Rio's Street Art

Art Work at Olympic Boulevard, Rio de Janeiro  

Brazilian Folklore Character Saci

Graffiti in the Lapa Neighborhood Locate in the Center of Rio

Like all big cities in the world theirs no shortage of Colorful Street Art from Street Performers trying to make a buck to Graffiti on selective street corners. I guess its part of the Rhythm of the city.

Paqueta Island

Ferry Boat Station

Beautiful View of the Northeast side of the Little Island

Huge Boulder on the Beach

Just a 70 Minute boat ride from the the City of Rio de Janeiro lies the sleepy little Island of Paqueta aka Ilha de Paqueta. Yes, there can unwind enjoy the beach, sunshine and best of all no traffic because there are no cars there.  

Escadaria Selarón/Santa Teresa Neighborhood

Tourist on the Selaron Steps 

Defunct Trolley Station at the top of the Santa Teresa Neighborhood

More Tourist on the Selaron Steps

View of the World Famous  Pão de Açúcar from atop Santa Teresa 

I took a quick trip to vist Escadaria Selarón aka 'Selaron Steps and the Santa Teresa Neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro the other day. I really didn't know that this place existed in Rio as its over shadowed by the Christ the Redeener and Sugar loaf Mountain or Pão de Açúcar attractions not to mention the beaches. It's quite an interesting place to hang out and see a different part of Rio.    

Rio by Night

Rio de Janeiro by Night with Christ the Redeemer Over Looking the City.

Rio de Janeiro by Night with Christ the Redeemer Over Looking the City

I couldn't decide which photo I liked best so I uploaded both of these. Definitely one of the most beautiful cities I've ever been too. I love the way the light is bouncing off the Christ the Redeemer Statue into the clouds as if to say, Jesus the Light of the World.

Rio 2016

Artist Rendition of the Olympic Village 

Rio 2016 What could Possible go Wrong?

Hopefully the upcoming 2016 Olympic games in Rio will go off without a hitch. Its a no brainier, want peaceful games just keep the Muslims out. But that would sense so it wouldn't work. Oh well, in the meantime I'll just pray or the peace of Jerusalem and Rio de Janeiro.  

Cruise Ship

AIDA

The Cruise Ship AIDA, heading out to sea from Rio de Janeiro, for an end of the summer cruise up the coast of Brazil.

Cocounts

Coconuts R$4.00 Reais about $2.50 USD

French Tourist

I love coconuts, there very tasty, and there's nothing like sipping on an ice cold coconut while sitting on the beach and watching the french tourist go bye. My favorite place in Rio to buy one is at Guaraviton, on Copacabana beach, after drinking all the water out of it they'll cut it open for you so you can enjoy the delicious meat inside. Not all the places that sell coconut will do that for you but Guaraviton will.

Lagoon

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Rio de Janeiro

The Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in Rio de Janeiro foreground, and Ipanema Beach. I do not of anywhere else in the world where there is a Lagoon this big so close to the ocean. It's a spectacular site from on top of Corcovado Mountain.

Photo Shoot

Engagement Photos

Fernanda & Rafael 

There is never any shortage of photo shoots going on in Rio, on any given day. Every time I visit this exciting city that sit on ocean with beautiful beaches everywhere there's always some kind of photo shoot going on. The other day was the engagement photos for Fernanda and Rafael, taken at the Guanabara Bay.   

Cargo Ships

Cargo ship from Spain

Two men counting the containers on the ship 

In Rio de Janeiro, there is what seems to be an endless flow of cargo ships coming into port. Most of the time there are so many ships that they can not dock and unload their cargo and must remain out in the bay sometimes for days waiting for a space.

Pão de Açúcar from Above

Pão de Açúcar-on the Guanabara Bay-Rio de Janeiro

This spectacular view of  Pão de Açúcar in Rio de Janeiro, was taken from on top of Corovado Mountain. Clouds kept rolling in and out at times making it impossible to even see anything below which I thought made the view that much more interesting at times.

View of Pão de Açúcar

Pão de Açúcar

Pão de Açúcar

View of the incredible Pão de Açúcar in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's a spectacular site from where ever you are in the city this photo was taken from Circulo Militar, what ever that is, but the view was great. There's a cable car that take you to the top at 1299ft above the harbor. This huge rock is made of granite and quartz and you can also climb it if you'd like. Me, I'll take the cable car up.

Ipanema Hippie Fair

Rose Silva-Paniter

Local Painter-Ipanema Hippie Fair 

Fernando Souza-Craft Maker

The Ipanema Hippie Fair in Rio de Janeiro. This Fair started back in 1968 were local artist, craft makers and painters would sell there work. It takes place every Sunday in Ipanema and has over 700 vendor. It's a great place to walk around and talk to the local the artist such as Rose, in the top photo who was more than happy to chat with me and my wife and pose for a portrait. Thank you.

Pele

Practicing for the World Cup 

Pele

Edson, aka Pele, is busy brushing up on his soccer skills for the up coming World Cup. Though now retired he's hoping to make a few bucks dazzling the anticipated crowds that will descend upon Rio, with the skills that once made him a super star in the sport.

Group of Friends

Monnique seated, Anderson, Crislayne, & Hed Maria

I meet this group of kids or shall I say young people at the Manguinhos Public Libray in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which is situated in a Favela. This has to be the nicest group of kids I've ever met anywhere in my travels thus far. Never have I come across a group of young people with so much energy and excitement for life just look at their beautiful genuine smiles I think that says it all. I pray they will be all God wants them to be.

Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer Statue covered in clouds

Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer

Well, I finally found the real Christ the Redeemer Statue. It was hidden under the clouds way atop Corcovado Mountain.  The symbol of Christianity for all the world to see, the statue has become an icon for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. It is also the largest Art Deco statue in the world and the 5ht largest statue of Jesus.

City Tour

Christ the Redeemer

Well on my self guided tour of Rio, on a rainy morning I finally found the Christ the Redeemer Statue that over looks the magnificent city of Rio de Janeiro. I thought it would be bigger and I didn't know it was made of sand. Funny how everything looks different on TV.

Tela Novela & Wedding

Tela Novela-Soap Opera

Wedding Shoot Ipanema Beach

 Ipanema beach is a popular destination for photo shoots. One main reason is that as the sunsets you get a natural golden glow. On this particular day I came across five shoots going on, the taping of a Soap Opera, Wedding, and three fashion shoots. Note the people in background of the wedding shoot were doing a fashion shoot for a local clothing company.

Fashion Shoot Ipanema beach