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What protects you from the sun also provides shadow [Contest ENTRY]
These decorative top hats are installed on Rua Adelino Veiga in Coimbra (Portugal), as part of an initiative linked to the city’s academic identity.
The goal is not merely to beautify the street: it is to visually showcase one of the most recognizable symbols of the University of Coimbra—the top hat, associated with graduating students and the Queima das Fitas tradition. It was an initiative of the Coimbra City Council in May 2025.
In Coimbra’s academic tradition, colors identify the different faculties, just as the ribbons worn by students do. Thus, the installation functions almost like a giant academic palette suspended above the street. There are 442 top hats—362 small ones and 80 large ones.
This is my entry for the Shadow Hunters Community SMASh Contest—Round 440, organized by @melinda010100
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The rhythmic pattern of the top hats casting their shadows onto the cobblestone path creates a beautifully evocative urban composition.
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It was a lovely article through wich we learned about a wonderful initiative in Portogal.
thank you for sharing.
Beautiful thought! ☀️🌿 It’s amazing how something that protects us from the sun can also give us a peaceful place to rest in the shade. Such a simple but meaningful perspective! 😊✨
Those are great shadows here!
Wow, that's a fascinating installation and its representation. Love the bright colors 💚
Thanks for sharing this with us and all the best to your entry in the SMASh challenge🤩
Such marvelous shadow photos! Top hat shadows on the beautiful streets of Coimbra are such appropriate shadows for that gorgeous city.
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Colourful hats and their shadows; those who are crazy about fashion .... especially those who dress to match from head to toe .... will get more than enough here. This is award-winning shot, no doubt.
A very timely comment. Thanks🤝
Thank you for your kind words.
Just one correction: Portugal 😉
Good point. Thank you.
Thanks a lot, friend 🤝
Thank you for your kind comment. Let's see 🤞
I'm glad you enjoyed the photos and the city.
🤞It's always a pleasure to read your insightful comments. Thank you very much.
Thanks. It's difficult to ignore your contents because they are always top notch. You have made me to fall in love with Portugal .... honestly. I appreciate your support; I have received yet another. Thank you
I've been to Portugal twice, but never made it to Coimbra
It'll be next time 😃
Thanks. I'm glad you're falling in love with Portugal.
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