João Pedro Almeida

Fieldnotes

Random updates, photos on the go, travel observations, and work in progress

Just Processed

Work straight out of the oven.

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    A steep Lisbon street. A bunch of amateur cyclists. A Sunday morning. Plenty of cheerful people on the sidewalks!

    I give you the Subida da Rampa do Vale!!

    PS - a few more shots of it on my Flickr.

    A group of people participates in a street protest, with one woman holding a yellow sign that reads A RAMPA É TUA PASKI while banners hang from the building behind them.A cyclist wearing colorful shorts and white socks with a lightning bolt design is riding a black road bike on a cobblestone street surrounded by spectators.A group of people, including a cyclist in red gear, are gathered on a street, some looking at their phones while others are engaged in conversation or standing nearby.A cyclist wearing a helmet rides up a stone-paved street while a crowd of people on both sides cheer and applaud.Three children are joyfully running down a cobblestone street in a lively urban area.A woman in a wheelchair wearing a pink floral dress is smiling and moving along a cobblestone street while a crowd of people on both sides clap and cheer.A man wearing a bicycle helmet is smiling while a group of people in the background clap and take photos.A group of people are gathered outdoors on a street, with one man in a white jacket with colorful stripes holding a bicycle and wearing sunglasses.A crowd of people is watching and reacting to a cyclist riding past them on a street.A person is taking a photo of a large banner with the word META hanging above a cobblestone street lined with buildings and observing people.

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    Embracing the randomness today: here is a look back at August in just a few photos.

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    Bela Vista Eclipse

    The recommendation for the eclipse was clear: a clear view to the West (pun intended). And because when I started working the Moon was already in front of the Sun, I went to the closest clear view to West I could find: Bela Vista Park in Lisbon.

    Two men are standing on a paved sidewalk next to a fence and vegetation, with one man writing or drawing in a notebook while the other looks on.A beige apartment building with multiple windows is set against a clear dark blue sky, with a streetlight illuminated on the right side.A person wearing a white shirt rides a bicycle on a paved path in a sunlit park during the late afternoon.A couple is sitting on a grassy hill in a large open park with trees and buildings visible in the background under a clear sky.A woman stands among trees with two dogs while another person takes a photo in the background.A person wearing athletic clothing and sneakers stands on a paved path in a park during a sunny day.Two women are standing and talking on a grassy area with trees around them during what appears to be late afternoon or early evening.A person wearing sunglasses and a dress is sitting on the ground in a forest with twisted trees and dim lighting.Several people and dogs are gathered in a sunlit park area with a view of houses and trees in the background.Two people are sitting on a blanket on a grassy hillside, enjoying the sunlight while others stand or walk in the background.

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    Flashback to that bus trip to Leh

    Going back to the tons of stuff in my archive, this time to that bus trip that took me to Leh in 2017: a 16-hour bumpy ride through the rugged mountains of northern India, which span much of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, with a couple of mountain passes above 5000m along the road.

    One of the most epic trips I’ve made, definitely worth telling in more detail one of these days! But for now here’s a glimpse of it.

    A small, rustic roadside shack with red plastic chairs is set against a vast, mountainous landscape under a partly cloudy sky.A vast mountainous landscape under a partly cloudy sky with patches of snow on the peaks.A winding mountain road with two trucks driving through a rugged, rocky landscape under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.A partially constructed or abandoned building stands in a barren landscape with rugged mountains and a dramatic cloudy sky in the background.A winding road snakes through a vast mountainous landscape under a sky filled with scattered clouds.

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    Random and unrelated photos from the past few weeks while I was going about my everyday life.

    A child wearing a pink shirt and helmet rides a bike along a paved path next to a fenced area by the water with warning signs.A dusty, old car is parked at the end of a dimly lit passageway leading to an outdoor area.A refrigerated display case filled with various beverages is seen behind tables and chairs in a dimly lit cafe or restaurant.Two people are walking side by side through a sunlit area with long shadows cast on the ground.Two people are sitting on deck chairs near a waterfront while a crane on a barge operates in the water nearby.An old, worn book with yellowed and torn pages lies open beneath a white ceramic vase with a tall dried floral arrangement on a reflective glass surface.A person wearing a black cap is sitting inside a dimly lit subway train, with reflections on the glass adding a layered effect.A pink building with several windows is partially obscured by large green trees under a clear blue sky.A wall displays a sign reading Junta-te à Tribo Up surrounded by graffiti and a metal fence with a partially obscured poster behind it.A rusted ship named AGOSTO with the identifier LX-3178-TL is tied to the dock with thick green ropes.

