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'Rails' $162.95 now on sale! $146.66 A group of pigeons stares enraptured at the train tracks, seemingly hypnotized by the light reflecting off of steely rails. The intimate perspective of this photograph characterizes Mauro Fichman's style, its natural essence emphasized by his use of black and white. Printed on neutral Color Mount paper. Features a passe-partout border. Titled "Trilhos" in Portuguese.

'Dance of the Swans' $57.95 now on sale! $52.16 Floating serenely on a rippling lake, two swans join in a joyous water dance. Robson Sicuro takes his camera into the sierra above Rio de Janeiro to portray the wildlife at an altitude of 2,775 feet. Camouflaged by their color, nonetheless the graceful creatures are perfectly visible against reflected sunlight. Color photograph on opaque Kodak Professional paper, titled "Dan�a dos Cisnes" in Portuguese. It features a mat border of 3mm Paran� paper, hand-painted with acrylic ink.

'Sugar Loaf Hill, Fish and Hope' $72.95 now on sale! $65.66 Rio de Janeiro's famous landscape stars in this inspired photograph by Anita Soares. Sugar Loaf Hill stands like an eternal sentinel, guarding the bay and all who live by it, and off it. A fisherman interrupts the stillness of the scene as he deftly throws his net into the sea, while a basket standing on first plain hopes to be filled with the day's catch. By shooting this photo in black and white, Soares successfully conveys the idea that certain customs live on through time. Printed on Fuji paper, the photograph arrives with a recycled paper mat. Limited edition of 50 prints.

'Sunset in Urca' $192.95 now on sale! $173.66 A golden halo envelopes Urca as night descends on Guanabara Bay. One of Rio de Janeiro's most well-known neighborhoods, Urca stands under the protection of the legendary Christ Redeemer statue on Sugar Loaf Hill. Printed on Fuji paper with a Panam� paper mat. Limited edition. Titled "Urca no entardecer" in Portuguese.

'Stairs to Heaven' $102.95 now on sale! $92.66 A bright stream of orange-coated Buddhist priests climb in procession towards the temple doors. In Thailand, it is customary for people to rise early and give the priests offerings of food or flowers. This photograph by Noi was taken in Uthai Tanee and captures the moment when the priests return to their temple after receiving such offerings. Printed on Fuji digital paper with a card paper mat and framed in kapok tree wood. Features a protective glass pane.

'Reflection' (large) $269.95 now on sale! $242.96 Rippling blue water seems to burn with red flame in a fascinating contrast of crystalline textures. Mauro Fichman employs perspective to evoke abstract appeal, capturing an image of breathtaking beauty. Color photograph on neutral Color Mount 810 paper, titled "Reflexo" in Portuguese. It features a mat border.

'Sugar Loaf' $57.95 now on sale! $52.16 Standing like a sentinel, Sugar Loaf Mountain overlooks the deep blue bay where boats traverse serene waters. Above, feathery drift across an azure sky. Robson Sicuro creates a study in sapphire in this inspired portrait of the Rio de Janeiro waterfront. Color photograph on opaque Kodak Professional paper, titled "P�o de A��car" in Portuguese. It features a mat border of 3mm Paran� paper, hand-painted with acrylic ink.

'Tempest' $129.95 now on sale! $116.96 Low clouds threaten the arid lands of Brazil's northeast as they hover above highway 242 connecting Salvador and Brasilia. Hugo Curti transmits the drama of this apocalyptic scene all the while the approaching storm might offer solace to the dried-up landscape. Titled "Tempestade" in Portuguese, this photograph is laser-printed on Fuji color paper and features a cardboard mat.

'Sugar Loaf' $68.95 now on sale! $62.06 Midnight blue slips away little by little, as sunrise casts an opalescent sheen on sea and sky. White sands along the shore invite a walk at the edge of cool waters while the lights of Rio de Janeiro wink off one by one. Caught by the lens of Anita Soares' camera, Sugar Loaf Mountain seems enchanted. Titled "P�o de A�ucar" in Portuguese.

Photo card set, 'Nostalgia' (set of 9) $39.95 now on sale! $35.96 Inspired by Thailand's past, Thitinadda recreates history for her "Nostalgia" photo collection, finding old army and police uniforms to help her in her quest. "When I was young I found my grandfather's photo album. He was a policeman during World War II; his uniform was strange-looking, but nonetheless charming," explains Thitinadda. "I love everything about those old photographs, their uniforms, countenance, honesty and the atmosphere surrounding them. I enjoyed making this series of photographs, because we managed to recreate everything I loved from the olden days. I hope your imagination takes you to Lanna as you see my photographs."

