Bollywood Indian Dancers

Bollywood Indian Dancers wearing colorful traditional clothes from India.All of the dancers were beautiful, talented and graceful !They performed a traditional Bollywood dance about friendship…
2 new pics
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charlesg May 15, 2012

Asian Lion Dance

A colorful and entertaining Asian Lion danceat the International Cultural Festival.There are 2 dancers in each colorful Lion costume.They're very athletic and will dance from…
2 new pics
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charlesg May 12, 2012

Bollywood Dancers + Lamps

Bollywood Mid East Dancers posing with burning lamps at the International Cultural Festival.I took this photo of dancers with their colorful traditional clothes, as they…
2 new pics
charlesg
charlesg May 05, 2012

Colorful Costumed Characters

Colorful Costumed Characters at the Festival.Zorro and other action characters, plus there were classic characters from Mother Goose and other traditional folk tales.It was an…
2 new pics
charlesg
charlesg May 03, 2012
Taiwan Actorspic

Taiwan Actors

Actors from Taiwan telling a story and wearing colorful traditional clothesfrom their country.There was story about a Mouse and the Sun, Wind, Clouds and a…
charlesg
charlesg Apr 25, 2012
Curitiba, Brazilpic

Curitiba, Brazil

Curitiba, Brazil I was not able to attend the presentation on Curitiba.Following is a summary of the city and cultural presentation.Curitiba is large, important city…
charlesg
charlesg Apr 25, 2012
River Walk Boatspic

River Walk + Boats

Las Olas River Walk is a scenic walkway in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.There's a mile long ( 2 k) walkway with stores, restaurants, trees and benches…
charlesg
charlesg Apr 15, 2012
Spring Happy Holiday!pic

Spring + Happy Holiday!

Colorful spring flowers, palm trees and a beautiful blue skyon a warm, sunny day.Hope everyone has a happy holiday and good week!
charlesg
charlesg Apr 07, 2012
Nature - Duckspic

Nature - Ducks

Ducks swimming and diving for fish at a nature park in Florida.There were many ducks including:Blue Teals, Purple Gallinule / Moorhen, Mottled Ducks, Pintails, Shovelers…
charlesg
charlesg Apr 02, 2012
Nature Photospic

Nature Photos

A Lake and Tri-color Heron at a nature parkwith a sabal palm and mangroves in the background.There was a colorful reflection on the water!---Winter and…
charlesg
charlesg Mar 25, 2012
Brazil Music presentationpic

Brazil Music presentation

An excellent presentation by Gene de Souza, host of award winning Cafe Brasil showand Development Director with the Rhythm Foundation.Gene explained and played music samples…
charlesg
charlesg Mar 11, 2012
Relaxing along the riverpic

Relaxing along the river

Spring and warm weather are arriving in Florida.This weekend it is forecast to be in the 80s F / 28 C.It's nice to walk, ride…
charlesg
charlesg Mar 03, 2012

Brazilian Concert

Award winning singer Rose Max, guitarist Ramatis Moraes, and band performing Samba, Bossa Nova, Brazilian Jazz and MPB music.Rose Max is a famous Brazilian singer,…
3 new pics
charlesg
charlesg Feb 26, 2012
Beach sunny weatherpic

Beach + sunny weather

The beach on a sunny day.(copy of previous photo.)Warm weather and the sun are returning!Last week there was a cold front with rain, and then…
charlesg
charlesg Feb 14, 2012
Nature - Blue Heronpic

Nature - Blue Heron

A Blue Heron looking for fish at a Nature Park.Blue Herons are large, colorful birds!They have a light blue body, dark blue head stripe and…
charlesg
charlesg Feb 05, 2012
Nature - Squirrelpic

Nature - Squirrel

A curious squirrel looking at me at a nature park.Notice how the grey squirrel blends in with the oak tree,and the photo composition and contrast.Squirrels…
charlesg
charlesg Jan 29, 2012
Nature Photospic

Nature Photos

A flock of White Ibis birds searching for insects at a Nature Park in Florida.Ibis birds are interesting to watch.They make a clucking noise as…
charlesg
charlesg Jan 23, 2012

