C37_2518

The riverine landscape
On the edge of Lake Piranha, the river dweller collects his fishing netA nylon net that can be made by riverside dwellers and is used for fishing. The net is crossed over a pool of water or a river and the fish that hit it becomes entangled. More in a breathtaking landscape. Breathtaking for whom? For the photographer, I can say for sure. For the viewer of the image, it is desirable. For the river dweller… if I asked him, he might answer, “in the struggle of everyday life, to earn bread.”
This small scenario raises some interesting philosophical questions. Firstly, I can consider the idea of perspective. Each person, whether the river dweller, the photographer, or the viewer of the image, has a different perspective of the scene in question. Each of them interprets the landscape according to their own experiences and experiences that shape their way of seeing the world. This leads me to question whether there is an absolute truth about the beauty of the landscape or whether it is subjective, depending on each individual’s perspective.
For the river dweller, the landscape may be something secondary in relation to his daily struggle for survival. He sees the beauty of Lake Piranha through the lens of hard work, and perhaps the landscape does not have the same value that it has for the photographer or the viewer. However, even so, I can distinguish between the hard work in a canoeThe canoe is a small boat, narrow and light, and daringly close to the waterline. With both sharp ends, it is operated by a wooden oar, but in the absence of an oar, the riverine can uses any piece of wood or even a branch. It is considered the most used means of transport by riverside and indigenous people in the rivers of the Amazon. More on Lake Piranha and the hard work of a suburb in a large city. Despite his hard work, the river dweller has a serene demeanor and a ready smile. So, can I say that the landscape also affects the river dweller?

C37_2518 – Leonide Principe
Equipment: E8800 with lens set at 89 mm – Exposition: ISO: 50 – Aperture: 6.6 – Shutter: 1/190 – Program: Normal – Exp. Comp.: -1.0,
Original digital capture of a real life scene –
Original file size: 3280px x 2454px
Location: Lago do Piranha (Manacapuru – Amazonas Brazil)
Date: October 14, 2005 – Time: 6:23:43 AM
Collection: Riverines – Persons shown: Riverine
Keywords:
canoasThe canoe is a small boat, narrow and light, and daringly close to the waterline. With both sharp ends, it is operated by a wooden oar, but in the absence of an oar, the riverine can uses any piece of wood or even a branch. It is considered the most used means of transport by riverside and indigenous people in the rivers of the Amazon. More, canoes, ribeirinhos, riverines, riverside dwellers, caboclosThere is the caboclo of terra firme (highlands), more dedicated to hunting and agriculture, he knows and moves with agility in the dense forest of the highlands. There is the riverine that inhabits the riverbanks, more dedicated to fishing and short-term crops following the flow of the waters. Brown skin, the result of centuries of miscegenation between native Indians and many other peoples – mainly Brazilians from the Northeast, Portuguese, Bolivians, Peruvians, Colombians, Syrians, Lebanese and Jews – pioneers from the time before the rubber boom, or who took part in the boom. Over time, caboclos absorbed the ancient wisdom derived from many indigenous ethnicities. More, cabocloThere is the caboclo of terra firme (highlands), more dedicated to hunting and agriculture, he knows and moves with agility in the dense forest of the highlands. There is the riverine that inhabits the riverbanks, more dedicated to fishing and short-term crops following the flow of the waters. Brown skin, the result of centuries of miscegenation between native Indians and many other peoples – mainly Brazilians from the Northeast, Portuguese, Bolivians, Peruvians, Colombians, Syrians, Lebanese and Jews – pioneers from the time before the rubber boom, or who took part in the boom. Over time, caboclos absorbed the ancient wisdom derived from many indigenous ethnicities. More, GENTE, PEOPLE, pescaria, fishing, malhadeiraA nylon net that can be made by riverside dwellers and is used for fishing. The net is crossed over a pool of water or a river and the fish that hit it becomes entangled. More, fishing net, Pirana Lake, Lago do Piranha, Manacapuru, Amazonas, Amazônia, Amazon, Amazonian, Brazil, Brasil, Brazilian, América do Sul, South America, águas, waterscapes, paisagens, landscapes, garça-branca, Egretta garzetta, white herons, garças, Ardeidae, egrets, aquatic birds, aves, birds, FAUNA, animals
EN1 The riverine landscape C37_2518
PT1 A paisagem do ribeirinho C37_2518
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A56_9709

The perfect guide
In the vicinity of the floating village of Cacau Pereira, on the Rio Negro, thickets of grass invade the banks and lakes, blocking the navigation of the waterways. Nevertheless, the riverine manages to make his way through the “tapagem”, large areas of grass that accumulate and hinder circulation. The riverine navigates with skill, knowing all the terrestrial and aquatic contours very well, and manages to overcome the natural obstacles that present themselves in his path. His ability is built day after day as he travels daily along the same waterways, preventing the grass from becoming entangled and resistant to river traffic. Therefore, when a newcomer like myself arrives in the area, the support of a local “ribeirinho” is essential to visit the region without major disruptions.

A56_9709 – Leonide Principe
Equipment: NIKON D2X with lens AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED set at 200 mm – Exposition: ISO: 100 – Aperture: 6.3 – Shutter: 1/160 – Program: Normal – Exp. Comp.: -0.3,
Original digital capture of a real life scene –
Original file size: 4320px x 2868px
Location: Cacau Pereira (Manaus – Amazonas Brazil)
Date: January 23, 2008 – Time: 2:17:25 PM
Collection: Riverines – Persons shown: riverine
Keywords:
canoas, canoes, ribeirinhos, riverines, riverside dwellers, caboclos, caboclo, GENTE, PEOPLE, Cacau Pereira, Amazonas, Amazônia, Amazon, Amazonian, Brazil, Brasil, Brazilian, América do Sul, South America, águas, waterscapes
EN2 The perfect guide A56_9709
PT2 O guia perfeito A56_9709
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