Fruit Seller | Aruba

 

Fruit Seller | Noord, Aruba 

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Marcy Field | Keene, New York

Marcy Field | Keene, New York 
Adirondacks

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The Forgotten: The Dogs and Cats of Aruba

The Forgotten: #Aruba has a problem with abandoned pets. They all have a sadness in their eyes, scanning the faces of the people they encounter as if pleading for help. Bowls of water placed in the shade serve as reminders of their presence, and tourists feed them from their coolers and takeout bags.
The black and white photos of the dog on the retaining wall are from an abandoned soccer field, and the dog sleeping in the shade is the Alto Vista Chapel.

Organizations like the Animal Relief Foundation help tourists transport these abandoned animals to loving homes abroad: https://arf-aruba.com/

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Coastal Sentinels | The Divi Divi Trees of Aruba

Coastal Sentinels | The Divi Divi Trees of Aruba 

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Ruins: Aruban Gold Mining Road and Encampment

Images of an abandoned gold mining encampment and access road, Aruba. One image shows a boat mysteriously stranded miles inland.

In the 19th century, this small Caribbean island saw a gold rush that transformed its economy and left behind fascinating relics.

Gold mining in Aruba has a storied past, beginning with a discovery that would forever change the island’s economy and landscape.

The gold history of Aruba dates back to 1824 when a young herder named Willem Rasmijn stumbled upon gold while tending his sheep near Rooi Fluit. This discovery set off Aruba's first gold rush. News spread quickly, and soon prospectors from around the world descended upon the island, hoping to strike it rich.

By the mid-19th century, gold fever had firmly gripped Aruba. The government granted several concessions to international mining companies, leading to the establishment of various mines and processing facilities. The most notable among these were the Bushiribana and Balashi Gold Mills, built by the Aruba Island Gold Mining Company. Bushiribana, constructed in 1872 on the island's northern coast, processed ore from nearby mines, while the Balashi Gold Mill, built in 1899, processed gold ore extracted from the nearby hills.

Despite the initial success, the gold mining industry in Aruba faced significant challenges. The extraction process was labor-intensive, and the harsh, desert-like conditions of the island made mining difficult. Additionally, the yield of gold from the ore was often lower than anticipated. By the early 20th century, the profitability of gold mining in Aruba had diminished, leading to the eventual closure of many mining operations. The Balashi Gold Mill ceased operations in 1916, marking the end of significant gold mining activities on the island.

Today, the remnants of Aruba’s gold mining past stand as silent witnesses to a bygone era. These structures, set against Aruba's stark, desert-like landscape, provide striking subjects for photography, especially in monochrome.

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Aruban Night Skies

Aruban Night Skies 1-5

Various Locations, Aruba

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Aruban Suns 1-6

Aruban Suns 1-6
Various Locations, Aruba

Sunrises over the desert-like landscapes of Aruba, 800 miles north of the equator, feature a combination of candle and stovepipe cacti. I never expected to discover unique landscapes reminiscent of the American West on a Caribbean island.

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Tornado-warned Storm | 07.16.2024

Tornado-warned Storm | 07.16.2024
Malta, New York 

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Woman on Bus | Oranjestad, Aruba

Woman on Bus | Oranjestad, Aruba.

A woman looks out of a bus window in the capital city of Oranjestad, Aruba.

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Divi Divi Tree | Arashi Bay, Aruba

Divi Divi Tree | Arashi Bay, Aruba 

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Firefly Pillar | 07.05.2034

 

Firefly Pillar | 07.05.2024
Fireflies surround the pillar monument at the Grafton Peace Pagoda, Grafton, New York.

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Warm Day Rising (Nipper) | 07.03.2024

Warm Day Rising (Nipper) | 07.03.2024
Albany, New York 

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Dance of the Fireflies | 06.28.2024

Dance of the Fireflies | 06.28.2024
Martin Dunham Reservoir, Grafton, New York 

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Severe Storm Passing Through Saratoga County | 06.23.2024

Severe Storm Passing Through Saratoga County, New York | 06.23.2024

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