The Amazon

These photos are from a March, 2010, trip on the Amazon River.

    

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All photographs © Jerry Weinstein All Rights Reserved

 

pb8020 Fishing Boats

Fishing boats back from the morning catch in Lima's harbor.

pb8034 Pelicans

Trying for a quick meal at the fishmarket at Lima's harbor.

pb8109 On the Amazon

A family traveling on the Amazon highway.

pb8143 Fisherman

Fishing in the Amazon on his dugout canoe.

pb8169 Roadside Hawk

This Roadside Hawk (actual name) was perched along the river.

pb8270 Great Egrets

A flock of egrets along the riverbank.

pb8344 Wattled Jacana

A commonly seen bird along the Amazon.

pb8367 Marsh Tyrant

More specifically, a White-headed Marsh Tyrant.

pb8380 Hawk

Just taking off from his tree perch.

pb8456 Boy in straw hat

A very young ribereño.

pb8496 Family on Raft

Taking the banana crop to market by rafting downriver.

pb8602 Capybara

Largest of the rodent family, common along the banks of the Amazon.

pb8664 Herons

A treeful of herons along the river.

pb8697 Toucan

Several varieties are common in the rainforest.

pb8750 River transport

A common form of transportation along the river highway.

pn0775 River houses

Typical homes in the river around Iquitos.

pp0010 Sunset

A beautiful sunset along the Amazon.

pp0064 Storm clouds

Well, it was the rainy season!

 

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