Brazilian Food

Brazilian snacks, Biscoitos and Guarana sodaat the Brazil US Cultural presentation.Biscoitos are small cookies or crackers.These were a crunchy, salty snack made with yuca.Guarana is…
2 new pics
charlesg
charlesg Jan 20, 2012

Brazil Cultural Presentation

A cultural presentation of Brazil by the Cultural Center Brazil USA of Florida. Adriana Sabino, President and Maria are holding a map of Brazil and standing next…
2 new pics
charlesg
charlesg Jan 15, 2012
Jazz Concertpic

Jazz Concert

An outdoor concert by Gold Coast Jazz Society on a sunny afternoon. Gold Coast Jazz Society is a famous, local band. They play music from Big Band…
charlesg
charlesg Jan 09, 2012
Snow Skiingpic

Snow Skiing

FAQ: Does it snow in Florida? Snow is rare in Florida, but sometimes there is frost / ice on cold winter nights. There is an occasional light…
charlesg
charlesg Jan 06, 2012
Beach Santa Hatpic

Beach + Santa Hat

Happy New Year! People relaxing at the beach on a sunny day, wearing a Santa hat and enjoying the holidays. This year the weather in Miami was warm…
charlesg
charlesg Jan 01, 2012
Happy Holidays!pic

Happy Holidays!

A bright holiday light decoration wishing a Happy Holidays! Hope everyone has a happy and safe holidays. : )
charlesg
charlesg Dec 25, 2011
Holiday Lightspic

Holiday Lights

Frosty the Snowman, a Reindeer getting ready for a sleigh ride, Holiday signs and Palm trees decorated with lights. This was one of many displays along the…
charlesg
charlesg Dec 20, 2011
Boat Paradepic

Boat Parade

A large tour boat cruising down the river at the Boat Parade. The Ft. Lauderdale WinterFest Boat Parade is a large, colorful event with boats and…
charlesg
charlesg Dec 11, 2011
Gourmet Food Truckspic

Gourmet Food Trucks

Gourmet Food Trucks at a Expo in S. Florida. There were 25 different trucks with a variety of food. Philly cheese steak sandwiches, hot dogs + sodas,…
charlesg
charlesg Dec 09, 2011
Colorful Street Muralpic

Colorful Street Mural

This is one of the most Colorful and Best Murals that I have seen!! It's located in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami, and shows some of…
charlesg
charlesg Dec 01, 2011
Fall leaves weatherpic

Fall leaves + weather

Film photo taken in New England while visiting the Big E Festival, with one of many colorful trees in the background. The Big E is a large…
charlesg
charlesg Nov 28, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!pic

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! Turkey with vegetables and pumpkin pie are the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday.
charlesg
charlesg Nov 23, 2011
Lake Boatspic

Lake + Boats

People boating in canoes and kayaks on a lake at a park in Florida. It was a nice sunny day and people were boating, swimming, bicycling, hiking,…
charlesg
charlesg Nov 11, 2011
Miami Beach Cafespic

Miami Beach Cafes

Cafes and restaurants along Lincoln Road mall in Miami Beach. Lincoln Road is a popular, pedestrian mall within walking distance of the beach and Art Deco…
charlesg
charlesg Nov 06, 2011

India Cultural Festival

4 new pics
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charlesg Oct 30, 2011

India Cultural Festival

5 new pics
charlesg
charlesg Oct 27, 2011

India Cultural Festival

17 new pics
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charlesg Oct 25, 2011

India Cultural Festival

2 new pics
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charlesg Oct 23, 2011

Flamenco show

Ole! Ana Miranda dancing and finishing a spin at a Flamenco Cultural show as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Flamenco is a traditional style of Spanish music and…
4 new pics
charlesg
charlesg Oct 21, 2011
Nature - Blue Heronpic

Nature - Blue Heron

A Blue Heron looking for fish in a river at a Nature Park. The weather was partly cloudy, but there was a beautiful reflection on the…
charlesg
charlesg Oct 15, 2011
Boat Biscayne Baypic

Boat + Biscayne Bay

A boat and nature islands on a sunny day. Biscayne Bay is a scenic and popular place for boating, fishing, picnics and recreation. Hope everyone has a…
charlesg
charlesg Oct 10, 2011
Sunny day at the Beachpic

