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Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses is located in Maranhao State; a roughly 600 sq mile area. Although it looks like a desert, it isn't as there over 40 inches of rain per year here. On the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, a combination of river flows, blowing wind and rain results in formations as seen in this photo. During the rainy season, there can be masses of very small lakes among the dunes. In the dry season, mostly large bodies of water are present. In the Grandes Lencois area the sand dunes appear very white during the day but during sunset they take on a more orange color because of the evening sun. In the Pequenos Lencois area, the sands naturally look more orange/brown (at least to me).
Photo taken in Alcântara, a small historic town close to
Sao Luis Maranhão. This man caught my attention for certainly being part of the living history of this place.
This is a unique place, a desert with very fine white sand and sweet water lagoons formed with rain water. The dunes can reach over 40m high. It is located on the coast of the state of Maranhão, north of Brazil.
This photo was taken in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, located in Maranhão, northeastern Brazil. It shows a shallow lagoon bordered by light-colored sand dunes under a clear sky with scattered clouds. The water reflects the sky, creating a visual contrast between the arid terrain and the temporary freshwater body. Sparse vegetation grows around the lagoon, indicating recent rainfall. This landscape is typical of the park’s seasonal cycle, where rainwater accumulates between dunes during the wet season, forming thousands of ephemeral lagoons. The area is part of a protected zone known for its unique combination of desert-like dunes and freshwater ecosystems.
Cette photo a été prise dans le parc national des Lençóis Maranhenses, situé dans l’État du Maranhão, au nord-est du Brésil. Elle montre une lagune peu profonde bordée de dunes de sable clair sous un ciel dégagé avec quelques nuages. L’eau reflète le ciel, créant un contraste visuel entre le terrain aride et cette étendue d’eau douce temporaire. Une végétation clairsemée pousse autour de la lagune, indiquant des pluies récentes. Ce paysage est typique du cycle saisonnier du parc, où l’eau de pluie s’accumule entre les dunes pendant la saison humide, formant des milliers de lagunes éphémères. La zone fait partie d’un espace protégé reconnu pour sa combinaison unique de dunes désertiques et d’écosystèmes d’eau douce.
Passei 24 horas fotografando as ruas de São Luís (MA) para uma matéria da @businessweek sobre o #coronavírus no Brasil (link abaixo).
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I spent 24 hours in São Luís, Northeast of Brazil, photographing the streets for a story on #covid19 situation in Brazil for @businessweek magazine (link below).
www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-06-24/coronavirus-pa...
Passei 24 horas fotografando as ruas de São Luís (MA) para uma matéria da @businessweek sobre o #coronavírus no Brasil (link abaixo).
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I spent 24 hours in São Luís, Northeast of Brazil, photographing the streets for a story on #covid19 situation in Brazil for @businessweek magazine (link below).
www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-06-24/coronavirus-pa...
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses is located in Maranhao State; a roughly 600 sq mile area. Although it looks like a desert, it isn't as there over 40 inches of rain per year here. On the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, a combination of river flows, blowing wind and rain results in formations as seen in this photo. During the rainy season, there can be masses of very small lakes among the dunes. In the dry season, mostly large bodies of water are present. In the Grandes Lencois area the sand dunes appear very white during the day but during sunset they take on a more orange color because of the evening sun. In the Pequenos Lencois area, the sands naturally look more orange/brown (at least to me).
São Luís do Maranhão, situé à un peu plus de 800 km à l'est de Belém, est la capitale de l'État de Maranhão.
C'est le commerce des matières premières sous le Brésil colonial (sucre, riz, coton) vers la Métropole portugaise qui a permis l'essor économique de la ville. Il permit à la ville de se doter de grands bâtiments commerciaux, de demeures somptueuses et de quelques églises. Ce sont ces superbes demeures et autres maisons recouvertes d'azuléjos de la période coloniale qui forment un bel ensemble architectural de près de 4.000 bâtiments, que l'on appelle le Centro Histórico.
Sao Luis est une ville particulièrement festive car elle est la capitale bresilienne du reggae !
C'est aussi une ville où la violence est aussi tres présente donc attention... :)
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São Luís do Maranhão, situé à un peu plus de 800 km à l'est de Belém, est la capitale de l'État de Maranhão.
C'est le commerce des matières premières sous le Brésil colonial (sucre, riz, coton) vers la Métropole portugaise qui a permis l'essor économique de la ville. Il permit à la ville de se doter de grands bâtiments commerciaux, de demeures somptueuses et de quelques églises. Ce sont ces superbes demeures et autres maisons recouvertes d'azuléjos de la période coloniale qui forment un bel ensemble architectural de près de 4.000 bâtiments, que l'on appelle le Centro Histórico.
Sao Luis est une ville particulièrement festive car elle est la capitale bresilienne du reggae !
C'est aussi une ville où la violence est aussi tres présente donc attention... :)
Ma page Facebook
[ Vincent Leroux Photo ] tous droits réservés - all rights reserved. Contacter l'auteur avant toute utilisation - contact the author before any use
This photo was taken in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, in Maranhão, northeastern Brazil. A shallow freshwater lagoon reflects the blue sky and scattered clouds, bordered by smooth white sand dunes. Footprints and ridges mark the foreground, while the warm sunlight enhances the contrast between water and sand. The scene captures a rare natural phenomenon — where desert and aquatic textures meet in a moment of luminous stillness.
Cette photo a été prise dans le parc national des Lençóis Maranhenses, dans l’État du Maranhão, au nord-est du Brésil. Une lagune d’eau douce peu profonde reflète le ciel bleu et les nuages dispersés, bordée de dunes de sable blanc lisse. Des empreintes et des crêtes marquent le premier plan, tandis que la lumière chaude accentue le contraste entre l’eau et le sable. La scène saisit un phénomène naturel rare — où textures désertiques et aquatiques se rencontrent dans un moment de calme lumineux.
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses is located in Maranhao State; a roughly 600 sq mile area. Although it looks like a desert, it isn't ...as there is 40 inches of rain per year here. On the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, a combination of river flows, blowing wind and rain results in sand dunes and small lakes. During the rainy season, there can be masses of very small lakes among the dunes. In the dry season, mostly large bodies of water are present. In the Grandes Lencois area the sand dunes appear very white during the day but during sunset they take on a more orange color because of the evening sun.