Sines Castle by Boris Alexander Keller

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08-Mar-2016

Sines Castle

Sines

The castle was initiated as protection from pirates in 1362. As the Age of Discoveries began, the castle gained importance,
supporting explorers like Vasco da Gama, who was born in Sines and embarked on his famous journey to India from there in 1497.

*** Best viewed at original size ***

Olympus OM-D EM-1 ,Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6
1/400s f/11.0 at 18.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Charlene Ambrose		21-Jan-2024 07:56
Great shot and interesting contrast between the wall and the white building in its midst. V

larose forest photos		21-Jan-2024 01:58
Crisp and sharp shot against that glorious sky. V

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