Fort Canon, Morro de Sao Paulo 2008

The dilapidated remnants of this Portuguese fort witnesses thousands of international tourists to Morro de Sao Paulo every year.  Until recently, there were no efforts to restore the ruins and erosion to the structure's north wall was encroaching the grass in the image foreground.  In October 2009,  the Brazilian Government allocated funds for restoration of various cultural heritage sites nationwide, including Morro. Restoration is expected to begin this year, 2010.  http://www.morrodesaopaulo.com.br/hs/cairu/

Canon 20D, ISO 100, various exposures (HDR) @f22.
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  1. Sirre06 March, 2010 10:06

    John, este ano, em janeiro, enquanto vc estava viajando, começaram as obras de recuperação do Forte do Morro de Sao Paulo.
    http://blogmorro.blogspot.com/2010/02/blog-do-morro.html#links

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