Mirante Donna Marta, Rio de Janeiro
Catching Rio's glowing harbor from Mirante Donna Marta at sunset.
Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro
Two lucky friends and their paddle board loving Ipanema beach.
Two Brothers Mountain, Rio de Janeiro
Sunrise sheds first light on Rio from Two Brothers Mountain.
Rio de Janeiro
How could my classic Brazilian seafood lunch get any fresher?
Rio de Janeiro
Towering figure. Rio's iconic symbol. Christ the Redeemer.
Leme beach, Rio de Janeiro
Basking in the glow of a late afternoon swim on Leme beach.
Rio de Janeiro
Stopping for a colorful chlorophyll drink at a local juice shop.
Mirante Dona Marta, Rio de Janeiro
Riding out a storm on Mirante Dona Marta. Moments later, black clouds blossomed into thunder, lightning, and torrential rain.
Discovering Rio de Janeiro
National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez explore Rio de Janeiro's natural wonders, with Nokia Lumia.