Favela Staircase in Rio De Janeiro in in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Favela Staircase in Rio De Janeiro

by Zachary Perez

Under a flat, overcast sky, a cyclist in a neon yellow vest navigates the steep, uneven cobblestones of a Rio favela staircase, leaning into a sharp turn past whitewashed concrete walls. The scene is punctuated by a vibrant patch of purple iris blossoms spilling from a cracked terracotta pot mounted on a rusted railing, adding a splash of organic color against the gray pavement. In the background, layers of tightly packed brick houses climb the hillside, their windows reflecting the diffuse light, while a blue and white porcelain jar sits precariously on a nearby ledge, its glaze catching the muted daylight. The cyclist's motion blurs slightly, against the static, textured reality of the narrow passage.

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Camera Pentax K10D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Pentax K10D photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 100mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 3200
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date 2009-09-01
Credit VEETER
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