Capoeira Fighter Moon Kick in Lapa Shrine in in a shrine lined with lanterns near Lapa, Rio de Janeiro

Capoeira Fighter Moon Kick in Lapa Shrine

by Lana Ponce

Copper-toned dusk light washes over a stone shrine in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, where a capoeira fighter executes a meia lua de compasso. The kick arcs low and wide, the fighter balancing on one hand while legs extend in a perfect semicircle. Red paper lanterns hang in rows along the rough brick walls, glowing with warm firelight that casts long, dancing shadows across the uneven ground. Dramatic clouds gather overhead, heavy with the turn of seasons, their dark shapes contrasting against the fading sky. Layers of depth recede from the athlete into the shadowed arches behind, revealing textured stonework and the quiet intensity of the moment. The fighter's bare feet grip the worn surface, muscles tensed in a display of raw, gritty authenticity.

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Camera Sony a9 II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a9 II photos, grab one online.
Lens 85mm f/1.8
Focal Length 85mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 6400
Film flat picture profile graded in post
Location in a shrine lined with lanterns near Lapa, Rio de Janeiro
Date 2021-01-22
Credit VEETER
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