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A day with a couple of shepherds.

September 2012 - Tras os Montes - Portugal

This was the initial idea for this series.
We started early, by 6 am. In the stable Dona Fatima and Mr. Olimpio concerned with the lambs that have to suckle from the goats before going out.

Then it is a count the herd. Some goats are sick, this is when the decision is made to leave the weakest or takes them.

Around 8 am we are ready and begin. The route is not always the same, it is not right and is done very quietly at a natural pace. It seems that in silence all agree with the direction to follow.

During the summer and autumn we towards the Tua river a few kilometers. We pause to goats eat, some of Mr Olímpio brad :).

Near the river we rested in the shade. The flocks and rest well. It is a moment of pause for everyone, including the dogs.

We started the return journey back at 3pm.

This time the Mr Olímpio was my company, we talk about life, football and other topics. As we speak I realize that being a pastor is to be used to the silence of nature and animals. The habit of this silence is noted, Dona Fatima will always ahead in her silence...
I realize it's a habit, a way of being, note that Mr. Olímpio speaks with goats and dogs. Just one whistles and the dogs run towards him. The goats have names, Rosinha, Branquinha, Esmoucada, among others. When I call, they ignore me completely. When Mr. Olímpio calls them, they immediately come to him.

It is a serene life of constant dedication to the animals.

With this series I realized and learned several things, but what caught my attention was the relationship of the shepherd with the animals, connection, respect and care.

It was a day not to forget. Sometimes visit them. It is always a pleasure to return the smile and the simplicity with which I receive remind me that genuine people like this couple are rare.
I appreciate the opportunity they gave me both, it was a connection that was and will keep forever.
One of these days i will make this series again in color mood.

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September 2012 – Portugal (Tras os Montes ) Making bread on centenary hoven

This series was made in a community oven with more than 200 years old. Although in poor condition, the oven is used from time to time for special ocasions.

I grew up in this environment, involved by it and now I see it all disappear. I intend to create a turning point, freeze those moments in time to be able to show and explain them in other time.

On the process of making bread is a deep knowledge and a tradition passed down from generation to generation. In Mourão no one makes bread. This knowledge and tradition are lost in time: they are past, hopefully never forgotten.



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Trawl fishing

Pure pleasure ...

I got up early, I wanted to catch the first light and make a full report of all phases of this method of fishing, from the moment that cast a net into the sea to fish be loaded for sale.

In the first photo the light was poor, taking pictures without light and moving subjects are not ideal conditions.

The strings were collected with a calm and slowness impressive. When the first network was collected, the morning light was at its best, the reflections and contrasts began to have color and depth.

It was a pleasure to photograph this abundance of content, movement, color and life.
A special thanks to the entire community, taking part in this collection and allow its disclosure.


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