C21_1237

An award-winning forest
The flowering forest of Paraná do Ariaú is a true natural wonder. Every year, from the end of August to mid-September, at the beginning of spring in the southern hemisphere, the taxizeiros (Triplares surinamensis) begin to bloom, creating a breathtaking scenario, due to its dense and intense flowering. These igapóIgapó comes from the Tupi language ia’pó. Strip of forest with its own vegetation, through which the waters normally penetrate during the flood season. Many varieties of fish depend on the igapós to spawn, protect and feed their young. In general, the aquatic life of the Amazon basin is very dependent on the igapós because of the fruits, insects and small animals they contain. Therefore, in order to maintain the ecological balance, it is fundamental that the vegetation of the flooded areas is preserved. More trees (forests with seasonal flooding) intensively colonized the banks of the Paraná (channel that allows transit from one river to another). The name “taxizeiro” is derived from the large number of taxi or tachi ants that call home the trunks and peduncles of these flowers. These ants, also known as “formigas-de-novato“(newbie ants) or ”novato” (newbie), belong to the genus Pseudomyrna and are mercilessly annoying, sneaking under clothes and even screwing the unfortunate.
As flowering reaches its peak, the forest transforms into a sea of vibrant colors, attracting tours of tourists to witness this annual spectacle. The beauty of this natural event led me to participate in the 11th Itaú-BBA National Contest in the Flowered Forest category. That purpose kept me in the area for 15 days looking for frames and special lighting, climbing the trees and literally diving into that sea of flowers. The pleasure provided by this blossoming journey was as rewarding as the first prize in the contest I won for the cover photo of this article. The enchantment of this forest is truly awe-inspiring and is a testament to the incredible and astonishing diversity of nature.

C21_1237 – Leonide Principe
Equipment: E8800 with lens set at 24 mm – Exposition: ISO: 50 – Aperture: 7.1 – Shutter: 1/65 – Program: Aperture Priority – Exp. Comp.: -0.7,
Original digital capture of a real life scene –
Original file size: 3280px x 2454px
Location: Paraná do Ariaú (Iranduba – Amazonas Brazil)
Date: August 21, 2005 – Time: 4:43:39 PM
Collection: Tropical Rain Forest – Persons shown: none
Keywords:
taxizeiros, Triplares surinamensis, árvores, trees, FLORA, plantas, plants, floresta florida, flowered forest, paisagens, landscapes, floresta tropical úmida, rain forest, rainforest, Tropical Rain Forest, paraná do Ariaú, Ariau paranaParana – (from the Tupi para’ ná, similar to the sea). The branch of a river that feeds water back into the same river downstream or into another river.  Paranás occur frequently In the Amazon Basin and many of them are densely populated.   More, Iranduba, Amazonas, Amazônia, Amazon, Amazonian, Brazil, Brasil, Brazilian, América do Sul, South America
EN1 Awarded forest C21_1237
PT1 Floresta premiada C21_1237
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