Rio: Between Sun & Silence
After a long pause from sharing, January feels like the right moment to begin again.
Looking back at my time in Rio, I’m drawn to how the city reveals itself through light and movement. Each day has its own rhythm — beaches full of energy, streets constantly in motion, and quieter moments that encourage observation rather than urgency.
Under the midday sun, Rio feels bold and expressive. Colour becomes part of the landscape, from the sea and sky to the people moving through it.
Movement in Rio doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it’s quiet and habitual — a cyclist passing through a line of palms, the city unfolding slowly in the background. These moments feel unplanned and ordinary, yet they reveal a steady rhythm beneath the surface. Light filters through repetition and space, softening the scene and allowing movement to exist without urgency. It’s in these in-between moments that Rio feels most balanced — active, but unforced.
As the day shifts, so does the atmosphere. Early mornings and evenings bring softer light and a slower pace. Golden tones settle across water and sky, shadows lengthen, and scenes feel calmer and more contained.
A barefoot fabric seller walks across the beach, carrying layers of brightly patterned fabrics. Texture, colour, and movement come together naturally, creating moments that are instinctive and fleeting — the kind that invite a quick response behind the camera.
This balance between energy and stillness sits at the centre of how I approach photography. Each image is shaped by light, mood, and timing, with the intention of creating photographs that hold a strong sense of place while remaining considered and timeless.
Jitka
