Céu, tão grande é o céuE bandos de nuvens que passam ligeirasPrá onde elas vão, ah, eu não sei, não sei.(“Dindi,” by Antonio Carlos Jobim & Aloysio de Oliveira) Those Portuguese lyrics from the Bossa Nova classic “Dindi” always come … Read More

Wandering around Lisbon’s city streets is a joy at any time of day. The city comes alive everywhere you look. Here are five places not very far from one another. I opened with the Rossio Station (Estação do Rossio). The … Read More

“In her presence, a quiet dawn breaks, soft and steady, like the first light of day.” Ahmed Gamel The world is in constant chaos. If not close to our doorstep, we just need to look around. Wars and conflicts seem … Read More

Walking around Austin can often result in finding hidden gems in the cityscape. The opportunities are varied and revealing, with many buildings using mirror exteriors. The image above reflects old power plant stacks opposite the Austin Public Library building. Below, … Read More

Brasília is known for its breathtaking architectural wonders. I never thought of looking at Brasília at night and in monochrome. I was surprised at how these government buildings got a new life. In some cases, it appears the buildings are … Read More

A few years ago, the Blanton Museum of Art (on the University of Texas at Austin campus) held an exhibition about modern art in Latin America. One section was dedicated to iconic Brazilian chair designers. Although the featured chair above … Read More

“The day is done; and slowly from the scenethe stooping sun upgathers his spent shafts, and puts them back into his golden quiver!”Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I take you back again to my hometown sunsets in northeast Brazil, on the shores … Read More

This is a very different post. It is not about nature or any other topic I usually photograph. It is also unusual because of the large number of photos I’ll share. I’ll let the images speak for themselves. On February … Read More

We had a large family reunion for my youngest niece’s wedding in January 2020. It was right before COVID-19 became a world pandemic. Besides seeing my entire family, another moment that stands out in my memory is breakfast on our … Read More

“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the Creator“Mahatma Gandhi Admiring the sunset is a local pastime in Fortaleza, Brazil. This shot was taken at Ponte … Read More