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“I can also do a Fosbury jump”

Samana Bay, located in the northwest of the Dominican Republic, is one of the best places on the planet to observe a large population of humpback whales that come to the area every year to mate and give birth.

Every year, during the months from December to April, some 3,000 cetaceans leave their natural habitat in the cold waters of the North Atlantic from countries like Iceland or Canada, to transform the Dominican tropical waters into the scene of their mating rituals, as well as their favorite place to give birth.

It is an absolutely marvelous and portentous spectacle of nature: males of more than 40 tons jumping over the water trying to win the favor and attention of the females of their species, in a hypnotic courtship of nature that is complemented by long and monotonous songs that they emit underwater and that become audible within a radius of 30 kilometers away.

🔎 https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/i-can-also-do-a-fosbury-jump/

📅 2 mars 2018

📸 Fujifilm X-T2 + 100-400mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/9, 1/1000 s

#TravelPhotography #NorthAmerica #Caribbean #DominicanRepublic #Photography #Fujifilm #XT2
“Humpback whale jump”

Humpback whales, known for their impressive leaps out of the water, travel thousands of kilometers from their feeding grounds in the North Atlantic, in regions such as Greenland, Iceland and Canada, to the tropical waters of the Dominican Republic.

This annual migratory journey, which can stretch over 5,000 kilometers, is essential to the survival of the calves, which are born in warm waters because they don't have enough blubber to withstand the cold ocean temperatures.

🔎 https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/humpback-whale-jump/

📅 2 mars 2018

📸 Fujifilm X-T2 + 100-400mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/4.5, 1/1000 s

#TravelPhotography #NorthAmerica #Caribbean #DominicanRepublic #Photography #Fujifilm #XT2
“Hello, tiny floating creatures”

The whale-watching season in the Dominican Republic offers a unique opportunity to witness a breathtaking natural spectacle. Although whales start arriving in the region as early as November, it's between January and March that tourists can enjoy the best views of this phenomenon.

The sanctuary on the north coast of the Dominican Republic is one of the main humpback whale breeding grounds in the world, making this region a key player in international efforts to protect the species. It is estimated that around 80% of the North Atlantic humpback whale population is born in these waters, underscoring the importance of conserving and maintaining this ecosystem.

The Dominican Republic authorities have implemented regulated conservation measures to protect whales and their habitat. The activity takes place under a strict protocol that ensures boats do not interfere with cetacean migration or behavior. Consequently, only boats authorized by the environmental authorities can operate in the Banco de La Plata and Navidad marine mammal sanctuary, where whales gather to breed and care for their calves.

Responsible tourism also plays a fundamental role, as the authorities promote ecotourism as a conservation tool. The income generated by whale-watching contributes to the protection of these species and their natural environment.

🔎 https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/hello-tiny-floating-creatures/

📅 2 mars 2018

📸 Fujifilm X-T2 + 100-400mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/5.6, 1/1000 s

#TravelPhotography #NorthAmerica #Caribbean #DominicanRepublic #Photography #Fujifilm #XT2
“These ‘bancas’ are not banks”

In every small town and on most big city streets, there are small stores with big signs indicating that they are “bancas”.

These are betting shops. Most are linked to the national lottery and also offer bets on the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, etc.

They're usually one-by-two-meter tin shacks, with little more than a computer and a bar stool for the cashier.

But regulatory oversight of the gambling sector has come under scrutiny: in 2021, the company operating the national lottery was found to have falsified $8.5 million in ticket sales. The investigation revealed numerous cases of fraud and criminality in the Dominican lottery bank's network of 100,000 points of sale, used to falsify ticket sales and evade taxes.

🔎 https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/these-bancas-are-not-banks/

📅 28 février 2018

📸 Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
🎛️ ISO 200, ƒ/6.4, 1/1000 s

#TravelPhotography #NorthAmerica #Caribbean #DominicanRepublic #Photography #Fujifilm #XT2
“El Limón waterfalls”

On the Samaná peninsula, specifically in the community of El Limón, lies one of nature's most beautiful and incredible gifts to the Dominican Republic: the waterfall, better known as El Salto del Limón.

This particular natural attraction is located some 300 metres above sea level and consists of three spillways some 40 metres high, from which water falls to create a natural pool at the bottom, ideal for the enjoyment of locals and visitors alike.

Visiting the El Limón waterfalls requires a 2.5 km adventure trip through a dense forest, on horseback or on foot, over a lush mountainous terrain, constantly surrounded by a rich fauna and flora.

🔎 https://nicolas-hoizey.photo/photos/el-limon-waterfalls/

📅 28 février 2018

📸 Fujifilm X-T2 + 10-24mm
🎛️ ISO 640, ƒ/4, 1/2000 s

#TravelPhotography #NorthAmerica #Caribbean #DominicanRepublic #Photography #Fujifilm #XT2

The Dominican Republic is deporting record numbers of Haitians, forcing them to endure catastrophic security, economic, and humanitarian crises at home. Can new, economically powerful Dominican voices shift the conversation? #DominicanRepublic #Haiti #immigrants

csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2

Posted into Crossing borders - immigration stories @crossing-borders-immigration-stories-csmonitor

The Christian Science Monitor · Unauthorized Haitians build the Dominican Republic. Can they stay?By Linnea Fehrm

'In April, as Jean Pierre was approaching her due date, the Dominican government announced a crackdown on undocumented migrants. Almost immediately, images of pregnant women and new mothers who had been rounded up by immigration agents in hospitals and deported were all over the media.'

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theguardian.com/global-develop