On the banks of the Coina arm of the Tagus Estuary, a vibrant red boat rests on the mud during the golden hour. This photograph attempts to capture the essence of traditional riverside life in the Tagus and Sado regions, where small, colourful boats are essential tools for local fishermen. The composition highlights the striking contrast between the vivid colours of the 'Barreiro' boat and the soft, diffused light of a hazy sky. Simple vertical posts emerge from the mud, marking the tidal limit and lending a sense of verticality to the vast horizontal landscape. It is a scene that evokes a profound sense of calm and nostalgia, preserving the memory of a maritime heritage that continues to define the identity of the banks of Seixal and Barreiro.

* September 18, 2005
* Tejo river, Seixal, Portugal
* GPS: 38.7564343, -8.963097
* From the series: Spirit of Water — Seascape
* Object number: #77.POR-SWS.2005
* Olympus E1, 50-200/2.8 • Iso 100 • 50mm • f/5.6 • 1/160sec
* Photograph. 70×50 cm. Ed. 1/12 + 3 AP
* Print on Hahnemühle Glossy Fine-Art Baryta, 325 g/m²