A Casa da Árvore [Tree House]

simply a breathtaking b&w!

Coca-Cola, the official beverage of decadence and decay.

A Casa da Árvore [Tree House] by Jim Skea.

Quando era criança, Fernando Henrique Cardoso morava nesta casa da Rua Bambina. Eu fazia compras ontem no supermercado Zona Sul que fica ao lado e aproveitei para fotografá-la. A casa já viu dias melhores. Fernando Henrique também. Andando pela internet achei este artigo assinado por Christine Ajuz que é cheio de informações interessantes sobre a história da casa.

Embora não pareça, a foto é uma panorâmica montada de duas fotos em orientação retrato. Mesmo com a lente em 18mm, não era possível fazer a casa caber numa foto só.

Sugiro ver 'A Casa da Árvore' em fundo preto.

Há vários detalhes interessantes nas versões grande e original.
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The last Brazilian president, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, used to live in this house as a kid. His 8 years of government (particularly the last 4) were marked by widespread claims of corruption among his own party and his political allies. Investigations made into allegations were "closed away in drawers" (engavetadas) by the Procurator General, Geraldo Brindeiro, so often that he gained the nickname Engavetador Geral da República ("Filer-Away General of the Republic"). Public companies were sold off for one third of their initially announced values. However, by sweeping everything under the carpet, Fernando Henrique was able to present a clean face to the outside world.

Meanwhile, like the portrait of Dorian Gray, his childhood home slowly decayed....

Best seen 'On Black ad there are some interesting details in the large and original sizes....

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(133 comments)

Zé Lobato says:

Isto é muito louco, o efeito ficou fantástico!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Lot49 says:

Great job! Has that unreal/real quality.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

tricky ™ says:

Great photo - the tone is wonderful!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Skea says:

Obrigado, Zé. Você não imagina o trabalho que deu... ou talvez possa imaginar !

Thanks, Lot. The place has been abandoned since 2003, when the owners died. Obviously, even at that time, the tree had (literally) become an integral part of the house.

Thanks, tricky. The toning is a simple cool grey duotone.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodolfo Nunez says:

Lindo p&b como as pessoas descuidam de patrimônios historicos como este.

Abs
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Skea says:

Concordo, Rodolfo. Fica pior quando você conhece sua história inteira. Achei este artigo assinado por Christine Ajuz muito interessante.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

JBAT says:

I never thought about doing a Panarama, Vertical before, what a great idea.

Great shot.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

bocavermelha-l.b. says:

belíssimo enquadramento, uma obra prima, Jim!
superb view at large&original size. w00w
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

atconc says:

such beautiful tones, great shot
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

®oberto's says:

Fantástico, Jim. Os detalhes estão sensacionais.
E a casa do FHC está com a obra embargada...
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

wintercove says:

bueno and a little frightening! But what an image it is!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Lesstimeonlinein09 [deleted] says:

Nicely done, Jim.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

JucaFii says:

caramba... comp´lexo! vou olhar com mais calma e tempo, mas o resultado tá genial, Jim.

Casa de tucano... o poleiro do FHC devi ser nessa árvore aí. >:o)

abração.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

André Pinnola says:

Sempre que passo ali lembro disso...a casa de um ex-presidente que governou por 2 mandatos, mas pouco representa à memória do nosso povo, afinal fez quase nada nos 8 anos de governo.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Skea says:

Andre, falando em associações, por algum motivo a case me lembra de "O Retrato de Dorian Gray" =0)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Pinta says:

maravilhosamente spooky Jim !
algum dia será assombrada pelo fantasma do ex presidente , em uma versão tupiniquim de Macbeth ! : )))
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Adriana says:

Caramba, ficou linda!!!
Sempre que passo por ali penso em fotografa-la.........não sabia que o Fernando Henrique tinha morado ali!
Bjs
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

ruitsuto123 says:

