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Taken with: Nokia Lumia 1020, 1/14, f/2.2

Leme beach, Rio de Janeiro

Day breaks over Leme beach.

Taken with: Nokia Lumia 1020, 1/15000, f/2.2

San Conrado beach, Rio de Janeiro

Testing a speed wing on a windy morning at Sao Conrado beach.

Taken with: Nokia Lumia 1520, 1/2000, f/2.4

Guanabara beach, Rio de Janerio

Checking out the waves at gorgeous Guanabara beach.

Taken with: Nokia Lumia 1020, 1/3700, f/2.2

Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro

Paddle boarding at iconic Ipanema beach.

Taken with: Nokia Lumia 1520, 1/910, f/2.4

Leme beach, Rio de Janeiro

Making a splash at Leme beach.

Taken with: Nokia Lumia 1520, 1/1400, f/2.4

Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro

Catching an uplifting gymnastics practice on Ipanema beach.

Taken with: Nokia Lumia 1520, 1/950, f/2.4

Leme beach, Rio de Janeiro

Fun in the sun on Leme beach.

Taken with: Nokia Lumia 1520, 1/12500, f/2.4

Leme beach, Rio de Janeiro

Game's on at Leme beach! Kids in Rio start playing soccer as soon as they can walk.

Taken with: Nokia Lumia 1020, 1/81, f/2.2

Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro

Moonrise and a pastel sky over Ipanema beach.

Taken with: Nokia Lumia 1020, 1/14, f/2.2

Rio de Janeiro

Snacking on churros and popcorn from a vendor's cart-parked on the beach in the shadow of Sugar Loaf.

Taken with: Nokia Lumia 1020, 1/15, f/2.2

Rio de Janeiro

Just after sunset, beaches light up with the tempting glow of food vendors' carts.

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