Saturday, March 07, 2009

The Butterfly

I'm not usually keen on macro, but this butterfly stepped right upon the wire screen on the door when I was coming into the house camera in hand.

Butterfly




Asymmetric butterfly

Friday, January 23, 2009

Playa Verde and Piriapolis - January 2009

Playa Verde, 10 km from Piriapolis, must be one of the quietest places in the Uruguayan coast.


Quiet sunset in Playa Verde



This year, forest fires burned Cerro de la Virgen, taking a life and several houses. The helicopters' work and the Firemen Corps dedication was outstanding.


Helicopter carrying seawater to the fires



Volunteer's hard work stopped the fire near the Tarariras creek, close to Las Flores.


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Piriapolis' large harbor has a small but colorful fleet of fishing boats. One of my favorite places in the world!


Fishing boats in Piriapolis


Closer view of fishing boats



A happy sea wolf was posing for the crowds.


Sea wolf posing in Piriapolis harbor

Sunday, November 23, 2008

The Bella Vista dock

The Bella Vista dock, west of the main harbor, was once used by small tankers. There were also several smaller docks in the area, now long gone.


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Access to the dock is forbidden; only the birds can now enjoy the view. Montevideo's Cerro is in the background.

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