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

“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

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

The Amazon Saimiri is a beautiful monkey species (Saimiri sciureus). Saimiri comes from Tupi and means small monkey. They are common in the forests and jungles of Central and South America. Even though their tail seems long, it is not … Read More

Christmas in Brazil is not much different from what we experience in the northern hemisphere. Well, if you set aside the fact it is summer in Brazil during Christmas, then not much else is different. The malls are packed with … Read More

It’s #travelTuesday on social media. So, I’m dreaming of a white… sandy beach. This is home. A sunset at Beira-Mar Avenue in Fortaleza can be magical. It has become a tradition for locals and tourists alike to stroll along the seashore … Read More

I recently found a YouTube video about renowned American photographer Robert Adams’s use of silence in photography. His deep connection to the concept of silence and the environment intrigued me. There is a lot of information about Robert Adams online. … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #320 – Looking Back When Sofia invited us to “look back at things you love(d) in your life, things that have happened, places you visited that you’d like to experience again,” I struggled with what I would share. … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #319 – Setting a Mood Nature has her way of creating the right mood, whether for landscape photos or loving relationships. In my hometown of Fortaleza (Brazil), it is a daily favorite activity to go somewhere along the … Read More