A selection of photographs taken in Brazil in 2008.
Part 37:
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Flying heron
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Iemanjá statue
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Fisherman
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Pine tree branch
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Flying heron
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Iemanjá statue
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Fisherman
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Pine tree branch
© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2008, 2017
A personal selection of photographs with their stories.
032. Waterworks
JULY 2005: Waterworks
At present, slave labor should not exist anymore, but there is still a lot of unwanted work. Fortunately, this kind of work is being paid, even when these public employees – as shown in the picture – don’t receive a lot of money. They are working on Lagoa (Lake) da Pampulha), where they are trying to remove water plants. These plants were covering a large surface of the lake, and made it impossible for creatures to survive the lack of oxygen and nutrients. The city had to start large-scale cleaning operations. Wreckers and bulldozers were implemented to have the plants removed. At less accessible locations, workers had to use flat-bottom boats. The men had to drag the heavy plants out of the water…
© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2005, 2014
Without doubt, the small Igreja São Francisco de Assis in the Pampulha District, may be considered as one of the landmarks of Belo Horizonte. The light blue color, the tower and cross that are separated, the roof that consists of four round arcs. Architect Oscar Niemeyer, now 104, designed the church, and a number of other buildings along an artificial lake, Lagoa da Pampulha. Oscar became more famous thanks to his participation in the construction of Brasília, capital of Brazil. Artist Cândido Portinari was responsible for the paintings inside and outside the church. The little garden was created by Roberto Burle Marx. The church was finished in 1943, but only in 1959, the church was consecrated. The archbishop of Belo Horizonte was opposed against the revolutionary design. Only recently, the church was renovated, and now attracts many Brazilian and foreign visitors. The original picture was taken in June 2006
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