SUNRISE IN PARADISE, a photo from Principe, Principe

Photographer's Note

The island was uninhabited when discovered by the Portuguese on 1471 and was first named after Saint Anthony ("Ilha de Santo Antão"). Later the island was renamed Príncipe by King John II of Portugal in honour of his son Afonso, Prince of Portugal.
The first settlement, the town Santo António, was founded in 1502 and at the north and centre of the island were made into plantations by Portuguese colonists using slave labor. These concentrated initially on producing sugar and after 1822 on cocoa, becoming the world's greatest cocoa producer. Since independence, these plantations have largely reverted to forest.

UNESCO established the Island of Príncipe Biosphere Reserve in 2012 under the Man and the Biosphere Programme. The reserve encompasses the entire emerged area of the island of Príncipe, and its islets Bom Bom, Boné do Jóquei, Mosteiros, Santana, and Pedra da Galei, and the Tinhosas islands.

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gervaso (28177) 2020-01-23 10:00

Olá, Rui!

Lindas tonalidades do céu e de seu reflexo na água, que tem também uma textura muito interessante. As silhuetas criam um belo contraste e formam uma bela moldura à vista! Excelente trabalho!

lousat (139342) 2020-01-23 10:08

Hi Rui,what a great choice for your vacation! Fantastic islands from where you show us a wonderful postcard,magnificent view and moment too taken in the best sharpness and exposure,i wish to be there me too! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

cargus (13954) 2020-01-23 11:08

A sunrise with beautiful colors, well played, clarity and contrast, well done picture.!
regards
Adrian

Fis2 (170885) 2020-01-23 13:06

Witaj Rui!
A very nice view, amazing sunrise.
Excellent framing, colors and light.
Picture has atmosphere.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

COSTANTINO (116604) 2020-01-23 13:33

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
fantastic romantic sunset scenery
excellent capture in red color tones
magnificent view
greetings for the timing
regards
Costantino

ifege (48183) 2020-01-23 19:49

Hi Rui
A beautiful sunrise photo. Even better in the large version.
Cheers
Ian

omid266 (6816) 2020-01-23 20:48

Hello Rui,
This is a beautiful shot in the list of TE today,
Amazimg sunrise captured,
Well done and Thanks
Regards
Omid

Energysavingelk (7834) 2020-01-23 23:12

Olá, Rui!

It doesn't happen so often that someone shows us photos from Sao Tomé e Principe here at TE! A well framed capture with a stunning light, and a good note, of course.

Regards from grey and sun-free Rhineland
Sven

jemaflor (147248) 2020-01-23 23:19

Salut Rui,
Splendide vue avec ce paysage, cet horizon marin et surtout ces teintes, la lumière est bien capturée, jolis reflets à la surface de l'eau, on admire !

papagolf21 (152607) 2020-01-23 23:27

Bonjour, Rui,
Quel moment merveilleux, l'on voudrait que cet instant demeure, hélas, la fugacité du moment s'estompe rapidement, aussi faut-il la saisir et la garder sous forme de photo pour en profiter longtemps.
Amitiés.
Philippe

emka (158204) 2020-01-23 23:38

hello Rui, Marvellous composition. The colour of the sky and the sea is fantastic. Beautiful romantic picture.

Kind regards MAlgo

ikeharel (113453) 2020-01-24 3:34

Ola Rui,
Golden sunrise above the far slope that is "falling" to sea, and its glow over the bay.
Good choice to include both sides trees.
Boa tardes,
Ike

jhm (211736) 2020-01-24 6:35

ello Rui,

A wonderful title for a beautiful picture.
Sunrise and sunset are two nice moments of the day for a lovely. picture.
We get a lovely scene to see, with different images.
An excellent composition, nice presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Gerrit (62042) 2020-01-24 7:14

Hello Rui,
Long time ago. Lovely sunrise view in great colors and an excellent composition. Sounds like a fantastic place to visit.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2020-01-24 7:46

Olá Rui,
bonito mesmo esse nascer do sol, com nitidez, contraste e tons muito bonitos. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

ktanska (44814) 2020-01-24 9:04

Hi Rui,
Pictures from this little island nation is really rarely seen here in TE. Certainly it is not due to lack of beauty there. Lovely sunrise view above the seashore. Perfect framing with green leaves.
Kari