Caladium Leaf

"Caladium Leaf " ©A. Derek Catalano

Soft light. Front yard in Nassau, Bahamas.

Door Art

"Door Art" ©A. Derek Catalano

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

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.

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.

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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

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Mauve Moon

 

"Mauve Moon" ©A. Derek Catalano

Nassau, Bahamas. Adjusted colour channels in PS.

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.

Yellow Trumpets at Fort Charlotte

 

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

Along the roadside at Fort Charlotte, Nassau, Bahamas.

Obelisk at Western Esplanade - Video

 

Western Esplanade, Bay St., Nassau, Bahamas.

Obelisk at Western Esplanade

 

Western Esplanade, Bay St., Nassau, Bahamas.

 

 

Stained Glass Sea Shore

 

"Stained Glass Sea Shore" ©A. Derek Catalano

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

Vines

 

"Vines" ©A. Derek Catalano

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

Montagu Shadows

 

"Montagu Shadows" ©A. Derek Catalano

Montagu Beach, Nassau, Bahamas.

Bahamian Guavas

 

"Bahamian Guavas" ©A. Derek Catalano

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

Frangi Pani Bouquet

"Frangi Pani Bouquet" ©A. Derek Catalano

In a front yard in Nassau, Bahamas.

Nassau Port

 

 

 

"Nassau Port" ©A. Derek Catalano

This area is currently under redevelopment.

"Nassau Port" ©A. Derek Catalano

Drive

 

"Drive" ©A. Derek Catalano

Driving past Montagu beach, Nassau, Bahamas.

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.

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.

Port Tower Waterfront

 

"Port Tower Waterfront" ©A. Derek Catalano

 

This area is currently being redeveloped and upgraded to better welcome our visitors to Nassau, The Bahamas.

Festival Place

 

"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.

Cruise Ships and Tourists

 

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.

Cerasee Fields Forever

 "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

Bush Prep

 

"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.

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)

Fried Fish Pan

 

"Fried Fish Pan" ©A. Derek Catalano

Fried snapper and barracuda. Spicy. :)

Collins Ave. Poinciana

 

"Collins Ave. Poinciana" ©A. Derek Catalano

Nassau, Bahamas.

Red West Indian Jasmine

 

"Red West Indian Jasmine" ©A. Derek Catalano

Nassau, Bahamas.

Bay St. Walk, Nassau, Bahamas.

 

I took a walk in my hometown along Bay St., Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise ships were in port today so we welcomed many visitors, all soaking in the sunshine as they walked, shopped, toured on rented ATVs and frolicked on the beach. :)

First I passed Junkanoo Beach with the brightly coloured stalls and our visitors enjoying themselves relaxing, tanning and swimming.

Then onto Margaritaville Beach Resort and The Pointe Finacial Tower and Marina.

Next I continued walking east on Bay St. past the historical British Colonial Hotel which opened in 1924.

I arrived at Pompey Square, location of Pompey Museum, which focuses on slavery in The Bahamas and our indigenous people the Arawak. Slaves were actually sold at this location.

I then stepped over to Prince George Wharf for a shot of Senor Frogs and a tugboat pulling into port.

I took an hour and a half walking and shooting and captured 244 pics and vids altogether.

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Loaded Mango Tree

"Loaded Mango Tree" ©A. Derek Catalano

Nassau, Bahamas.

Parking Lot Jasmine

 

 "Parking Lot Jasmine" ©A. Derek Catalano

Collins Ave., Nassau, Bahamas.

Poinciana Flowers

 

"Poinciana Flowers" ©A. Derek Catalano

University Drive, Nassau, Bahamas.

Seagrape Bowl

 

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"Seagrape Bowl" ©A. Derek Catalano

Fresh sea grapes, Nassau, Bahamas. Tastes like sweet wine.

Poverty in The Bahamas

 

"Poverty in The Bahamas" ©A. Derek Catalano

Gibbs Corner, Nassau, Bahamas.

"The Bahamas’ poverty rate is comparable to some of its Caribbean neighbors. Studies found that 12.5% of the population is living under the poverty line with under $5,000 a year. Many of these households support children." - Borgen Project