italy - 2014

Brasília & Rio de Janeiro


This gallery brings together images from my visits to two of Brazil’s most iconic cities — Brasília and Rio de Janeiro — each offering a completely different vision of the country.


In Brasília, the modernist capital, I explored the bold architectural masterpieces of Oscar Niemeyer: sweeping curves, futuristic government buildings, and vast open spaces that make the city feel like a work of art.


Rio de Janeiro, by contrast, is a city of rhythm and energy. From the golden beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to the views from Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado, Rio is where nature and urban life collide in spectacular fashion.


Together, these two cities reveal Brazil’s diversity — Brasília with its planned, visionary design and Rio with its vibrant, spontaneous soul.

A row of decorative signs and markers at an arctic circle landmark site under blue skies.
Aerial view of vibrant city lights reflecting in the bay at night with illuminated bridges and hills visible in the distance.
Illuminated hydroelectric dam at night with multiple waterfalls cascading down creating a dramatic light display.
Stained glass mosaic ceiling with geometric patterns in blue and turquoise tones creates an abstract kaleidoscope effect.
Modernist cathedral interior with dramatic blue and white stained glass windows in a geometric sunburst pattern.
Brazilian architectural landmark Cathedral of Brasilia and surrounding government buildings against a blue sky with clouds.
Modern architectural landscape of Brasilia featuring white curved buildings and monuments against a bright blue sky.
Long exposure panoramic nighttime view of an illuminated lakeside resort with buildings reflected in calm waters.
Panoramic twilight cityscape showing illuminated buildings along a waterfront with glowing lights reflecting on water.
Night view of modern illuminated government building Palacio do Planalto in Brasilia with its distinctive white architecture.
Illuminated green metal sculptures of figures standing together against a dark night sky in Brasilia's civic plaza.
Night view of modernist architecture with illuminated glass walls and geometric forms creating dramatic shadows.
Night view of illuminated government buildings and their reflections in the water at the National Congress in Brasilia.
Modern high-rise building with illuminated windows reflecting in water at night creating dramatic architectural patterns.
Illuminated waterfront buildings reflect on calm water at night creating a stunning mirror effect in city harbor.
Cathedral of Brasilia glows with dramatic illumination against the dark night sky.