On a Sunday, how do I come up with a post about Work, which is the theme for the Sunday post challenge set by Jake this week?
Well, my still small photo collection has come to the rescue.
Well, my still small photo collection has come to the rescue.
While exploring the town of Alcácer do Sal, I came upon a panel of ceramic tiles along one of the main roads, Avenida José Saramago. It is a very long panel depicting some traditional features, animals and activities from this area of the Alentejo.
Today I am just going to focus on the images of people at work.
Many people used to work on the production of salt, extracting it from sea water, as the name of the town suggests - Alcácer do Sal (do Sal = of the salt).
Working on the production of salt. |
Fishing was and still is a very important activity.
Fisherman at work. |
Traditional fish seller. |
The Alentejo is well-known for its cork oak trees. The cork (outer bark) must be removed every 9 years and regenerates itself. Cork is used to make cork stoppers among other things.
Removing the bark from the cork oak tree. |
The Alentejo is also known as the "breadbasket of Portugal" due to its cereal production.
An ingenious interpretation of the them work :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. This was a difficult theme to work on, for me.
DeleteGreat interpretation Mara for this week theme and I love your artworks :)
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteSometimes these panels are signed but I couldn't find the name of the creator of this panel or the date, either.
great images...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marina.
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