Paintings
'Rails'
A group of pigeons stares enraptured at the train tracks, seemingly hypnotized by the light reflecting off of steely rails. The intimate perspective of this photograph characterizes Mauro Fichman's style, its natural essence emphasized by his use of black and white.
'Dance of the Swans'
Floating serenely on a rippling lake, two swans join in a joyous water dance. Robson Sicuro takes his camera into the sierra above Rio de Janeiro to portray the wildlife at an altitude of 2, 775 feet.
'Sugar Loaf Hill, Fish and Hope'
Rio de Janeiro's famous landscape stars in this inspired photograph by Anita Soares. Sugar Loaf Hill stands like an eternal sentinel, guarding the bay and all who live by it, and off it.
'Sunset in Urca'
A golden halo envelopes Urca as night descends on Guanabara Bay. One of Rio de Janeiro's most well-known neighborhoods, Urca stands under the protection of the legendary Christ Redeemer statue on Sugar Loaf Hill. Printed on Fuji paper with a Panam� paper mat. Limited edition.
'Stairs to Heaven'
A bright stream of orange-coated Buddhist priests climb in procession towards the temple doors. In Thailand, it is customary for people to rise early and give the priests offerings of food or flowers.
'Reflection' (large)
Rippling blue water seems to burn with red flame in a fascinating contrast of crystalline textures. Mauro Fichman employs perspective to evoke abstract appeal, capturing an image of breathtaking beauty.
'Sugar Loaf'
Standing like a sentinel, Sugar Loaf Mountain overlooks the deep blue bay where boats traverse serene waters. Above, feathery drift across an azure sky. Robson Sicuro creates a study in sapphire in this inspired portrait of the Rio de Janeiro waterfront.
'Tempest'
Low clouds threaten the arid lands of Brazil's northeast as they hover above highway 242 connecting Salvador and Brasilia. Hugo Curti transmits the drama of this apocalyptic scene all the while the approaching storm might offer solace to the dried-up landscape.
'Sugar Loaf'
Midnight blue slips away little by little, as sunrise casts an opalescent sheen on sea and sky. White sands along the shore invite a walk at the edge of cool waters while the lights of Rio de Janeiro wink off one by one.
Photo card set, 'Nostalgia' (set of 9)
Inspired by Thailand's past, Thitinadda recreates history for her "Nostalgia" photo collection, finding old army and police uniforms to help her in her quest. "When I was young I found my grandfather's photo album.