Travel & Cities
Traveling is one of the greatest blessings of being human. It allows us to step beyond the familiar and embrace new landscapes, cultures, and rhythms of life. Each journey carries the promise of discovery — not only of the world around us, but also of ourselves.
Photographs make these moments unforgettable. Through the lens, fleeting impressions become lasting memories: a street bathed in golden light, a shadow crossing a square, a silent church standing under the night sky. Images hold the power to preserve what our eyes once witnessed but our memory alone could not keep intact.
Travel also transports us through both history and eternity. Cities tell stories of centuries past while reminding us of our own transient place in time. To walk their streets is to touch history; to capture them in photographs is to touch something timeless.
Captured in Chicago, during an anesthesiology congress. While science gathered inside, outside, a lone ship sailed under heavy clouds — a reminder that journeys happen in many forms. Nikon D7000, F 6.3 1/3200s ISO 450.
The Heritage Cross in João Pessoa’s historic center, a timeless symbol of faith and the city’s origins. Ricoh GRIIIx, f4,5 1/1600s ISO 100.
Storm clouds gather over Manaíra Beach, João Pessoa—nature’s drama on the horizon. Ricoh GRIIIx, f4,5 1/600s ISO 100.
The iconic Glória Funicular in Lisbon, climbing the steep Calçada da Glória with timeless charm. Ricoh GRIIIx, f9 1/60s ISO 200.
Prague, one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever visited, has its timeless charm reflected in the Charles Bridge and the Vltava River. Nikon D600, ƒ1.4D 1/400s ISO 125.
Troca-troca’ by Jarbas Lopes at Inhotim: three iconic Volkswagen Beetles reimagined in vibrant colors. Sony A6400, 16-50mm F3.5-5.6. Sony A6400, f6,3 1/100s ISO 100.
A solitary cactus flower overlooking the busy Port of Barcelona—a meeting of nature and industry. Nikon D600, ƒ4.8 1/500s ISO 100.
The iconic San Francisco cable car on Powell & Hyde Street—where history meets the city’s heartbeat. Nikon D600, f13 1/125s ISO 200.
Chicago skyline framed by vibrant autumn flowers on the lakefront. Nikon D7000, f9 1/60s ISO 100.
The stunning Ipiranga Museum at night—an iconic monument I’m privileged to live beside. Captured with Nikon D600, Nikkor 50mm f/11 1/10s ISO 6400.
Walking the cobblestone paths of Montjuïc Castle, with sweeping views over Barcelona and the sea. Nikon D600 f10 1/400s ISO 200.
Alcatraz Island, once a notorious federal prison, is now a historic landmark in the San Francisco Bay. Nikon D600, f16 1/200s ISO 400.
The majestic Andes Mountains embrace Santiago under a crystal-clear sky. Nikon D600, f8 1/400s ISO 125.
A quiet afternoon by the Luxembourg Palace, where childhood and Parisian charm meet. Nikon D600, f3,5 1/4000, ISO 110.