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Coco Island


Coco Island
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Copyright: Margo Cavis (margocavis) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 48] (172)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-01
Categories: Seascape
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Exposure: f/4, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-19 10:52
Viewed: 12082
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this photo while volunteering in the Seychelles. This was part of a very picturesque beach we found on Coco Island - near the the island of Curieuse. I stayed on Curieuse island for a week to help out the rangers. The rangers & their cook "Momma" are the only people who live on this island. The island is off the north coast of Praslin. It is notable for being one of only two islands native to the coco de mer.

In 1833 Curieuse became a leper colony that didn't cease operations until 1965. Today ruins of the leprosarium remain as well as the former physician's residence at Anse St. Joseph which is now an educational center and museum. One of the leper houses has been renovated & that is where me & 5 other volunteers lived.

In 1979 Curieuse and surrounding waters were declared the Curieuse Marine National Park in order to protect the native wildlife. Today it is the home of roughly 300 Aldabra Giant Tortoise. The island is also a protected sea turtle nesting ground.
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Hello Margo,
You live in a fascinating fantasy world:-).
I visited your site...
About this image...
It's well done. Beautiful light. Overall sharp wide angle vista.
I like the water area as well as the the rocks and the blue sky.
It's all matching and without distracting elements.
Interesting story attached.
Well done
...and thanks for sharing of course
Annick

hi margo, wonderful shot. looks like paradise....hhmm....tfs.

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