{"id":2538,"date":"2022-04-27T10:41:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T10:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/?p=2538"},"modified":"2022-04-27T10:41:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T10:41:34","slug":"pego-das-pias-pools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/?p=2538","title":{"rendered":"Pego das Pias pools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I like to visit the Pego das Pias pools after a period of rain, because then the Torgal creek is flowing with abundant water. I wrote about this place already, so more details can be found here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-paulobizarrophotoblog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"wzRzkK9UUl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/?p=984\">Pego das Pias &#8211; a magical place in Odemira<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pego das Pias &#8211; a magical place in Odemira&#8221; &#8212; PauloBizarroPHOTOBLOG\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/?p=984&#038;embed=true#?secret=wzRzkK9UUl\" data-secret=\"wzRzkK9UUl\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-paulobizarrophotoblog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"vKY4pCxZGe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/?p=1822\">Pego das Pias in the Spring<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pego das Pias in the Spring&#8221; &#8212; PauloBizarroPHOTOBLOG\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/?p=1822&#038;embed=true#?secret=vKY4pCxZGe\" data-secret=\"vKY4pCxZGe\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is indeed a magical place, especially during springtime, with the green oaks and ash trees, plus the conspicuous rockroses in bloom. There are a few excellent places to make interesting photos, like the main pools at the end of the walking path, with the large boulder in the middle. For this visit, I had with me the Fujifilm X-T30 and X-Pro3 cameras, the former with the Fujinon 14mm f\/2.8 wide-angle lens, and the latter with the Fujinon 35mm f\/2 standard lens. These provide plenty of flexibility and can be carried in a small backpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_11_net-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_11_net-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_11_net-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_11_net-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_11_net-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_11_net.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The main pools.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, it is possible to continue to walk upstream, negotiating around a few rocks along the way. From the top, it is possible to admire the narrow canyon that has been excavated in the quartzitic rock by the Torgal creek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_13_net-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_13_net-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_13_net-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_13_net-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_13_net-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_13_net.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The canyon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing upstream, I made several photos of the water running around the rocks, using a density neutral filter to obtain a smoothing effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_19_net-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_19_net-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_19_net-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_19_net-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_19_net-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_19_net.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Flowing creek.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_24_net-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_24_net-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_24_net-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_24_net-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_24_net-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_24_net.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>After the rain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking even further, one reaches another set of pools, which was illuminated by the late afternoon light. The water level was higher than usual, which was nice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_26_net-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_26_net-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_26_net-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_26_net-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_26_net-1536x1031.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_26_net.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Upstream pools.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After spending some time exploring the area, I walked back downstream, following the southern bank of the Torgal creek. The light was filtering through the trees, bathing the forest and the water in a golden light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_42_net-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_42_net-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_42_net-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_42_net-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_42_net-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_42_net.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Along the margin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_43_net-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_43_net-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_43_net-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_43_net-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_43_net-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_43_net.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>In the forest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_50_net-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_50_net-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_50_net-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_50_net-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_50_net-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_50_net.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Forest light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_56_net-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_56_net-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_56_net-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_56_net-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_56_net-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_56_net.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Reflections.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_57_net-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_57_net-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_57_net-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_57_net-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_57_net-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_57_net.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Roots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Closer to the tarmac road, the valley widens a little, and there is a small pasture area, where some sheep were grazing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_33_net-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_33_net-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_33_net-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_33_net-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_33_net-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_33_net.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption>Trekking path.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_53_net-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_53_net-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_53_net-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_53_net-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_53_net-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_53_net.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>In the valley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My final stop was to photograph the bridge that spans the Torgal creek valley. It makes an interesting subject for a wide-angle lens. As I was crossing the bridge, I also noticed the sunset light on the forest below, which was being filtered through the trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_47_net-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_47_net-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_47_net-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_47_net-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_47_net-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_47_net.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_59_net-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_59_net-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_59_net-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_59_net-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_59_net-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pegopias_13_4_22_59_net.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption>Filtered light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pego das Pias is one of those beautiful hidden places, quite close to Odemira, but still a well kept secret.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I like to visit the Pego das Pias pools after a period of rain, because then the Torgal creek is flowing with abundant water. I wrote about this place already, so more details can be found here: This is indeed a magical place, especially during springtime, with the green oaks and ash trees, plus the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/?p=2538\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Pego das Pias pools<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[22],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2538"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2538"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2538\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2547,"href":"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2538\/revisions\/2547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2538"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2538"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.paulobizarro.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2538"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}