What a difference a focal point makes...

This one's my favourite of the two:

I guess it reminds me of the importance of keeping an eye on the big picture without ever losing sight of the "here and now"...


And this one...

... this one I like because it shows me that one can always focus on what's ahead for a while, comforted by the fact that what's close to us right now is also there to be enjoyed and cherished...

So, if you had to vote (as in really having to vote, or else... ;) - which of these two perspectives would you vote for?

Tags: perspective, focal point, sea, blue, lighthouse, boat

The place I dream of...

Meet the lighthouse of my dreams - Bugio Tower, we call it (apparently, the name Bugio originates from the similarity of the structure to that of a candle in a candle-holder - bougie is French for candle and many Portuguese words have French origin).
I can see it from my window (and now that I bought a longer telezoom, I can see it even better :). This photo wasn't taken from my window, though. Took it from a yachting harbour near where I live. The day was beautifully wintry and the sea was choppy... perfect!

I guess I'll just have to go there some time and become a squatter ;)
Preferably when the weather gets a bit better... or worse, as most of you would call it :)

Tags: lighthouse, sea, ocean, waves, winter, Canon, EOS, 40D, CarlaFrancisco