Vibrant I am an outsider to my special part of St. Martin, Grand Case, only coming here for 30 years. It feels like my other home and, in my heart, it is. The rhythm of this remarkable place is animated by its texture – and especially its colours. These are found in Grand Case’s buildings, […]
Vivant Entre les Grandes et les Petites Cayes, St. Martin; endroit superbe et sauvage (mais au delà de la décharge, qui semble bien gérée, il faut dire). Vulnérable Le pauvre fort Amsterdam de Philipsburg, qui aurait bien besoin de quelques rénovations/réparations respectueuses pour maintenir ce qui en reste… (tout comme le -pauvre aussi- fort St. […]
Vibrant I can never be bored watching the sunsets, everyone one of them is different and spectacular, our sky takes on magnificent colors … from gold to bright orange to pink. Vulnerable I do not understand why our government does take better care of our patrimoine such as the remains of this sugar factory in […]
Vibrant The melocactus flourishes along cliffs and in the hills. Some people stray away or overlook cacti because of their “menacing” needles or because of their strange appearance. However, I believe there is beauty in all of nature. Their vibrant colors say “I am here”. Vulnerable As the economy continues to flourish, the population grows […]
Vibrant There are hidden gems on the island that have withstood the test of time and man. The cliffs stand tall and vibrant. Each layer of the cliff tells a story of a past long gone. It looks like a good story because I see the cliff smiling back at me. Vulnerable “The best time […]
Vibrant The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), sometimes known as the sea hawk, fish eagle, river hawk or fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. It is a large raptor, reaching more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and 180 cm (71 in) across the wings. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly […]
Vivant La dame au chapeau bleu un jours de carnaval tout les habitants portent leurs plus beaux vêtements pendant le carnaval une façon de participer aussi à la fête. Vulnérable Espèce très rare de cactus appelé têtes d’anglais il se trouvent dans la réserve naturelle de SAINT MARTIN ils semblent posté là comme pour surveiller […]
Vibrant A small mangrove tree grows in an abandoned swimming pool. Human activity often modifies or destroys natural environments, but nature can be surprisingly good at utilizing and reclaming our artificial environments. Vulnerable The wooden house across from the bus depot in Marigot, crowned with a beautiful flamboyant, was surely the subject of countless photos […]
Vivant Ses jolis petits oiseaux des îles vous raviront par leurs chants et leurs belles couleurs jaunes. Aidons les en leurs installant des mangeoires d’eau sucré ,quelques fruits et un récipient d’eau qui fera office de baignoire .N’oublions pas que nos petits amis les oiseaux ont aussi un rôle très important . Vulnérable Il fait […]
Vivant Un pêcheur de crabe muni d’une simple épuisette dans une eau turquoise. Vulnérable L’état déplorable autour des poubelles résultat de l’incivilité des habitants.