Adventures in Rio, part 16

Published by Andrew Hreschak in Trips and Travels, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Published on 11/03/08 @ 09:05:00 am using 389 words, and has 115015 views

Adventures at Jardim Botânico, part 2

The third, or ajna eye, caught on camera

A random shot of dense foliage in the Jardim Botânico

01) The third eye (also known as the inner eye) is a mystical and esoteric concept referring in part to the ajna (brow) chakra in certain Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. It is also spoken of as the gate that leads within to inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness. ~ photo by Trisha
02) A random shot of dense foliage in the Jardim Botânico ~ photo by Trisha

Photo of a second row of trellises deeper inside the botanical gardens

Another shot of the same row of trellises showing the difference in camera quality

03) Photo of a second row of trellises deeper inside the botanical gardens ~ photo by Trisha
04) Another shot of the same row of trellises showing the difference in camera quality ~ photo by Yours Truly

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A flower of unknown variety growing by the side of the walkway
A flower of unknown variety growing by the side of the walkway ~ photo by Trisha

A 20m row of ants disassembling a tree branch and carrying it away

Another photo of the ant caravan doing some heavy lifting

05) A 20m row of ants disassembling a tree branch and carrying it away ~ photo by Yours Truly
06) Another photo of the ant caravan doing some heavy lifting ~ photo by Yours Truly

Closeup of an unknown flower and equally unknown beetle seated upon unknown flower

Another unknown beetle resting upon the same unknown flower

07) Closeup of an unknown flower and equally unknown beetle seated upon unknown flower ~ photo by Trisha
08) Another unknown beetle resting upon the same unknown flower ~ photo by Trisha

Low water level in another of several streams running through the middle of the gardens

Another random photo of dense foliage deeper inside the Jardim Botânico

09) Low water level in another of several streams running through the middle of the gardens ~ photo by Trisha
10) Another random photo of dense foliage deeper inside the Jardim Botânico ~ photo by Trisha

Tall leaning bamboo trees

More leaning bamboo trees overhead

11) Tall leaning bamboo trees ~ photo by Trisha
12) More leaning bamboo trees overhead ~ photo by Trisha

Don't worry P'ula, I won't leave you hanging!

A fountain inside a fenced-off area, taken as a light drizzle began to fall

13) Don’t worry P’ula, I won’t leave you hanging! ~ photo by Trisha
14) A fountain inside a fenced-off area, taken as a light drizzle began to fall ~ photo by Trisha

More unknown flowers growing inside an enclosed greenhouse area

More unknown flowers growing inside an enclosed greenhouse area

15) More unknown flowers growing inside an enclosed greenhouse area ~ photo by Trisha
16) More unknown flowers growing inside an enclosed greenhouse area ~ photo by Trisha

Photo of a pond, camera effect giving the appearance of a painting

Closeup of the side of the mountain and low-hanging clouds beyond the pond

17) Photo of a pond, camera effect giving the appearance of a painting ~ photo by Trisha
18) Closeup of the side of the mountain and low-hanging clouds beyond the pond ~ photo by Trisha

Taken on the bus ride home after leaving the botanical gardens
Taken on the bus ride home after leaving the botanical gardens ~ photo by Yours Truly

Yours Truly captured in black and white

Yet another shot of the intersection, with interesting lighting effect, as seen from the apartment

19) Yours Truly captured in black and white ~ photo by Trisha
20) And yet another shot of the intersection, with interesting lighting effect, as seen from the apartment ~ photo by Trisha

Contemporaneous Auditory Narcotics:
or, What my speakers are currently pumping…
Bassdrive [Streaming Audio]

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2 comments

Comment from: Essay [Visitor]
Essay

So beautifull. Nature is the best artist.

04/20/10 @ 08:35
Comment from: Trekking Korea [Visitor]  
Trekking Korea

“unknown beetle” Isn’t that the volkswagenisius beetleensia. It looks quite small but it is very strong like many beetle species. Seriously, I also take pictures like that and label them with names like unknown “blank” too.

01/12/11 @ 08:33