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The Douro River overflowed along Porto’s Ribeira waterfront today as high tide sent water across streets, terraces, and river‑tour docks. Civil Protection teams monitored the area while locals and visitors watched the flooding from higher ground. Authorities expect conditions to stabilize once the tide recedes.
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Ingrid stood at the edge of the breakwater as powerful waves crashed against the coast, drawing the attention of onlookers and photographers alike. The stormy conditions created a dramatic backdrop, but her focus remained steady. Whether observing, documenting, or simply taking in the force of nature, Ingrid’s presence captured the contrast between human resilience and the raw energy of the sea. A moment shaped by wind, water, and quiet strength. Porto, Portugal. The first super moon of the year — known as the Wolf Moon — rose with unusual brightness, creating a dramatic scene across the winter landscape. Appearing larger and more vivid than a typical full moon, it climbed above the horizon in deep twilight, casting a warm glow through the bare branches of midwinter trees. Photographers and sky‑watchers were treated to ideal conditions, with clear skies allowing the moon’s size and colour to stand out sharply against the fading light. The Wolf Moon traditionally signals the heart of winter, and this year it delivered a particularly memorable display. A quick escape to Devon brought the perfect mix of familiar faces and crisp winter scenery. Mornings started with black ice glazing the roads and rooftops turned white, giving the countryside a quiet, frosted charm. In the evenings, the sky opened up just enough to catch the super moon rising—an unexpected gift and a great chance to make a few photographs. A simple trip, but full of the small moments that make these visits worth it. 📸 imagens de 2025 📸 Fotografias feitas ao longo do ano que gostei de fazer - pelas pessoas que fotografei, pelos contextos em que estive presente ou pelas situações que ajudam a documentar o que estamos a viver agora. Ficam muitas outras de fora, como sempre, mas optei por uma seleção mais contida. São retratos, eventos, rituais, manifestações, desporto, cultura, música, fogo, mar, estrada. Cada imagem tem um motivo claro para estar nesta escolha. 1- Luminárias a 16 janeiro 2025. 2- Nazaré, Big Wave Challenge a 18 fevereiro 2025. 3- FCP vs SLB no Estádio do Dragão a 3 março 2025. 4- Caretos em ritual noturno a 9 março 2025. 5- Festivaleiros no Primavera Sound a 8 junho 2025. 6- Liniker no Primavera Sound Porto a 7 junho 2025. 7- Fontaines D.C. no Primavera Sound Porto a 6 junho 2025. 8- FOA 2025, Alfândega do Porto a 20 junho 2025. 9- Encontro Jaguar E-Type a 29 junho 2025. 10- Trabalho com a equipa do FC Porto a 1 julho 2025. 11- Pride Parade Porto a 6 julho 2025. 12- Incêndios em Melres a 18 julho 2025. 13- Boom Festival a 24 julho 2025. 14- Casamento a norte de Portugal a 2 agosto 2025. 15- Vilar de Mouros a 23 agosto 2025. 16- Discoteca Schlaflos, Aarau (Suíça) a 14 setembro 2025. 17- José Mourinho regressa ao Dragão como treinador do Benfica a 28 setembro 2025. 18 - Luís Montenegro na noite eleitoral, PSD Porto a 6 outubro 2025. 19- Bertinho de volta aos ringues após 2 anos a 18 novembro 2025. #BestOf2025 #DiogoBaptista #FotografiaDocumental #Photojournalism #editorialphotography @wsl big wave 🌊 @diogobaptistaphotographer @visitportugal @wslbigwave @mountainsofthesea Thousands gathered on the cliffs of Nazaré, Portugal, to witness the Tudor Nazaré Big Wave Challenge, part of the 2025/2026 WSL season. Against a backdrop of roaring Atlantic swells, surfers were towed into colossal waves by jet skis, carving lines down walls of water that towered above the ocean. Spectators lined the headland and surrounding hills, capturing the spectacle with phones and cameras. The atmosphere was electric - equal parts awe, adrenaline, and celebration of human courage in the face of nature’s raw power. #nazare #bigwavesurfing #wsl Luís Montenegro, PSD, na noite eleitoral das Eleições Autárquicas na sede do PSD no Porto a 12 de outubro de 2025. Quick passage through Aarau to be with friends, work and party 💥 got lucky with the weather ☀️ ✨ What a magical experience at Liebegg Castle ✨ This Saturday I had the privilege to photograph the Circus Of Love – Daydance, an event that was so much more than music: it was about celebration, community and true dedication. In the days leading up to it, I witnessed the building of the space at the castle – created through the strength and passion of a committed team. 16 hours of set-up, 4 hours of dismantling, 25 helpers, tons of material – all done without external companies, just through the power of collaboration and love. 💜 The result was an incredible atmosphere, crafted with care and shared with people who travelled from different countries to be part of this moment. A huge thank you to the Circus Of Love & Club Schlaflos family for welcoming me and trusting me to capture this story 📸💛 It was an honor to travel from Portugal and be part of it.   PAPA ROACH STEREO MCs The Holy Bath of São Bartolomeu do Mar Every August 24, the small parish of São Bartolomeu do Mar fills with families for one of Portugal’s most striking rituals: the holy bath. Children are carried into the Atlantic and plunged into the freezing water — three, five, seven or nine times — a tradition believed to protect them from fear, stuttering, epilepsy, and other ills. But it must be done before the age of seven. The custom dates back centuries and is tied to a legend: on this day, the devil roams free, returning to the sea only at nightfall. Until then, the ocean is pure, its waves a shield against evil. The ritual unfolds before a packed shoreline. Shouts of children mix with crashing waves as parents grip them tightly, submerging and lifting them again into the spray. On the beach, crowds watch, some in awe, others in devotion. For the people of São Bartolomeu do Mar, the bath is more than spectacle — it is faith made visible, a moment where water, myth, and community come together.  