Cristo Redentor, Rio de Janeiro! August 11, 2009
Posted by Georgete in Art, Brazil, Photography, Point of view, black-and-white photos, travel.2 comments
I just got back to Chicago from my trip to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil. I spent almost two weeks there and took lots of pictures. Here is my first one: The Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer), Rio de Janeiro.
Built in 1931, the statue was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and it stands 30 metres (98 ft) wide and 38 metres (120 ft) tall with its pedestal. It is located at the peak of the 700 metres (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city. It is one of the tallest of its kind in the world.
Yep, the view of the city from the top of Corcovado is gorgeous!
Cristo Redentor by Georgete
Cristo Redentor, Rio de Janeiro by Georgete
Chicago in Black and White May 1, 2009
Posted by Georgete in Art, Chicago, Multimedia, Point of view, Trips, Videos, black-and-white photos.Tags: Videos
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I’ve been taking pictures of Chicago since I moved to this gorgeous city, last August. Despite of a long winter (believe me, even a Chicagoan would agree with me), I haven’t found myself bored yet. There is so much to do and to discover.
Cultural events and artistic manifestations happen everywhere. Just walking down the charming streets of my neighborhood is a special entertainment by itself. I can’t have enough of Chicago’s architecture, buildings, parks, people, museums, you name it.
Here are my favorite images of Chicago. By the way, I am so ready for summer season! Bet you would too …
Viva la Vida June 29, 2008
Posted by Georgete in Art, Music, Personal, Point of view, Relax.add a comment
I really don’t understand how Time Magazine’s Josh Tyrangiel could dedicate a two-page story to put in question Coldplay’s ability to come up with a great work. If anything, these guys have sold 30 million copies of their three albums and won four Grammys.
At least Tyrangiel did a good job revealing the story behind Coldplay’s endeavor to become better rather than bigger. They’ve invited Brian Eno to co-produce its fourth album “Viva la Vida.” The result, in my opinion, is a new album that is rich in melodies and lyrics with spectacular arrangements.
You can read the entire article at www.time.com. For those who enjoy listening to Coldplay’s songs, enjoy its newest hit.
Providence – The bluest sky ever! December 29, 2007
Posted by Georgete in Art, Photography, Point of view, Thoughts, Trips, travel.2 comments
Today was a gorgeous day in Providence. When I woke up this morning, I looked through the window and saw the radiance of the Rhode Island State House with the bluest sky ever as a background. I couldn’t resist taking a picture and sharing it with you.
What I love about this building is the fact that besides being a great work of art, the State House is an active public building serving the community as the center of its government. With a rich architecture, the building brings together few but important historic artifacts such as decorative art collections, paintings, furniture and sculptures.
6 billion Others: Are we all chasing the same happiness? November 28, 2007
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I am passionate about learning anything related to people – emotions, relationships, feelings, concerns, thoughts, interactions, behaviors, you name it. Other day I learned about the “6 billion Others,” a four-year project launched in 2003 by Yann Arthus-Bertrand (an internationally-recognized French photographer) to create a sensitive and human portrait of the planet’s inhabitants.
Over the last four years, six directors around the world interviewed people like you and me, asking the same questions about family concerns, experiences, what make us laugh, cry and what gives life meaning and the like. They want to figure out if we all are chasing the same happiness and facing the same problems.
The 6,000 interviews conducted in 65 countries will be presented to the public at a giant exhibition in Paris, in 2008. However, you can take a look at some of them already available on the “6 billion Others” website. All you need to do is to click on a portrait to see its testimony.
I’ve watched some of the interviews which deeply touched me. They made me to rethink some of my concerns, concepts, values, and see life from a different perspective. Hope you enjoy meeting some of those people as I did. Have fun! 
