It’s been said of Christo Redentor: “The statue of
Christ the Redeemer, though majestic, is not the main attraction. What
impresses most visitors is the breathtaking panoramic view. Almost every
major city attractions can be enjoyed away from the top. The Sugar Loaf,
the Guanabara Bay, the Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean are the points that
stand out in the landscape” ~ Andre Sampaio. This photo is an example of
that. Taken from the back – Christ the Redeemer overlooking a beautiful
and panoramic Rio De Janeiro.
Photo #1 by Artyominc
The Portuguese name for this statue is Cristo Redentor.
The Christ monument is awe-inspiring in person. If you haven’t seen it
in person, then you should at least see it through the eyes of
photographers who have been given a gift to share a shot for the world
to enjoy. Cristo Redentor took nine years to construct and is considered
the second largest Art Deco statue in the world.
Photo #2 by bossa67
Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ and
the only Brazilian Wonder of the World. It was built in 1931 and has
come to be a symbol of Rio de Janeiro. When Christ the Redeemer was
shown being destroyed in the apocalyptic movie 2012, and was
featured on billboards tumbling to its destruction, it disturbed and
offended many Brazilians who demanded Sony take down the billboard
images.
Photo #3 by paulgalbraith
“Sweet Jesus” the photographer called this shot. The
massive Christ the Redeemer statue is perched high atop Corcovado
Mountain. In 2007, Christ the Redeemer was named one of the New Seven
Wonders of the World. The statue of Christ the Redeemer with open arms
is meant to be a symbol of peace.
Photo #4 by Buzz Bishop
The photographer wrote, “Christ in a beautiful
landscape.” Indeed, sitting on top of the 2,300 feet high Corcovado
Mountain, Christ is the most photographed tourist attraction in the
Brazil.
Photo #5 by Pedro Bellas
The statue was built between 1926 and 1931. Then a
chapel was built at the base of the mountain to house 150 visitors. The
monument was inaugurated on October 12, 1931 in an extravagant and grand
commemoration.
Photo #6 by Mike Vondran
“Beautiful Corcovado from the airplane and the famous
statue of Christ overlooking the city,” the photographer described of
this image. In October 2006, on the statue’s 75th anniversary,
Archbishop of Rio Cardinal Eusebio Oscar Scheid consecrated a chapel
under the statue. It was named after the patron saint of Brazil—Nossa
Senhora Aparecida, or “Our Lady of the Apparition.” Many Catholics hold
baptisms and weddings there.
Photo #7 by Yvon Maurice
A view of the Cristo Redentor statue from the back. It
has three panoramic elevators, each with a capacity for 14 people.
Photo #9 by Jimbo Herndan
Above the clouds with Christ The Redeemer statue.
Thousands of people snap shots of the statue in fog and in clouds over
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Photo #10 by RAYANDBEE
When President Obama and family (first lady Michelle
Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia) visited Brazil, they went up
in the Christ Redeemer Statue after dark. The view of the city lights
and a close up view of Cristo Redentor lit up against the dark sky must
have been fantastic.
Photo #13 by Gabriel Rocha
Face of Cristo Redentor statue. This monument was
sculpted by French sculptor Paul Landowsk.
Photo #15 by Emesbe
In the year 2000, the statue of Jesus received new
lighting. The monument, as well accesses to it, underwent a
revitalization process. In 2002, it was mechanized and has wonderful
panoramic elevators and escalators. Before that, a person had to walk up
220 steps from the base to reach Christ Redeemer.
Photo #18 by Јакша
Christ the Redeemer – “Another day passes.” In 2010,
after graffiti was sprayed on the statue’s head and right arm, Mayor
Eduardo Paes called the act “a crime against the nation.” The military
police found the suspected vandals.
Photo #19 by Gabriel Rocha
“Cristo Redentor statue on top of Corcovado, a
mountain towering over Rio de Janeiro. In the background the Ipanema and
Leblon beaches separate the lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean. Taken on a
tourist helicopter flight starting halfway up Pão-de-Açúcar,” was noted
by the photographer.
Photo #20 by Klaus with K
The U.S. Navy describes this photo as: “A Sailor
aboard the amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Makin Island
mans the rails while the ship pulls into Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Makin
Island departed Pascagoula, Miss., July 10 and is circumnavigating South
America, via the Strait of Magellan, to its new homeport at San Diego.
