Natural Wonders Framed in Red

There I was, caught in the tropical madness of Serra do Mar State Park, watching a man in ridiculous red pixel-art glasses documenting waterfalls with the zealotry of a nature-worshipping cultist. The grand project of rafaseixas – tourism guide turned 'Noggles Explorer' – has taken him deep into the Atlantic Forest's hidden sanctuaries, where he frames Brazil's natural wonders through those bizarre square spectacles.

The juxtaposition is jarring and somehow perfect – pristine natural formations captured through the artificial geometry of pixelated eyewear. It's nature documentation with a twist of digital-era absurdity, and I found myself strangely captivated by the whole endeavor.

The Paradise Falls Expedition

His most recent conquest: Paradise Waterfall in Peruíbe, a secluded gem nestled within Serra do Mar State Park's Itinguçu Nucleus. The photos show rafaseixas, those unmistakable red squares balanced on his face, submerged in crystal-clear waters with the waterfall cascading behind him.

'Paradise Waterfall in Peruíbe is a true refuge in the Atlantic Forest!' he proclaimed. 'It enchants with its crystal-clear waters and lush nature. A light trail, incredible scenery, and total connection with nature.'

The documentation is both ridiculous and reverent – a strange mix of tourism promotion, environmental appreciation, and whatever bizarre cultural movement these red glasses represent. But beneath the peculiar aesthetics lies genuine educational content about these protected natural areas.

Environmental Education in Disguise

Earlier expeditions to Serra do Mar State Park revealed the fuller mission behind these waterfall hunts. In a video from early March, rafaseixas captured park signage with environmental messages: 'NÃO JOGUE LIXO' (Do not litter), 'PRESERVE A MATA' (Preserve the forest), 'RESPEITE A FAUNA' (Respect the wildlife).

'Connecting people with nature, promoting knowledge about the Atlantic Forest, and encouraging screen-free experiences,' he wrote, revealing the strange paradox of his work – using digital documentation to ultimately encourage disconnection from screens.

The effort aligns perfectly with his stated mission to chronicle São Paulo's natural wonders while providing practical information for visitors. Each post combines visual documentation with contextual information about location, difficulty level, and natural significance.

There's something oddly compelling about seeing Brazil's lush landscapes through this distorted, pixelated lens – as though the red squares provide just enough distance to make us truly notice what we're seeing. In a world saturated with perfectly filtered nature photography, these bizarre framed perspectives somehow cut through the noise.