Casa do Penedos
by Lelez

Comment by Jutilda:
WOW - what a cool place. Nothing like that here in the States. When I first read "Sintra" I thought Sinatra - and that took on a meaning all its own. HAHAHA

Casa do Penedos
by Lelez

Comment by digifotojo:
Googled it.. also known as Casa dos Penedos:

On the slops of the mountain is Casa dos Penedos (aka House of stones). Quite a unique piece of architecture with its curves and peaked towers not to mention the colour. Built in 1921-22, the base of this mansion is in the form of arches and it all just rises up from there in amongst the dense foliage. The house was designed by Raul Lino who lived an amazing long life for his time. Born in 1879, he studied both in England and Germany. Many of his creations are scattered throughout Portugal. They include the Tivoli Theatre and Brazil Pavilion in Lisbon, St Patricks Tower in Estorial and the Casa do Cipreste also in Sintra. The house is privately owned.

Casa do Penedos
by Lelez

Comment by Germaine:
What a cool building. I'm waiting for elves and fairies to come out on the balcony...

Casa do Penedos
by Lelez

Comment by zeuszen:
The manor is called "Casa dos Penedos" (House of Stones), a private holding. Google has more info.

Message edited by author 2011-01-20 21:31:11.

Casa do Penedos
by Lelez

Comment by jomari:
Whatever that building is, it looks like it belongs in a fairytale. Perhaps the one where everyone goes to sleep for 100 years.

Casa do Penedos
by Lelez

Comment by Neat:
Great building, could do with some renovating though.

Casa do Penedos
by Lelez

Comment by sjhuls:
Whatever it is it is cool looking! You can almost feel the gloom in the air.

Santa Ifigenia viaduct
by Lelez

Comment by Germaine:
Wonderful b&w processing. Looks like something out of the 1940's except for the cars.

Vendetta
by Lelez

Comment by CNovack:
Oh my! So as I see it this is the start of another Hatfield vs McCoys family feud...Woodies vs. Duckies;-) Tis a twisted humor take on those who favor woodies over duckies. Very creative use of the green onions as the trees. Lighting is good with all elements well lit. Not my usual cup of tea but well done and in the above average category...or should that be category;-P

Santa Ifigenia viaduct
by Lelez

Comment by sjhuls:
great shot. I have been wanting to get a shot like this so I can try some fake tilt shift.