from * above Photo Gallery by Martha Albuquerque at pbase.com

from * above

I had this wonderful experience. My brother in law, Roberto Farias, who is a director of a famous tv channel in Brazil, TV GLOBO, invited me to go with him to a helicopter ride around Corcovado (The Famous Christ Statue in a Rio Mountain). It was just awesome! :)) While he was taking panoramic pics, I was encharged to make the close ups and details! Here we have: f r o m * a b o v e - A 360º ride around Corcovado with the town in the background. Blessed me, who had this oportunity. I can say it was 30 min of pure adrenaline in my veins :)) Cheers, Martha

He looks at us all	Niterói Oceanic Beaches
Sugar Loaf	Botafogo Beach at Guanabara Bay
Cosme Velho and Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro	Atlantic Forest * Mata Atlantica
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon	Calombo (hump) Curve at Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
on HIS feet	Jockey Club and Gávea
North Zone of Rio	Copacabana and Leme Beaches
He faces the East	Sugar Loaf and Niterói Oceanic Beaches
Gávea Stone and São Conrado Beach	His touch
His face	Flamengo beach at Guanabara Bay

Aud Elise Sjøsæther		12-Dec-2009 12:38
An amazing gallery! Very impressive! V

Guest		22-Aug-2007 18:48
Wow - another great gallery - V

Guest		22-Jul-2007 03:17
Wow that's Rio. One of the wonders in the world ! Congratulations. Very good job and sensibility. Voted.

Guest		12-Jun-2007 18:13
MAGNIFICENT!!! ~V~

Guest		04-Jun-2007 05:00
Wonderful site. JT

Rosemarie Kusserow		29-Apr-2007 21:09
A big vote, Rosemarie :o)

Jola Dziubinska		24-Apr-2007 09:15
Congratulations, Martha, on the most popular gallery.

Leandro Graca		23-Apr-2007 21:23
Lindas fotos, extremamente sensíveis a beleza do Cristo, sensacional a tomada Cosme Velho e Laranjeiras, muito bom mesmo!!! Que orgulho eu tenho de minha sogrona querida!!! rs Bjksssss...

Enrico Martinuzzi		23-Apr-2007 21:22
Voted!

Emad Omar		23-Apr-2007 09:15
Congratulations your gallery became one of the most popular galleries on the pbase site, check yourself on the following link http://www.pbase.com/galleries?view=popular

Guest		22-Apr-2007 16:38
Galeria fantastica! V

Guest		22-Apr-2007 08:35
What an opportunity, what a view and what great captures! V.

Pedro Libório		21-Apr-2007 21:06
um show de galeria, verdadeiramente fabulosas estas vistas!!!

Jan Frode Aase		21-Apr-2007 05:41
Intersting gallery and a fantastic point of view. Well done. Voted

Vince		20-Apr-2007 11:21
Thanks for sharing with us these fascinating pictures of the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Without which it will not be possible for many of us to view at close up with all the details. Excellent work Martha. Huge Vote.

PauloCGama		19-Apr-2007 18:51
PARABÉNS!!!!!!! beijo

Luca Zanoni		19-Apr-2007 17:11
V

Lee G		19-Apr-2007 15:11
Different, well done and interesting gallery. I like it! V

nomada		19-Apr-2007 14:13
Amazing gallery Martha!!! V

flowsnow		18-Apr-2007 18:36
Gorgeous again Martha! V

Apostolos Tikopoulos		17-Apr-2007 21:47
Superb gallery Martha. Fantastic shots.Voted.

Robyco		17-Apr-2007 17:28
Not only a great experience to see, you even did it, these are picture not everyone can take...... The way you did it with all your love for Rio and the believe is GREAT !!!

Pierre Schneider		17-Apr-2007 15:51
Thanks for remembering souvenirs ! Vote This is a great gallery !

Guest		17-Apr-2007 13:55
Lindo, encantamento puro! Que experiência mágica!! Beijo, Isabel

Guest		17-Apr-2007 11:29
That was a unique opportunity, and you used is well! Bravo!

Jean-Paul PLUME		17-Apr-2007 06:50
This is really a splendid gallery, Martha. C'est un véritable vertige de beauté. Je vote.

©Lux		17-Apr-2007 06:31
Great Shots Martha! You are really Blessed!

QUERIDO		17-Apr-2007 05:41
wonderful gallery,Martha,big vote.