'Brazilian Sunrise' $128.95 now on sale! $116.06 Sid Bond shares the natural beauty that awakens Brazil with this spectacular photograph. Misty blue colors the sky as the sun begins to break through the clouds. Sugar Loaf Hill is the first to greet the astral star in a photographic composition that exudes tranquil silence. Printed on Fuji paper with a Panam� paper mat. Limited edition. Titled "Amanhecer carioca" in Portuguese.

'Buddha' $92.95 now on sale! $83.66 The sun's rays turn Buddha's face to gold as he meditates with serene calm. "This photograph captures the intricacies and nuances of Ayuthaya's architectural style," explains Noi. Printed on Fuji digital paper with a card paper mat and framed in kapok tree wood. Features a protective glass pane.

'Botafogo Cove' $57.95 now on sale! $52.16 Boats bob at anchor on Botafogo Cove, embraced by a row of skyscrapers that line the shore. Thrusting skyward like a guardian, the sculpture of Christ the Redeemer dominates this portrait of Rio de Janeiro. Robson Sicuro discovers a magical afternoon with his camera. Color photograph on opaque Kodak Professional paper, titled "Enseada de Botafogo" in Portuguese. It features a mat border of 3mm Paran� paper, hand-painted with acrylic ink.

'Street' $129.95 now on sale! $116.96 A radiant light surfaces from the horizon changing slowly into soft and then darker blue. Mottled with pristine white clouds, the illusion is fascinating. Hugo Curti juxtaposes the clear sky with the arid land and contrasts nature's magnificence with a road that seems out of place in this setting. Taken on the highway connecting Brasilia with Salvador, this photograph reveals an invitation to explore the Brazilian countryside. Titled "Estrada" in Portuguese, this photograph is laser-printed on Fuji color paper and features a cardboard mat.

'Urca's Night' $128.95 now on sale! $116.06 A bright, magical halo surrounds Guanabara Bay as night descends on Urca, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. Sid Bond expertly captures that instant when daylight leaves, night descends, and streetlights shine on the boardwalk. Printed on Fuji paper with a Panam� paper mat. Limited edition.

'Two Buddhas' $88.95 now on sale! $80.06 Noi captures the force of Buddha's peaceful soul in this artistic photograph. "I like the way Buddha is depicted in these two sculptures I saw in Ayuthaya," confides Noi. The photograph merges two of Noi's passions, his photographic art and his Buddhist faith. Printed on Fuji digital paper with a card paper mat and framed in kapok tree wood. Features a protective glass pane.

'Net at Rest' $79.95 now on sale! $71.96 Frothy waves wash rhythmically on white sand like spun sugar where fish nets are stretched to dry on a pale beach. Awash in sunlight, this golden scene is redolent of sea breezes. Anita Soares turns her lens toward the vastness of Brazil's seacoast at Parati, near Rio de Janeiro. Color photograph (1/50) on Panama paper with mat border. Titled "Descanso na rede" in Portuguese.

'Great Kiskadee' $57.95 now on sale! $52.16 Although autumn has left the tree bare, Robson Sicuro discovers the highland landscape's sober beauty. He captures a great kiskadee perched against an indigo sky. Sunlight tints the branches silver as the bird sings golden syllables, "bem-te-vi! Color photograph on opaque Kodak Professional paper, titled "Bem-te-vi" in Portuguese. It features a mat border of 3mm Paran� paper, hand-painted with acrylic ink.

'Guanabara Bay ' $68.95 now on sale! $62.06 Through this photograph, Anita Soares finds the perfect balance between architectural and natural beauty. Visiting Niter�i's Contemporary Art Museum, Soares espies a glimpse of Guanabara Bay and its tall mastiff, Sugar Loaf Hill, framed by a fountain's sinuous contours. White sailboats dot the sea's intense blue waves while a light mist begins to take over the Bay. Soares's eye for detail leads her in the attainment of a harmonious composition, resulting in a photograph of sublime artistry. The Contemporary Art Museum was designed by celebrated architect Oscar Niemayer. Printed on Fuji paper, the photograph arrives with a recycled paper mat. Limited edition of 50 prints.

