Couldn’t you just lose yourself in this silence? The end of another hot day in the Algarve, and the sun sinking gracefully into the salt pans. The scene was so different when I walked out to Quatro Aguas earlier in the day.
A different quality of silence and not so easy to savour. Almost harsh. I like the gentler, reflective tones, when you can daydream a little.
How does silence look to you? We had a different silence again here in the UK this morning, with a soft blanket of snow.
That last shot’s a stunner Jo! We had snow too on Monday – sun soon came out though and thwarted my snowy walk in the woods x
I gather the north of France has ground to a halt with the snowfall, Suze. I’m not missing it at all, but it’s definitely cooler than usual here this week. 🙂 🙂 And thank you!
Wow, have joined in with Leya …. and that last image is world class. I didn’t know that you had salt pans in the UK. Learn something new every day.
Sorry, I thought it was Portugal at first – but then I was lost in transit. Should have read more properly.
Thanks sweetheart. This is in Tavira. I do hop about a bit and confuse people. Sorry xxx
The last picture is stunning! I love the reflection of the sky and clouds below. There’s something quite magical about visiting vast salt pans. I’ve read about this place in South America that’s pretty famous for trick photography. 🙂 It’s on my list!
Thanks so much! It was the most beautiful day 🙂 🙂
MrB will much prefer the harsh ones as he is fascinated by the salt production – we’ve never been here when it is appearing let alone when they harvest it. Great shots Jo, but especially that last one. Beautiful – no wonder it is your favourite 🙂
Thanks darlin! It can be unbelievably beautiful xx
Gosh I could lose my self in that last photo, it’s brilliant Jo.
Hope you’re cosy up there x 🙂 x
Thanks, sweetheart. Another lovely day on the walk out to Barril. This time next week I’ll be in the air. 🙂 🙂 Slithery slippy here. I might hibernate tomorrow (or watch Rafa 🙂 )
Too long since I checked in to see where your restless feet have wandered. Happy to find you still on the move. I always enjoy seeing things from your perspective.
Thanks a lot, Brad 🙂 🙂 I try to keep a sunny outlook.
The pictures of the salt ponds reminded me of my grandparents, who were both Portuguese, and worked for Leslie Salt. There were numerous salt ponds in the San Francisco bay. The salt plant is closed and the ponds are being slowly returned to being part of the bay. Good memories. 🙂
Thanks for sharing that, Patrick. Good to know! Have a nice weekend 🙂 🙂
This place seems so peaceful and relaxing, Jo! I would love to go to this place and enjoy there! 🙂
It is Agness. Maybe not if you work there x
It looks so peaceful. .lovely place for some quiet time
And warm, Gilda! I’m growing quite impatient now. 🙂 🙂
Powerful pictures, Jo!
It’s such a lovely place! It’s cold and snowy here at the minute and I can’t wait to go back. 🙂 :).
Beautiful pictures.
Thank you very much 🙂 🙂
What images, very lovely countryside! very curious, the ones all rectangular.
I love the landscape. 🙂 🙂 So very many aspects to it. Thanks for your company.
Beautiful photos, Jo. But silence? You mean you don’t talk to yourself out loud? 😉
Just occasionally, Helen, I have to admit. 🙂 🙂 Thank you!
Amazing!
Thanks a lot, Dawn 🙂 🙂
So beautifully captured! Love the blue of the last one. 🙂
My favourite skies, Amy 🙂 🙂 Thank you!
Beautiful Jo! Interesting too. Do you know where the salt pans came from? I would never have known that they existed in the Algarve.
I believe the Romans started salt production in Portugal but I’m not 100% certain. There are quite a few in the Eastern Algarve xx
What absolutely wonderful photos. I had no idea the Algarve had salt pans. I must admit I find it very hard to believe there is such a thing as silence, but if there is you’ve represented it beautifully.
That’s because you’re surrounded by people! 🙂 🙂 I love that early morning quiet but I don’t have a photo to represent it. So my regular little walk down to Quatro Aguas will have to do. The ferry leaves from there for the ilha. 🙂 🙂
By no means always, but I’ve been working on a piece about night-noises, and there’s always something. Is that where you regularly walk? It’s so beautiful.
We more often drive out past the salt pans to catch the ferry but sometimes walk. There’s a very Portuguese yacht club down there that we like. The last shot is from further along the coast on our walk to Barril and the Anchor Cemetery xxx
Fine set of pictures – a special love for the last one!
My favourite too. 🙂 🙂 Thanks, darlin!
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