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Happy Birthday, Rio!

Rio de Janeiro

is now

444 years old.

It was founded on

March 1st 1565 as part of the Portuguese effort of gaining control of the French colony of

Antarctic France, which had been created a little earlier by Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon.

 

If Portugueses hadn't won, I would be able to read Thierry's comments without Babelfish - but, on the other hand, this lovely city would probably be known as

Fleuve de Janvier

instead of

Rio de Janeiro.

 

Hmmm, I must confess I'm glad Frenchs have been defeated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These photos were taken last Sunday, Rio's anniversary, at the Botanical Garden.

 

This magnificent garden was created by the Prince D. João (later King D. João VI of Brazil and Portugal), in 1808.

These images were meant to be posted that very Sunday,

but the day was so beautiful I thought it would be a waste of time not to enjoy it until the sun sets.

 

So, Happy (belated ) Birthday, Rio!
COMMENTS
Hhwind said at 7:26 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Great pics. and layout a fav
Hubbley said at 7:57 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Eduardo: it is so beautiful that I am already thinking which flight to take to Rio and see by myself. You definitely have to take us there.......... Your pictures amaze me like always..... Judit
Leftofcenter said at 8:24 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Fleuve de Janvier??? I DON'T THINK SO!!!! :))) brilliant photography as usual, another favorite!!
ps: are you sure it was "botanical" and not "genetics"?? (JUST JOKING!)
Pachito said at 8:36 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Would have been nice to travel to a French speaking Brazil but then on the other hand we would take all your football players and they would play for our national team and we would even be stronger ;-)

Parabéns a você Cidade de Deus!!!
Moabjeeper said at 8:49 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Beautiful city, glad the French were defeated.
Great photos as usual.
Chilla said at 9:08 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Wow! Eduardo this is a wonderful tabblo and a great Tabblo of the Day! You have presented Rio in all its beauty here with the cross in its centre. Excellent.
Wildthing said at 9:34 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
A wonderful birthday tribute to Rio, Eduardo. Great photography & layout.
Chrisengles said at 9:35 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
great pics as usual - they always make me want to travel ; )
Wildthing said at 9:36 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Congrats on TOD.
Pkeener said at 9:43 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
I love RIO! I love this tabblo wow. so many great images of the plants and flowers. I like the Redeemer reappearing throughout the tabblo. Thank you, Edu and congrats! The tourism board should be so lucky to have your images! I love #21 (i think) the Road lined with Palms. Perfect layout for this one
Chaitiamma said at 9:45 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
WOW..........we share so many similar plants !!! Great shots !!! Congrats on TOD !!!
Eduardo.affonso said at 10:06 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Thank you all for joining me through the alleys of the Botanical Garden - DAVID, PAM, MIKE, CHRIS, CELIA, ROBERT, PACHITO, ANNELIES, JUDIT, TEO and those who are silently walking with us.

ANNELIES: Genetical Garden (or should I say Geographical Garden?) wouldn't sound bad at all, uh? But Fleuve de Janvier (as well as River of January) would be a disaster.

JUDIT: You know you are welcome anytime, and I do hope you, Patrick and Chris will have this city as your second home.

PAM: The main problem of our tourism board is probably the great amount of wonderful, excellent, magnificent images they have, for Rio being such a photogenic city. Mine would be just ordinary when compared to their fantastic collection :-(

ERIC: Thank you a lot! TODs are always welcome :-)
Lifequest22 said at 10:29 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Congrats on TOD Eduardo and Happy birhday to Rio. The Mayor should be proud of the beautiful images you have included to celebrate the city's special day.
Welshchick said at 11:21 a.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Wow...the giant lily pads that I have heard stories about...I certainly see why you love Rio! I certainly see why you received TOD!!! That blue flower is something else :^)
Nmat said at 12:08 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Happy Birthday to your beautiful city! Your shots of the flora and the recurring Redeemer are stunning. I wondered why the first shot was of the Redeemer facing away, but it became clear that that was the view from the spectacular botanical gardens. Extremely well done.
Memotions said at 12:11 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
I've never been to Rio, but these spectacular and exotic images make me want to visit. I never knew about the history either, so thanks for educating me. AND congrats on TOD!
Bravemoonbearer said at 1:01 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Absolutely gorgous and a palce I would like to visit someday.Your chamber of commerce,if you have one, should find this to be exquisite.You sell Rio well.
Candlepower said at 1:20 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Happy Birthday! What a beautiful city! Congratulations on a well earned TOD! A Favorite!
Debdog said at 1:22 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
this is a magnificent tabblo Eduardo...and thanks for the history is is so beautiful this side you have shown us....
i would love to walk in that garden....i esp love the images of the large lily pads on the water, they look so big.
Yes, and the Redeemer, your landmark that is known thru the world..i like the way it repeats in your backgrounds...an excellent work of art here :) congrats on TOD :) you deserve it
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Swedfinn said at 1:41 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Happy Birthday to citizens , as well! Another beautiful side of Rio. Thanks for guidance!!
EMA said at 1:43 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Happy Birthday to Rio the Janeiro and Congratulations to you and all the Rio population for the wonderful town you live in. Cheers to Rio!
21-gramm said at 2:12 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
exellent macro, dear EDU! Congrat on TOD!

