Category Archives: Photography
571. Accidentally Wes Anderson
What do the Kibo huts on the Marangu route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Olympic National Park in Washington state and Klein Curaçao’s pink lighthouse have in common? They’re all featured in Wally
571. Accidentally Wes Anderson
What do the Kibo huts on the Marangu route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Olympic National Park in Washington state and Klein Curaçao’s pink lighthouse have in common? They’re all featured in Wally
593. Curaçao Whale Watching
Special thanks to the folks over at GO WEST Diving for alerting us! Humpback whales are known for their magical singing that can last for hours on end. They sing to communicate and to attract mates… and it seems this
593. Curaçao Whale Watching
Special thanks to the folks over at GO WEST Diving for alerting us! Humpback whales are known for their magical singing that can last for hours on end. They sing to communicate and to attract mates… and it seems this
595. Curaçao Does NOT Do Rain
(This was strictly economics. Ladies got their hair done and the rain was not about to take that too.) See also: #925. Rain delays are patriotic
595. Curaçao Does NOT Do Rain
(This was strictly economics. Ladies got their hair done and the rain was not about to take that too.) See also: #925. Rain delays are patriotic
596. Curaçao Fashion Blogger’s Dream
ALL PHOTOS TAKEN FROM NEGIN MIRSALEHI’S FACEBOOK PAGE. Visit Negin’s awesome fashion blog for more!
596. Curaçao Fashion Blogger’s Dream
ALL PHOTOS TAKEN FROM NEGIN MIRSALEHI’S FACEBOOK PAGE. Visit Negin’s awesome fashion blog for more!
610. Curaçao’s Concierge
My childhood friend Gaby Lieuw has a keen eye for aesthetics; she has created a truly stunning site: Sand and Stilettos. Unlike ‘1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao’, Gaby’s site is a stylish travel guide filled with hidden Curaçao treasures (where to
610. Curaçao’s Concierge
My childhood friend Gaby Lieuw has a keen eye for aesthetics; she has created a truly stunning site: Sand and Stilettos. Unlike ‘1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao’, Gaby’s site is a stylish travel guide filled with hidden Curaçao treasures (where to
613. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Royalty
King Willem-Alexander and his more glamorous half, Queen Máxima, visited the Dutch Caribbean islands for the first time as ‘official’ monarchs this past week. The King was inaugurated on April 30, 2013 and promised to continue his mother’s course, stressing
613. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Royalty
King Willem-Alexander and his more glamorous half, Queen Máxima, visited the Dutch Caribbean islands for the first time as ‘official’ monarchs this past week. The King was inaugurated on April 30, 2013 and promised to continue his mother’s course, stressing
614. Curaçao Artist Giovani Zanolino
The Art People, a community of artists and art lovers from around the world — with over 91,000 Facebook Fans — has recently profiled Curaçao artist Giovani Zanolino in “Live to Create”. Giovani’s take on Degas. Excerpt from the article: ‘Giovani’s gorgeous, hugely compelling
614. Curaçao Artist Giovani Zanolino
The Art People, a community of artists and art lovers from around the world — with over 91,000 Facebook Fans — has recently profiled Curaçao artist Giovani Zanolino in “Live to Create”. Giovani’s take on Degas. Excerpt from the article: ‘Giovani’s gorgeous, hugely compelling
618. Curaçao’s Hummingbird
Curaçao’s beloved Blenchi (Chlorostilbon mellisugus, blue-tailed emerald hummingbird) is only 8 cm (3 inches) long and that includes its notorious 0.7 inch bill. But don’t be fooled by its small size: it’s a mighty fierce little bird! The male Blenchi is magnificently
618. Curaçao’s Hummingbird
Curaçao’s beloved Blenchi (Chlorostilbon mellisugus, blue-tailed emerald hummingbird) is only 8 cm (3 inches) long and that includes its notorious 0.7 inch bill. But don’t be fooled by its small size: it’s a mighty fierce little bird! The male Blenchi is magnificently
638. Curaçao’s Center for Contemporary Art
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates Instituto Buena Bista (‘IBB’), Curaçao’s Center for Contemporary Art was founded by visual artists Tirzo Martha and David Bade
638. Curaçao’s Center for Contemporary Art
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates Instituto Buena Bista (‘IBB’), Curaçao’s Center for Contemporary Art was founded by visual artists Tirzo Martha and David Bade
644. Curaçao’s Viral Cookie Monster
Curaçao’s “Cookie Monster of the Sea” is about three feet tall and located off Westpunt… and we can’t deny that the resemblance is strong, very strong… so much so that he’s been featured on: GrindTV Daily Mail Yahoo News Canada NYPost SocialNewsDaily
644. Curaçao’s Viral Cookie Monster
Curaçao’s “Cookie Monster of the Sea” is about three feet tall and located off Westpunt… and we can’t deny that the resemblance is strong, very strong… so much so that he’s been featured on: GrindTV Daily Mail Yahoo News Canada NYPost SocialNewsDaily
647. Curaçao Street Art
Urban adventurer extraordinaire Leslie Koch, founder of Downtown Traveler and frequent blogger, is not afraid of stepping out of her comfort zone and her blog is perfect for people who seek offbeat travel destinations, snap photos of street art on their iPhones, don’t shy
647. Curaçao Street Art
Urban adventurer extraordinaire Leslie Koch, founder of Downtown Traveler and frequent blogger, is not afraid of stepping out of her comfort zone and her blog is perfect for people who seek offbeat travel destinations, snap photos of street art on their iPhones, don’t shy
648. Curaçao’s Portraitist
A visual learner, Lysa De Windt (30) considers portrait photography so much more than merely clicking a shutter: “that person in front of me feels vulnerable… I’m to earn their trust by trying to understand what they want to communicate
648. Curaçao’s Portraitist
A visual learner, Lysa De Windt (30) considers portrait photography so much more than merely clicking a shutter: “that person in front of me feels vulnerable… I’m to earn their trust by trying to understand what they want to communicate
655. Curaçao Authenticity (Part 2)
Though Facebook is a major distraction most of the time, I’m also very grateful to Facebook, for it has introduced me to a very awesome Curaçao painter, graphic designer and photographer: Ariadne Faries. This is the second installment of Ariadne’s ‘Being Curaçao’ photo
655. Curaçao Authenticity (Part 2)
Though Facebook is a major distraction most of the time, I’m also very grateful to Facebook, for it has introduced me to a very awesome Curaçao painter, graphic designer and photographer: Ariadne Faries. This is the second installment of Ariadne’s ‘Being Curaçao’ photo
657. Curaçao’s Saddletree / Gum Tree
ALL PHOTOS BY RITA MENDES-FLOHR. The Gum Tree grows a massive reddish trunk made up of soft, almost leathery wood. In fact, donkey saddles were made of it back in the day, hence its Papiamentu name: Palu di sia
657. Curaçao’s Saddletree / Gum Tree
ALL PHOTOS BY RITA MENDES-FLOHR. The Gum Tree grows a massive reddish trunk made up of soft, almost leathery wood. In fact, donkey saddles were made of it back in the day, hence its Papiamentu name: Palu di sia
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 