1st Terra Emprende Urban Photo Walk

On 29 May, as part of the Terra Emprende fair organised by Mícora - Rede de Autoemprego, a group of participants gathered to walk through the streets of A Estrada with a very simple goal: to look more carefully.

The activity was designed so that anyone could take part, regardless of their level of photographic knowledge or the equipment they have available. All photographs featured in this exhibition were taken with mobile phones during the walk, demonstrating that creativity, observation and the ability to interpret our surroundings are far more important than the camera itself.

During the 45-minute route, we explored different photographic techniques and discussed composition, light, perspective and visual storytelling. Above all, however, we practised one of the most important skills in photography: the ability to observe.

The Beginning of the Photo Walk

These first two images, captured by Sergio Casal during the opening moments of the photo walk, document the starting point of the activity: the gathering at the rear of the Town Hall, in Alameda Park, where the first guidelines were shared.

It was here that I explained the structure of the session and the purpose behind it. The goal was not to search for the “perfect photograph”, but rather to activate the participants’ way of seeing. Throughout the walk, each participant developed their own visual narrative based on the elements that caught their attention, regardless of previous experience or photographic equipment.

During those first minutes, we discussed several simple yet essential photographic concepts: framing, alternative points of view, the role of vanishing points in guiding the viewer’s eye, the possibilities offered by close-up photography and, above all, understanding light as an expressive tool rather than merely a technical condition.

More than a theoretical explanation, it was an invitation to observe with intention. From that moment on, the photo walk truly began.

The Participants' Perspectives

Pablo Osorio

The Circle of Wheels

Pablo built and presented a series of four horizontal photographs built around a clearly defined theme: wheels.

Using a seemingly simple and everyday subject, he explores different situations and compositions, combining visual variety with a conscious use of compositional tools such as the rule of thirds and directional balance, occasionally choosing to challenge those conventions.

A good example of how a simple idea can become the guiding thread of a photographic series.

Beatriz Gil

Looking Up

Betty chose to change the usual point of view and observe the town from below through a series of four vertical photographs. Using low-angle perspectives, she connects urban elements, vegetation and architecture, creating images that encourage viewers to notice details that often go unnoticed.

A coherent and thoughtful exercise in observation and composition from beginning to end.

Particularly striking is her photograph of A Farola, one of A Estrada's most recognisable landmarks, framed alongside one of the square's oldest and most emblematic buildings.

Seu Bermúdez

Playing with Space

Seu's series combines observation, playfulness and experimentation through five vertical photographs. His sequence built around a circular mark engraved in the pavement introduces a narrative and participatory dimension, while the remaining images explore subjects as diverse as the movement of water and personal identity through reflection.

A varied series that reflects curiosity and a willingness to explore different visual possibilities.

Niko Míguez

Exploring the Act of Seeing

Niko presented a series of four photographs in a square format (1:1), making him the only participant to adopt this framing throughout his work. His series serves as an exploration of several photographic concepts discussed at the beginning of the walk: perspective through vanishing points, the interaction between light and shadow in backlit situations, the capture of movement and the use of unconventional viewpoints.

The strength of the series lies in its variety, with each image proposing a different way of observing and interpreting the urban environment.

Lucía López

Attention to Small Details

Lucía's work focuses on photography's ability to reveal elements that often go unnoticed in everyday life. Through a series centred on urban vegetation, she draws attention to shapes, textures and colours found in public spaces, demonstrating that compelling photographic subjects can often be found in the simplest places.

The series is completed by two images that incorporate the human presence, establishing a relationship between people and the environment in which the walk took place. A sensitive and observant approach that highlights the value of paying attention to the small details that shape our everyday surroundings.

Olga Mella

Between Detail and Reflection

Olga's contribution brings together three vertical photographs (9:16), each quite different from the others, yet connected through a shared attention to small details and the creative possibilities of observation. From the delicacy of a macro photograph featuring a pair of daisies to the character of a curious urban sign, the series concludes with a self-portrait captured through a shop-window reflection, an image that plays with overlapping layers and Olga's own presence within the scene.

A selection that combines detail, curiosity and experimentation, exploring different ways of interpreting urban space.

One Town, Many Ways of Seeing

Throughout this small journey, we encounter details, perspectives, reflections, compositional experiments, urban scenes and everyday elements that form part of A Estrada's landscape. What makes this exhibition interesting is not only what was photographed, but also how the same place can inspire such different interpretations.

Each participant created their own visual narrative based on the ideas and photographic resources explored during the walk, demonstrating that photography is not simply about recording what we see, but about deciding how we choose to see it.

This small collective exhibition is also a reminder of what can happen when we take a few moments to observe our surroundings more carefully. Sometimes, even the most familiar places still hold surprising images for those willing to look for them.

This virtual exhibition is part of the activities carried out within Terra Emprende – Growth and Cooperation Days, an initiative promoted by Mícora - Rede de Autoemprego with the support of Action Against Hunger and the Town Council of A Estrada.