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Constructed in 1612 to guard against the Dutch and the Marathas, Fort Aguada is a piece of Portuguese architecture in the Indian subcontinent overlooking the Arabian Sea close to Candolim, at the shore of the Mandovi.
Not the name of a new barbershop trio (although... think about it lads), but the human forms of Tripod Ape, sunface13 and Andy Clist. Big thanks to Fortaguada for arranging the access.
Behind the clock of Bath Abbey.
Nikon D40 | Sigma 10-20@10mm | ƒ4 | 1/250s | ISO1600 | Handheld
Fort Aguada, more info can be found at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Aguada
Shot with my brothers cam :)
The fort was built by the Portuguese rulers of Goa between 1609-1612 on Sinquerim Beach ,Goa.Built strategically at the estuary of River Mandovi,this fort served to guard old Goa from the depradations of the Dutch and the Marathas.It was sturdily built and never captured during the 450 years of Portuguese rule in Goa.
The lighthouse was built in 1864.It is 43 feet tall.Initially it used to emit light every 7 minutes and later this was changed to 30 seconds.The lighthouse served as a reference point for vessels coming from Europe.A freshwater spring used to supply water to the ships that stopped here.'Aqua' is water in Portuguese.Hence the Name Aguada.
The lighthouse was ababdoned in 1976.
Goa - house boat near Fort Aguada. /
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Indien / Goa - Hausboot Nähe Fort Aguada (ehem. portugies. Festung bis 1954)
The fort was constructed in 1612 to guard against the Dutch and the Marathas. It was a reference point for the vessels coming from Europe at that time. This old Portuguese fort stands on the beach south of Candolim, at the shore of the Mandovi River. It was initially tasked with defense of shipping and the nearby Bardez sub district.
Shot of the angel rays at the beach at Fort Aguada , Goa. It was near sunset time and never seen such beautiful angel rays ever before .
A moody upward view from within an old stone corridor, leading to daylight and a group of visitors above. The worn-out steps and aged walls whisper tales of the past — possibly a fort or historical structure. A contrast between the darkness below and the life above.
The new Bath hotspot of photography... A car park!!
Inspired by Tripod Ape and Fortaguada's Southgate car park pics, I went back and got some more.
Bath, Somerset.
Nikon D40 & Nikon 18-70mm.
The fort was constructed in 1613 to guard against the Dutch and the Marathas. It was a reference point for the vessels coming from Europe at that time. This old Portuguese fort stands on the beach south of Candolim, at the shore of the Mandovi River. It was initially tasked with defense of shipping and the nearby Bardez sub district.
A freshwater spring within the fort provided water supply to the ships that used to stop by. This is how the fort got its name: Aguada, meaning Water. Crews of passing ships would often visit to replenish their fresh water stores. On the fort stands a four-storey Portuguese lighthouse, erected in 1864 and the oldest of its kind in Asia. Built in 1612, it was once the grandstand of 79 cannons. It has the capacity of storing 2,376,000 gallons of water, one of the biggest freshwater storages of the time in whole of Asia. This fort is divided in two segments: the upper part acted as fort and watering station, while the lower part served as a safe berth for Portuguese ships. Whereas the upper part has a moat, underground water storage chamber, gunpowder room, light house and bastions, it also has a secret escape passage to use during time of war and emergency. The lighthouse at initial stage is used to emit light once in 7 minutes. In 1834 it was changed to emit light creating eclipse every 30 seconds, however it was abandoned in 1976.
Fort Aguada was the most prized and crucial fort of Portuguese. The fort is so large that it envelops the entire peninsula at the south western tip of Bardez. Built on the mouth of river Mandovi, it was strategically located and was the chief defence of Portuguese against the Dutch and Marathas.
During the Salazar Administration, Fort Aguada was repurposed for use as a prison primarily, some claim, for Salazar's political opponents
Taken from- Wikipedia
The fort was constructed in 1612 to guard against the Dutch and the Marathas. It was a reference point for the vessels coming from Europe at that time. This old Portuguese fort stands on the beach south of Candolim, at the shore of the Mandovi river. It was initially tasked with defense of shipping and the nearby Bardez District.
A freshwater spring within the fort provided water supply to the ships that used to stop by. This is how the fort got its name: Aguada, meaning Water. Crews of passing ships would often visit to replenish their fresh water stores. On the fort stands a four-storey Portuguese lighthouse, erected in 1864 and the oldest of its kind in Asia. Built in 1612, it was once the grandstand of 79 cannons, a moat around the fort also protected it.
Fort Aguada was the most prized and crucial fort of Portuguese. The fort is so large that it envelops the entire peninsula at the south western tip of Bardez. Built on the mouth of river Mandovi, it was strategically located and was the chief defense of Portuguese against the Dutch and Marathas.
During the Salazar Administration, Fort Aguada was re-purposed for use as a prison primarily, some claim, for Salazar's political opponents.Many of its inmates are Western tourists serving time for drug-related crimes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Aguada
The fort was constructed in 1613 to guard against the Dutch and the Marathas. It was a reference point for the vessels coming from Europe at that time. This old Portuguese fort stands on the beach south of Candolim, at the shore of the Mandovi River. It was initially tasked with defense of shipping and the nearby Bardez sub district.
EXPLORE #258 on Saturday, August 29, 2009
My 20th explore in 6 months:)
Thanks guys!!
Without your support, criticism and comments, I would never have taken up photography this seriously and passionately!
Thanks again!
No title for this one:)
Shanthi again!
Location: Fort Aguada, Goa, India.
I'm not sure if I got the composition right in this one. Any suggestions/comments on this?
Bath Abbey viewed from Abbey Churchyard, Bath. Good viewed larger on black.
Explored. Highest: 200.
The Jibbo Effect
effectus jibboratum
A photographic phenomenon sweeping the world, best illustrated with previous examples by:
Jibbo - busman's hat, puddling about, far from home, escape from shawshank
chapmonkey - i wanna be like jibbo...
Fortaguada - It's no Busmans Hat
North Goa 2015 Roundup - Take a look at must visit important tourist attractions of North Goa including Fort Aguada and its Lighthouse, Candolim Beach, Calangute Beach, Baga(white sand) Beach, Anjuna Beach and Vagator Beach. Also see the images of Goan water games like Parasailing, Water Scooter, Banana Tube Boat Ride, Jet Skiing and more.
George Gregory's bookshop and bookbinding business stood close to the corner of Grove Street and Argyle Street (joining Pulteney Bridge from the East) from 1886-1916. According to the Pevsner Guide it occupied Number 5 Argyle Street, closer to Pulteney Bridge.
On the wall on the corner of Grove Street and Argyle Street is a fine piece of trompe l'oeil (c1993-4) painted on a blind window and depicting a Victorian reader examining a book in the bookshop and above it a sign reads:
George Gregory
Book Store
Lending Library
Well Stocked With
All the Latest Fiction
In 1904 Gregory published 'The Eighteenth Century Architecture of Bath' by Mowbray Green, the most influential book published on Bath's Georgian Architecture with only 500 numbered copies issued. [Thanks to Dan - 'Fortaguada' - for this information and other clarifications DL-B]
The now annual motocross trip with chapmonkey and Fortaguada.
Despite Because (?) of its limitations, the D40 is a heck of a fun camera to use.
Music by Deep Purple.
Sinquerim Beach, Goa - Next to Fort Aguada and its lighthouse overlooking the vast expanses of Arabian Sea.