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    From last weekend, not quite going out on a dedicated photo walk, more like taking photos while running my errands, but feels good to wander after light and shadow on sunny days

    A man in a bright outfit walks past a graffiti-covered building and a bus stop with ads.A stack of cardboard boxes and some scattered debris are placed against a pink wall in a dimly lit alleyway.A mattress is secured on top of a car with cords in an urban setting.Two people are arranging yellow and red balloons at the entrance of a store with signs that include Cachorro Quente and Hamburgueres.A storefront with a bright SELF ORDER neon sign reflects buildings and cars from across the street.A ping pong table is situated outdoors amidst overgrown grass and a purple-flowered tree, with a building and setting sun in the background.

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    April 25th, the day that celebrates the Carnation Revolution — the day Portugal takes to the streets and throws “freedom” into the air. Like last year, and the years before, I made sure to join the thousands out in the streets here in Lisbon.

    People gathered at an outdoor event, with children climbing on large yellow letters spelling LISBOA and others taking photos.People are walking alongside a construction barrier, some holding signs and banners, with one person holding a red flower.A group of people, including children with megaphones, is energetically participating in a protest or demonstration.A group of people are standing near a digital display showing an advertisement with a mother holding a baby.An older couple is looking at a smartphone surrounded by a group of people participating in a protest or demonstration, holding signs and wearing red.A crowd of people, some holding signs, gathers in a shaded outdoor area, with one person wearing a red sports jersey prominently in the foreground.People wearing masks, including a cat-like mask and a mask resembling a famous figure, stand among a crowd near a metro entrance.A crowd of people are holding signs at a daytime outdoor protest under a canopy of trees.A group of people gather outdoors, and one person is holding a sign that reads BETTER A PIG THAN A FASCIST.A group of people are gathered around a large stone monument with one person holding a sign during a clear day.

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    A bit of randomness from the past few weeks, where the only thing in common is that none of these photos is related with the project that grabbed my attention for months, not even taken in the same region. The fact all that shifted into the process of editing and setting up the exhibit that’s now live (see what I did here?) kind of let my eye look elsewhere.

    Meanwhile, the Masterclass exhibit with mine and my colleagues projects will remain at Narrativa in Lisbon until April 18.

    A cluttered pile of clothes and fabric partially obscures an old-fashioned corded telephone in dim lighting.A person is walking through a shadowy passageway with sunlight streaming through openings, illuminating parts of the scene.A storefront window displays multiple torso mannequins standing and stacked on shelves.A tall building stands illuminated against a twilight sky, surrounded by trees and a dimly lit parking area.A window set in a stone wall displays red neon text partially reading THE MISSING POEM IS.Two people are observing a religious procession where participants in purple robes carry ornate banners.A woman taking a selfie is visible through the window of a yellow tram, while a man in sunglasses stands outside.A coiled cable rests on metal beams by the water, with a bright orange barrier and a ship visible in the background.A person is sitting in the back of a car, visible through a rain-covered window.A dimly lit loading dock at a large, dark warehouse is illuminated by a single overhead light.

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    Between my ongoing photo project and an exhausting end of year in general, I haven’t been doing a lot of more casual, candid snaps. Usually plenty of these are done in my commutes and random daily chores in town, but even that hasn’t happened as often. And yet, I was able to do some.

    A person is using an escalator in an indoor space with striped walls and overhead lighting.A street vendor stands by a roasting cart with steam rising, against a backdrop of a building adorned with illuminated decorations and the word SPACIO.A man wearing a beige jacket and blue jeans is walking near a bus shelter with an advertisement for pizza delivery.Two people are interacting on a city street, with one holding a baby in a carrier, while another person talks on a phone in the background.A street corner features a wall covered with colorful posters and a green pedestrian crossing signal beside it.A person stands on a cobblestone sidewalk at night with a stroller near a street with cars.A person is sitting alone at a table inside a restaurant with a cracked window featuring a Don't Touch sign.Two people wearing winter clothing are talking on a dimly lit sidewalk at night.A group of people are waiting on a subway platform, many using their phones.A cobblestone pathway flanked by graffiti-covered buildings leads to a waterfront view under a cloudy sky.

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    Life happening in front of you when you’re heading somewhere.

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