Makin Island is scheduled to also make port visits in Chile and Peru to
support U.S. Southern Command objectives for enhanced maritime security
and to share methods and training. Makin Island is scheduled to be
commissioned in October.”
Photo #22 by U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael
C. Barton
Christ and helicopter on a cloudy day. The statue was
struck by lightning during a violent electrical storm in 2008. It was
damaged on the fingers, head and eyebrows. A restoration effort was put
in place by the Rio de Janeiro state government and archdiocese, to
replace some of the outer soapstone layers and repair the lightning rods
installed on the statue.
Photo #24 by Gabriel Rocha
Reflection of Christ the Redeemer statue. This is a
great example of how photographers can be creative and find a way to
express their unique perspective. Like the view reflecting from the
sunglasses, Jesus has always got an eye on you, whether you believe in
Him or not.
Photo #25 by Mark Barkaway
The statue of Christ The Redeemer at night, taken from
Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Photo #26 by Paul Mannix
Statue of Jesus the Redeemer is 39.6 meters (130 ft)
tall, including its 9.5 meters (31 ft) pedestal. It is 30 meters (98 ft)
wide. It weighs 635 “tonnes.”
Photo #27 by iko
Christ the Redeemer at sunset. The statue can be
accessed by the 2.4 meter Corcovado Rack railway that can hold 360
passengers every hour. The trip by rail takes about 20 minutes and
leaves the base each half hour. The busiest time to visit such an
awesome religious symbol is Easter and the Christmas season.
Photo #28 by Lima Andruška
The photographer described this photo as, “Rio de
Janeiro slum (right) on hill, contrasted with a more affluent
neighborhood, as viewed from a tram in Santa Teresa; Cristo Redentor
(christ statue) is in the left background.”
Photo #29 by chensiyuan
The statue has been featured in the videogames Tom
Clancy’s H.A.W.X, Driver 2, Tropico 3, Terranigma, Call of Duty: Modern
Warfare 2, OSS 117: Lost in Rio, Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword,
Civilization Revolution, Civilization V and “Angry Birds Rio”.
It briefly appears in the bonus level of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3
on Playstation.
Photo #33 by Frank Kehren
“Sunset from Sugarloaf – the white shining figure in
the top left, that is Christ the Redeemer (O Cristo Redentor),” wrote
the photographer about this magnificent capture.
Photo #35 by AJ Brustein
A seen and photographed at night by helicopter. It can
be seen for miles since it located at the peak of the 700-meter (2,300
ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park and overlooks
the city.
Photo #36 by Andrevruas
Christ the Redeemer statue is seen in the video for
Janet Jackson’s, “Runaway” and in the video for the Latin group Wisin &
Yandel’s “Pam Pam” video. The statue is also found in an episode of the
Lupin the Third anime series. It is also seen in the Twilight series, as
Edward is on the phone with Jacob in a pivotal scene of New Moon. It is
also shown on the MTV show Viva La Bam in which Bam Margera battled Don
Vito to win a $1000. It is also in Mr. Magoo. A parody of the statue is
also seen in World of Warcraft on an island called Janerio’s Point, the
statue was damaged in the Cataclysm revealing a heart filled with
riches. It has also been featured in the 2011 animated film Rio which
had a major part based in Rio de Janeiro. In the science fiction anime
Legend of the Galactic Heroes the planet Heinessen, capitol of the Free
Planets Alliance, has a giant monument to it’s founder Arle Heinessen in
which Heinessen is posed in the same position as Jesus in the Redeemer
statue – thus spake Wikipedia.
Photo #37 by Abrivio
Statue of Christ the Redeemer was declared a protected
monument by the National Heritage Institute in 2009. It underwent
restoration work in 1980 before the visit of Pope John Paul II.
Photo #40 by Cyro A. Silva
A beautiful sunset in the background on one of the
most recognizable places in the world! one of the New 7 Wonders: Christ,
the Redeemer!
Photo #41 by Rafa Bahiense
This symbol of Christianity is made of reinforced
concrete and soapstone. Maintenance work is done periodically because
Christ the Redeemer is exposed constantly to strong winds and rain.
Photo #42 by Matthew Reeve
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