Ipanem, Rio de Janeiro, Brésil 

In Rio, the whole city revolves around the beach. People gather there and celebrate life, applauding as a sign of gratitude for what nature offers them day after day.

While waiting for the sunset, many young boys and girls play altinha, a game in which they pass the ball using their feet, their heads, and their chests, without ever letting it fall.

On the sand, bodies of all shapes and sizes, almost naked, stand shoulder to shoulder with

out any discomfort.