Sunny day at the Beach

A sunny day at the beach with blue sky. Warm, sunny weather has returned. People were walking, bicycling, playing volleyball and relaxing at parks and the beach. Hope everyone…
charlesg
charlesg Oct 02, 2011
Seagulls at the Beachpic

Seagulls at the Beach

Seagulls at the beach on a sunny day. The water is warm and a clear blue -green. The Seagulls will walk along the shore and search for…
charlesg
charlesg Sep 26, 2011
Nature - Yellow Butterflypic

Nature - Yellow Butterfly

Yellow Butterfly that flies around in circles drinking nectar from red flowers. It's a medium size, yellow -green Butterfly and appears to be a Yellow or Cloudless…
charlesg
charlesg Sep 24, 2011
Boats Baypic

Boats + Bay

Boats and Biscayne Bay on a sunny day. People kayaking on the river as fishing boats head out on Biscayne Bay. It was a warm, sunny day with…
charlesg
charlesg Sep 16, 2011
Sports - Footballpic

Sports - Football

September is the start of Football season (College and Pro), one of the most popular Sports. Fan Day is an annual event with a team practice, fan games:…
charlesg
charlesg Sep 11, 2011
Sunny day at the beachpic

Sunny day at the beach

People swimming, relaxing and reading a book at the beach on a bright sunny day. September is the last official month of Summer. Every location has its advantages. The…
charlesg
charlesg Sep 05, 2011

Bollywood Indian Dancers

Another good photo of the dancers at the Cultural Festival, showing some of their hand movements. They are wearing bright, colorful traditional clothes from India. The Dancers are:…
3 new pics
charlesg
charlesg Sep 02, 2011
Windy day at the Beachpic

Windy day at the Beach

A windy day at the beach. (Ft. Lauderdale) Today it was a sunny day with a beautiful blue sky and only a few clouds. But there still are strong…
charlesg
charlesg Aug 28, 2011

India Cultural Festival

14 new pics
charlesg
charlesg Aug 23, 2011

India Cultural Festival

9 new pics
charlesg
charlesg Aug 21, 2011
Beach walkwaypic

Beach walkway

Walkway in Miami Beach with people walking, bicycling, and relaxing in the shade on a sunny day. This is one of the walkways to the beach with…
charlesg
charlesg Aug 14, 2011
Colorful Buildingspic

Colorful Buildings

Colorful buildings along Collins Ave. / A1A in Miami Beach. Miami Beach is known for its architecture and buildings in bright tropical colors from yellow, orange, green…
charlesg
charlesg Aug 10, 2011
Miami Beach Art Decopic

Miami Beach + Art Deco

One of many colorful Art Deco Hotels located on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, FL. Miami Beach is known for its Art Deco style architecture and…
charlesg
charlesg Aug 08, 2011
Beach Volleyballpic

Beach Volleyball

People playing volleyball on a summer afternoon. You can see the ball in the middle of the photo. The beach and parks are very popular in Florida. A…
charlesg
charlesg Aug 04, 2011
Nature - Falconpic

Nature - Falcon

Photos of a Falcon flying and sitting on top of a light post. I was walking along the shore of Biscayne Bay, when I heard a…
charlesg
charlesg Jul 29, 2011
Sunny daypic

Sunny day

Boats and Biscayne Bay on a summer day. There was bright sunny weather and the water was a beautiful blue color. The parks and beaches were full…
charlesg
charlesg Jul 22, 2011
Animal showpic

Animal show

Otter John with a red-tail Hawk at an animal show about the Everglades and its wildlife. There were several animals from lizards, python and king snakes, alligator…
charlesg
charlesg Jul 18, 2011
Animal show, Alligators Crocodilespic

Animal show, Alligators + Crocodiles

Otter John holding a 3 -4 ft. crocodile at an animal show about the Everglades and its wildlife. First he brought a small alligator to show…
charlesg
charlesg Jul 17, 2011
Summer at the Beachpic

Summer at the Beach

Summer is here and the Beach is a popular place! Swimming in the ocean can be a fun way to enjoy the summer. The combination of the…
charlesg
charlesg Jul 13, 2011
Space Shuttlepic

Space Shuttle

The last flight launch of the Space Shuttle is scheduled for Friday, depending on the weather. I have seen previous Shuttle launches and toured the Visitor Center. Hope…
charlesg
charlesg Jul 07, 2011
Beach Happy Holiday!pic

Beach + Happy Holiday!

A colorful red, white and blue lifeguard stand and the beach on a sunny day. I took this photo on a previous weekend and people were enjoying the…
charlesg
charlesg Jul 04, 2011
Scenic river walkwaypic

Scenic river + walkway

River Walk is a scenic walkway along a river in S. Florida. It's over a mile long with stores, restaurants, trees and benches along the side. It's a…
charlesg
charlesg Jun 28, 2011

Bollywood dancers + Cultural F…

Bollywood Indian dancers performing at the International Cultural Festival in Miami. The Festival was interesting and entertaining with many cultural exhibits and performances. The dancers were talented and…
2 new pics
charlesg
charlesg Jun 23, 2011
Dancers Shadowspic

Dancers + Shadows

Hip Hop dancers and their shadows performing a fast step dance at the International Cultural Festival in Miami. The weather was warm with bright sunlight, and the fast…
charlesg
charlesg Jun 18, 2011
Miami Beachpic

Miami Beach

Miami Beach and Ocean Drive on a sunny day. It's a beautiful, scenic place to visit! --- S. Florida is a popular travel destination and Miami Beach is…
charlesg
charlesg Jun 14, 2011
Biscayne Bay Summer daypic

Biscayne Bay + Summer day

Boats and Biscayne Bay on a sunny day. Biscayne Bay is a very scenic place and popular for boating, fishing, picnics and nature photos. When the weather…
charlesg
charlesg Jun 10, 2011
Raccoon mother cubspic

Raccoon mother + cubs

Nature photo of a Raccoon mother and her cubs by popular demand. Many of my friends enjoy nature photos. The young raccoons are playful and act similar…
charlesg
charlesg Jun 05, 2011
Let's Go Heat!pic

Let's Go Heat!

Photo of the Miami Heat Arena taken at the beginning of the NBA basketball playoffs. The LED screen is big, you can see it from 2…
charlesg
charlesg May 31, 2011

Travel and Culture

5 new pics
charlesg
charlesg May 30, 2011

Travel and Culture

3 new pics
charlesg
charlesg May 28, 2011
Bright, sunny day!pic

Bright, sunny day!

A bright, sunny day in S. Florida. "That's a great picture!" a boater told me as I took this photo. Everyone else was looking straight ahead at…
charlesg
charlesg May 23, 2011
Watch your Step!pic

Watch your Step!

A big alligator at a nature park. FAQ: Have I seen an alligator? A: Yes, sometimes you will see them when hiking or fishing on a river…
charlesg
charlesg May 19, 2011
Nature park - Lake Birdspic

Nature park - Lake + Birds

It was beautiful to see this lake at a nature park! There were hundreds of birds including Egrets (Snowy, White), Ibis, Pelicans, Herons (Blue, Green,…
charlesg
charlesg May 15, 2011

Latin Dancers + International…

Latin Dancers with the group, Venezuela Danza y Tambor at the International Cultural Festival in Miami. Latin concerts are fun! When the music started, the dancers and crowd…
2 new pics
charlesg
charlesg May 10, 2011

Caribbean Parade

Here comes the Parade! The Bahamas Junkanoo Shakers marching band has a dynamic sound with dancers, trombones, horns, drums, hand bells, percussion and colorful customes. The band's Goal…
2 new pics
charlesg
charlesg May 08, 2011

Latin Dancers + traditional cl…

Dancers with the band, Venezuela Danza y Tambor at the International Cultural Festival in Miami. The dancers wore colorful traditional clothes and were talented and graceful. It was…
2 new pics
charlesg
charlesg May 04, 2011
Latin Concertvid

Latin Concert

S. Florida Sep. 2010 Traditional music and dance of Latin America performed by the group Venezuela Danza y Tambor. Latin concerts are fun and exciting! : ) Hope that you…
charlesg
charlesg Sep 15, 2010
Beach Ocean wavesvid

Beach + Ocean waves

S. Florida March 2010 Spring is here! : ) The weather was 72 F / 22 C with 2 -4 ft. waves. It was a beautiful day to walk…
charlesg
charlesg Mar 07, 2010
Brazilian dance musicvid

Brazilian dance music

Grupo Samba RJ performing dance music at a Brazilian restaurant in S. Florida. Tiago is the lead singer, Leo is on the left, Toco in the middle, Arthur…
charlesg
charlesg Feb 15, 2010
Latin Concert videovid

Latin Concert video

S. Florida July 2009 Claudia Diez and group Toño 40 playing Latin music. (Merengue + Cumbia) Musica con pasion! Claudia and Luis are dancing in the middle of the…
charlesg
charlesg Jul 23, 2009
Daniela Mercury Concert samplevid

Daniela Mercury Concert sample

Brazilian Festival S. Florida March 2009 Daniela Mercury is a world famous Brazilian musician and gave a fun, high energy show. There was a large band with multiple drums and…
charlesg
charlesg Mar 23, 2009
Steel drums music samplevid

Steel drums music sample

Caribbean Festival S. Florida Steel Drum group playing music that is popular in Florida and the Caribbean. The music has a happy sound. Good for dancing or relaxing! People were dancing,…
charlesg
charlesg Nov 06, 2008
Salsa dancevid

Salsa dance

Salsa dance sample Latin Festival S. Florida Sep. 08 Latin group performing advanced Salsa dance steps. The Salsa "roda" or dance circle is similar to the American Square dance. Couples dance together…
charlesg
charlesg Sep 26, 2008
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Brazilian Jazz musicvid

Brazilian Jazz music

Phill Fest, Terezinha Valois + band S. Florida June 2008 Brazilian-American Phill Fest, Brasileira Terezinha Valois, and their band played a mix of Brazilian Jazz, Bossa Nova, Samba, MPB, Pop…
charlesg
charlesg Jun 14, 2008
FootVolley Tournamentvid

FootVolley Tournament

S. Florida March 9, 2008 Players are warming up for the tournament championship game, with music playing and the crowd cheering and dancing in the background. Romario is on…
charlesg
charlesg Mar 11, 2008
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About Me:

Charles.
Carlos

Travel, Music and Nature Photographer.
I'm multi-cultural, like a variety of food and music.

Advanced Photographer.
I've taken a photography class, plus read books, travel videos and experience.

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Social drink, but don't smoke.

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Eu falo espanhol e português nivel medio.
Trabalhado para uma companhia internacional,
e depois para uma companhia de Brasil.

Sou alto.
Bem saude, não fumo.

Amigos seja bem-vindos!

Interests:

Baseball, Brazil, Computers, Cooking, Food, Music, Photography, Reading, Soccer, Sports, Travel, US

Favorite Music:

Alan Jackson, Axe, Black Eyed Peas, Bluegrass, Bon Jovi, Bossa Nova, Brooks + Dunn, Cajun Zydeco, Caribbean, Carlinhos Brown, Carlos Santana, Celia Cruz, Celine Dion, Claudia Leitte, Count Basie, Country, Cumbia, Daddy Yankee, Daniela Mercury, Diana Ross, Duke Ellington, Fleetwood Mac, Forro, Forro do Muido, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Gato Barbieri, George Benson, Gustavo Dudamel, Ivo Meirelles, Jazz, Jennifer Lopez (J Lo), Jimmy Buffett, Jobim, La Makina, LeAnn Rimes, Louis Armstrong, Madonna, Margareth Menezes, Maria Rita, Marisa Monte, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Merengue, Michelle Branch, Mighty Sparrow, Motown, Oro Solido, R+B, Rita Ribeiro, Selena (Quintanilla), Shakira, Shania Twain, Sheila E, Sugar Ray, Supremes, Thalia, Tito Puente, U2, Wilfrido Vargas, Wyclef Jean, michel telo

Favorite TV Shows:

Amazing Race, Cooking, Culture, Food, National Geographic, Rick Steves, Sports, Travel, globe trekker