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Eight not-to-be-missed photo opportunities in Jamaica (continued)
Not only is the Falls worthy of picture-taking, but the human chain that normally climbs the fall with a native guide is an added bonus.
2. Somerset Falls These falls could really be called one of the hidden gems of the island. The spectacular vista is nestled inside a rainforest in Port Antonio, one of Jamaica's sleepier towns. The view is, to use a clichi, breathtaking. The water's colour is different and can only be described as an unusual bluish-green.
The best shots are obtained from the upper reaches of the river, but the true nature lover will have ample opportunities to capture nature at her best. This writer believes that some of the most beautiful scenery in Jamaica can be found at Somerset Falls.
Emancipation Park As parks go, Emancipation Park may at first glance not seem like a photographer's idea of a must-do, but that soon changes as you walk around. The main focus of the Park is giant nude male and female statues that grace the outside of the Park on the Knutsford Boulevard end.
The work of art has the nudes standing on a base over which water flows. The monument means different things to different viewers, some people find it offensive while others admire its artistic purity. The artist, Laura Facey, says her own interpretation is that the purity of water washes away pain and struggles of slavery, and the dome represents life.
The place is not just statues and fountains, there is flora, specially selected to add to the charm. These include the national flower, the Lignum Vitae (when in blooms, it features beautiful light blue flowers), the national tree, the Blue Mahoe, and an abundance of palms and ferns. Although still in their growing stages, they add to the romantic feel.
Rosehall Great House This greathouse was home to Jamaica's infamous white witch, Annie Palmer. The magnificent Georgian structure has been restored to its former glory, enthralling visitors with its magnificent old world furniture. Palmer's ghost is said to still roam the property that she loved, and where she killed her husbands and slave lovers.
Made of cut stone and stucco, the 19th century greathouse has a beautiful cut stone staircase that goes up to the second floor. Like most buildings of the time, Rosehall has sash windows and a hip roof. The house holds center stage on a rolling expanse of beautifully manicured land.
Port Royal The pirate capital of the Caribbean, Port Royal is worth visiting not only for its photographic opportunities, but for a glimpse into a past many still find alluring.
The sunken city is almost exactly as it was after the 1692 earthquake. The picture-taking opportunities here will appeal primarily to history buffs.
Also of interest in Port Royal is the grave and tombstone of Lewis Galdy who was actually swallowed by the earth during the great earthquake and spat out. Not all the historic scenes in Port Royal can be photographed, but many can be, making it possible to capture lasting images of the remnants of "the wickedest city in the world".
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