Jeronimo!
The Jeronimos Monastery is the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. King Manuel I built it in 1502 on the site of a hermitage founded by Prince Henry the Navigator, where Vasco da Gama (who's tomb is inside) and his crew spent their last night in Portugal in prayer before leaving for India. It was built to commemorate Vasco Da Gama's voyage and to give thanks to the Virgin Mary for its success.
Taken yesterday in Lisbon.
Playing with the Canon TS-E 24mm II lens, in shift mode to preserve the vertical lines. Not a point and shoot option!
Jeronimo!
The Jeronimos Monastery is the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. King Manuel I built it in 1502 on the site of a hermitage founded by Prince Henry the Navigator, where Vasco da Gama (who's tomb is inside) and his crew spent their last night in Portugal in prayer before leaving for India. It was built to commemorate Vasco Da Gama's voyage and to give thanks to the Virgin Mary for its success.
Taken yesterday in Lisbon.
Playing with the Canon TS-E 24mm II lens, in shift mode to preserve the vertical lines. Not a point and shoot option!