Boom Festival 2025 — 20 Frames of Freedom Boom, it’s not just a festival. Boom is a living, breathing organism. An experience so immersive that its essence lives on longer than 7 days, the Boom spirit spreads further than the lake near Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal. It’s where bare feet dance on the earth, under one limitless sky and Boomers roam free, part of something ancient, electric, tribal. We moved as one, through mud rituals and mandala sunrises. Under the colourful canopy of the Dance Temple, bodies vibrate, souls in a state of trance. Astrix’s sonic journey is the soundtrack to the Ritual of Dance. Victor Ruiz at Alchemy drops deep pulses and bass you can ride. And on Funky Beach during Charlotte de Witte’s surprise set, we dance still. Sun setting, feet in the water, arms in the air, it’s as if the lake itself is grooving. Euphoria. At Boom you’ll see circus shows that defy gravity. Random encounters can turn into lifelong connections. A floating temple on the lake mysteriously appears closer than the day before, is it a mirage or the work of thousands of happy hands pulling it closer to the shore? Then golden hour in the Being Fields, where the sweet silence sounds new, even unfamiliar. Camper vans, base camp. A haven of rest, meeting points for friends, and shrines of creativity. Boom is where every corner holds a surprise, every stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet. If we’re open to it, every moment is a mirror to see things differently. Boom offers a new vision of reality. Boom isn’t a place. It’s a state of being ❤️ See you in 2027 Surma - Momma - Alan Sparhawk - ANAVITORIA - HIGH VIS - Fontaines D.C.. - Deftones - Michael Kiwanuka - Parcels -Liniker - TV ON THE RADIO
15th FOA – Fundamentals of Adsorption Conference 📍 Centro de Congressos Alfândega do Porto, Portugal – 2025 Hosted by Chemistry Europe | Organizado pela Chemistry Europe #corporateevent #eventphotography #businessconference #corporatephotographer #networkingevent #keynotespeaker #professionalphotography #workshopphotography #businessnetworking #conferencephotography #eventcoverage #companybranding #publicspeaking #productlaunch #corporatebranding #businessportrait #corporateculture #corporateportrait #tradeshowphotography #eventphotographer #businessevent #corporateimages #businessmedia #eventphotographerlife #eventdocumentation Continuing the Fight for Freedom: Commemorating the Carnation Revolution in Porto, Portugal On April 25th, 2025, in the streets of Porto, Portugal, individuals of all ages gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. A day of commemoration, jubilation, and of continued struggle for equal social rights. Individuals of different generations coming together to honor the values and freedoms that were won on that fateful day in 1974. see More at: www.diogobaptista.com/rostos-de-abril.html 25 de Abril, SEMPRE!!!                   A fire rages on the hills around the area of Aveiro (Sever de Vouga/Albergaria-a-Velha). BUSTURENGA and Ribeira de Fráguas both towns northen of Portugal has been surrounded by forest fires, from Sept. 15, to Sept. 19, 2024, Portugal. The Prime Minister announced on Sept. 19, the elevation to a state of calamity in all municipalities that are being affected by the fires.  Firefighters rest while waiting for the fire to get close to the village at Felgares in the area of Sever de Vouga.  PRESSLong week at @superbockarena for many conferences of SSIEM 2024 held in Porto, Portugal. 📷EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER @diogobaptistaphotographer Maria Becerra; Myke Towers; Claudia Leitte; Nelly Furtado Fotografias para a publicação do Jornal Expresso: (VER MAIS) https://expresso.pt/blitz/2024-05-14-um-dia-com-os-hybrid-theory-a-banda-portuguesa-de-tributo-a-linkin-park-que-move-multidoes-quem-e-que-disse-que-era-preciso-ser-original--33b28b44 Continuing the Fight for Freedom: Commemorating the Carnation Revolution in Porto, Portugal On April 25th, 2024, in the streets of Porto, Portugal, individuals of all ages gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. A day of commemoration, jubilation, and of continued struggle for equal social rights. Individuals of different generations coming together to honor the values and freedoms that were won on that fateful day in 1974. 25 de Abril, SEMPRE!!! THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE EXTREME-RIGHT GROUP 1143, IN PORTO. Around two hundred far-right protesters demonstrated in Porto against immigration. The protest was led by Mário Machado and along the way, emotions flared: on one side, far-right protesters and on the other, dozens of people fighting against fascism. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Portugal has been steadily growing in popularity over the years. While it may not have the same level of recognition or infrastructure as in some other countries, there is a dedicated community of fighters, coaches, and fans who are passionate about the sport. Several MMA gyms and training centers can be found across Portugal, particularly in larger cities like Lisbon and Porto. These gyms offer training in various disciplines such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, and wrestling, which are essential components of MMA. Portugal also has its own MMA promotions and events, providing local fighters with opportunities to showcase their skills and compete against each other. These events often draw crowds of enthusiastic fans who support their favorite fighters. Additionally, some Portuguese fighters have gained recognition on the international stage, competing in organizations like the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator MMA. Overall, while MMA may not be as mainstream in Portugal as it is in some other countries, the sport continues to grow in popularity, and its community is passionate and dedicated.Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Portugal has been steadily growing in popularity over the years. While it may not have the same level of recognition or infrastructure as in some other countries, there is a dedicated community of fighters, coaches, and fans who are passionate about the sport. Special thanks to all the people that allowed me to be able to attend the events and photographing.
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Diogo BaptistaFreelance Photojournalist, based in Porto. 
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