carnival in rio de janeiro is an explosion of colors and costumes that come together to create some of the most beautiful and creative expressions of brazilian folklore .

any photograph will be a rich and beautiful and memoir of these representations, yet no picture could ever capture the true magnitude and soul of this spectacular celebration.

this said, taking pictures is a must, photographing and documenting any carnival event is quite safe, but anyone planning on using professional equipment should be extra careful and get equipment insurance before traveling.