Pelourinho - Salvador, Bahia

Posted by Eric Cousineau (Sherwood Park, Canada) on 18 April 2009 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.

Pelourinho means whipping post in Portuguese, and this was the old slave auction location in the days when slavery was common. Slavery was outlawed in 1835, and over time, this portion of the city, though home to artists and musicians, fell into disrepair. In the 1990's, a major restoration effort resulted in making the area a highly desirable tourist attraction.

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Comments (14)

Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States

A great street scene. I really like your background about the place, It make it come alive!

18 Apr 2009 5:31am

@Tracy: Thank you very much Tracy! I always try to put my pictures in some sort of context for the viewer. It allows one to appreciate a little more what the photographer was trying to capture. ;-))

eva from Rouen, France

Perfect shot...

18 Apr 2009 6:18am

@eva: Merci beaucoup Eva! ;-))

emeterio from Badalona, Barcelona, Spain

Nice capture. I have seen yours pictures and I remembered my trip to Brasil 2 years ago. Thanks.

18 Apr 2009 7:42am

@emeterio: Muchas gracias y bienvenido a mi blog. Por favor vuelva y visite frecuentemente. ;-))

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

mmmanother I love, it's amazing isn't it that slavery ever, ever existed...can't get my mind around it..how do you own a human being? Thank God we smartened up! well mostly

18 Apr 2009 8:50am

@Lorraine: Glad you are enjoying the scenery Lorraine... ;-))

Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Good view of this beautiful and colorful street!

18 Apr 2009 8:53am

@Paco Díaz: Muchas gracias Paco! ;-)

P J W Miller from Chase Terrace, United Kingdom

Looks like a great place to live, very colourful

18 Apr 2009 9:15am

@P J W Miller: Thanks Peter, it is a great place to live! ;-)

Mary from PA, United States

Beautiful.....Glad it was restored!!! Slavery was an terrible thing, though it does still exist today, just not openly. Great capture!

18 Apr 2009 9:20am

@Mary: Thanks very much Mary! And I agree; slavery is a terrible practice. Unfortunately it has existed since the beginning of time and I don't see any end to it soon. ;-(

bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada

Well seen, such a lovely composition! Such a colourful street.

18 Apr 2009 12:31pm

@bluechameleon: TYVM Sharon!! ;-)

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

Another great shot. I love to see well done travel photos.

18 Apr 2009 2:41pm

@B. Thomas: Thank you very much Barbara! ;-)

EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom

Wonderfully observed, Eric. I am instantly transported to the scene, such vibrancy and charm

18 Apr 2009 2:55pm

@EYES WIDE SHUT: Thank you very much Paul! You are too kind.... ;-))

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Très beau cadrage, couleurs superbes! J'aime beaucoup!

18 Apr 2009 4:16pm

@mo.langel: Un grands merci Mo! ;-))

Lylou & Roland from France

Tout comme Mo.... Bel alignement !

18 Apr 2009 6:01pm

@Lylou & Roland: Merci beaucoup Lydie! ;-)

Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Love this shot.. like these different coloured houses with small balcony. Excellent framing!

20 Apr 2009 7:46am

@Sarito: TYVM Sarito! The colours are indeed vibrant and attractive.....sometimes to the point of distraction. ;-))

bridget from Western WA, United States

gentrification of run-down areas certainly looks more charming in Brazil than it does in our suburbs ;-) perhaps it is the attention to old-world details that keeps the character there

20 Apr 2009 3:18pm

@bridget: Thanks Bridget! ;-)

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