Serra da Estrela Natural Park
This gallery offers a visual journey through Serra da Estrela, Portugal’s highest mountain range — a breathtaking expanse of rugged peaks, glacial valleys, and rolling plateaus, where ever-changing light and weather shape a landscape both wild and timeless. Each photograph plays with light and shadow to highlight the raw, untamed beauty of the region, offering a glimpse into one of Portugal’s most striking landscapes.
Among the featured locations is the charming mountain village of Manteigas, nestled deep in the valley and known for its connection to the historic Burel Factory. Once a centre of wool production, the factory stands as a testament to Portugal’s rich textile heritage, blending tradition with modern design. Through the camera lens, the village and its surroundings are portrayed with an intimate, atmospheric quality, inviting viewers to explore the deep relationship between nature, craftsmanship, and history in the heart of the mountains.
Black and white photograph of large, rounded granite boulders in a desert landscape with sparse vegetation and a clear sky.
Black and white photo of large rocks and boulders in a natural landscape with hills and sparse vegetation in the background.
A rocky landscape with large boulders, sparse vegetation, and pine trees under a clear blue sky, with distant hills in the background.
A narrow dirt trail between large, weathered granite boulders with patches of lichen and small shrubs, under a clear blue sky.
Black and white photograph of a curved stone amphitheater with steps and a high stone wall on the left side, captured from the side.
A weathered, round concrete building with the letters 'GNR' on it, situated on a barren, rocky landscape under a clear blue sky.
A black and white photograph of a rugged dirt trail flanked by large boulders, with sparse grass and small shrubs along the path and a clear sky overhead.
Close-up of lichen growing on dark stone surface, showing various colors and textures.
Black and white photo of a bridge or seawall with a railing on the right, extending into the distance over water, with a clear sky and the moon visible above.
Close-up of concrete steps at an outdoor stadium or amphitheater, showing weathered and aged surfaces with shadows cast by the steps. The steps are curved and extend upwards and out of the frame.
A black and white landscape of a hillside with sparse vegetation, rocks, and a winding pathway or trail running across it, with a leafless tree in the foreground.
A black and white photo of a long stone building with a corrugated metal roof, set in a desolate landscape with a dirt path, sparse bushes, and a chimney on the roof against a mostly clear sky.
Black and white photo of a landscape with rolling hills, dense shrubs, rocks, and distant mountains under a clear sky.
A black and white photo of a river with hills in the background and a curved concrete bridge extending into the distance on the right side.
A hillside view of white houses with tiled roofs, trees, and power lines, in black and white.
A narrow cobblestone street in a hillside town with tightly packed, multi-story buildings on each side, some with balconies and awnings, and overhead wires crossing the scene. Black and white photograph.
A narrow cobblestone alleyway flanked by a stucco building with a balcony on the left and a stacked stone wall with plants on the right, under bright sunlight.
A weaving loom in a textile factory, with numerous threads stretched across the machine, ready for weaving.
Close-up of a spool of string with a tied knot in black and white.
Close-up of wooden spools and metal bolts on a rustic wooden shelf.
Industrial textile factory with yarn spools on shelves and spinning machines on the left, in black and white.
Close-up of yarn or fabric strips in various colors hanging on a drying rack.
Close-up of a striped fabric with horizontal lines in black, white, and dark red colors.
Multiple spools of sewing thread in various colors on a sewing machine, with a focus on white, black, and pastel-colored threads, in an industrial sewing setting.
Multiple spools of thread loaded on a textile machine
Close-up of a complex mechanical gear system with metal gears and chains, showing signs of wear and oil.
Black and white photo of thread spools hanging from metal hooks on a rack for embroidery or sewing.
Close-up of a weaving loom with threads and yarns, some tangled and knotted, in black and white.
Close-up of gray yarn or string strands.
Two women working on a textile or fabric weaving project in a workshop, surrounded by weaving equipment and shelves of fabric.
Close-up of a set of metal nails arranged upright on a white surface.
Black and white photo of textile weaving machines inside a workshop, with a sign reading 'Ateliers Houet Vermiers-Belgue' in the foreground.
A close-up of a vintage embroidery machine with multiple spools of colorful thread, reels of thread, and metal components.
Black and white photo of an old engine with visible cooling fins, pipes, and mechanical components, with the word city engraved on a nearby part.
Black and white photo of old wooden chess piece, a chess clock, and tangled wires on a woven cloth surface.
View through a doorway into a spacious industrial workspace with various equipment and storage, featuring a high ceiling with exposed beams.
Close-up of spools of yarn in various colors on a weaving loom
A large pile of dusty, used spools of thread or yarn with a handwritten note among them.
A person peeking out from behind a wooden door within a stone wall structure, shadowed in black and white.
Four pairs of vintage wooden skis hanging on a wall, each with different bindings and styles.
Dark corridor with light at the end, polished floor, minimalistic modern design.