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Friday, May 1, 2026

Hot Leaf - AI Upscaled

An AI upscaled image(top) of a small sized photo(bottom) I took many years ago.

Close up of autmn seagrape leaf, in red, brown, yellow, orange

"Hot Leaf" - Bahamas AI Image

©A. Derek Catalano

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"Hot Leaf" - Original photo
©A. Derek Catalano

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Happy Birthday to Me!

Me with party hat, birthday cake, blowing toy horn.

Happy Birthday to Me!

AI Redo

Original pic

Saturday, April 11, 2026

The Mulberry Tree

Me an' da wife bin pickin' Mulberries. 🙂

"Mulberries on Branch" - ©A. Derek Catalano

"Mulberry Dish" - ©A. Derek Catalano

Friday, April 10, 2026

Portrait of Me - A. Derek Catalano

Portrait of me taken by my son Christopher Catalano

I changed the background with Adobe Photoshop

Original

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Mother Church: An In-Depth Study of Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, Nassau

Christ Church Cathedral - ©A. Derek Catalano

The Mother Church: An In-Depth Study of Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, Nassau

Standing as a stalwart sentinel of faith and history at the corner of George and King Streets in downtown Nassau, Christ Church Anglican Cathedral is more than a place of worship; it is the spiritual and historical epicenter of The Bahamas. Known as the "Mother Church" of all Anglican churches in The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, its story is inextricably linked with the development of the Bahamian nation itself.

Rip Ty'd - AI Redo

Helped my son with a video shoot at a local micro-brewery on Dowdeswell St., Nassau. Took a shot of the logo on the building(top) and enhanced it with AI(bottom).

Rip Ty'd Logo - Original

©A. Derek Catalano

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Rip Ty'd Logo - AI Redo
©A. Derek Catalano

Friday, April 3, 2026

Sourbush a.k.a. Cure For All

Sourbush a.k.a. Cure For All - ©A. Derek Catalano

More info

Used for various ailments

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Related article: Bush Medicine in The Bahamas

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Grand Dame of Nassau: A History of the British Colonial

British Colonial Hotel - ©A. Derek Catalano

The Grand Dame of Nassau: A History of the British Colonial

Standing prominently at #1 Bay Street, the British Colonial Hotel is more than just a luxury resort; it is the physical manifestation of Nassau’s evolution from a pirate haven to a global tourism capital. Known affectionately as the "Grand Dame," its history spans over three centuries of military defense, industrial ambition, and cinematic glamour.

Cowboy

"Cowboy" - AI Portrait of me
©A. Derek Catalano

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Bonefish Pond National Park: The Green Lung of Southern New Providence

Bonefish Pond National Park - ©A. Derek Catalano

Bonefish Pond National Park: The Green Lung of Southern New Providence

Introduction

Situated on the southern coast of New Providence Island in The Bahamas, Bonefish Pond National Park (BPNP) stands as a testament to environmental resilience and community-driven conservation. Spanning approximately 1,235 acres (5 km²), it protects the last remaining intact tidal mangrove ecosystem on the island’s southern shore. Established in 2002 and managed by the Bahamas National Trust (BNT), the park serves a dual purpose: acting as a critical "nursery" for the nation’s marine life and providing a vital buffer for the capital city against the increasing threats of climate change and storm surges.