'I Confessed Myself to the Sea' $72.95 now on sale! $65.66 Trancoso beach is serene and tranquil; it invites intimate introspection. Celestial skies overlook the cool sea while its frothy waves crash on powdery sands. Anita Soares expertly conveys the magical, inspiring essence of this wondrous beach, situated near Bahia, in Brazil. Printed on Fuji paper, the photograph arrives with a recycled paper passe-partout. Limited edition of 50 prints. Titled "Fui me confessar ao mar" in Portuguese.

'Great Buddha' $102.95 now on sale! $92.66 Carved of stone and situated in Ayuthaya, Buddha's serene presence inspires Noi's photographic art. "I wanted to capture the beauty of these ancient sculptures, because they are so realistic as well as spiritually rich," says Noi with admiration. Printed on Fuji digital paper with a card paper mat and framed in kapok tree wood. Features a protective glass pane.

'Lomi Akha Bride' $127.95 now on sale! $115.16 Tradition colors the costume of this young Lomi Akha bride with rich, festive elegance. She wears an embroidered cotton jacket and elaborate headdress, which includes a cap featuring large studs, silver balls and pendants cast of shiny silver. Akha Jim captures her graceful poise as she stands with a bowl of rice. According to Lomi Akha customs, it symbolizes fertility, and the possibility of being able to provide for her family. The Lomi Akha hill tribe originates from Mongolia and migrated to southern China and Thailand. Color photograph on Kodak digital photo paper. Features a card paper mat and kapok wood frame with a protective glass pane.

'Nan' $78.95 now on sale! $71.06 Existing in a reverie outside the constriction of time, a Buddha sits framed by ancient murals in the viharn, or main assembly hall of a Thai temple. The gold-covered statue shows the stylistic influence of Laos in its features. A milestone in human history, Buddha the "enlightened one" invited his followers to free themselves from aversion and desire in order to attain perfection. Angela Srisomwongwathana captures the eerie beauty of the ancestral place of worship in an exquisite photograph. Printed on multi-grade, resin-coated Kentmere paper and signed by the celebrated photographer, it comes in a frame of rain tree wood covered in gold foil.

'Sukhothai I' $79.95 now on sale! $71.96 An imposing Naga dragon has guarded the entrance to this temple from time immemorial, is presence enduring despite the transcendence of the Sukhothai empire. Angela Srisomwongwathana is moved by the living past of this ancestral city, now registered as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites for it is considered to be representative of Thai civilization's golden age. �I was impressed by the remains of this temple from the Sukhothai golden era,� explains Srisomwongwathana. �They tell of what went down along the centuries. I want to present to the world what beautiful things remain in this place.� Sukhothai province is located in the lower region of Northern Thailand, and was founded around 700 years ago by Kun Sri Indhrathit of the Phra Ruang Dynasty. Sukhothai refers to the �happy rising sun� that saw the kingdom expand over fertile lands. Its architecture and religious art are considered the most classic of Thai styles. Printed on multi-grade, resin-coated Kentmere Paper. Arrives framed in rain tree wood and signed by Srisomwongwathana.

'Spanish Moss' $57.95 now on sale! $52.16 Standing tall in a sunlit meadow, a casuarina tree echoes the line of a distant peak in the Brazilian sierra. Barba de velho (Spanish moss) shrouds the branches in its softly curling lace and sways gently in the breeze. A dark pond adds a different shade of green to this beautiful portrait by Robson Sicuro. Color photograph on opaque Kodak Professional paper, titled "Barba de velho" in Portuguese. It features a mat border of 3mm Paran� paper, hand-painted with acrylic ink.

'Girl in Sopmei' $44.95 now on sale! $40.46 Peering through an open window, a young girl's gaze and thoughts are far away. Shadows cover her features as she seems poised half in, half out of her safe hideaway. Kraisorn Chokpichit's lens captures a poignant image from Sopmei, depicting a hill tribe girl. Her people, too, are caught between ancestral customs and the 21st century. Black and white photograph on Fuji photo paper, the un-retouched photo is presented in a rain tree wood frame.

'Cat Silhouette' $128.95 now on sale! $116.06 Sid Bond captures a unique moment in time with the sun setting over Rio de Janeiro witnessed by a man and a cat. Their harmonious coexistence is as inspiring as the sunset colors that Bond immortalizes in this photograph. Printed on Fuji paper with a Panam� paper mat. Limited edition. Titled "Gato silhueta" in Portuguese.

