Postcard from Antigua #1: The Colours of the Caribbean
Date: January 2026 Location: Nelson’s Dockyard / Shirley Heights, Antigua "A Palette of Blue and Ochre" There is a rhythm to the Caribbean that is dictated entirely by the sun. From my current base in Antigua, I’ve found that the island offers a visual depth that goes far beyond the standard "tropical" cliché. This week, I’ve been focusing the lens on the intersection of history and nature. Standing at the top of Shirley Heights at dusk, you see the convergence of the deep, ink-blue Atlantic and the sheltered, turquoise waters of English Harbour. It is a study in gradients—the way the water changes character based on the depth of the coral and the angle of the light. The Photographer's Perspective: The real joy of photographing Antigua is the contrast. You have the weathered, ochre-colored stone of the 18th-century dockyards set against the neon-bright hulls of modern yachts. In this week's featured shot, I wanted to cap...
