Exercise Craze by junge1
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Description
Sunday, mid-morning and the three eastbound lanes of Av. Vieria Souto, which runs along Ipanema Beach, are closed to vehicular traffic to allow the citizens of Ipanema to do their weekend workouts.
They were strolling, walking, jogging, running, biking, roller blading, roller coasting, whatever. You name it, they did it. Old, young, singles, couples, groups, young couples pushing baby carriages, young couple leading small children by the hand. But no dogs. I suspect dogs were banned for this event.
People wore bikinis, other swimsuits, running gear, T-shirts, shorts, some men went bare chested, women did not. But all seemed to be on a mission - to get in shape. There were hundreds.
Of course all this exercising made them thirsty and hungry, so there were vendors with mobile stands catering to their needs.
This picture was taken on 19 June 2011,
Sig...
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Comments (29)
So nice to see so many people out enjoying the day; great photo!
Wow there must be a party somewhere! Great fun summer shot- thanks for sharing! :)
Selina Photographyâ„¢
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
Splendid view. Great picture!!
Wonderful capture, Sig. Everyone looks busy. Hugs. Di. xx
Sig...all your Rio shots have such a sense of movement and life. Your words add to the atmosphere. Well done!
This great shot gives us a good idea of what Ipanema is like. It's difficult to imagine crime is just next door...
Nice shot Sig!!
Great slice of life shot. Well done.
A fine shot of people with a goal! They know they want to 'look good!' Brilliant.. Thanks for your mail Sig, will reply soon :-) Take care mate Rob
this is a great image, the purpose of the people as they move around along the road. Great series, Sig Thanks
fantastic capture!!
Splendid view !Splendid image !
Magnificent street scene Sig! :)
Marvelous photo and such enervating activities! Would be nice to see this in the states. So nice that so many participate! Great idea!
Wonderful street scene, nice to see it with no cars. :) Excellent capture!
Very nice shot and interessting city!!!
Stunning scene. I love your explanation behind the image :-)
Wonderful work on this series Sig!! I feel like I know more about this beautiful city now through Your Wonderful photos and narratives. Awesome photo!!!
Exellent shot.
fantastic picture!!!!!
Wish they would do that here! Looks great.
I am glad you are sharing very unrehearsed captures of typical street life in Rio
How many people! An interesting capture, Sig! :)
wonderful image!
I suspect perfect temperatures and a flat-flat-flat place to walk make it irresistable to get out and move around! I spent three days in Chicago a couple years ago (flattest place I've ever seen) and must have walked 15 miles just for the joy of it. I think we might have jumped on a bus twice the whole time. SUCH fun!
Spendid!
A beautiful capture and a wonderful idea for a Sunday afternoon. Dana
quelle foule !! :)