Braziliangels By Joaquim Nabuco | Photography Book Recommendation By Edge of Humanity Magazine
Braziliangels is an outstanding representation of Brazilian females. If you have visited the country then you have already witnessed the beauty and sensuality of Brazilian ladies. This large size hardcover book is jam- packed with artistic photographs of gorgeous nude women. The environmental portraits are indoors, at the beach,…
Read articleSurveillance & Environment | Daily Struggles On Indigenous Land | Amazon, Brazil
Reporter Photographer Leonardo Milano is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘Maró Project: The Struggle for Survival in Indigenous Land’. To see Leonardo’s body of work, click on any image. In the Amazon, the Arapiuns and Borari peoples live…
Read articleHardship & Cultural Richness | Jequitinhonha Vale, Brazil
Photographer Karen Eppinghaus is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Vale do Jequitinhonha’. To see Karen’s body of work, click on any image. The Jequitinhonha Vale is a region in Brazil located at the north of Minas…
Read articleThe ‘other Brazil’ | Portrait Photography
Photographer Antonio Mozeto is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. To see Antonio’s body of work, click on any image. Portraits of a Profound Brazil I have no doubt that there is a dreamer in us. One who sees the world…
Read articleTop 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | Amor e Sexo, By Rita Lee From Balacobaco CD | Brazilian Music
Balacobaco The first track on this CD “Amor e Sexo” is an outstanding song to get your mate in the mood for a night of cuddling, sharing red wine, and passionate lovemaking. Rita Lee’s “Amor e Sexo” on YouTube Back to HOME PAGE
Read articleTop 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | Sonho Meu By Maria Bethânia & Gal Costa | TOP SHELF Brazilian Music (1978)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Sonho Meu is a fantastic collaboration between Maria Bethania & Gal Costa. It is a love song that no translation can do justice. The lyrics speak of the power dreams have to bring your love one that is…
Read articleSchools’ Physical Space & Democratic Expectations | Brazil
Reporter, Photographic and Visual Artist Guilherme Bergamini is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the multimedia project ‘Education for all’. To see Guilherme’s body of work, click on any image. Democratic societies presume educated citizens, that is to say, it presumes…
Read articleFarm Workers & Their Labor Conditions | Brazil
Retired Professor and Photographer Antonio Mozeto is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Rural Life’. To see Antonio’s body of work, click on any image. I have an umbilical link with rural workers. I am the son of…
Read articleIntimate Portraits In An Abandoned House | Sao Paulo, Brazil
Photographer Silvia Maria is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the projects ‘O Eu era um Outro’ and ‘Agonia’. To see Silvia’s body of work, click on any photograph. Santa Bárbara D’Oeste, São Paulo, Brazil All…
Read articleDaily Life In Brazil
Photographer Graham Martin is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these daily life images. These photographs are from his project ‘Brazil‘. To see Graham’s projects click on any image. See also: Catraca By Graham Martin Back to…
Read articleSimple Lives Off The Grid In Brazil’s Backlands
Journalist and Documentary Photographer Ana Caroline De Lima @ Antropologia Visual Fotografia Documental is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Caminhos Das Gerais‘ . To see Ana’s most recent work click on any image. …
Read articleBrazilian Women & The Positive Effects Of Cosmetic Surgery
Documentary Photographer Anne Ackermann is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. These portraits are from her project ‘Plastica‘. To see Anne’s body of work click on any image. I produced portraits of women who had ‘plastica’ or plastic surgery in Rio de…
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Street Photographer Gustavo Minas is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. To see Gustavo’s projects click on any image. See also: DF, 2016 By Gustavo Minas Back to HOME PAGE
Read articlePhotojournalism – Brazilians
