I had grand ambitions for a series of “As Seen in Rio” posts – one for street art, one for sidewalks, one for architecture, and anything else that struck me as unique, noteworthy, or interesting. I was negligent in my photography, however, so what you’re getting instead is a pared down mish mash of the photos I did take of some of the things that captured my attention in Rio.
Street art in Lapa:
This painting is about 2.5 stories high and is easily the best and most magnificent street art I saw in all of Rio.
Street art in Ipanema:
Street art in Santa Theresa:
The art in progress and the artist.
Street art in Vidigal:
The lizard is 3D art.This is actually a decorated favela – this is someone’s home.
Random street art:
This was taken outside the Jardim Botanico.
I thought this was interesting because I snapped it near Jardim Botanico, but I also saw the same figure in Vidigal. I wonder if this is a form of evolved tagging?These were actually snapped in the Cardeal Arcoverde metro station. Not exactly street art, but still neat.
Sidewalks:
Seen in Santa Theresa.Seen in Ipanema.Seen in Catete.
Animals:
Plants:
WWII Memorial:
Flamengo:
The panoramas don’t show just how visible Cristo Redentor is in the city, but he’s quite the visible figure.
And one last one – me ready to hit the pitch at Maracana 🙂
Diana, I have no idea what those things are! I thought they might be capybaras, but capybaras are much larger. These guys are the size of a small dog. I never did figure out what they were, but they were all over this lovely park right in the middle of downtown Rio.
I love these! What is that rodent-like creature? Rio is such a fascinating place!
Diana, I have no idea what those things are! I thought they might be capybaras, but capybaras are much larger. These guys are the size of a small dog. I never did figure out what they were, but they were all over this lovely park right in the middle of downtown Rio.
I love these! What is that rodent-like creature? Rio is such a fascinating place!