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Tag Archives: Photography
The White Storks are nesting
The magnificent sight of a White Stork in full flight is one of the most amazing sights for us here in the Algarve. Although we know a little about these beautiful birds, who are believed to bring good luck and … Continue reading
Posted in Algarve, Nature, Photography
Tagged Animals, birds, Photography, Portimão, Silves
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‘Algarve Pop Up Art’ at Easter
New ‘Pop Up’ Gallery opens exclusively for Easter weekend – introducing and showcasing an exciting and vibrant mix of 10 artists and artisan crafters who will be exhibiting together under a brand new Algarve ‘Pop Up Art’ venture. We have been … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Events, News and information, Photography, Shopping
Tagged Algarve, art, Culture, days out, events, exhibition, Photography, Shopping
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First Algarve Photography Walk for Dave Sheldrake Photography
For some time now Dave has wanted to organise an informal group to help people to become a better photographer. The idea is not to offer formal teaching, just to create events advertised via a Facebook Group page, where people can … Continue reading
Posted in About us, Algarve, Events, Photography, Places to Visit
Tagged Algarve, Culture, days out, events, flowers, Photography, Tours
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Living Statues in Lagoa
We were delighted to see the Living Statues in Lagoa advertised again, as we really enjoyed this event last year – it’s the chance to see something different for Christmas. This year we only managed to visit during the Friday … Continue reading
Posted in Algarve, Events, Shopping
Tagged Christmas, Culture, days out, events, exhibition, Photography, Shopping
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SisterMAG in the Monchique
If you were in Monchique recently – and saw a film crew, camera crew and a cute little black dog sampling the local culinary delights .. that was probably us entertaining the delightful crew from the German magazine sisterMAG We … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture, days out, eating out, Monchique, Photography, restaurants, Shopping
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Silves Medieval Fair 2016 in pictures
The town of Silves was once more transformed into a Medieval Wonderland for ten days and we were there to take some shots for you all to enjoy again this year… Many of you will know that this is one … Continue reading
Posted in Algarve, Eating out, Events
Tagged Culture, days out, events, Photography, Shopping, Silves, Silves Medieval Fair
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Triathlon in the Algarve
Last Saturday saw the Luz Triathlon take place and Dave was there to capture it for you; so we thought we would also find out more about the event from the organisers Tom Longhurst and John Hill. The first triathlon … Continue reading
Armação de Pêra Carnival hits town
Today was the turn of Armação de Pêra to host the first of its two Carnaval parades – and naturally we were there to capture the event for you .. and catch up with some friendly parrots along the way … … Continue reading
Posted in Algarve, Events, Places to Visit
Tagged Algarve, Carnaval, days out, Photography, Portuguese people
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#Carvoeiro Boxes – bringing colour to Carvoeiro
Two of the main streets of Carvoeiro are now full of colour thanks to a new initiative which has seen the electricity boxes on Rua dos Pescadores and Rua do Barranco transformed into works of art. The original concept of … Continue reading
Wild Flowers in the Waste Ground
Having a dog means that I am up bright and early every morning to walk her. We are very lucky to have many lovely walks around where we live, we usually walk down to the village and then along the … Continue reading