Foto fantástica, parabéns! FHC é um dos maiores estadistas que o Brasil já teve. Para não dizer menos, acabou com a inflação que há décadas nos afligia e graças a ele o país mantém a atual estabilidade econômica. Um abraço a todos!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Anna Rigato says:

demais, Jim!

agradeço o sorriso e retribuo :)
bom domingo!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

~ fernando says:

nicely done Jim... peculiar looking house, but your approach to it makes great to see.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Skea says:

@ruitsuto: é verdade que FHC fez coisas boas para o país: acabou com a inflação, um mal que afligia principalmente os pobres (embora Itamar Franco diria, com alguma razão, que o Plano Real era dele); também durante os primeiros 6 anos dos mandatos, a distribruição de renda melhorou, mas infelizmente nos últimos dois anos caiu próximo aos nívies de quando ele assumiu.

Do lado negativo, vendeu vários estatais a preço de banana (segundo a propaganda dele, as Teles iam render 45 bilhões de reais aos cofres públicos e acabaram sendo vendidos por um terço desse valor) - pior que, diferente de que aconteceu em outros países onde as ações de privatiza,cões foram pulverizadas benificiando a classe média, no Brasil as ações foram vendidas a conglomerados e boa parte do lucro foi para os ricos, ou para o exterior. Talvez se ele não tivesse se vendido para conseguir um segundo mandato, a história seria melhor.

Abraço.

@Adriana: não somente FHC, mas também Luiz Carlos Prestes!

@JBAT: it's not really a vertical panorama (though that's pssoible to do) but rather a horizontal panorama made from portrait-orientated photos, if that makes sense. The reason I did it like that, because of a fence around the building, that was the only way to get the house into the frame easily.

@pixelstains: thanks. It's "18th century eclectic" architecture. I don't think the tree is part of the original plans =0)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss HP says:

very interesting place. beautiful b&w
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

gherm says:

Breathtaking!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Lilly Dana says:

a really good pic Jim. A pitty no one loved this house enough to refurbish it. It has some beautiful details.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

ruitsuto123 says:

É isso aí Jim Skea, discutir política é tão ou mais apaixonante que fotografia e adoro o contraditório. Só não há contraditório em seus clics que são realmente maravilhosos. Bom domingo!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Neil Coleman says:

What an amazing scene - great contrast, etc.

3 2 1
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Skea says:

Thanks for the comments everyone and obrigado a todos para os comentários.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

MSH* says:

fantastic image. Great subject

3-2-1
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

galadedali says:

é sim// deve ter sido um bug...

engraçado eu passo sempre por ela e não sabia que FHC morou ali.. hoje para mim parece uma casa mal-assombrada...
mas a foto ficou ótima ...

bjos
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

pacatatu says:

a casa, FH e o Brasil já viram dias melhores...

FH poderia aproveitar e retomar a casa para instalar ali a filial carioca do seu Instituto Fernando Henrique Cardoso.

E voce poderia estar no IPHAN
restaurando casas antigas
dando=lhe outros ares
quando muito abandonadas
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Serdjo says:

Spooky house if you ask me :)

3-2-1
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Ingrid! says:

this is amazing and creepy as hell, Jim!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePhoenix101 says:

remarkable

(seen on 3-2-1)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

wintercove says:

#15 in Explore 10/14
Congratulations!!! Well done!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

drl. says:

funny how when owner die the house always falls down...

and then they get to build high-rise condos.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

aagg says:

!!!
E eu que morei pertinho, saí do Rio sem a fotografar =(
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

Vera creatività! Complimenti
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Adriana Araújo says:

Pense numa casa linda, parece de filme.

beijos e adorei a foto.

R: quanto a receita...gostei da idéia.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Oh So Lazy Susan says:

Wow. Amazing shot!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

zenog says:

ficou bárbara a casa do FHC : )))))
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

- Vivi - says:

nao sei explicar direito mas vejo poesia nessa foto... me encantei com essa arvore tomando conta.

res. eh uma plantinha sim, mas nao tenho a menor ideia do nome... andando pela natureza me deparei com ela... tinha um formato lindo comprida, sozinha no meio do nada... tirei a foto!!! rs..
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

foampeanut [deleted] says:

please someone post me a comment on of my photos.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Cryptiabydagmar says:

WOW!!!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

SteveFE says:

It's a Gabriel Garcia Marquez photograph. Bizarre, atmospheric, oddball. Weird.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Brad Ross of Shhpeko says:

Great exposure control.Just enough white on the edges to keep the eye centered.

