The following is a photo essay from Dutch travel photographer Sjoerd Booij showcasing street scenes from both Colombia and Brasil. He’s a talented photographer who offers us a glimpse into the dynamic street life found all over Latin America. All photos are copyrighted by Sjoerd Booij:
A travel photo of some Schoolgirls in their uniforms in Bogota, Colombia
Some local men searching for shelter during a rainstorm in Bogota, Colombia
A police officer walks past a person living on the streets of Bogota, Colombia
A guy holding an umbrella against the sun in Cartagena, Colombia
A worker rests in a construction area in Cartagena, Colombia
A shoe repairman hones his craft on the streets of Cartagena, Colombia
An elderly man on the phone in Cartagena, Colombia
Two women begging on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
A guy listening to the radio in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Smoking and socializing on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
The bus driver takes a break in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
An elderly man and his caretaker relaxing outside in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Ladies gossiping on the streets of St. Theresa, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Two men working out administrative details on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Artists working on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Salesman standing firm on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Two gentlemen dressed in formal attire talking in Bogota, Colombia
Old man walking in Bogota, Colombia
Woman walking in Cartagena, Colombia
Old man sleeping on the streets of Cartagena, Colombia
Salesman on the streets of Cartagena, Colombia
Selling fruits on the streets of Cartagena, Colombia
Making a cheap phonecall on the streets of Cartagena, Colombia
The clash of cultures on the streets of Cartagena, Colombia
Salesman working on the streets of Cartagena, Colombia
I’ve seen your these photographs. These are really saying true story of new world. There is nothing artificial, all are natural. I like these real story. Many many thanks.
Amazing Shots Man! I LOVE the one of the “salesman”!
Beautiful photos! Makes me miss South America so much …. love how every day life is captured so perfectly here!
Love the pictures, great shots. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for checking them out 🙂
I love Latin America (after living there for 2.5 years). I just love these photos, they captured the essence and colour of life there. Amazing! I can’t get enough. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Noel,
It must have been amazing to have lived there for 2.5 years 🙂
Very good clicks! Simple and down-to-earth… they do give an insight of what people’s lives are like. Raw and to the point. Insipiring! 🙂
Thanks, I love how ‘raw’ it is 🙂
Some great shots here – Street Photography is a real favourite of mine I love the shot of the two Gents in Formal attire – makes me want to know what they are talking about.
great stuff
Tristan
Thanks Tristan 🙂
That are just awesome, nothing artificial and just real expressions. How they are looking at you, wonderful shots.
Thanks Samual, I agree with you that Sjoerd’s photo essay is very real and authentic 🙂
Truly amazing, and clashes of the cultures shows in many pictures which is something i am really interested in! i really like those photos 🙂
Thanks Mina, I like how raw and authentic this photo essay is when stripped down to the minimum.
Wonderful pics of the great street life. Thank you.
Thanks Laura! Glad you enjoyed them 🙂
These pictures are PHENOMENAL!!!!!
Thanks Andi! I’ll be sure to pass that along to Sjoerd 🙂
Your photos are always great, but these are my favourite so far. The one of that old guy walking with the umbrella, and the lady selling fruit are fantastic!! 🙂
Thanks Alison 🙂
Wonderful photos – I love seeing the locals and their way of life captured in pictures – so much better than a bunch of buildings!
Thanks Reena, I completely agree with. I enjoy street photography more than any other genre.
Some REALLY great stuff, many thanks for posting.
Thanks Bob! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Excellent photographs. Thanks for sharing. If I am correct the shades and contrast is excellent. I too learning photography skills while on tour.
Indeed, Sjoerd did an excellent job with the highlights and shadows.
Some great ´gritty authentic shots`…… Excellent !!!
Thanks Jacinta 🙂 I’m impressed with how Sjoerd captured the streets.
Fantastic shots. I particularly love the one of old the guy walking along 🙂
That’s one of my favs as well 🙂
I’dd like to thank Samuel for giving me a platform to showcase some of the photos I was able to take during my travel through South and Central America. Thanks all for the kind words!
Sjoerd
You’re very welcome! Thank you for sharing them here 🙂
I could spend hours thinking about the stories that these photos tell and filling in the gaps with my imagination. Well done!
Thanks Cathy, I also agree with you that Sjoerd tells a great story with these photos.
These are incredible portraits. Absolutely incredible. They really give the feeling that you get walking down the street in South America. Thanks for sharing this!
You’re welcome Payje! I really appreciate Sjoerd sharing them here for us all 🙂
Great photos — such vivid images really capture the emotion of a place. I’ve always wanted to go to Colombia. Hopefully some day!
I’ve also travelled in South America but I’ve yet to visit Colombia. I’ve been hearing great things though and I know it is just a matter of time before I set foot there.
Nice photos! I love all the grungy colored stucco buildings and vibrant colors.
Thanks Don, having travelled in Latin America I feel the stucco buildings and vibrant colours are very much a part of the experience of what it is like to be pounding the pavement.
Wow awesome stuff – not pretty just REAL!
I like how he captured the gritty aspects of street life found in Latin America.