'Grace' $89.95 now on sale! $80.96 Tall ornate towers reach up to the skies as feathery clouds pass by. This Buddhist temple in Ayuthaya inspires the imaginative spirit of Thai photograph artist Noi. With his lens at the right angle, Noi masterfully captures the decorative intricacies of this traditional temple architecture. Printed on Fuji digital paper with a card paper mat and framed in kapok tree wood. Features a protective glass pane.

'Rhythms of Lights' $99.95 now on sale! $89.96 Playing across the intricate arabesque of a column capital, sunlight flickers in a sprightly dance of gold and crimson. Angela Srisomwongwathana creates this evocative study of the qualities of light in an unusual photograph of captivating beauty. "As a photographer, I see movement as a unique way to capture a picture," she comments. "Not because it needs a different technique to do so, but to me movement means changing - or in other words, growing. It is the growth from one stage of life to the other, not easy though, and it takes courage to do so." Printed on multi-grade, resin-coated Kentmere paper, this exceptional photograph comes in a frame of rain tree wood.

'Sukhothai II' $84.95 now on sale! $76.46 The vestiges of history endure time and find immortality through Angela Srisomwongwathana�s opportune lens. Srisomwongwathana captures an angle of the architectural style that flourished with the Phra Ruang Dynasty, centered in Sukhothai. �I was impressed by the remains of this temple from the Sukhothai golden era,� explains Srisomwongwathana. �They tell of what went down along the centuries. I want to present to the world what beautiful things remain in this place.� Sukhothai province is located in the lower region of Northern Thailand, and was founded around 700 years ago by Kun Sri Indhrathit of the Phra Ruang Dynasty. Sukhothai refers to the �happy rising sun� that saw the kingdom expand over fertile lands. Its architecture and religious art are considered the most classic of Thai styles. Sukhotahi is now registered as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, for it is considered to be representative of Thai civilization's "golden age." Silver Gelatin on multi-grade, resin-coated Kentmere Paper. Arrives framed in rain tree wood and signed by Srisomwongwathana.

'Moon Over the Sierra' $57.95 now on sale! $52.16 Surrounded by a silver halo, the moon makes a dazzling appearance as it shines over the Brazilian sierra. Robson Sicuro's opportune lens was aimed at the pedra de elefante massif, situated in Nova Friburgo. Sicuro's photograph expertly conveys a sense of reasurring silent solitude. Titled "Luar na Serra" in Portuguese; unframed. Printed on opaque Kodak photograph paper. Features a Paran� paper mat.

'Tree' $129.95 now on sale! $116.96 The horizon is speckled with eucalyptus trees, their size distorted by the distant vision. The sky is magnificent, its limpid blueness mottled with pure white clouds. On the ground, the arid land offers a sharp contrast, yet it is in perfect harmony with Hugo Curti's composition. Shot en route from Brasilia to Salvador, this photograph is a testimony to Brazil's impressive landscapes. Titled "�rvore" in Portuguese, this photograph is laser-printed on Fuji color paper and features a cardboard mat.

'Sunset at Guanabara Bay' $68.95 now on sale! $62.06 "I took this photograph standing on Guanabara," explains Anita Soares. "I had clear view of Sugar Hill Mountain and of the Corcovado." Illuminated by the last rays of sunlight, the effect is magnificent. Stilled by the camera, the sea's impetuous tides maintain their dynamic essence in Soares's opportune photograph. Printed on Fuji paper, with a neutral ph paper mat. Limited edition of 50. Titled "Entardecer na Baia de Guanabara � RJ" in Portuguese.

'Morning Greeting' $184.95 now on sale! $166.46 Kissed with dew, pristine petals greet the new day, beautiful captured by Angela S. "Taking a flower picture is like taking a portrait of a person," the celebrated photographer confides. "After getting to know her, I was finally able to portray this flower, at its most beautiful in the morning, as if only for greeting you and wishing you a good day." Color photograph on Kodak professional paper framed with wood.

'Finger of God' $68.95 now on sale! $62.06 The horizon glows light even as the night sky darkens quickly. Crossing the frame to the sea, steep peaks reach toward the cool waters and gentle waves. Anita Soares captures the rugged silhouette of one of Brazil's most picturesque mountain ranges. Titled "Dedo de Deus" in Portuguese.