Photographer Andre Feltes is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from his ‘Fotojornalismo‘ portfolio. To see Andre’s body of work click on any image. See also: Retratos By Andre Feltes Back to HOME PAGE
Read articleSao Pedro Psychiatric Hospital, Porto Alegre, Brazil
Photographer Carlo Gianferro is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Remainders Of Madness‘. To see Carlo’s body of work click on any image. The Sao Pedro Psychiatric Hospital, founded in 1874, was the first psychiatric institution in Porto Alegre,…
Read articleBrazil’s Domestic Workers
Photographer Andre Penteado is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Maid 2009-2013‘. To see Andre’s body of work click on any image. André Penteado was born in Brazil in the early 70’s in a middle class…
Read articleRio De Janeiro, Brazil – Street Photography
Photographer Gabriel d’Alincourt is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. To see Gabriel’s body of work click on any image. See also: Journalism By Gabriel d’Alincourt Back to HOME PAGE
Read articleCambalacho and the Brazilian Society
Cambalacho is embedded in the culture of Brazil. The term means to cheat just a little bit. Cambalacho is accepted across all social sectors of society. Brazil has always had major problems with corruption in politics. It is the norm that various government officials have taken advantage of their position…
Read articleSocial Documentary Photography – Brazil’s Underpaid Workers
Photographer & Art Administrator Miriam Romais is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Bittersweet Labor‘ which is also part of Light Work-Syracuse permanent collection. To see Miriam’s galleries of projects click on any image. In the 90s, Miriam Romais spent months traveling…
Read articleVila Madalena’s Street Art – Sao Paulo, Brazil
Photographer Danilo Pericoli is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography essay. These images are from his project “Invisible Synchronicities“. To see Danilo’s gallery of photographs click on any image. See also: Street Photography Urban Shots By Danilo…
Read articleTravel Photography Essay – On The Sand & Under The Sun In Copacabana Beach, Rio, Brazil
This travel photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Fine Art & Street Photographer Vitor Sa. Click on any image to see Vitor’s gallery of projects and photographs. Click on any image to see Vitor’s gallery of projects and photographs. See…
Read articleB&W Portrait Photography Essay – USA & Brazil
This portrait photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Marta Azevedo. Images from project “Black Faces” by Marta Azevedo. Click on any image to see Marta’s gallery of projects and photographs. Click on any image to see Marta’s gallery of projects and photographs. …
Read articleTravel Photography Essay – Carnival In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This travel photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Vangelis Rassias. Click on any image to see Vangelis’ gallery of projects. Click on any image to see Vangelis’ gallery of projects. Click on any image to see Vangelis’ gallery of projects. See also: More…
Read articleStreet Art Photo Essay – Santa Teresa, Rio, Brazil
This street art photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Eugenio Obber. Click on any image to see Eugenio’s photographs of Rio, Brazil Click on any image to see Eugenio’s photographs of Rio, Brazil See also: Rio De Janeiro Urban Landscape Chapel in Rio…
Read articleStreet Photography Essay – Sao Paulo, Brazil
This street photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Vinicius Quaglia. Click on any image to see more photographs of Brazilian daily life captured by Vinicius Quaglia. Click on any image to see more photographs of Brazilian daily life captured by Vinicius Quaglia. Click on…
Read articleHaiku #78-Copacabana Beach Rio Brazil
Drinking cachaça Bonita morenas Gringo no go casa Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Read articleMasks From Around The World Amazon, Brazil #4 – Photo Essay
Masks are an element of folklore for many cultures. They are crafted in many shapes, sizes and materials. This mask is hand carved out of a tree trunk. Masks are mainly used to stir away bad spirits. Dancing masks are very popular and used during ceremonies. These special masks are…
