The Roar of the Lionfish When a species is introduced into a place unknown to it before, the consequences can be devastating. The coastal United States and Caribbean nations are currently threatened with the invasion of a species of fish which has no predators in the region, other than man, and which may be responsible for wiping out the beautiful fish of the Caribbean region which delight snorkelers and divers who visit the area. The lionfish, (family Scorpaenidae, genus Pterois), is native to the Pacific Ocean waters. Although it is difficult to pinpoint their origins in the Caribbean, many attribute it in large part to the the breach of an aquarium off Biscayne…
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In college, having the day after Halloween off from school was a blessing, although I really had not known of the holy day before starting Marquette. All Saints Day or All Souls Day, November 1, celebrates those who have passed before us. In Mexico, the day is known as Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrating the lives of loved ones who have died with food, drink, music, and prayer. Included in the celebration are these sugar skulls, representing the deceased. For more on the traditions of la Dia de los Muertos, take a look at this great site, Sugar Skull Art.
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Do you want to license an image for your website or publication? Looking for stock photography of the Caribbean islands for your project? We would be glad to help! Images are organized by Island and by Category of image, and can also be viewed in any of our travel journal posts and features. We have images of great beach bars, local food and drink, historic places, flora and fauna, stunning beaches, and island festivals and people. We have hundreds of additional images available! Just let us know what you are looking for! Please fill out the Contact Form below and we will send you licensing information. Licensing fees vary with the nature and terms of use. To see where our images have been featured, browse through…
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It’s time to start reviewing what photography gear I need to pack for this year’s trip. For travel, it’s important to keep things light, but you do want to make sure you have the gear to get the images you want. I have started keeping track of what I pack and what I use, and you can see my packing list and results from our past trips to Nevis, the British Virgin Islands, and Ireland by clicking those links. This year, we travel to Eleuthera! In anticipation of some great scenery, including the Glass Window Bridge and Lighthouse Beach, I’m beefing up my camera support. I’ve added a Gitzo monopod with…
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What are metal prints? And why do we love them? Metal prints display your image in all the all the vibrant, gorgeous colors of the Caribbean which you remember. These are not images printed on metallic paper. The image you select is infused onto specially-coated aluminum sheets, with a high gloss finish. Metal prints don’t fade or ripple like paper prints, preserving your images as you first remembered them. Each image comes with built-in mounting hardware, which keeps your image away from the wall, and small pads keep your wall free from scratches. We also love metal prints because aluminum is lightweight and easy to hang. We originally had…
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We’ve been working hard the last three months to bring you a new My Irie Time Shop. With the re-opening of the shop, we have a number of new items to offer which we’re really excited about. (1) DIGITAL PAINTINGS The world of digital photography offers many avenues to explore our creativity. Through a variety of techniques, we are able to manipulate our photographs to give the appearance of oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, or simply to render a more abstract impression of what we see through the lens. With this new technology at hand, we are now able to offer some of our favorite images from the Caribbean with a…
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Our trips to Anguilla would not be complete without at stop at Picante, and a pitcher, or two, of their delicious margaritas. For more on why we love Picante, read our report here. For margaritas at home, my favorite recipe comes from north of the border, from Rick Bayless, famous for his restaurants, Topolobampo and Frontera Grill in Chicago. Rick’s recipe for his Topolo Margarita can be found on his website here, along with recipes for a lot of great dishes. Cheers!
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Bay Bistro’s Caribbean Punch is a bit different than most rum punches we’ve enjoyed in the Caribbean. In addition to fruit juices, in this case, orange and pineapple juices, the Caribbean Punch at Bay Bistro, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, has vodka and peach schnapps. The result is light and refreshing, and a bit less sweet. If you prefer rum in your punches, they also have the Bistro Delight, which swaps out the vodka in favor of rum, and a variety of other cocktails, one of which will no doubt strike your fancy. Bay Bistro isn’t all cocktails. They have a wonderful menu, full of great seafood offerings, and a…
