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Fernando Mendes
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EUROPE, Portugal, Oeiras
Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 24-70 mm f/2,8 L USM
The smell of Earth on a rainy day
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| EDT - Lonely Planet (Italy)
| Jogada do Mês
| Sumol Summer Fest
| K! Live Experiences
| Jornal "Público"

Personal Statement

Born in Mozambique in 1954. In 1974 moved to Portugal to completed studies in economics.
Mainly work documentary and travel photography. Actually documenting both the Hindu Community of Portugal and the Sikh Community of Portugal. Also covers music events and festivals.
Attended workshops at the Portuguese Institute of Photography, Portuguese Association of Photography and with Sergey Maximishin, Russian photographer twice winner of the World Press Photo contest.
Email: fjrmendes{at}sapo.pt
Mobile: 00 351 911 777 487
Skype: fjrmendes

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MOrocco???? Do you need

Submitted by Fernando Mendes on Fri, 02/04/2010 - 08:24.

MOrocco???? Do you need someone to carry your suitcase???? :-)

Hi Vlad. Thanks for the

Submitted by Fernando Mendes on Thu, 01/04/2010 - 21:51.

Hi Vlad. Thanks for the message. I am happy to hear from you. Of course I want to visit the Sikh Gurdwara. Except this week end that I am out of Lisbon. We can go next week. This month the Sikh Community will open the new Gurdwara. I am not sure about the date. I have to call my friends. All the best. Good Easter. Fernando

you're wellcome, thanks to

Submitted by Deniz Kurtulush on Sat, 06/03/2010 - 13:53.

you're wellcome, thanks to you :)

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Demonstration in protest over austerity Measures - Lisbon

Politics

Demonstration in protest over austerity Measures - Lisb...

A 24-hour general strike was held throughout the country to protest against the severe austerity measures being introduced by the government to help the economy and the current debt cri...
by Fernando Mendes, on 24th of November 2011
Portugal holds 24-hour General Strike

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Portugal holds 24-hour General Strike

Portugal held a 24-hour general strike throughout the country to protest against severe austerity measures being introduced by the government to help the economy and the current debt cr...
by Fernando Mendes, on 24th of November 2011
Civil Servants protest against the State Budget

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Civil Servants protest against the State Budget

About 180 thousand people participated in a demonstration of Civil Service workers against the proposed State Budget. Lisbon, Portugal. 12th November 2011
by Fernando Mendes, on 12th of November 2011
Occupy Lisbon Begins

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Occupy Lisbon Begins

Thousands of people protest in Lisbon as part of the world mobilisation. Portugal. 15th October 2011
by Fernando Mendes, on 15th of October 2011
Jaipur Maharaja Brass Band performs in the streets of Lisbon

Our World

Jaipur Maharaja Brass Band performs in the streets of L...

Jaipur Maharaja Brass Band performs in the streets of Lisbon during a festival. The group is from India and includes a dancer and a fakir who breathes fire and walks on nails. Portugal....
by Fernando Mendes, on 7th of October 2011
Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in Lisbon

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Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in Lisbon

Muslims of the Portuguese community attend morning prayers on the first day of Eid ul-Fitr at the Central mosque of Lisbon. After the Eid prayer, people go home to celebrate with family...
by Fernando Mendes, on 30th of August 2011
Celebration of Janmashtami Festival in Lisbon

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Celebration of Janmashtami Festival in Lisbon

A celebration of the Janmashtami festival, commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna, the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, took place amongst the Hindu community living in Portugal. Lisbon...
by Fernando Mendes, on 22nd of August 2011