Read articleColorful Slums (Favelas) Of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil – Photo Essay
This very colorful street photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer and blogger Eugenio Obber. Click on the Image to see other favela photos from Eugenio Obber. Click on the Image to see other favela photos from Eugenio Obber. Click on the Image to see other…
Read articleMasks From Around The World #3 Brazil – Photo Essay
Masks are an element of folklore for many cultures. They are crafted in many shapes, sizes and materials. Masks are mainly used to stir away bad spirits. Dancing masks are very popular and used during ceremonies. These special masks are made for dancing so that the performer can see around…
Read articleChild From Brazil
This travel photograph depicts a child. This image was taken in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. See also: Children From Brazil Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Read articleWoman On Copacabana Beach – Rio, Brazil
This travel photograph depicts a Brazilian woman wearing a sexy white top and skirt while walking her dog on Copacabana Beach, Rio, Brazil. See also: Singing On Copacabana Beach, Rio, Brazil Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
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This travel photograph depicts children having fun. This image was taken in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click here for more images of Brazilian children. Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Read articleIndigenous Jewelry – Amazon, Brazil
This is the first item of Edge of Humanity Magazine’s new series “Jewelry From Around the World”. Jewelry as well as fashion, language and food among other cultural vehicles, help one tell a story. This indigenous necklace, from the Amazon Region of Brazil, is made with the material the…
Read articleSinging On Copacabana Beach, Rio, Brazil
This travel photograph depicts two women singing for their own pleasure on Copacabana Beach, Rio, Brazil. The Edge of Humanity post “The beach in Rio-The Great Equalizer” will give you a better idea of how the beach plays a role in the Carioca’s way of life. Back to HOME PAGE…
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A big smile! Please click here to see more portraits of children from around the world. Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2014
Read articleWoman On Top – Brazilian Music
Woman on Top – Music From The Motion Picture This great medley of Brazilian songs is a must have for the Bossa Nova enthusiast. Every track seams to open another window of ecstasy. The lyrics are immersed in poetry, folklore, passion and moves with the soft rhythm of exotic musical…
Read articleBrazil’s Economy Lays An Egg
The chickens have come home to roost. Now that the World Cup is over in Brazil, the only thing that the country has to show for its massive amount of expenditures on infrastructure to host the Cup are several white elephant stadiums that may never be used again. Correction! I’m…
Read articleRIOEROTICO By Otto Stupakoff | Photography Book Recommendation By Edge of Humanity Magazine
Rioerotico displays the sensuality of the people (mostly) women of Rio Brazil. Included is page after page of nude/semi nude environmental photographs as well as daily life in the city. The photography is close up for impact and the nudes/semi nudes are tastefully done. There is also some exotic nature…
Read articleFlorianópolis | People & Their Quotidian Lives
Photographer Pedro Dutra is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Pedro’s body of work, click on any photograph. These photos show the daily life of Florianópolis, a city located in the south of Brazil, between the end of 2019…
Read articleJungles By Frans Lanting | Photography Book Recommendation By Edge of Humanity Magazine
Jungles is a kaleidoscope of colors featuring plants and animals in the tropic regions. Every photograph is a captivating work of art. Areas covered include: Australia, Belize, Brazil, Borneo, Congo, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Madagascar, Panama, and Peru. This book is a must for your library if you are into nature…
Read articleCanindé “…where faith is confused with superstitions and mixed with popular beliefs.”
