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Barbados


Barbados
Información de la foto
Copyright: Betty Jones (BWJ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 69 W: 0 N: 108] (335)
Género: Lugares
Medio: Color
Tomada el: 2005-01-19
Categorías: Momento Irrepetible
Cámara: Canon PowerShot S 400
More Photo Info: [view]
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Fecha enviada: 2008-07-05 9:06
Vista: 426
Puntos: 16
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Barbados

Barbados is a Portuguese word meaning ‘those with beards’ and likely refers to the island’s native Bearded Fig Tree. Resident tribes of Barbados welcomed 16th century Portuguese explorers who were searching for gold and riches and were greatly disappointed to find only a tropical paradise. The name Barbados was adopted when British explorers arrived in 1625 and took possession of the territory. Barbados became one the Britain’s first overseas possessions and the island remained a colony until the second half of the 20th century.

The first settlers brought tobacco and cotton from neighboring islands, but local conditions did not favor these crops, so sugar cane was chosen as an alternative crop. Twentieth century entrepreneurs replaced 19th century farmers, but not all of the planters left. Sugar and locally distilled dark rum are still exported.

Fortifications had to be built against invaders including pirates. By the 17th century, forts guarded almost the entire coastline. Prosperous descendants built plantation houses and mansions. Some of these great houses, furnished with fine antiques, overlooking their well tended gardens and expansive lawns still remain as relics of British colonial island life.

The eastern shore of the island where this picture was takes is especially scenic.

An additional interesting fact that batalay shared: "Barbados is the easternmost island in the Caribbean, it was special among all the islands as the one place outside North America that George Washington had visited."
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  • jmdias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 181 N: 1847] (7604)
  • [2008-07-05 16:12]

betty

beautiful pov showing the plam trees and the banana trees and the marvelous beach. The rocks in the beach looks very interesting too. Good light, colors and compo

hugs

jorge

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  • belido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3158 W: 98 N: 2574] (8955)
  • [2008-07-05 16:15]

Hi Betty,

wooowww! Beautiful beach and excellent pov. The composition is just perfect, making good use of the curved line and the sunny day. The details are everywhere in the frame thanks to the efficient sharpness. I also like the colors and saturation which brings the scene as we would see alive. Great job!
Regards,
Carlos

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  • Atousa Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 429 W: 13 N: 489] (1580)
  • [2008-07-05 21:47]

Salam Betty,
Its a beautiful compo..I like the way you framed the shot..very good colours too..very scenic beach..thank you
All the best, Atousa

Banana trees create atmosphere. Palm trees create atmosphere. Put them together and it gets a very tropical laid back feel. I think it would be a great place to visit. We don't see much from this part of the world on TE, and it is somewhere I would like to explore, but it is so far away for me! :)

Hello Betty,

Of all the destinations on a Royal Viking Line cruise in 1976, Barbados had impressed me the most. The easternmost island in the Caribbean, it was special among all the islands as the one place outside North America that George Washington had visited. Your note is outstanding, complementing the exquisite image.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Hi Betty, wonderful long beach, it is windy but tempting to swim, lovely colors and excellent DOF i could see the detailed clouds at the background, fantastic POV, you've included everything need to be seen to learn about this place. very good job and a useful note too.
Sam.

Hi Betty,

beautiful composition, it's a really nice place.... good details and perspective, well done,

Regards

Sergio

Hi Betty. You have certainly captured a lush paradise look in this shot. Well composed with the sweep of coastline drawing the eye deeper into the scene. Good colours and detail also. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

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