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bebop 
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 Posted: 06/October/2020 at 22:16 |
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Enjoying seeing these pics. Lovely to see the 'then and now's, thanks Cubsur.
In the Church pic, there is a domed roof building to the left of the front of the church. Is this building in both pics? |
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cubsur
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Posted: 06/October/2020 at 12:34 |
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I guess so. I know someone who has one but there are probably 100 laws that would be broken if using one above town. There will be others to investigate I am sure.
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Posted: 06/October/2020 at 08:59 |
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I think the only way you would get close to the original is with the use of a drone.
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Posted: 05/October/2020 at 18:22 |
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Tried but no luck. There is just too much in the way. Make the best of these as you will.I took a couple of others while I was up there.     |
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Posted: 05/October/2020 at 11:11 |
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I agree about the building below Left of Church, and it has now gained an extra floor. The tall building to the right of church is now the reception of the Hotel Recife.
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Posted: 05/October/2020 at 09:13 |
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Yes focal distances, picture frame sizes etc are often a problem. I plan to go further up the hill this afternoon to try to get a better rendition. But obviously the original was taken from a place lower down than is now possible.
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Posted: 04/October/2020 at 12:04 |
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Well done Cubsur. As well as the angle I suppose the camera lense focal distance will be a consideration too. Thanks for doing these.
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It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase 'As pretty as an Airport' appear. Douglas Adams
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Posted: 04/October/2020 at 09:49 |
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Best I have been able to do so far with this one. Modern building has blocked every angle from where the original was probably taken. I had to climb up Rua das Palinhas, above the square, to even see the church. The tall building to the right of the church tower is where the Vila Recife hotel now stands. Just about the only other one that is recognisable is the small building just left of centre, 'below' the church. I will try to have another go at this one with my better camera. Click the picture to see it full size.  |
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Posted: 01/October/2020 at 10:11 |
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Not exactly aeons ago, these were taken by me in September 2006. The area is almost unrecognisable from what it is now. The fishermen still used the beach then. |
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Posted: 01/October/2020 at 09:03 |
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That's exactly what I thought. A pity the picture isn't at a slightly wider angle.
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Posted: 30/September/2020 at 20:07 |
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I think you are correct about the photo with the truck as the steps behind the truck and rocks look like the steps and wall that lead up to the Casa del Mar restaurant. but I could be wrong.
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Posted: 30/September/2020 at 16:42 |
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As Jock says, it's often very difficult to get exactly the same angle. Modern building, taller trees and erosion of the cliffs all cause problems. Here are a couple more I managed to do on my way to town this afternoon. Click the top picture to see it in a larger size. These were taken from just outside the old cemetery, not far from the late lamented Arte Bar.  These next shots were taken from Largo do Rossio near the Iguana Café.  More in a day or two. The one with the truck is impossible. I am fairly sure it is the beach end of the tunnel but the Sol e Mar hotel completely covers that location. |
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Posted: 30/September/2020 at 11:18 |
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Your "now" comparison photo's are excellent Cubsur. It must be difficult to get the right angle. Thanks.
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It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase 'As pretty as an Airport' appear. Douglas Adams
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Posted: 30/September/2020 at 10:18 |
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If you are reposting any of Sr Norberto's pictures here, please remember to give him a credit. I will be out later to try to create a couple more then and now shots.
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Posted: 30/September/2020 at 09:26 |
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The same gentleman (Paulo Norberto) has posted many excellent pictures on that Facebook page. Several are older photos in and around Albufeira and some are more recent.
I notice today that there are photos of new/replacement tourist statues on the viewing area at the top of the escalators. I wasn't aware the old ones had been replaced. |
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