Thursday, August 15, 2024

Ode to the Bahamian Potcake

 
 
"Potcake Brothers" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

Ode to the Bahamian Potcake

On islands kissed by turquoise seas,
Where sun and sand eternally meet,
Roams a dog with a noble ease,
The Potcake, nature's feat.
With ears that perk to every sound,
And eyes that speak of tales untold,
In the Bahama breeze they are found,
These strays, with hearts of gold.

Born of mixed and rugged breed,
No pedigree to claim their name,
Yet in their stance, there's no mislead,
A spirit wild, untamed by fame.
Their coats, a patchwork of the earth,
Mottled browns, and blacks, and grays,
Tell stories of their island birth,
Of sun-drenched skies and rainy days.

Junkanoo Shark

 
Junkanoo Shark

"Junkanoo Shark" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano


Junkanoo Shark

"Junkanoo Shark" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

Tropic Neon Home

 
Tropic Neon Home at night.

"Tropic Neon Home" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano


Tropic Neon Home at night.

"Tropic Neon Home" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

Nauticus - PC Wallpaper

 
Futuristic undersea cityscape.

"Nauticus" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Futuristic undersea cityscape.

 "Nauticus" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
 
Download full size: 5376x3072

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The Sinister Shores

Seaside Obeah House

"Seaside Obeah House" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

The Sinister Shores

Pastor Gideon stood by the window of his modest home, the evening sea breeze gently rustling the curtains. The distant murmur of the waves crashing against the rocky shore was a constant in his life, as was the sight of the setting sun dipping below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of red and orange. It was a sight that brought peace to many, but tonight, it brought none to him. His thoughts were far too dark, tainted by the gravity of his actions, the weight of his guilt, and the dread of what was to come.

The island community held Pastor Gideon in high esteem. He was a man of God, a beacon of hope in their small world, where life was often harsh, and the future uncertain. The island was remote, a speck of land in the vast Caribbean Sea, where news from the outside world was scarce and slow to arrive. Here, the pastor’s word was as good as law, and his guidance was sought by many. But beneath the veneer of piety and righteousness, Pastor Gideon harbored a secret that gnawed at his soul.

Nebular Sea Ships

 
Tall ship on sea at night with colorful nebular sky.

"Nebular Tall Ship" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano


Tall ship on sea at night with colorful nebular sky.

"Nebular Ghost Ship" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

Summer Beach Dance

 
Junkanoo dancers dancing on summer beach with seagulls flying above.

"Summer Beach Dance" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano


Junkanoo dancers dancing on summer beach with seagulls flying above.

"Summer Beach Dance" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano