Speaking “scientifically”, September 23 marks the beginning of the vernal equinox in the southern hemisphere. In popular words, it’s spring in Brazil.
Actually, since this country is stretched lengthwise, the intensity of the seasons varies in northern and southern states. In Rio de Janeiro – southeast region of Brazil - where these pictures were shot, it is already possible to have a glimpse of the upcoming season.
Spring, moreover, has everything to do with flowers. Here we have two examples of wild flowering plants, shot at different ecosystems – estuary and the restinga (a tropical dune forest biome) respectively – with their most favored creatures. All together they represent beauty.