Faces in the Crowd

The Long Line to Get In.

Finally made it to the front

Brazilian ViQueen?

Some of the few Fans from Cameroon.

By far the largest I've seen at the Stadium,  Mané Garrincha, in Brasilia was when Brazil, played Cameroon. Despite the 71,000 plus fans that show up the lines surprisingly moved quickly. Fans from Cameroon were definitely out number by Brazilian fans.

Samba Troupe

Tourist from Bahia, Lining up for Photos in front of Mané Garrincha Stadium

Isabel Showing off her Colorful Costume 

Well,the Stadium was pack out the other day and tourist were all out taking in the sites around Brasilia. While shooting with my friend and fellow photographer  Oswaldo, we came across this friendly Samba Troupe greeting tourist and having their photos taken with them. I didn't realize at time that they are friends Oswaldo, as he told me that they perform in and around Brasilia all the time and they are one of the official Samba dance groups from Brasilia, that all the local embassies hire for special occasions and visiting dignitary's.

Mané Garrincha, Stadium in Brasilia

Mané Garrincha Stadium, Brasilia, Brazil, All Lit Up.

Let the games begin as they say. Ecuador takes on Switzerland In the first World Cup game in Brasilia, tommorw June 15. Mané Garrincha is the second most expense Stadium ever built in the world. However the stadium is designed for natural ventilation. The stadium's roof membrane is self-cleaning and fire resistant It also reflects ultraviolet rays and allows natural ventilation. Good on nights when there's a hot rock concert going on.