Ranielly holds a small star crown, an object commonly associated with religious figures. Faith plays a central role in her life, offering a framework through which she seeks to distinguish between (...)
right and wrong. In a context marked by harsh landscapes and everyday violence, moral boundaries can feel uncertain; religion becomes an anchor. Quietly, she aspires to a form of secular sanctity — a life guided by integrity, restraint, and purpose. Morro do Chapéu. Bahia, Brazil. November 13, 2025. © Cristina De Middel / Magnum Photos
Ranielly enjoys the harsh landscapes surrounding Morro do Chapéu and often spends time in nature with her friends, especially near the waterfall of Ferro Doido, one of her favorite places. The stre (...)
ngth and beauty of the environment give her a sense of freedom, but she is also aware of its fragility. With the rains becoming scarcer each year and the landscape slowly changing, she worries about the future of the region - and about her own. Morro do Chapéu, Brazil. November 13, 2025. © Cristina De Middel / Magnum Photos
Ranielly walks along the main street of Morro do Chapéu holding flowers she bought at the local market. Market days remain central to the town’s rhythm, drawing people from surrounding rural commun (...)
ities who come to trade, meet, and exchange goods. As a small commercial hub in the Chapada Diamantina region, the town continues to connect dispersed populations through these weekly cycles of movement and encounters. Morro do Chapéu, Brazil. November 13, 2025. © Cristina De Middel / Magnum Photos
Ranielly walks along the main street of Morro do Chapéu. The area is lined with historic brightly colored villas once associated with local elites, including former gold mining families and municip (...)
al authorities. Morro do Chapéu, Brazil. November 13, 2025. © Cristina De Middel / Magnum Photos
Ranielly visits a church in Morro do Chapéu. Faith is an important part of her life, and she expresses devotion to José María Escrivá de Balaguer, founder of Opus Dei, which has a presence in the l (...)
ocal community. Morro do Chapéu. Bahia, Brazil. November 13, 2025. © Cristina De Middel / Magnum Photos
Mural depicting ufologists Ubirajara Franco Rodrigues and Geraldo de Barros alongside flying saucers on the central avenue of Morro do Chapéu. The town is known for reported UFO sightings and for l (...)
ocal researchers who documented testimonies and physical traces, contributing to a regional UFO culture. Morro do Chapéu, Brazil. November 13, 2025. © Cristina De Middel / Magnum Photos