Category: Central and Southern Brazil
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Iguacu
On more than 300 cascaded the water of the Iguazu is descending to the lower valley of the Parana, where both streams meet each other. This area is surrounded by dense rainforest. A perpetual drizzle blesses it. This area is a hideaway for many animal and plant species. Making of: Besides the light. composition is…
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Two Tiny Lizards
This small lizard (Gymnodactylus sp.?) lives in a park at the football place of Ouro Preto, Brazil. While taking a sunbath is has been visited by a friend. As the eyes are located at the sides of the head they have turn the head to look at each other. Later both moved next to each other.…
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Good Old Peripatus
The Brazilian velvet worm (Peripatus acacicoi) climbs with its small stump feet over the palm of Marinha’s hand. It belongs to one of the most ancient species that is still inhabiting our planet. This species is supposed to have lived for more than 500 million years on this earth. Some scientist believe that Peripatus acacicoi…
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Living Number Sign
The Diaethria clymena janeira rests on a metal railing. Its striking 88 pattern is visible at the boundary of the waterfalls in Iguacu. It is not aware of it representing a number. Rather the pattern serves probably to attract partners or to distract birds by false eyes. Making of: The picture was shot at a…
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Plush-crested Jay
The plush crested jay (Cyanocorax chrysops) sits at the boundary of the Iguacu falls this on a lower branch of an airplant covered tree. From this hunting post it would occasionally jump down to catch a cricket or grashopper. The colorful plumage might not suggest it, but the plush-crested heather is a close relative of…
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Mata Atlantica
The Atlantic forest (mata atlantica) in Minais Gerais, Brazil. In the heart of Brazil large stretches of wild mountain landscapes almost untouched by human civilisation still persists. Making of: To get a nice overview of the landscape of Minais gerais, go to the convention center just north of Ouro Preto. This picture was made in…
Michael Emmerich 