Marmitas de Gigante

Guadiana River Natural Park, Alentejo, Portugal

Giants kettle ("Marmitas de Gigante" in portuguese), also known as giants cauldrons or potholes, are cavities or holes which appear to have been drilled in the surrounding rocks by eddying currents of water bearing stones, gravel and other detrital matter.

There are several formations of these along the Guadiana River, on the known as the "Wolf´s Leap" site.


From the "Vale do Guadiana" exhibition series, just as my previous posts. Hope to hear your thoughts about this new rendition; this was shot close to the Summer solstice, when the Sun alignment allows that mountain top to be lit. On that particular day, the light worked for the scene, due to the clear sky and intense golden light.

1 single shot with HE ND filter, tripod and cable release.
Made using Nikon digital APS sensor camera.