Engineer and Photographer Giorgio Negro is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘San Francesco in Caninde’. To see Giorgio’s body of work, click on any image. Canindé is a small sleepy town located in the heart of…
Read articleBahia | Joy, Sadness & The Human Landscape
Photographer Tamar Granovsky is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘THIS MIRACLE’. To see Tamar ’s body of work, click on any image. This Miracle is a personal exploration into the human landscape of Brazil’s Bahia State…
Read articleUnder London’s Fog In Paranapiacaba
Commercial Photographer Brunel Galhego is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘PARANAPIACABA’. To see Brunel’s body of work, click on any image. Paranapiacaba is a district of Santo Andre city, near of downtown São Paulo, Brazil. It was…
Read article“once a Ticuna man is born, a tree is born” Life In The Depths Of The Amazon Jungle
Photographer Ovidio Gonzalez Soler is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ongoing project ‘Neoticuna’. To see Ovidio’s body of work, click on any image. There is a mystical connection between man and nature, for some reason that I…
Read articlePhotography Accessibility | The Gives & Takes
PHOTOGRAPHY ARTICLES & TIPS By Joelcy Kay, PHOTO CURATOR I grew up with limited access to any aspect of photography; before anyone could imagine digital galleries dedicated to amuse strangers with images of what one had for breakfast or dinner. Five decades ago in Brazil usually only…
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Death, Catholicism & My Mother’s Decisions Kelly Burke Intimate Passages Of My Mother’s Turmoil Marilyn Jaye Lewis “It’s for the mice” | Memories Of My Grandmother Marilyn Jaye Lewis “…you know you can’t sleep there” | Passages Of A Homeless Person’s Life J H Martin By…
Read articleTop 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | Garota de Ipanema (The Girl From Ipanema) By Stan Getz, Joao Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrud Gilberto-Bossa Nova Music (1963)
This song is one of the reasons men throughout the decades, from all over the world, have gone to Rio Brazil. Yes, this is an old tune from the 60’s, but still holds true today. Carioca ladies are tan, exotic, and gorgeous. Listen on YouTube Here. Getz / Gilberto…
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Jericoacoara ‘Jeri’ Brazil Swingers paradise Dune buggies riding sand dunes Dance under full moon Sleeping in hammock past noon No one is going home soon Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry helped or entertained you, please consider a donation, so that Edge of…
Read articleThe Isolated Life & The River | Central Amazonia
Photo Editor (Voices of Latin America) and Photographer Marilene Ribeiro is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘LAGO AMANÃ’ (commissioned by the Instituto de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Mamirauá). To see Marilene’s body of work, click on any image. Like…
Read articleNative By Mona Kuhn | Photography Book Recommendation By Edge Of Humanity Magazine
‘Native’ elegantly portrays the raw natural beauty of the jungles and of the Brazilian people. The book explores the wild organic side of Brazil while at the same time the photographer gives the viewer erotic, simplistic indoor, intimate, comfortable, portraits of men and women. The jungle images interwoven throughout…
Read articleThe Suffering Of Light | Thirty Years Of Photographs By Alex Webb With Afterword By Geoff Dyer | Photography Book Recommendation By Edge Of Humanity Magazine
If you are going to purchase only one photography book by Alex Webb; this would be the book to buy. It is very heavy and extra large. I have other books by Alex Webb, but this one is a nice overall representation of thirty years of his work. The…
Read articleLife Coaching by Carioca Da Gema
Who is Carioca Da Gema? My name is Joelcy Kay. I’m the editor and curator of Edge of Humanity Magazine. ‘Carioca Da Gema’ is my pen name and I have recently launched ‘Edge of Humanity Magazine’s Life Coaching Series’ which is a collection of articles written by myself, covering…
Read articleFinding The Balance Of Happiness
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Is happiness for everyone? I’m not referring to the right to pursue happiness, but the understanding of what happiness is and what it takes to be happy. Our happiness’ goals change as we develop. Daily environment and…
Read articleTop 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | (In Other Words) Fly Me To The Moon Performed By Astrud Gilberto (1965)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. Play this song for your lady; hold her tight, passionately kiss, and then say I love you. Astrud Gilberto is the Brazilian singer who is also known for her performance of the song The Girl From Ipanema.…
Read articleBody Beautiful
Visual Artist Evija Laivina is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘I Just Want To Be Beautiful….’. To see Evija’s body of work, click on any photograph. The image series ‘I Just Want to be Beautiful’ is part…
Read articleThe Impact Of Physical Contact Among Humans
