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 …
Golden Men December 21, 2008
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I admire street performers such as this one I’ve run into as I walk down the streets surround the Apple Market, London. By the way, if you happen to be in London, check out the Apple Market. It is the right place for you to find British hand-made crafts and arts and antiques.
Golden Men by Georgete
The Royal Borough of Windsor December 7, 2008
Posted by Georgete in Photography, Relax, Social Media, Thoughts, Trips, Web marketing, black-and-white photos, travel.add a comment
Woman on Windsor's streets by Georgete
I have been in Windsor twice. It is a small city with more than 1,000 years of history in South East England. First time, I went there for a two-day-business trip and I promised myself that I would visit it again but with my daughter.
So a couple years later, I went back. Though my daughter was only ten-years old, she still recalls our tour to Windsor, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen.
I think what really impressed my daughter was the sinister and magical look of the castle’s galleries and its famous St George’s Chapel. Besides of being a beautiful building, the chapel is the burial place of at least ten monarchs.
By the way, it was fun to see some ladies dressed like centuries ago walking down the tiny streets of Windsor.
Passing by … November 25, 2008
Posted by Georgete in Photography, black-and-white photos, travel.2 comments
I took this picture in Santa Fe, while attending a photography workshop three years ago. I’ve been told that being a photographer is about being patient and lonely. It’s something you can not do with someone else. I kind of agree with that, though I like the “companionship” feeling this picture conveys.
Tourists passing by a wall with a painted door in Santa Fe, by Georgete
