The spirit of St Martin/St. Marten? Think Colors! Bright and vibrant colors!
What would the spirit of the island be without our island vendors selling their colorful items on our beautiful beaches?
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The image of the wave breaking on the shallow reef with the sun behind it represents the warmth and happiness that is going on at the beaches in St. Martin. Shot at Mullet Bay.
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Focus over airplane.-
St Martin is directly related to the sky and this picture shows clearly that spirit. Peace and tranquility of the land and the focus over the subtle point in the sky as airplane.
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Old iron gate at Rockland Plantation, heritage as the intertwining of iron, bush and spirit, into a bonded space of natural and man-made dimensions.
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Mystical moment.-
Can you see the protective spirit of St. Martin in this mystical moment of sunset?
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The spirit of St Martin/St. Maarten? Uniqueness. Everyone has his/her own style. Across the street cows are grazing and here there is a fence built out of this and that, sending a message to all who pass by.
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The image of the wave hitting the rocks flowing through the moss represents the feeling of going to the beach on a nice sunny day and having a great time. Since St. Martin is a very beach oriented place I feel that it represents happiness and good times. Shot at Cupecoy Beach.
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The ponds are valuable natural ecosystems on the island and are important for the health of the environment. They are vital to maintain the spirit and beauty of the island.
Many have been destroyed due to development. We must preserve what is left. The pond Etang Guichard is home to many species of birds and it protected by the French side government.
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To me this photo shows how St. Martin is. Any day you can turn a corner and see something unexpected. Whenever I went to fill up with gas at a gas station by the French side bridge, the gas station has a pet goat who always can be found liming by the entrance door on a pile of concrete blocks.
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Cette photo allie 2 éléments de l’héritage de Saint-Martin : les somptueux couchers de soleil que chacun a pu admirer un jour vus au travers des raisiniers bord-de-mer que l’on peut trouver sur presque toutes les plages de Saint-Martin.
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Local and visiting fauna: We are fortunate that St. Martin is home and host to a multitude of animal species. Let’s do our best to protect them.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
I enjoy taking hilltop and lagoon/sea photographic panoramas. Such views provide me the “Ahhh” factor, the feeling of serenity, greenery and open space in an otherwise very overcrowded environment.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
Madame Estate Plantation House, gone but not forgotten, heritage resides forever in our hearts and minds.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
The image of the palm tree close up represents the diverse wildlife and colors in St. Martin and since palm trees are everywhere in St. Martin, I saw it as a new way to look at an otherwise overlooked subject.
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Freedom.-
St Martin is plenty of people who are forced to live outside. The plane is a subtle point in the sky for whoever looks at it from the land but freedom for the traveler.
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The spirit of St Martin/St Maarten lies in our history, like these slave walls built by the strong, brave ancestors of so many. There are many all over the island. We pass them every day without really looking. So much of the island history has been lost but these slave walls remind us of what once was.
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Children playing with sand.-
I think this picture represents the spirit of St. Martin because every person of St Martin has lived and remember that moment in his childhood, enjoying the sand on the seashore with his friends. So this time talk about all of us.
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The spirit of St Martin/St. Maarten? Traffic. Everywhere you go there are traffic jams. Stuck behind a cow.
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The image inside the breaking wave represents the amazing colors St. Martin has to offer and shows that if you explore you can find something amazing.
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If you EVER wanted to find Spirit, the Future of St. Maarten will forever have it with them our little island lives on. By the way curiosity is so cute.
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For me the spirit of St. Martin are her coastlines, hilltops, lagoons, flora and fauna, and food: from the characteristic coastlines and azure lagoons to virgin hilltops and everything else in between.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
Local and visiting fauna: We are fortunate that St. Martin is home and host to a multitude of animal species. Let’s do our best to protect them.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
I enjoy taking hilltop and lagoon/sea photographic panoramas. Such views provide me the “Ahhh” factor, the feeling of serenity, greenery and open space in an otherwise very overcrowded environment.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
La grâce et la sérénité de l’oiseau emblématique de Saint-Martin.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
Wild Life has its own spirit, but growing up I always admired these little birds, darting around being busy.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
Watching fish being gutted and scaled always transfixes me.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
I enjoy taking hilltop and lagoon/sea photographic panoramas. Such views provide me the “Ahhh” factor, the feeling of serenity, greenery and open space in an otherwise very overcrowded environment.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
Un touriste parmi tant d’autres recherche une ombre rafraîchissante sous le soleil de Saint-Martin.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
The Spirit of St. Maarten is always in the wind.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
Local yummies are simply a delicious part of growing up on St. Martin. I don’t have a sweet tooth but coconut tart always hits the spot!
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Trees fascinate me. The Silver buttonwood is a tree that has literally stood the test of time. I’m 45 years old and remember that tree from my childhood when we would go swimming at Mullet Bay and play around the golf course and lagoon. Whenever I drive by that tree, I smile.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
Something a little different this week, some thoughts about the process of refining the raw materials into a worthwhile wildlife guide:
I enjoy taking hilltop and lagoon/sea photographic panoramas. Such views provide me the “Ahhh” factor, the feeling of serenity, greenery and open space in an otherwise very overcrowded environment.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
Bird photography is the subject of a new free ebook, Bird Shots, produced by the Les Fruits de Mer association. The book is a guide designed to help readers improve their bird photography and get more enjoyment from the hobby.
“Bird photography has its own specific challenges, and getting the best results requires a certain understanding of both birds and photography,” commented author Mark Yokoyama. “As a hobby, it is a fantastic way to develop a deeper connection with nature and appreciation for the craft of photography.”
The book was written for birders interested in improving their photography, photographers interested in capturing birds and even those who are new to both birding and photography. Topics include basic techniques to use in the field, composition and visual storytelling, and how to work with the photos you have taken.
This new ebook arrives just in time to inspire local photographers to capture some bird photos for the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. The theme of this year’s contest is The Spirit of St. Martin.
The contest is free and open to every age, and everyone is welcome to enter as many times as they like.
All qualifying entries will go on display in the online Heritage Gallery, and selected entries will be featured in the Heritage Photo Exhibition, which will be held this summer. Awards will be given for the winning entries in three categories: Adult, Under 18 and People’s Choice.
The ebook Bird Shots is available for free download. Information about how to enter the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest and this year’s online Heritage Gallery are also found on the site.
Albert figure Saint Martinoise se retrouve tous les soirs sur la plage pour nourrir les oiseaux au coucher de soleil, pour le plus grand plaisir des touristes dinant dans les lolos.
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Life on the Beach, whatever is written on that milk must be very interesting.
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De locale bevolking van Sint Maarten is geweldig. Vriendelijk en altijd te zien met een grote glimlach. Kinderen die spelen op het strand. En wat ik het mooie vind is dat dit jongetje bid voor een hoge golf.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
Pelicans soaring by as young Emma is in the middle of tacking.
Relax, and take in the beauty.
who will win?
busy traffic.
These are entries in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
Dit is sint maarten, elke avond kan je genieten van de zonsondergang, zo prachtig dat het net een schilderij lijkt.
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Remember to enjoy life.
This is an entry in the 2016 Heritage Photo Contest. View all the entries in the online gallery, learn more and find out how to enter here.
