Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Poinciana Shutters

 

"Poinciana Shutters" ©A. Derek Catalano

Yellow Poinciana, Harbour Is., Bahamas.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Monday, May 9, 2022

Through the Trees

 

"Through the Trees" ©A. Derek Catalano

Montagu Beach, Nassau, Bahamas. My daughter on the paddle board in the distance. 😊

Friday, May 6, 2022

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Bougainvillea Porch

 

"Bougainvillea Porch" ©A. Derek Catalano

Cottage in Harbour Is., Bahamas.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

King Zinnia

 

"King Zinnia" ©A. Derek Catalano

Backyard garden, Nassau, Bahamas.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Sunday, May 1, 2022

BAMSI Pop-up Market and Bahamian Artisan Show, Nassau, Bahamas.

 

  The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute, BAMSI, held a successful Pop-up Market and Bahamian Artisan Show on April 30th, 2022 at the church grounds of The Most Holy Trinity, Stapledon Gardens, Nassau, Bahamas. Native stew was there. I enjoyed shooting the event and interviewing the vendors. 😊

Talent: A. Derek Catalano

Camera: Samsung Galaxy S9+

Editor: VideoPad Pro

Rooster          Shaker

Friday, April 29, 2022

Caladium Leaf

"Caladium Leaf " ©A. Derek Catalano

Soft light. Front yard in Nassau, Bahamas.

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Door Art

"Door Art" ©A. Derek Catalano

Beautiful warehouse door at #12 Shirlea Rd., Nassau, Bahamas. Artist unknown.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Paradise Is. Lighthouse

 

"Paradise Is. Lighthouse" ©A. Derek Catalano

Close shot of the lighthouse on Paradise Is., Bahamas. Took it as I was passing by on the upper deck of the fast ferry to Harbour Is.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Obeah Bones Necklace

 

"Obeah Bones Necklace" ©A. Derek Catalano

I made this on the weekend. A birthday present to myself. :)

Let turkey wing bones dry out for 4 months.
Cut into 1 inch sections with fine toothed hacksaw blade.
Sand only the edges of the bones with fine grit sandpaper.
Seal with a coat of clear nail polish.

Assembled with nylon fishing line, black glass beads and green wooden beads.

Related article: Obeah in The Bahamas
Related story: The Sinister Shores

Sunday, April 24, 2022

Peace of Mind

 
"Peace of Mind" ©Christopher Catalano. 2022

My son Chris shot a nice pic of this beautiful yacht off the coast of Nassau, Bahamas. He used his DJI Mini 2 Ultralight Drone. Chris was standing on shore on Nassau while flying his drone to this yacht which was at least a mile away on the sea. You can view the Baha Mar Resort at Cable Beach in the distance.
 
The pic was chosen for an ad in the Bahamasair In-Flight airline magazine. Congrats son.
 
Contact Chris at catalanomedia@gmail.com

Friday, April 22, 2022

Mauve Moon

 

"Mauve Moon" ©A. Derek Catalano

Nassau, Bahamas. Adjusted colour channels in PS.

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Po' Joe in Gold Coconut Tree

 

"Po' Joe in Gold Coconut Tree" ©A. Derek Catalano

Do you see the Po' Joe(Green Heron)? Nassau, Bahamas.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Yellow Trumpets at Fort Charlotte

 

"Yellow Trumpets at Fort Charlotte" ©A. Derek Catalano

Along the roadside at Fort Charlotte, Nassau, Bahamas.

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Stained Glass Sea Shore

 
sea and beach with stained glass effect

"Stained Glass Sea Shore" ©A. Derek Catalano

Junkanoo Beach, Nassau, Bahamas, with stained glass Adobe filter.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Vines

 
vines running down an old wall

"Vines" ©A. Derek Catalano

Vines running down an old wall, Bilney Lane, Nassau, Bahamas.


vines running down an old wall


Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Monday, April 11, 2022

Bahamian Guavas

 
two guavas on a tree

"Bahamian Guavas" ©A. Derek Catalano

Backyard guava tree, Nassau, Bahamas. View a guava blossom.

Friday, April 8, 2022

Frangi Pani Bouquet

"Frangi Pani Bouquet" ©A. Derek Catalano

In a front yard in Nassau, Bahamas.

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Nassau Port

 
 
"Nassau Port" ©A. Derek Catalano

This area is currently under redevelopment.



"Nassau Port" ©A. Derek Catalano

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Drive

 
beach view framed by car wiindow

"Drive" ©A. Derek Catalano

Driving past Montagu beach, Nassau, Bahamas.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Thirsty Liz

 

"Thirsty Liz" ©A. Derek Catalano

Thirsty lizard searching for water inside the spout of a pitcher well. I pumped out some water after the taking the pic.

Monday, April 4, 2022

Durward Knowles Defence Force Boat

 

"Durward Knowles Defence Force Boat" ©A. Derek Catalano

Commissioning day for the Durward Knowles Defence Force boat. Taken 2014.
 


Bahamas Defence Force officers at the commissioning ceremony the the brand new Durward Knowles boat.




Friday, April 1, 2022

Port Tower Waterfront

 
Watchtower and cruise ship

"Port Tower Waterfront" ©A. Derek Catalano
 
This area is currently being redeveloped and upgraded to better welcome our visitors to Nassau, The Bahamas.

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Festival Place

 
colourful building on wharf

"Festival Place" ©A. Derek Catalano

Festival Place Welcome Centre, Prince George docks Nassau, Bahamas. This area is currently being redeveloped and upgraded to better welcome our visitors to Nassau, The Bahamas.
Taken in 2008.

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Cruise Ships and Tourists

 
tourists walking past cruise ships in port

Prince George docks Nassau, Bahamas. This area is currently being redeveloped and upgraded to better welcome our visitors to Nassau, The Bahamas.
Taken in 2008.

tourists walking past cruise ships in port

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Cerasee Fields Forever

field of cerasse

 "Cerasee Fields Forever" ©A. Derek Catalano
 
 Nassau, Bahamas.

Cerasee - Caribbean Dictionary: "A vine bearing a small bumpy skinned yellow or orange fruit. The leaves are used to make a bitter herbal tea that is regarded for its medicinal and purgative properties." - Cerasse Fruit

Monday, March 28, 2022

Bush Prep

 
pot of bush

"Bush Prep" ©A. Derek Catalano

My bro-in-law preparing to boil a batch of bush medicine to drink. We have a tradition of using homeopathic remedies in The Bahamas and Caribbean.

Fever grass
Life leaf
Grapefruit peel
Orange peel
Lemon(cut up)
Ginger
Garlic
All Spice
Cloves
Turmeric
Onion

Down the hatch.

Friday, March 25, 2022

Nassau Public Library

 

"Nassau Public Library" ©A. Derek Catalano

The Nassau Public Library is an octagonal shaped building that is located at the southern end of Parliament Square that borders Shirley Street. I was constructed as a jail in 1797 and was the first building to be constructed in Parliament Square. In 1879, it was converted to a library, reading room, and museum. The small prison cells which once housed prisoners are now used to store books, charts, Arawak artifacts and a collection of historic prints, colonial documents and newspapers. Admission is Free. (source)

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Fried Fish Pan

 
fried fish in pan

"Fried Fish Pan" ©A. Derek Catalano

Fried snapper and barracuda. Spicy. :)