Dusk at Oistins

It took a bit of searching but I fond a "D". A shot of the small coastal town of Oistins. Its really more village sized but it is a major economic and social centre on our southern coast by virtue of history, the services available and the traffic it gets.


Its famous for its weekend "fish fry". A number of vendors set up small shops or stalls of varying sizes and sell food. The main menu dish will be fish- grilled or fried- with various sides. Add the music, beer and conversation and you have a recipe for fun. 

If you are visiting Barbados, try to get over to Oistins on Friday night. It is as popular with visitors as it is with locals, whether they come business or pleasure.

Oistins holds a lot of historical significance for the country. The Treaty of Oistins, signed between the local Assembly and the British Crown at the Mermaid Tavern in 1652, recognised the island's Assembly and its right to "...liberty of conscience". Ask Wikipedia what that means but I do recall hearing that there are historians who question whether Barbados was ever a true colony, because of this Treaty. It has also been claimed that the Treaty of Oistins influenced the American Declaration of Independence. 

This shot was taken in the late evening as the sun was setting across the bay from the town. I thought the evening colours made for an interesting palette. I must find the original shot and process it again to try something new.