Photo sequence
Photo series; photographic series; sequential images… Whatever you call it, it’s long past time.
In short, with no specific order or organization, I took this sequence of photos from my window on different days and at different times during the summer of 2026. The common denominator: sunsets and birds.
Every day, around the same time—during the “golden hour”—I look out the window to admire the sunset. This isn’t a new habit. I remember doing this when I lived in Franca, with friends or alone, strolling and taking in the scenery during that magical moment of the day. With photos, without photos, with music, with cigarettes and drinks, or just a little weed to add some sparkle… It was a simple event, just an excuse to meet up with loved ones on a beautiful day and chat, laugh, enjoy each other’s company, or make up stories in my head and meditate on life.
I don’t know if it’s because I grew up in the countryside that this has stayed with me, but even when I lived in São Paulo, I lost count of how many times I took the little orange bus right near my house to go to Pinheiros, at Praça Pôr-do-Sol, just to contemplate nature in a very specific haven within a city considered Brazil’s concrete jungle. This ritual has always been—and still is—very special to me.
Today, living in Portugal, it’s no different. And in both places I’ve lived here, I have privileged viewpoints to do the same from the comfort of my home. It’s different from doing it outdoors, of course, but it’s still that momentary pause to observe. From up here, I can see the birds flying around and landing on various different rooftops, forming a tiny silhouette that contrasts with the orange, blue, yellow, and red of the sky. The birds—usually pigeons or seagulls—blend in with the black of the rooftops and chimneys and are always in either profile or with their backs (or is it faces?!) turned toward me.
Sometimes I find myself wondering if they also stop there to admire the sun. If I’m being romantic: yes. And it’s really nice to share that same habit with them.
Back to real life, maybe not. Well…
So for the next series, the plan is to have a film camera dedicated to this; to note the date and time each photo was taken; to admire and share the celestial compositions in harmony with the birds’ imprints on the landscape. To find joy in revisiting these images in the future. I’ll see myself there!
Flight path
