ali e já venho, até já!

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