Curacao
2009 summer vacation destination was in question so decision was to pick something that has already worked in the past – Netherlands Antilles. We looked through colorful catalogs of Aruba, St. Martin, Bonaire but selected a place that was recommended to us 4 years ago. Curaçao is an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, off the Venezuelan coast. Its capital – Willemstad, or small “Amsterdam”, is a lively port of high-end retailers, restaurants, and nightlife spots.
I usually don’t subscribe to overly priced and overly populated, time and location limited trips organized by local entrepreneurs. My preference, as a photographer, is to be in charge of transportation, available time and agenda. Frequent stops is something that my other half can tolerate. I don’t think a bus full of already impatient foreigners would appreciate my desire to photograph abandoned boat “parked” on the side of the road (picture below).
If you are searching for a quiet place, slow-paced quality time, extremely colorful architecture, Curaçao would be that magic place. As a side bonus, Curaçao is known for exceptionally clear water so snorkeling and scuba diving are activities that have to be added to one’s itinerary.
Curaçao - both thumbs up !
Jay,
Absolutely gorgeous photos!!!! I just remember Willemstead from when I stopped on one of my cruise trips and loved it…. it is very, very colorful…. Did you stay at the Marriott????
As always you capture the true beauty and you have such a great eye for natural beauty. Also you and your wife make a “gorgeous” couple…. Photos as always “Priceless”…
Fanstastic images! Favourites 2, 4 & 10.
beautiful…i love it..i was there 2 and i´d love to go again !
Curaçao was your pick. We welcome anyone! Thank you for taking these exceptional and unique pictures of our beautiful island!
It’s amazing to see how beautifull your island is through another person’s eyes. Thank you. Your pics are wonderfull. I too love pic nr. 2.
hello, looking for a photographer to shoot a catalog in curacao for our 2010 swimwear collection. any tips?
what places do you recommend to shoot? any tips for optimal results?