thankx to botanical trip on Rio!
Hollyridger said at 4:29 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Superb photography of my favourite subject! Congratulations on your well earned TOD. I love the way the famous landmark appears throughout the tabblo, the last shot being my favourite. The lilies are superb too.... so well done and so much enjoyed. Happy Birthday, Rio!
Snooway said at 5:11 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
happy birthday Rio--what a beautiful botanic garden and city Congrats on TOD. And I agree that the lily pads are very cool
Liliana said at 5:24 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
¡¡¡¡¡FELICÍSIMO CUMPLEAÑOS, Río de Janeiro... o Río de Enero ... ciudad divina, soñada, naturalmente hermosísima, siempre y gracias a todos los orixás, deidades y santos, fotografiada por un menino mineiro, apasionado por vos!!!!!
Tengo hasta el próximo cumpleaños para saborearte en cada foto, Rio mítica pero palpable y presente, sempre.
Moorlerche said at 6:31 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Oh, I love especially the photos of the cactusses and succulents. They are so perfect. Congatrulations to the well earned TOD, Edu and happy anniversary celebrations in this delightful suroundings.
Mirella said at 6:48 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Fantastic flowers , beautiful macros ; I like very much the reflected kid! I dont' care very much about Portuguese or French "conquistadores", I wish Rio and its inhabitants 10.000 years of peace!!!!!!!!! Ciao, dear friend.
Eduardo.affonso said at 7:16 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
LINDA: Our new Mayor seems to love Rio as much as I do (unlike the former one, who was a total disaster).

RHONDA, NOREEN, SUE & DEBBIE: Those giant lily pads are called "vitória régia" in Brazil, and a man can walk on top of them.

NANCY: If you look at some other tabblos, you will see the Redeemer from many different points of view - and I will never be able to tell you which one is my favorite.

PATTY & SANDY: It's my pleasure to tell you about the history of this city, this country. You are welcome anytime. All you have to do is get your visa, & book your fligh - and don't forget your cam!

PAT, JORMA, DEN, EDITE: Thank you a lot for your kind words.

LILIANA: Acho que devíamos fazer um livro, com minhas fotos e seus textos. Quem sabe um dia?

ANKE: I love cactuses and succulents, too. And there are so many different, exotic species of them in this Botanical Garden, I could spend hours admiring them.

MIRELLA: It would be great if we could have been conquered or colonized by the Italians. Well, in fact we were: we love pizza, lasagna, vino, Fellini, Antonioni, Bertolucci, Rosselini, iat, Sofia Loren, Vittorio Gassman, Pavarotti...
Zippywinds said at 8:14 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
WHOA happy birthday RIO, beautiful Luscious city, love the information, and brilliant captures :)
Fabio_DL said at 8:33 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Congratulations, Edu! Mirella's words are my words too.
Fabio_DL said at 8:34 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Thanks, Mirella!
Saulblum said at 8:53 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Beautiful shots. Happy Birthday, Rio de Janeiro! Parabéns Feliz aniversário! Congrats on ToD.
Ira said at 9:49 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Perfect nature. Unusual. Exotic. Alive. Wonderful. A delightful place for life.
Dibbler said at 11:48 p.m. on Mar 3, 2009:
Happy Birthday Rio. In Australia we are only 223 years behind you!
Johnpgirvan57 said at 12:51 a.m. on Mar 4, 2009:
Bravo ! Wonderful tabblo!
Liliana said at 5:47 a.m. on Mar 4, 2009:
¿Mis textos...? Habiendo tan hermosas palabras sobre Río... Igual, la idea me atrae :)
Sirnicolay said at 5:50 a.m. on Mar 4, 2009:
Bravo! Wonderful tabblo, mi amigo. :)
Dyowi said at 6:00 a.m. on Mar 4, 2009:
Happy Birthday Rio!
A place full of history and Colorful Festivals!
Great Shots!
Congratulations on the TOD!
Loes said at 6:35 p.m. on Mar 6, 2009:
Congratulations Eduardo on TOD!! Happy Birthday Rio!! Superb pictures, what a beautiful botanical garden!!
Shenresi said at 3:19 p.m. on Mar 7, 2009:
what could I say? An absolute fav- each shot!!!
Debdog said at 8:20 p.m. on Mar 7, 2009:
glad to hear you have a new mayor!!!!
Ebucar said at 11:51 a.m. on Mar 8, 2009:
Eu já havia me perguntado por que você ainda não tinha feito um tabblo com fotos do Jardim Botânico. Valeu a pena esperar. O resultado ficou sensacional. A fonte... o corredor das palmeiras imperiais... as vitórias-régias (com hífen ou sem?)...um dia bonito... luz natural perfeita...atmosfera carioca.
Two2travel said at 3:00 p.m. on Mar 19, 2009:
AMAZING!!!!
NeusinhaGedoz said at 9:38 p.m. on May 8, 2009:
Eduardo Affonso, você é THE BEST. E o Rio de Janeiro também. Mas este Tabblo é mais do que THE BEST. É tudo de bom.
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