The people in Jamaica are as colorful as the landscapes. As you’ll see in the images below, everywhere you look are flashes of intense solids and striking color combinations that appear to be by design, but in fact are a fabric of the culture. Last week I introduced you to the faces of Jamaica. This week, the colors of Jamaica, which, I learned, get more vibrant the farther off the beaten path you go.
While there, I fully expected to take only family photographs on the beach. But, really my true desire was to be in the community as much as possible with my family, talking with the locals, at the farmer’s market in the morning, roaming around the neighborhoods in Montego Bay. Plus, I set the alarm on my phone each day at noon so I could walk to the rocks and take photographs of the fish Sanjay caught that morning with his spear. Or to see Ruppert and Patricia, local artisans, to talk about life in Jamaica. I walked miles upon miles each day around the resort talking to people, meeting staff that knew my friends in Connecticut, snapping pictures of them. I plotted my recommendation for TripAdvisor and gathered names of those staff that should be acknowledged.
On one of my favorite days I was driven around by Kingsley, to the market and to his neighborhood in the hills. You can see the laundry, the murals, and the colorful painted wooden shops far away from tourists, but in the heart of his everyday life. This is my final collection of photographs from this lovely island.
It’s hard leaving all of the ridiculously gorgeous colors, but it’s springtime at home now and my camera is out. Back to the heart of my PR life.
What an inviting hello to Jamaica.
Gorgeous water in Montego Bay.
Anchovy, Jamaica.
The Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Bougainvillea, Montego Bay, Jamaica.
The walls and windows around Montego Bay.
An old train in Montego Bay.
Anchovy, Jamaica.
Sanjay and his catch-of-the-day in Montego Bay.
A store in Bickerstetch, Jamaica.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these photos! And I love your post. Makes me miss JA even more.
xoxo
Thank you, NICOLE’!!!
Thanks for commenting, Nicole’. I would love to see your pictures from Jamaica!
Yes Nancy, I have tons!
SOO love the colors of the islands! I have been to many islands but never made it to Jamaica. Thanks for sharing:)
Thank you, Laura! I’ve never met an island I didn’t like. 🙂
Oh Moon. The laundry photo. I love it!!! All of them, but that one! xo S
Thanks for noticing, that one is my favorite one, so much colorful laundry. I knew you would like because your site is http://laundrylinedivine.com!
Just beautiful, Nancy! You truly captured the essence of Jamaica!
Thanks so much, Julie!
Nancy, these pictures are just wonderful! You make me want to go to Jamaica!
Appreciate the comments, Karen. YOU are some world traveler!
These photos are stunning Nancy!! The one of the blue ocean, I want to buy it for my home. You have truly taken me on the photo journey with you. xx
Thanks for looking at my blog! I’m making that one into a card for snailmail. I’ll send you one :).
Ahhhh the colors are so Happy.
I think the world needs a little piece of Jamaica right now
Thanks for putting brightness in my day with your lovely photos and words
XxE
You bet we need some brightness. It’s snowing again tonight. Thanks for reading the blog, Elisa.
Nancy, the colors are stunning, and your pictures capture the warmth of the island! Loved that u gave us a peek into local life!
Hi Mai, thanks so much, it’s like being a street photographer in another country. I can’t help myself.
Wow nancy! Such wonderful pictures. You really captured the faces and colors that comprise Jamaican culture beautifully. Great work
Hey Raffie, thanks. It was a super ‘adventurous’ trip, miss that blue water! Right?
Just beautiful, Nancy. Thanks for sharing.
Prada, appreciate it, and thanks for checking out my blog.
These are so beautiful! When I go there, where’s the best place to stay? I love swimming & I love walking about!
Thanks for commenting! It’s all so reasonable. You have Hotel Riu, The Hilton, even the Holiday Inn in Montego Bay, and the more pricey Round Hill. I haven’t been to Negril. Take your camera and enjoy the color and sunshine. It was 84 degrees when we were there, and 22 degrees in northeast.
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