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Varvito: Chronicles of 280 Million Years in Itu (SP, Brazil)

Date

November 2018

Location

Itu, São Paulo, Brazil

Geopoetry: The Glacial Legacy of Itu Through the Lens

Welcome to an open-air museum where each rock is a page of the Earth. In these images, the Varvito Park (Itu/SP) reveals its 280-million-year-old history: stratified cliffs that bear witness to ice ages, lakes that mirror geological cycles, and textures that defy time. Through the lens, I invite you to walk along ancestral trails, where the light draws layers of silt and clay deposited by extinct glaciers. This portfolio is not just a visual record — it is a journey to the Permian, a tribute to the largest varvito monument in South America. Explore. Feel. Let yourself be enveloped by the planet's memory.

The image shows a vertical rock formation in the park, with layers of varvite, highlighting the division between darker and lighter layers. Beside it, a tree appears to intertwine with the rock, demonstrating the interaction between vegetation and geology. The vegetation is dense and green, creating a good comparison between the natural and geological features, highlighting the preservation of the environment.

The layers of varvite intertwine like a geological poem, each line a silent narrative written by time in the stones. The green that insinuates itself around is the gentle touch of life against the hardness of the rock, as if nature, with its delicate embrace, were trying to soften the weight of history. The sky, stretching across its immensity, observes the dance between earth and time, immutable and serene.

With the same vegetation intertwined with the rock's roots, the scene becomes a continuous story of life struggling to flourish even in the deepest caverns of the earth. The ground, covered in dry leaves, and the rocks in the background show how time and nature merge, where life and death coexist in harmony.

The scene becomes ethereal, almost mystical, with leaves falling gently onto the rocks. The vegetation spreads over the rocks like a protective mantle. The black-and-white photography enhances the intensity of the rock's textures, making the contrast between the vibrant green and the ancient stone deeper, more filled with stories that mingle with the air.

The small cave, formed by time and the action of water, is enveloped by a curtain of vegetation that seems to conceal the mystery hidden among the rocks. The roots hang down like threads of memory, while the ground remains still, like a deeply buried secret. The rocks, covered in greenery, blend with the vegetation as if they were a single entity, creating a connection between the living and the eternal.

A small cluster of plants finds its home in the cracks of the rock, a symbol of resilience that flourishes where time has imposed itself. The layers, in shades of beige and gray, are like pages of an old diary, where each line, no matter how thin, holds a secret. The green that sprouts from the stone is the gentle touch of nature, defying the hardness of the stones with its softness.

The varvite wall rises before us like a monumental tapestry of alternating layers. Beside it, vegetation grows along the rocks, almost as if trying to cover the marks of time with its vibrant green. The contrast between the dense rock and the lush vegetation is a metaphor for the eternal cycle between the strength of the earth and the gentleness of the life that nestles within it.

The photo captures a large varvite wall, formed by layers of rock that overlap and extend vertically. Each layer seems to tell a story spanning millions of years, with lines and fissures in varying shades of gray, brown, and beige. The base of the rock, darker and rougher, stands out from the upper layers, which are lighter and finer. The top of the rock wall is covered in dense, lush vegetation, with trees and shrubs extending outward from the wall, creating a transition between the earth and the rock. On the ground, there are small stones and a clear space, highlighting the relationship between the stone and the surrounding land. In the background, a soft band of light enters the upper part of the photo, illuminating the trees, while the shadow of the rocks stretches across the terrain.

A detailed view of the varvite layers, where the varves are visible, revealing the alternation between coarser and finer sediments. The surrounding vegetation complements the scenery, demonstrating the interaction between the rocky elements and the local flora. The sky in the background is clear, and the photo captures the serenity of the environment well.

The varvite wall is once again the focus, but with a touch of soft light that highlights the darker layers of the rock. The trees in the distance complete the scene, creating an interesting visual transition between the rocky area and the surrounding vegetation.

The varvite wall is visible again, with a focus on the rock and an explanatory panel in front, which helps educate about the varvite layers. The surrounding vegetation and the clearer sky in the background contribute to the feeling of immersion in this geological heritage.

The photo shows an imposing varvite wall from a different angle, with a small visitor to show scale. The rock layers are visible and well-defined, highlighting the site's geological history. The vegetation in the background reinforces the contrast between the geology and the surrounding nature.

Another image of the waterfall, but focusing on the lush vegetation surrounding it. The leaning palm tree on the left adds a dramatic element to the scene, with the water gently cascading over the moss-covered rocks. The combination of vegetation and rocks creates an interesting contrast between the natural elements.

The photograph shows a waterfall cascading down a varvite wall, forming a small waterfall that feeds a small lake. The rock is visible, with alternating light and dark layers. The plants covering the rock wall are in harmony with the water, creating a sense of freshness and natural beauty.