Imaging Brazil 331: Fishing Boats and Nets in Vila Velha, ES (2011)

A personal selection of photographs with their stories.

331: Fishing boats and nets

At Pentecost 1535, a Portuguese expedition landed at what is now called Vila Velha (‘Old City’). Hence the name Espírito Santo (‘Holy Spirit’) for the state. Vila Velha was the capital until 1551, when Vitória (‘Victory’: named because of the glorious victory over the original inhabitants) was declared the new capital. Today, the city hosts almost half a million inhabitants. Tourists mainly visit the Penha Convent, located on a high mountain, and the beaches along the city: Praia da Costa, Praia de Itapoã and Praia de Itaparica. Praia da Costa is flanked by a ribbon of high-rise buildings, and is illuminated in the evenings. This is a remarkable contrast to the simplicity of the fishing boats and the nets spread on the beach.

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2011, 2017

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Imaging Brazil 308: Fishing Boat on Land in Vila Velha, ES (2011)

A personal selection of photographs with their stories.

308: Fishing boat on land

In 2011, I was invited for a guest lecture at a private university in the state of Espírito Santo. It was in the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, in the state countryside. After this lecture, which I had to give in Portuguese about my PhD thesis, I continued my travel to Guarapari, where I stayed for some days. From there, I visited Vila Velha and neighboring Vitória. The Baia (bay) de Vitória splits Vila Velha from the Ilha (island) de Vitória. On the picture is the skyline of Vitória visible, on the horizon. In front is a fishing boat on land, probably for maintenance. It was a very sunny day, there was only one tiny white cloud in the blue sky.

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2010, 2017

Imaging Brazil 301: White-Headed Marmoset in Vila Velha, ES (2011)

A personal selection of photographs with their stories.

301: White-headed marmoset

Marmosets are quite common in southeastern Brazil. You not only find them in the wild, but also high in the trees in city parks. You might meet them at Parque Municipal and Parque Mangabeiras in Belo Horizonte, in the immense Tijuca City Park in Rio de Janeiro, and – as shown here – in the forest of Morro do Convento in Vila Velha. This rock is more than 150 meters high, with the Penha Convent at the top. The convent is easily reached via a tarmac road, or via a stairway exclusive for hikers. During the walk you get a good impression of the vegetation of the Atlantic type jungle. Marmosets feel well at home there. On the picture is a so-called white-headed marmoset, with a curious upward look.

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2011, 2017

IMAGES OF BRAZIL: SELEXION 2011 – 010

A selection of photographs taken in Brazil in 2011.

Part 10:
Vila Velha (ES) – Beach sunset
Vila Velha (ES) – Monkey
Vila Velha (ES) – Beach sunset
Minas Gerais (MG) – Cart and horse on dirt road

Vila Velha (ES) – Beach sunset

Vila Velha (ES) – Monkey

Vila Velha (ES) – Beach sunset

Minas Gerais (MG) – Cart and horse on dirt road

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2011, 2017

IMAGES OF BRAZIL: SELEXION 2011 – 009

A selection of photographs taken in Brazil in 2011.

Part 09:
Guarapari (ES) – Rocks along the beach
Vilha Velha (ES) – Fishing net
Vilha Velha (ES) – Fishing net and boats on the beach
Vilha Velha (ES) – Boats on the beach

Guarapari (ES) – Rocks along the beach

Vila Velha (ES) – Fishing net

Vila Velha (ES) – Fishing net and boats on the beach

Vila Velha (ES) – Boats on the beach

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2011, 2017

IMAGES OF BRAZIL: SELEXION 2007 – 042

A selection of photographs taken in Brazil in 2007.

Part 42:
Vitória (ES) – Iemanjá statue
Vila Velha (ES) – Sea shells on the beach
Vila Velha (ES) – St. Francis and the Holy Cross
Vitória (ES) – Water reflection

Vitória (ES) – Iemanjá statue

Vila Velha (ES) – Sea shells on the beach

Vila Velha (ES) – St. Francis and the Holy Cross

Vitória (ES) – Water reflection

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2007, 2017

IMAGES OF BRAZIL: SELEXION 2009 – 011

A selection of photographs taken in Brazil in 2009.

Part 11:
Minas Gerais (MG) – Road cyclist
Ouro Preto (MG) – Green leaf
Ouro Preto (MG) – Itacolomi Peak
Vila Velha (ES) – Saint Francis Tau

Minas Gerais (MG) – Road cyclist

Ouro Preto (MG) – Green leaf

Ouro Preto (MG) – Itacolomi Peak

Vila Velha (ES) – Saint Francis Tau

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2009, 2016

IMAGES OF BRAZIL: SELEXION 2005 – 031 (final part)

A selection of photographs taken in Brazil in 2005.

Part 31 (final part):
Belo Horizonte (MG) – St. Francis Church
Belo Horizonte (MG) – Abandoned shoes
Vila Velha (ES) – Coconut on the beach

Belo Horizonte (MG) – St. Francis Church

Belo Horizonte (MG) – Abandoned shoes

Vila Velha (ES) – Coconut on the beach

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2005, 2016

Imaging Brazil 125: View on Vila Velha, ES (2007)

A personal selection of photographs with their stories.

125. Vila Velha

SEPTEMBER 2007: Vila Velha

Vila Velha (‘Old City’) is the oldest city and former capital of the state of Espírito Santo. The city is located 12 km south of Vitória. One of the main sightings in Vila Velha is Convento da Penha. The convent, founded in 1558 is located on top of a 154 m high mountain that is still covered with remains of the once widespread present Atlantic forest. There are two ways to the top and the convent: a paved path – with many stairs – for pedestrians only, and a paved road that is also accessible for motorized traffic. From the convent, one may be amazed by breathtaking views of the entire city of Vila Velha, the city of Vitória, the bridge connecting both cities, and the Atlantic Ocean. From this barred window, the city of Vila Velha can be seen, with the focus on Praia da Costa Beach, which is flanked by numerous hotels and towers.

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2007, 2015

Imaging Brazil 044: No Fear in Vila Velha, ES (2005)

A personal selection of photographs with their stories.

044. No fear 

DECEMBER 2005: No fear

We still stay in Espírito Santo. At the famous beach ‘Praia da Costa’ in Vila Velha. It is a beautiful beach that is flanked by an endless row of hotels and apartment blocks. In this respect, this beach looks like Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. You can sunbathe, or enjoy a barbecue with your friends. With ice-cold beers of course. The young children, who weren’t familiar with beach life, got attracted by the ocean water. These two young girls had their very first beach day of their young lives. At first, they felt a bit uneasy, a bit scared for the fiercely-looking waves. But it took only a while until they had overcome their fears; they danced together in the water. They were really happy, much to our joy.

 

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2005, 2014

Brazilian Portraits: Location Praia da Itapoã, Vila Velha (ES)

VILA VELHA (ES)

This beautiful smile belongs to one of my dearest and most beautiful friends in Brazil. I met her for the first time in 2005, and I accompanied her family to visit a common friend of us in Vitória, the capital of the state of Espírito Santo.
We have spent Reveillon there: the celebration of New Year, on the beach of Camburi, amidst thousands of people, mostly in white, cheering, laughing, singing. A happy giant family together, all with their hopes for the coming year.
We also spent some time on the beach, enjoying the sun, the warmth, the sea, our drinks. Those were unforgettable days and provided me some inspiration to take photographs. Like this photograph, when my friend was having a routine check of her beautiful face. I could not resist to immortalize this special moment, when her magic smile was covering her mirror.

Camera: SONY DSC-P73

f/5 1/100 sec. ISO-100

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