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Kevin Day says:

Damn now I've just seen it as 2 shots combined - even more impressed and delighted
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

lau_rie says:

wow, this is great!

-voted as "saveme" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

gdiazdeleon says:

Great tones, like composition either, but the lens barrel distortion is just too much...

-voted as "deleteme" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Mariana Mattesco says:

Tá um pouquinho distorcida sim, mas não vejo por que deletar. Pelo contrário, a textura é fantástica!

-voted as "saveme8" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Therrr says:

Interesting description but the picture alone doesn't tell a story about the occupants/former occupants.

deleteme2
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Skea says:

Well it wouldn't expect that, so that's why I filled you in on the history (which is crucial to the photo).

Personally, even if it's just for cultural differences, I don't believe that a picture can always stand alone without some explanation.

Even when you go to an art or photo exhibition, particularly if the artist/photographer is breaking rules or pushing boundaries, there will probably be a leaflet with the artist's biography and their intentions to put the work in context. All I'm doing is putting this photo in context for those who don't know its history.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Skea says:

[added DM2 tag for Ther-esa]
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Therrr says:

The description was interesting.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

ckaiserca says:

Fotografia Bonita

-Voted "saveme3" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Robin Thom says:

Cool shot. Ther-esa is used to reading foot-prints in the snow.

Surprised she can't appreciate this.

-Voted "saveme4" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

andertho says:

hey, that's freakin brilliant. great composition. great b&w values.

saveme5
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Hans Speijer says:

I love it. Very cool subject matter, very crisp. Faved it.

-voted as "saveme6" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

i like the subject, but you barfed all over it with your holgafication. the banding in the sky, the whacked out distortion, and the oddly gray contrast smack this great old building right across the facade with a bare knuckled fist and knock its loose, rotting teeth to the ground.

dm3
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

expatty says:

I kept coming back to see this photo, that makes it a save for me.

-Voted "saveme7" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

xdrei [柏林] says:

great subject
but low contrast (hardly a 3d detail texture feeling),
the tilted side (argh! that's so easy in postprocessing)
and the close crop/framing make this let me say:
do it again!

deleteme
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Sushanta Meh says:

Very nice. The thing in the foreground is unpleasantly chopped of, my eyes keep wandering over there, ruins it for me. Anything else in there I can live with.

-voted as "deleteme5" (from Deleteme! group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Lesstimeonlinein09 [deleted] says:

There's no gorilla, but it's okay.

-Voted "saveme8" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Ross Burton says:

Are those rubbish bags in the foreground? They distract the eye too much. Apart from that its not bad.

-Voted "deleteme6" (by the Delete me! Group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

«daveB» says:

This needs to be saved.

The framing and hotness of the surrounding building/steps makes this appear at first glance like it's a house IN a room. Very surreal, stunning BW image. Rubbish bags aside I vote Saveme9

-Voted "Saveme9" by the deleteme group
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

lichtschilder says:

I think the cropping could be better. But i like the image too much to delete it.

-voted as "saveme10" (from the Delete me! group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

drl. says:

then i´ll go ahead and save it.

the distortion is perfect.

the banding stinks.

still, some of these people are idiots.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Hourman says:

Take it to The Safe
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

simplesesuavecoisa says:

Linda!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

`Vorfas says:

amazing!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

!.Keesssss.! says:

I invite you to add this great picture to theFaveMe! group.(please read the rules)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Adriana says:

Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Darkle says:

This looks like a dolls house. Mad!!

