First 2015 sunset - Itaipu Dam (Catamaran trip)

[Otavio]

Dear fellows,

First of all, I would like to wish you and your families a wonderful 2015!

On January 1st, as I was visiting relatives in Iguassu Falls, I did a catamaran trip on Itaipu Dam to enjoy the sunset from the lake. It was quite a nice way to start the new year. Very pleasant trip. Here are some of the images I shot there. All shot with my tiny, and already loved, Nikon P330. Kindest regards,

Note: For those who are not aware, Itaipu is a huge Hydroelectric power plant. Since its construction, in the 70's, it was the world's largest hydroelectric power plant. Since 2013, Three Gorges plant (China) overcame Itaipu, in both capacity and power generation, so Itaipu is now the second biggest. In 1994, the American Society of Civil Engineers elected the Itaipu Dam as one of the seven modern Wonders of the World.

#1 - Itaipu Dam, seen from the bus that takes people to the catamaran port, through the power plant instalations (the catamaran trip is one of Itaipu's tourist attraction options).


#2 - The Catamaran port


#3 - Leaving the shore


#4


#5 - "Divine Spark"


#6 - ...And then it became just memories...(I will surely keep this into the good ones )

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[bnnrcn]

Very nice images as always

[Otavio]

Nice series.

Hi, John. Thanks for viewing!

Cheers,

[Otavio]

Very nice images as always

Thanks, Binnur, for viewing and commenting. Regards,

[Brownbear]

Happy New Year Otavio!

Lovely as always. I admire your eye for compositions. I have to say that I especially adore the last image... And that it is black and white and grainy, and my favourite makes it a very odd choice for me. I love the composition, the scene, the sky, the tones, and everything about it.

[Rita]

A wonderful series Otavio. The clouds are fantastic and I like the almost 3D look to them.

[KimC]

You always post such beautiful and interesting images. The last one is just stunning!

[IzzieK]

Excellent shots as always, Otavio. I especially prefer from #3 down to #6. #3 and #4 -- I thought they were the same image but the change of weather condition so sudden between the two shots are excellent. $5 is absolutely gorgeous!

[Downrigger]

Great story and images. Numbers five and six are very strong, I think.

[cuilin]

wonderful series, the sweeping sky in #3 really caught my attention.

[Manfred M]

Beautiful shots Otavio.

I am so jealous when I look at those lovely cloud formations in the last four images, and when I look outside, I see nothing but grey skies and snow. You've tamed them beautifully and they really make those images shine.

[FrankMi]

I really like 3, 4, & 5 but the suns rays in #5 make that one stand out for me.

[Otavio]

Happy New Year Otavio!

Lovely as always. I admire your eye for compositions. I have to say that I especially adore the last image... And that it is black and white and grainy, and my favourite makes it a very odd choice for me. I love the composition, the scene, the sky, the tones, and everything about it.

Hello, Christina! I wish you a great new year too!

Thank you for your kind words. Regards,

[Otavio]

A wonderful series Otavio. The clouds are fantastic and I like the almost 3D look to them.

Hi, Rita. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Cheers,

[Otavio]

You always post such beautiful and interesting images. The last one is just stunning!

Hi, Kim. Thanks for passing by. I appreciate it. Regards,

[Otavio]

Excellent shots as always, Otavio. I especially prefer from #3 down to #6. #3 and #4 -- I thought they were the same image but the change of weather condition so sudden between the two shots are excellent. $5 is absolutely gorgeous!

Izzie, thanks for viewing. Glad you liked them. Regards,

[Otavio]

Great story and images. Numbers five and six are very strong, I think.

Hello, Mark. Thanks for taking your time viewing and commenting the images. Cheers,

[Otavio]

wonderful series, the sweeping sky in #3 really caught my attention.

Thank you, Beth. Cheers,

[Otavio]

Beautiful shots Otavio.

I am so jealous when I look at those lovely cloud formations in the last four images, and when I look outside, I see nothing but grey skies and snow. You've tamed them beautifully and they really make those images shine.

Hi, Manfred. Summer will soon be back to northern hemisphere!

Thanks for your comments. I do appreciate it. Cheers,