'Ocean Dawn' $74.95 now on sale! $67.46 In the stillness of the morning mist lays low on mountains and sea, shrouding the world in mystery. The emerging sun casts a pink glow on the blue sky, turning the air to mother-of-pearl in this extraordinary photograph. Anita Soares captures the magic of the bay, seen from Rio de Janeiro. Titled "Parque da Cidade" in Portuguese.

'Gardenia' $137.95 now on sale! $124.16 A gardenia unfurls its soft petals with delicate finesse in front of Shollada Sukhamilin's lens. She captures the flower's unique beauty in a photograph that exudes ethereal serenity. Printed on Fuji paper, with a textured mat and rubber wood frame painted silver.

'Angler' $128.95 now on sale! $116.06 Clouds gather to close the day on Guanabara Bay as a man tends to his fishing rod. The sun's last golden rays shed light on this photograph by Sid Bond. A spectacular vision, Rio de Janeiro is a natural muse that inspires Bond's photographic artistry. Printed on Fuji paper with a Panam� paper mat. Limited edition. Titled "Caniceiro" in Portuguese.

'Mexican Flower II' $119.95 now on sale! $107.96 Jos� Mart�nez's lens captures the natural beauty of a fresh orchid in a photograph of inspired beauty. "I was searching for Mexico's color and magic when I was working on my Mexican Flora series," confides Mart�nez. "I focused on nature's difficult and marvelous simplicity. I think these type of photos 'dress' a space and give it a special touch." Digital photo on Kodak paper with thermal lamination. Limited edition of 25. Features a banak wood frame and a protective glass pane. Titled "Flor mexicana" in Spanish.

'Ancient Chinese Pharmacy' $92.95 now on sale! $83.66 Light comes through opened doors to illuminate an old Chinese pharmacy that Noi found in Uthai Tanee province (southern Thailand). "The theme of this photograph is historic architecture," explains Noi. "This old pharmacy represents a particular Thai architectural style that bears Chinese influence." Printed on Fuji digital paper with a card paper mat and framed in kapok tree wood.

'Arches of Lapa' $187.95 now on sale! $169.16 A young man strides forcefully across this composition by Mauro Fichman. Located in the neighborhood of Lapa, these stone arches are a famous landmark of Rio de Janeiro, originally constructed during colonial times to serve as an aqueduct. Reflective white surfaces dominate the monochromatic scenery, accentuating the depth of hidden shadows. Printed on neutral Color Mount paper. Features a passe-partout border. Titled "Arcos da Lapa" in Portuguese.

'The Rest of Boats' $187.95 now on sale! $169.16 Copacabana's blue skies and golden sands offer respite to these boats after a long fishing day. Home to an extensive fishing community, Copacabana is awaken every morning by men putting their boats out to sea. Mauro Fichman's acute lens captures the promise of relaxation that comes with the end of a hard day's work. Printed on neutral Color Mount paper. Mat included. Titled "O Descanso do Barco" in Portuguese.

'Pottery Works' $79.95 now on sale! $71.96 Smoke lays low in the heavy air, obstructing vision and inhibiting clarity. Repetitive hemispheres extend to the hazy horizon; ponderous, they seem anchored to the earth. Edged by the industrialized forms of a truck, this photograph by Anita Soares contemplates coal-fired pottery kilns in ambiguous shades of gray. Black and white photograph (1/50) on Panama paper with matting. Titled "Olarias" in Portuguese.

'View of Pedra Bonita' $57.95 now on sale! $52.16 Stretching toward Africa, the Atlantic sends rolling swells to break against Pedra Bonita, the easternmost point of land in Rio de Janeiro. To the right, the S�o Conrado neighborhood hugs the sandy beach. Robson Sicuro selects an unusual perspective to conjure the vastness of the ocean and the city's symbiosis with the sea. Color photograph on opaque Kodak Professional paper, titled "Vista da Pedra bonita" in Portuguese. It features a mat border of 3mm Paran� paper, hand-painted with acrylic ink.

'Rio's Guitar' $192.95 now on sale! $173.66 This spectacular photograph by Sid Bond borrows light from the morning sun to capture Rio de Janeiro's renowned landmark, Sugar Loaf Hill. Situated in Guanabara Bay, the hilly landscape recalls the shape of a guitar. Printed on Fuji paper with a Panam� paper mat. Limited edition.

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