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By: Regina Rianelli
Copyright ©2004

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Photographer	Regina Rianelli {Karma:24147}
Project	#24 The Decisive Moment	Camera Model	Minolta maXXum 5000i
Categories	Journalism People From The Field	Film Format
Portfolio	Art in pixels FriendLy Smile Spring time	Lens	072 France
Uploaded	8/10/2004	Film / Memory Type	Kodak Pro Image 100
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Views	828	Shutter	1s
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Critiques	49	Rating	Critique Only Image
Location	City - Brasilia State - FEDERAL DISTRICT Country - Brazil
About	Dedicated to all Indians on their worldwide Day!!! This is RAONI (wearing a Cast), a Kayapó leader, named Raoni Mentuktire. You might have seen him through TV and on several STING's music concerts. RAONI is a Txucarramae Indian Chief and i got so lucky to meet him and help produce a Video Documentary called "The Zipline Project" for Network Ten TV Australia, directed by the prestigious TV Director, STEPHEN HENLEY: the blond guy, wearing a blue Polo shirt, sitting in front of The Indian Leader and proeminent Chief. David Lorusso, the skillful Cameraman, wears long deep-green shirt rolled up to his elbows, sits on a side chair and meditates while they listen to FUNAI's (Indian Foundation) translator help on Raoni's "Demarcation-And Then What?" speech. Brazil takes a step, but its commitment to protecting indigenous lands is not proven yet... Brazilian Government authorized demarcation of the Yanomami Indian Territory of some 36,000 square miles in the states of Roraima and Amazonas. Yanomami territory, the single largest Indigenous area, is rich in many mineral deposits, as Gold and Uranium. Located on the frontier with VENEZUELA, it is difficult to defend from incursions by Outsiders because of its large physical proportions, mountainous terrain and dense Rain Forest. The Indians who live in such Area are semi-nomadic, living in small villages with no central authority and divided into often hostile factions. Because of gold miners' invasion, many of the 9,000 Yanomami have contracted chronic "contact" diseases such as malaria. It would be very difficult, under these circumstances, to defend their own vast territory. According to Brazil's Indian protection agency (FUNAI) regulations, UN and the Rainforest Foundation, all Indigenous territory must be physically demarcated, usually by clearing a strip through the deep Forest and placing markers 200 yards apart along the entire perimeter, including riverbeds. Signs are found, Warning that Outsiders may not enter! These symbolic barriers do not protect Indigenous territory from invasions, though... This area is in the midst of deeep RainForest but unfortunately wood-choppers, precious stones and gold miners, sprouts + seeds seekers, both Pharmaceutical and Perfume Industry reps. continuosly disrespects the areas causing many injures on Nature and it's inhabitants. Out of some 500-odd indigenous areas in Brazil, fewer than half of this Area have been demarcated: 89 have not even been designated as Indigenous Territories yet, the first step in the lengthy process. Some interesting Info.can be found here: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/EthnographyVid.html This was a LifeTime Experience! RAONI had a great impact in my Life through his words and deeds to the whole Indian reality; as he is never fighting not only for his Txucarramae Tribe... as he calls himself a representative to ALL Indians who claims respect. So... here it is: my profound RESPECT to these great Leaders out there and all Indian rich and Contentious knowledge on their Day! Image was scanned from the 10x15 photo using a ViewStation AS6E Artec flatbed. Photo was taken by peeping though the door at RAONI's home where Meeting was taking place.
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Regina Rianelli {K:24147} 8/22/2004

Thank YOU, Opal...

always a joy to meet You!
Thanks for coming visit me...

Congratulations on "all eyes Forward"!!!
magnificent view... Master van Gogh would Love it!

kind regards,
Regina

Opal {K:3826} 8/22/2004

This a nice piece of history, you did a good job and the story is great......................Opal

Thank you for your nice comments about my photos

Regina Rianelli {K:24147} 8/16/2004

Dearest Surya,

Namastee'!!!

Thank YOU for visiting my humble work, my Friend.
You made me smile!
What a pleasant surprise visit!!!

Thank You for taking the time to Comment...
yes, it was quite an adventure.

Congratulations for Your Awarded Series:
"Souls in Heaven"; "i will come back tomorrow" with Your Journey to Solan; "shyness in Smile" with the girl in the village of Kais and the little kid at Lakkar Bazaaar called: "weeping Child" that melted muy heart!

Surya: keep up the great work You have!

hey.......... i have a "Sakountala" text in Sanscrit and French edited in '1949 with the most beautiful paintings!!!
Do You like the story?!?

my Best,
Regina
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Shiv Kumar Surya {K:17362} 8/16/2004

Very impressive/special documentry.
Thanks for this great presentation.
My love and regards,
'Surya'

Regina Rianelli {K:24147} 8/14/2004

Dear Jeff,

guess Raoni injured his knee in some "Rain Dance" or something.... he had that cast for treatment purposes for a few...

*wink*

Mother Earth and Nature are still bleeding, though

Love and Peace,
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Regina Rianelli {K:24147} 8/14/2004

hi there, Jeff!

so happy to see that You and Your wife are doing fine!

so... it seems to me that You have seen this picture of mine wearing Indian garnment here at Comment area... dedicating that for YOU, uhn?!?
i wanted to see You smile... you and Your family have been through a lot lately!

Congratulations on "HSM Bounty Replica" in Your Portfolio!
...definitly a Fav' to me!!!
i just finished this oil painting with a very similar Boat... what a great coincidence!!!
i'll see if i take a picture of that at the University at Ipanema's Branch next week and i will share with You!

kind regards and a BIGhug,
Regi
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Regina Rianelli {K:24147} 8/14/2004

Ciao Mauro,
mi fa piacere che l'hai apprezzata, Caro Amico!
Grazie di tutto cuore...

Complimenti per "Back Light Sun"!!!

un forte abbraccio,
Regina

Jeff Cartwright {K:52046} 8/13/2004

Great Documentary Story...Regina!...Obviously...Raoni ws Injured in an Accident...or some other Incident???
Regards:
Jeff.

I Viewed your Photograph!...and Snt you an Email today...Yes!.....Jeff!!!

Mauro {K:5884} 8/13/2004

Bellissima foto reportage. Questo è un genere veramente interessante. Grazie per il tuo apprezzamento. Un bacio.

Regina Rianelli {K:24147} 8/13/2004

yes, Marcio...
Thanks for your Comment...

unfortunately the Documentary in Video was only broadcasted in Australia...not in Brazil yet.

Congratulations for Your "Born to be alive!" photograph

my Best,
Regina

Marcio Janousek

{K:32538} 8/13/2004

Assim é que se faz a História.. começa com um diálogo no sofá e voce reporta parte de nossa cultura através destas lindas fotos , parabêns e que nossos caminhos continuem sendo iluminados.abçs

Regina Rianelli {K:24147} 8/12/2004

Thank YOU, Ozjan!
Shokran for Your Comment, my Friend!

Congratulations for "white Angels", "magic in the Bottle"!

kind regards,
Regina

Ozjan Yeshar

{K:15239} 8/11/2004

Superb Regina! I have enjoyed the complete presentation and info. about Raoni. Excellent Journalism & documentary shot. I must thank you so much for your contribution and for enlightening us with such details beyond this warm shot. That is great thing to do. Cheers my friend.