Ponte JK on the Lago Paranoá

The Colorful Ponte JK in Brasilia, Brazil

Ponte JK Brasilia, Brazil

The JK Bridge or better know as Ponte JK, here in Brasilia, lit up for Christmas. I was trying to get a different perceptive this year so I went a little earlier to see if I could catch the sky before it went totally black. Anyways, I also thought they might change the gels this year but the didn't. The first year I photographed the bridge it was more colorful and the gels where in a different order. I've also tried different location but this one seems to work the best. There was one more spot I was going to try and shoot it from but time, traffic and rain got in the way. The bridge is also in the fight path from the airport as planes are taking off and landing making it a little more difficult to keep the streaks of lights from the planes out of the photos seeing how most of these exposure are 20 to 30 seconds long.

Sunset on Lago Pararnoa

Sunset on Lago Paranoa, Brasilia, Brazil

Sunset on Lago Paranoa, Brasilia, Brazil

It's not everyday I make it down to the lake in Brasilia, to catch the Sunset. I'm always amazed at the amount of people that will come out for sunset and watch the handing work of God take place.

Not the Amazon River

View of Lago Paranoá  from Asa Norte

View of Lago Paranoá from Asa Norte

Well it's not Amazon river in Brazil, but it is Brazil, and it is water and you can swim in it ride a boat in it and paddle a kayak in it and not have to worry about alligators. I personally just enjoy going down there to sit on banks and enjoy an ice cold coconut.  And to all my friends in North America, and Europe, this is how it looks all year round-Beautiful!!

Sailing

Sail Boat on Lago Paranoa

On the weekends in Brasilia, Lago Paranoa is full of sail boats gently gliding across the smooth waters of the lake. As for me, I just sit and watch the boats go by and enjoy the view they provide until they disappear from site.

Ponte JK

Ponte JK- Lago Paranoa

It seems like everywhere I go lately I have to cross this bridge the Ponte JK. I don't mind, the view is always interesting and depending on what day of the week it is there are lots of boats out in the water. I keep tell myself, I need to meet someone who has a boat so I can enjoy the view from the water. Preferable a big boat!!

Another View

Brasilia

Lago Paranoa

View of Brasilia, from Lago Sul and people enjoying a quick dip in the lake. I wonder if the water is cold? Maybe next time I'll give it a try.