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Brazilian climber Tomás Gridi Papp free climbs the last pitch of "Domingos Giobbi", a classic aid route on the south face of Pedra do Baú. São Bento do Sapucaí, São Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, May 16, 2004.Domingos Giobbi, is a classic aid route conquered in 1989 by Luis Makoto Ishibe and Hugo Armelin. The route was first graded as a 5.9 with A3 in very loose rock with its last pitch being considered the A3. Now, with more modern equipment and stronger climbing techniques, it can probably be considered an A2+ with 5.11c free climbing the last rope length.Pedra do Baú, together with its sisters Pedra do Bauzinho and Ana Chata, form a sharp rocky ridge that reaches as high as 1,950 meters (6,397 feet) with 350 meter (1,148 feet) tall cliffs. It is located inside a natural reserve and attracts tourists and rock climbers from all over the country for its beautiful views and excellent climbing routes.

Massaguaçu beach, waves and storm clouds. Caraguatatuba, São Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Jan. 07, 2007.

Cracked soil and stormclouds at the El Leoncito National Park (Parque Nacional El Leoncito). El Barreal, San Juan, Argentina, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007.The El Leoncito National Park, comprises a 76,000 hectare (293.4 square miles) area on the Calingasta Department of the San Juan Province in Argentina, 34 kilometres (21.1 miles) from the village named El Barreal. It was first created in 1994 as a natural reserve and was promoted to the National Park category in 2002, in order to protect representative samples of the Puna grassland and the High Andean scrublands, as well as historical and paleontological sites (including portions of old Inca culture paths). Given the lack of pollution and unusually clear atmospheric conditions, the area encompasses two astronomical observatories, the Leoncito Astronomical Complex (CASLEO) and the Carlos Ulrico Cesco Astronomic Station (EACUC) and is one of the worlds highly regarded places for performing astronomic observations. Also of interest within the National Park, is the presence of important animal species such as the suri cordillerano, guanacos and birds of prey such as the peregrine falcon (the fastest bird on Earth in its hunting dive, the stoop).

Aerial view of a Black Poplar (Populus nigra L.) plantation on the outskirts of Bariloche. Río Negro, Argentina. Wednesday, May 9, 2007.Though native to Europe, Southwest and Central Asia and Northwest Africa, Poplar trees have been widespread on South America's Patagonian region after their introduction by the Spanish conquistadors. These fast growing trees, survived the harsh climatic conditions that reign in this regions and have being used since as source of timber and as wind fences. They are almost always, a synonym of human settlement to the eyes of the Patagonian traveller coming from the desolated steppes.

Kiwi adventure racer Neil Jones from Team Merrell/Wigwam, looks at the horizon trying to foresee what luck will bring for his next race day in Ecomotion Pro 2007. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007. The Ecomotion Pro is one of the largest and most challenging adventure races in the world, being part of the AR World Series, the adventure race world championship. In 2007, it was held in the state of Rio de Janeiro, (Brazil), an area of highly diverse ground with high and cold mountains, dense-mosquito-filled tropical jungles and the amazing hot-humid Brazilian coastline. A total of 224 athletes from 19 different countries, made the 56 teams that left the race start on the city of Rio de Janeiro in October 21st. It took 3 days and 2 hours of ruthless race ground against highly competitive teams for Spanish Team Buff Coolmax to reach the finish line in first place. Neil and his New Zealander team mates, Jeff Mitchell, Ian Edmond and Sia Svendsen arrived in sixth place after getting second on last years race. They raced over 444 kilometres (275.8 miles) of mixed ground with disciplines ranging from trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, white-water-rafting, horseback riding and a special stretch were they pushed small carts over a railroad track. The race ended on to October 27th of 2007 in Búzios and only 36 of the 56 teams that left Rio completed the whole race course.

The moon falls over snow covered mountain faces with steep andean flutings on the remote Vilcanota Mountain Range. Cusco Region, Cusco Department, Quispicanchi Province, Ocongate District, Peru, Monday, July, 2008.

A group of mountaineers jump joyfully silhouetted against a sunset-lit snow-capped mountain summit.Vilcanota Mountain Range, Cusco Region, Cusco Department, Quispicanchi Province, Ocongate District, Peru, Sunday, July 13, 2008.

Spanish mountain guide Pere Vilarasau Alsina shows his sore hands while posing for a portrait. Cusco, Peru. Sunday, July 20, 2008.

Athletes run over sand dunes with the sea in the background near "Barra dos Tatus". Paulino Neves, Maranhão, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 02, 2008.The Ecomotion Pro is one of the largest and most challenging adventure races in the world, in 2008 it was chosen to be the AR World Championship, the Adventure Race world championship.It was held in 2008 in the states of Ceará, Piauí and Maranhão, in Brazil, a very hot and challenging area with big sand dunes, sierras, river deltas and windy seas were the temperatures rise to as high as 48ºC (118 Fahrenheit).A total of 240 athletes from 18 different countries, composed the 60 teams that left the race start in "Barra dos Tatus" in Maranhão on November 2, 2008. It took 3 days and 21 hours of ruthless race against highly competitive teams for New Zealand team OrionHealth.com to reach the finish line in Jericoacoara in first place. Athletes raced over 520 kilometres (323 miles) of mixed ground with disciplines ranging from trekking, mountain biking, sailing, rope techniques and kayaking. The race ended on October 27th of 2007 in Jericoacoara (CE).

The Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flat) as seen from the "Incahuasi Island". Nikon N8008s camera, Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 lens and Kodak E100VS film.

Who is Theo Ribeiro?
Theo Ribeiro is a photographer devoted to the art of depicting the unfathomable world around us. He specializes in adventure, travel, aerial, documentary and outdoor photography.
Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Theo graduated in Geography and traveled the world since young photographing and enjoying the beauties of nature.

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