Day in Rio

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Ricardo Abril Marinho, Brazil
• Instagram
  @ricardoabril

This candid series captures the everyday ritual of going to the beach in Rio de Janeiro—a space where Brazilian identity shines in its most vibrant and democratic form. Beaches in Brazil are public by law, allowing people from all walks of life to share the same sea and sun without barriers.

More than leisure, the beach is a social equalizer and cultural stage. These images reflect themes of belonging, vitality, and connection with nature. Water is life—and here, it is shared freely and fully.

In a divided world, this work honors joy, coexistence, and the quiet power of public rituals.

I’m a Brazilian photographer based in Brasília. Photography has been a passion since childhood, and although my background is in film and design, I’ve recently embraced it as a professional and artistic path. My work explores the human element and its connection to the urban landscape. Through cultural details, I build visual narratives that highlight everyday interactions and the quiet poetry found in spontaneous moments. I aim to reveal the subtle beauty and hidden stories that surround us.