Caribbean Vacation - Saint Lucia

I spent my vacation in the Caribbean last week. My friend Danielle and I went to Saint Lucia. We stayed at the La Haut Resort, in a lush jungle above the town of Soufriere and overlooking the infamous Pitons. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. They made us feel like family. All the meals were prepared with food from the resort plantation. The grapefruit tasted nothing like American or European varieties. By far the best strain of the fruit I have ever tasted. We had fresh bananas, oranges, coconuts, eggs, bread and meats for breakfast and dinner every day. I highly recommend La Haut for anyone thinking of staying on the island and wanting to steer clear of the tourist center up north in Saint Lucia.

We also spent time swimming in the resort's two infinity pools, drinking the local Piton beer, exploring other resorts, downtown Soufriere, boating, hiking and meandering through the rainforest and botanical gardens. The boating with Sugar and Spice Charters was especially fun. The captain and crew - Mario and Lyndon, treated us to an incredible day of snorkeling and ocean hopping we'll never forget. Another thing we won't soon forget? Hearing American Country music playing in between Reggae and Soca artists on the radio at random. Apparently, the locals loooove it. St. Lucia sure is an interesting place. It was an amazing vacation, we learned a few things and now it's back to work on Monday.

I'm already looking forward to my next adventure. :)

My Favorite Photos of 2015.

2015 was a great year for me. Yes, I complain a lot but, that's how i hide the fact I'm having so much fun. I feel like my photography took a turn for the better and got a little more consistent this year. 2016 will mean bigger things. In the 1st quarter, I plan to have a new website to display my work. As the year progresses I hope to build a brand around at least one aspect of my photography. Probably my surfing or travel imagery. And of course, I hope to expand my social media following. Look for Darbe Images to go next level in 2016. 

Here's a few of my favorite shots from the past year.  

A gentle fog rolls across lower Manhattan on an early February Evening.

A peaceful Williamsburg waterfront.

A look across the bay at San Diego's skyline in March.

My private Malibu.

Coming and going.

Portrait of a surfer. Ingmar's good side. 

Brigitte does her best cat walk at Vazquez Rocks in Southern California.

I'm certain a scientist somewhere will use Ashani's DNA to create perfect faces for AI robots in the future. 

A new favorite DJ of mine, Nora Enpure performs at the Elements Music Fest in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Nora.... feeling blue. 

Taylor Swift's Tour makes a U-turn in my hometown of Clyde, NY. Not something one sees every day in these parts. 

Hipster hangout at The Bushwick Collective's annual block party.

Jacky's silhouette in Altea, Spain on a beautiful September morning.

The sun rises in Altea, Spain.

Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències in Valencia, Spain.

The famed Tower Bridge in London, England.

The Empire State building wakes on a new work day in Manhattan.

German street artist, Case Maclaim prepares his pallet for a new project in Bushwick.

Eelco Van Den Berg, a street artist from the Netherlands, looks over his latest work, as the J train passes nearby.

My favorite band, The Drums perform at Baby's Allright, Brooklyn.

Portrait of Dr. Bennet Omalu. Actor Will Smith plays him in the controversial film, "Concussion". 

Friend and Photographer Darryl Nobles captured at an art exhibit during Miami's Art Basel.

Miami Beach. Good bye to a great 2015. 

Dan & Robin's Wedding

Here are a few photos from my cousin Dan's wedding day in Bournemouth, England on September 12, 2015. Thankfully the rain and clouds broke early and we had spectacular weather on this special occasion. Congratulations Dan, Robin and family!