Zaid Kurdi		17-Apr-2007 05:35
Wow,Wonderful shots,you are amazing,Voted

Wei O'Connell		17-Apr-2007 04:16
Beautiful images. Excellent work. vote

veraferia		17-Apr-2007 03:51
Esta galeria mostra todo o seu estilo e criatividade. Parabéns pela beleza de fotos e angulos muito bem captados!V

Knox O		17-Apr-2007 01:20
you certainly did not waste the opportunity. great job. cheers.

virginiacoastline		16-Apr-2007 23:53
congratulation, MArtha, on making it to the top of the most popular . . .and so quickly too =))))

Guest		16-Apr-2007 23:21
This is now officially on my "to do" list.

Guest		16-Apr-2007 22:42
Oh very good eyeview and very good shot.

Guest		16-Apr-2007 21:33
Great Martha your gallery is number 3 now..congratulation!

A. P. C. S. da Veiga		16-Apr-2007 20:11
Beleza! Parabéns! Beautiful! Congratulations!

Roger LeBlanc Photography		16-Apr-2007 18:27
this is very cool martha...usually when you view this you are looking up...so neat looking down from above...well done and good luck!

Eric Carrère		16-Apr-2007 16:01
You desrve the first place Martha....Go Martha...GO :))

123		16-Apr-2007 15:46
Esta galeria esta fenomenal Martha. Deserve o meu voto!

Andrew Vincent		16-Apr-2007 11:06
Well done for being number 3! You deserve it with one of the best galleries on PBASE!

Chris Sofopoulos		16-Apr-2007 09:43
Classical! v

olivier bruning		16-Apr-2007 06:28
wonderful series, what a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity you were given! just great! V

Jay Levin		16-Apr-2007 02:23
A wonderful gallery, Martha. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity seen through your eyes. Vote

Peg O'Brien		16-Apr-2007 01:04
Fabulous images, Martha, so glad you had that opportunity. Vote

Mostafa Moftah		15-Apr-2007 23:40
Wonderful serie.. ~Voted~

Hodero		15-Apr-2007 19:56
You were ONE LUCKY GIRL ! Must have been quite an experience !!

geranio		15-Apr-2007 19:02
Martha, una grandísima oportunidad muy bien aprovechada. Felicidades por las fotos y por el magnífico paseo en helicóptero, que debio ser una maravilla. V.

kyoung kim photography		15-Apr-2007 13:07
beautiful shot's! yes they are awesome!!!! ~v

Richard Calmes		15-Apr-2007 12:10
The opportunity of a lifetime! Great series! V

Guest		15-Apr-2007 11:11
What an opportunity!!!! That is one of the wonders of the world that every one should see.. Great Shots ...

Guest		15-Apr-2007 10:49
Splendid collection, excellent shots. GMV

Guenter Eh		15-Apr-2007 07:25
What a great opportunitiy to take those shots out of a heli! And you did it excellent! Thanks for sharing this exciting views Martha!

Jean D		15-Apr-2007 04:02
Obviously the chance of a life time to be able to shoot at such a close up and varied range, an internationally well know statue, like this one..Well done Martha and a big vote!

Char		15-Apr-2007 03:00
Hi Martha, What amazing shots! They are all so unique and fantastic. \/

zyziza		14-Apr-2007 19:55
Great flying Martha! Congrats! V

fred_il		14-Apr-2007 15:31
Very impressive!! VOte!

Jola Dziubinska		14-Apr-2007 13:32
Wonderful gallery, Martha, it must have been such an experience!!

marie-jose wolff		14-Apr-2007 13:22
great views of your city Martha! and a wonderful experience for you to fly above to take these remarkable pictures. Vote!

Guest		14-Apr-2007 11:51
I am just loving this wonderful series. Thanks for sharing. ~V~

Eric Carrère		14-Apr-2007 06:50
exceptional gallery....I'm soo happy for you that you could do that :o)) Don't forget to give me a call next time.....Big Vote.

Guest		14-Apr-2007 02:09
These are so moving!

Guest		13-Apr-2007 22:28
This is starting to be a wonderful gallery Martha! A vote for that! :) V

carabias		13-Apr-2007 13:57
Una secuencia única y espectacular, con muy excelentes composiciones, Martha. Mi Voto

Andrew Vincent		13-Apr-2007 11:28
So glad you got to do this before you left. A JOY ride of a lifetime!!! Looking forward to all of these! Bet you checked battery charge, card and ISO 50 billion times before you went up. HUGE VOTE for an exceptional gallery (so far!)

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