Labor Day Weekend September 5, 2009
Posted by Georgete in Chicago, Life, Photography, travel.add a comment
Lake Michigan in Chicago by Georgete
It’s Labor Day weekend! Though Chicago has plenty of tourists, the weekend started very quite in downtown. No traffic at all and I’m enjoying it. Chicagoans definitely have left the city to spend this long weekend somewhere else.
For those outside U.S., Labor Day is a national holiday that is over 100 years old. In Brazil, we celebrated it on May 1st.
Above e is my favorite picture today. Took it at Onshore drive this morning.
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
Hearts April 22, 2009
Posted by Georgete in Brazil, Music, Photography, Photos, Point of view, Relax.6 comments
Here is a set of pictures that I recently took in Mackinaw City, MI, wrapped up in slide-show format. When I saw the snow melting into heart-shapes and the solitude of this small city going through another long winter, I couldn’t help it. I immediately associated the whole look and feel with one of my favorite songs ever: Corsário, composed by João Bosco and Aldir Blanc and interpreted by Milton Nascimento. What a great combination!
Yep, two “tropical hearts” were there to tie it all together; images, song and feelings. Hope you enjoy it as I do. 
Thank God It’s Friday, 6:00 AM in Chicago! April 17, 2009
Posted by Georgete in Chicago, Photography, Point of view, Relax, travel.add a comment
Once I was told that we should wake up everyday saying “thank God it’s today.” But nothing sounds more exciting than Fridays, specially if compared to Mondays (duh!). As The Cure would sing “Sunday always comes too late. But Friday, never hesitate …”
Chicago Sunrise by Georgete
Lake Geneva – What a beautiful place! February 11, 2009
Posted by Georgete in Photography, Photos, Trips.2 comments
Here is a partial view of Lake Geneva, a beautiful city of Walworth Country, WI, and one of Chicagoans‘ favorite getaways. I took this picture while attending the 14th Annual Winterfest and US National Snow Sculpting Championship last weekend.
Nope, I don’t have any picture of the snow sculptures. Believe it or not, the weather was so great that the majority melted down. I know it was a little bit frustrating for kids, but there were a lot else to do such as horse-drawn carriage rides and even helicopter rides.
Great people and delightful conversations with local sommeliers, who also offered wine tasting and food samplings.
Partial View of Lake Geneva by Georgete
Lake Geneva by Georgete
