Tiradentes - Colonial Architecture

[Otavio]

Some images of the town of Tiradentes, also shot during my recent trip to the area. The name Tiradentes is due to the man who was born in the area and started the national Independence movements. Tiradentes was hanged in 1792, his body was quartered into several pieces. With his blood, a document was written declaring his memory infamous. His head was publicly displayed and pieces of his body were exhibited in the cities between Vila Rica and Rio de Janeiro to terrorize the populace and those who had sympathized with Tiradentes' ideas of independence. The day of his death is still a national holliday. C&C welcomed. Thanks for viewing.

1 - An old drinking fountain


2 - The Main church (Matriz de Santo Antônio). People are not allowed to take pictures inside this church. There is a huge amount (near half a Ton!) of gold applied over the incredibly detailed sculptures. Also, there is a pipe organ from the 18th century. They say only 15 of its kind were manufactured, in Portugal, and this is possibly one of the last still working. They play it every friday night (20:00h).


3 - "Ladies" at the window


4 - Rua Direita (Right Street)

[rachel]

I like these, specially the last one. Could direita here might mean 'straight' rather than right? It looks very straight.
I also like #3 - what is the window?

(PS Tiradentes sounds like 'pulling teeth'.....)

[Otavio]

I like these, specially the last one. Could direita here might mean 'straight' rather than right? It looks very straight.
I also like #3 - what is the window?

(PS Tiradentes sounds like 'pulling teeth'.....)

Thanks for viewing and commenting, Rachel.

No, "Direita" does not mean "Straight". That would apply to "Direta", which is a similar word.

You are right about the meaning of Tiradentes. He was some sort of a "dentist" of that time. So, Tiradentes was his nickname.

By the way, his real name was Joaquim José da Silva Xavier.

Cheers,

[Mike Buckley]

All of them are very enjoyable and the last one has a special sense of intimacy that makes me feel as if I'm walking down the street.

[Loose Canon]

Nice stuff Otavio!

Seems to be a lot of architectural stuff going on in the Forum right now, which is cool.

So in light of that and on general principles I would like to suggest that from a technical standpoint each of these shots could benefit from some perspective corrections IMO Otavio.

[rachel]

Thanks for viewing and commenting, Rachel.

No, "Direita" does not mean "Straight". That would apply to "Direta", which is a similar word.

You are right about the meaning of Tiradentes. He was some sort of a "dentist" of that time. So, Tiradentes was his nickname.

By the way, his real name was Joaquim José da Silva Xavier.

Cheers,

AH, sorry, making assumptions again based on spanish. I do really like the picture though, there's something about it seems familiar, as though I've been there (I haven't)

[NorthernFocus]

Another interesting post, Otavio. No.4 is really excellent viewed large in the light box. Nicely done.

[bnnrcn]

Beautiful fountain Otavio, I love the architecture and the old look of it The other shots are nice too but #1 is my fav.

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[Otavio]

All of them are very enjoyable and the last one has a special sense of intimacy that makes me feel as if I'm walking down the street.

Hello, Mike. Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it. Kindest regards,

[Otavio]

Nice stuff Otavio!

Seems to be a lot of architectural stuff going on in the Forum right now, which is cool.

So in light of that and on general principles I would like to suggest that from a technical standpoint each of these shots could benefit from some perspective corrections IMO Otavio.

Thanks for viewing and for the suggestion, Terry. Cheers,

[Otavio]

AH, sorry, making assumptions again based on spanish. I do really like the picture though, there's something about it seems familiar, as though I've been there (I haven't)

No problem, Rachel. Too many false cognates between Portuguese and Spanish.

Ah, maybe you have been here in another life!?

Regards,

[Otavio]

Another interesting post, Otavio. No.4 is really excellent viewed large in the light box. Nicely done.

Hi, Dan. Thanks for passing by. Glad you liked the images. Regards,

[Otavio]

Beautiful fountain Otavio, I love the architecture and the old look of it The other shots are nice too but #1 is my fav.

Thanks, binnur, for your feedback. Cheers,

[Otavio]

Nice series.

Thank you, John!

[IzzieK]

Otavio, I think I had terrorized Terry with my recent post...hence his thought here are the carry-over of what he thought of mine. But I agree with him with #1 needing corrections. All your shots are very nice and sharp and I like #4 best.

[Otavio]

Otavio, I think I had terrorized Terry with my recent post...hence his thought here are the carry-over of what he thought of mine. But I agree with him with #1 needing corrections. All your shots are very nice and sharp and I like #4 best.

Hi, Izzie. Thanks for your feedback. It seems #4 is the preferred one from this set. Regards,