Take a photo journey through Kingston, St. Mary and Portland, Jamaica through my camera lens.
Bob Marley Statue
The newly erected statue of Bob Marley was unveiled during Reggae Month February 2015. It is located at ‘Culture Yard’ in Trench Town, the home of Bob Marley before he moved to 56 Hope Road.
The Ward Theatre
Built in 1912, The Ward Theatre is an iconic landmark located in Downtown Kingston. The Ward Theater has been the home to several cultural events including the national Pantomime, plays with cultural icon Louise Bennett, and numerous concerts.
Coronation Market
A view of Coronation market in downtown Kingston. Vendors from across the island, travel the country’s largest market to sell their fresh fruits and vegetable produce on a weekly basis.
Spanish Town
A view of Jamaica’s original capital city, Spanish Town, located thirteen (13) miles outside of Kingston. Much of its original Spanish architecture remains intact today.
Flat Bridge
Located in the Bog Walk Gorge, Flat Bridge was constructed sometime between 1724 and 1774. The bridge is a beam across the Rio Cobre river and offers single lane traffic. During heavy rainfall the gorge is normally closed as the river often rises high enough to cover the bridge. With the construction of the new highway to the North Coast scheduled to open in 2016, it is expected that there will be a sharp reduction in traffic through this historical landmark.
Fern Gully
The Fern Gully is one of the major roadways leading to the town of Ocho Rios from Kingston. Spanning close to a mile long, this winding road of lush vegetation is home to several species of ferns towering above the roadway, providing a shady tunnel to travelers.
Port Maria
Port Maria, the capital of the Parish of St. Mary. Originally named ‘Puerto Santa Maria’ was the second town established by Spanish settlers in Jamaica. The Port Maria church was built in the 1800 is a notable landmark before entering the town.
The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is a main attraction to visitors of Port Antonio in the parish of Portland. The attraction was severely damaged eight years ago during a major hurricane and led to the closure of the attractions’ restaurant. It has never reopened, however, the Blue Lagoon is still accessible to visitors.
Rafting on the Rio Grande
Rafting on the Rio Grande is one of the most tranquil experiences one could experience. The rafting trip takes two hours, and travels along the eight mile stretch of scenic beauty. While rafting you will see a variety of birds, fishermen, other rafters coming up stream and crystal clear water for the most part of the journey.
Reach Falls
Reach Falls is another breath taking attraction located in Reach Falls, Portland. Unlike Dunn’s River Falls, visitors are not only able to climb the falls but can swim in different pockets of the falls. Visitors will also view lush vegetation as they make their way up the falls.
Boston Bay Beach
Boston Bay Beach is located in the jerk capital of the island, Boston Bay, Portland. The beach is one of the most scenic public beaches in Portland. Currently, the beach is undergoing construction of changing facilities which will make the experience more attractive.
Steve James is a Freelance photographer/journalist and radio broadcaster. His images have appeared in Billboard Magazine, The Jamaican Gleaner, Buzzz Magazine, The Jamaica Observer, and Echoes Magazine (London) and CD covers. He also work with two of the largest reggae websites in the world, www.reggaeville.com and www.unitedreggae.com , www.semiyah.com providing them with content such as images, articles, news and CD reviews. He currently is the host of a program called Real Rock on Bess FM that is aired both locally and online. Additionally, he is a Director of JaRIA (Jamaica Reggae Industry Association) & head of its marketing subcommittee that stages Reggae Month annually in February.
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