This black and white photograph captures the statue of Christopher Columbus (Cristovão Colombo) situated in Santa Catarina Park in Funchal, Madeira. The explorer is depicted seated with a sword, backed by a lush park landscape featuring tall Norfolk Island Pines (Araucaria heterophylla). In the foreground, modern life contrasts with history as a group of young men engage with their smartphones while resting on the stone wall.
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date Taken: | February 18, 2026 |
| Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Focal Length: | 18.0mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/640s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 100 |
| Flash: | No |