Written by: Carioca Da Gema An article about India’s caste system told a story of a house servant. She cooked, cleaned, and helped to raise the children for decades. The servant was not allowed to touch any of the children, as she belongs to the untouchable caste.…
Read articleThe Money ‘We The People’ Spend & Our Living Conditions In America
Written by: Carioca Da Gema As a society we must unite as ‘people’ to survive. Los Angeles has a major homeless problem and small cities in the middle of the country are fighting a drug war in their own living rooms with numbers never imagined. Uninsured sick Americans…
Read articleTravel/Landscape Photography
Photographer Luisa Porta is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this travel/landscape photography. From the ‘Travel’ gallery. To see Luisa’s body of work, click on any image. All images © Luisa Porta See also: White Dress…
Read articleCookbook Review | Food Markets Of The World By Nelli Sheffer & Mimi Sheraton
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Written by: Carioca Da Gema “Tomate senhora, tomate!” Growing up, I frequently helped my grandmother when going to the street fresh market. In Brazil, ‘feiras’ moved around the city, offering the residents everything…
Read articleFreemasonry | A Global Society With Secrets
Documentary Photographer and Filmmaker Juliane Herrmann is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘Man among Men’. To see Juliane’s body of work, click on any image. “Man among Men” searches for an alternative perspective on the discreet society…
Read articleGlobalization Class Warfare
The world economy is rapidly becoming much more high tech and commercialized. An enormous amount of people have been lifted out of poverty and are experiencing a higher standard of living. They have access to more consumer goods that allow for a more comfortable existence. Whether one is for or…
Read articleCookbook Review | The Latin America Kitchen By Elisabeth Laurd
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: With a shoreline in almost every country, Latin America is blessed with fresh seafood like the vibrant ‘ceviche’ from Peru and popular deep fried small sardines from Brazil. Both to die for…
Read articleSalted Cod Fish Salad
Inspired by: Brazilian Bacalhoada Ingredients: 1 lb. of salted cod ( when purchasing your salted cod stay away from the less expensive package with strips of cod instead of the filet of cod. These strips of cod usually contain a lot of bones and literally ruins the entire…
Read articleThe Hermit Poet
I am a 58 year old Gemini man trying to understand an increasingly complicated world. For over 33 years, I have been with an incredible woman. I’m a voracious reader and enjoy reading newspapers, magazines, journals, blogs, public released government reports, press releases, news websites, public released organization…
Read articleThe Colors & The Lives On The Streets Of Rio
Photographer Marcelo Argolo is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From ‘A Cidade é um Rio de Passos e Vozes’ an ongoing 10 years project expected to end in 2020 and hopefully became a photo book. To see Marcelo ’s galleries click on any image.…
Read articleThe Violence South Of The Border | Latin America’s Shocking Crime Statistics Followed By The Darkest Prediction
I have been pickpocketed in Guatemala, watch torn off my wrist in Peru, boots stolen in Brazil , and my backpack sliced open with a razor blade in Equator. These examples, are all small fry crime, in Central and South America. Latin America has the largest murder rate…
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Read articleWelcome To My Home In Bahia
Photographer Mauricio Pisani is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these photographs. From his project ‘Bahia Living Rooms’. To see Mauricio’s body of work click on any image. Rather than questioning the dominant role of television as the only source of “information”, leisure and “cultural content” in…
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Read articleDaily Life In Remote Places
Photographer Andrea Pistolesi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘The Last Frontiers‘. To see Andrea’s body of work click on any image. See also: Asia’s Megacities…
Read article“Some Punches Are Like Musical Notes”- The Different Vibe Of Boxing
Documentary Photographer Toni Pires is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. These images are from his project ‘A Slap In The Face‘. To see Toni’s body of work click on any image. In my schedule, as a photojournalist there was a simple…
Read articleBelo Monte Dam: Deforestation, Relocation & The Kayapos’ Way Of Life In The Amazon Region
Photographer, Writer and Conservationist Cristina Mittermeier is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. To see Cristina’s body of work click on any image. Farewell Wild River For over 20 years, the ploy to dam the tributaries of the Amazon has been bounced around and…
Read articleMusic-Samba Da Bencao Live By Vinicius de Moraes
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. Samba Da Bencao is top shelf bossa nova. The real deal! Make yourself a caipirinha,sit back, and enjoy this Brazilian song by the Vinicius de Moraes. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this download see Amazon.com below:…
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