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Found in a search. (?)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabriel Sperandio says:

Bem cenográfica... Tinha que ter vivido alguém histórico aí...
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

ana_maria_ says:

Oi, Jim !!! Deu ontem no Globo-on-line :

"RIO - Uma casa na Rua Bambina, onde o ex-presidente Fernando Henrique Cardoso morou quando criança, que faz parte da Área de Proteção do Ambiente Cultural (Apac) de Botafogo, deverá ser demolida pela prefeitura. Parte da parede lateral do imóvel ruiu na manhã de terça-feira, e os destroços caíram por cima de um muro, atingindo dois carros. A Defesa Civil municipal condenou o imóvel.

A casa foi incluída na Apac de Botafogo, criada em novembro de 2002. Segundo o engenheiro da Defesa Civil, Fábio Gangoni, um dos responsáveis pelo laudo, a recuperação do imóvel é inviável. Segundo ele, devido à urgência, a Prefeitura mesmo pode fazer a demolição."

Que pena, não ?

Já fotografei várias vezes esta casa... em momentos diferentes... mas esta sua foto é na minha opinião o mais fiel registro... ficou belíssima !!!

Convite :
www.flickr.com/groups/botafogo_riodejaneiro/

Bjs
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

MonicaDiBlasio says:

vc tirou a foto que eu queria rsss
sempre passo lá, quando vou no Zona Sul......não sabia da historia!!!!
interessante Jim !!!!
bjss pra vcs
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Rafael R.B says:

Foto incrível!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

vrai the dotty prof. says:

I heard him also termed the 'teflon president' up here — nothing stuck to him.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

anna☆morosini says:

bellissima,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

BibousGum says:

Arrasou !!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Merkur* says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called BW Art photography-IsYourArtUniversal? Current theme = Trees, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Found in a search. (Check Out UNIVERSAL Art in BW - selected pieces - it is worth it ...)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

~jw~ says:

A stunning picture! I have never seen anything like it.
What about the current president, "Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva"? Do you think he is Corrupt? According to the BBC he has "been beset by corruption claims."
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

bhampton1963 says:

This is a special Gray shot!
Please add this masterpiece to Top 20 Gray.
Follow the group rules and tag Top20Gray

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Calné de Oliveira says:

Show! A foto e a montagem.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Calné de Oliveira says:

Oi! Sou administrador de um grupo chamado Carioca Maravilha, e nós adoraríamos ter a sua foto adicionada ao grupo.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Brincarte Brincos says:

casa bem diferente! Foto super perfeita! Adorei!!!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Brincarte Brincos says:

perfeito!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Yanks4Life23519 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Black and White Photography =), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Marzua [deleted] says:

Great shot!!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

"SIR: Poseyal : KNIGHT of the DESPOSYNI says:

you must visit new orleans someday she begs for you to photograph her
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Iarinha82 says:

Sempre achei aquela casa ao mesmo tempo assustadora e triste, e a foto me causou a mesma impressão. Parabéns pelo trabalho!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

darklord555 says:

Nice house : )

Sell My House Fast
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

spookyfoto says:

we'd love to have your photo added to our Group Decayed yet Hauntingly Beautiful

please consider also to participate in the monthly DECAYED CONTEST

and please tag your photo Decayed
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

gato-gato-gato says:

Really creepy.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Faruffa says:

Eccezionale !!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ΛV says:

Fantastic B&W!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ebony-r. the roach man says:

that means that thee fantastico lacookarachah man loves youre

picture.........ebony-r. worlds wide.........buy his stuff and ebony-r.

robert woods art....... peace and strength to all
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

◙..johanna (closed) [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Averted Vision *invited pics only*, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Claudio.def says:

Oi! Sou administrador de um grupo chamado Rio Antigo, e nós adoraríamos ter a sua foto adicionada ao grupo.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

infinito2001 [deleted] says:

Aggiungi questa stupenda foto a
LUOGHI MAGICI (1 Post - 1 Commento - 1 Invito)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

-Virum- Svein J Lindstad says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Shabby houses and buildings, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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A Casa da Árvore [Tree House]

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