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Gutting a Shark
A young man on a Fogo beach, near São Felipe, guts a shark that has just been caught by local fishermen. The black sand beaches of Fogo are surrounded by ominous cliffs that have been carved over thousands of years by Atlantic breakers.
Harbor at Fajã d'Água
Fajã d'Água harbor was once a harbor for whaling boats but is now a quiet, placid waterfront protected from northwestern winds by step mountains.
Harbor Scene, Mindelo
Ships in the Bay of Mindelo. Largely devoid of all other natural resources, Mindelo's economy has evolved around it's natural harbor.
Hibiscus Tree in Nova Sintra
In Nova Sintra many of the streets are lined with hibiscus trees, such as pictured here. During rainy seasons this quaint village is vibrant with vegetation, such as almond trees, jacaranda, blue plumbago and bougainvillaea.
High Valley Area of São Nicolau
A picturesque view of the high valley area of São Nicolau.
Hills on a Journey across Boa Vista to Praia Curralhino
View of hills on a journey across the very arid interior of Boa Vista on the way to Praia Curralhino, also known as Praia Santa Monica. Note that despite extreme drought conditions, there is a presence of goats, donkeys and the occasional bovine.
Hillside living
Scenic view of a small village or family estates with lush greenery and stone walls in Ribeira do Paul.
Hinterland Landscape
This landscape photograph shows the farm houses and small villages that dot São Nicolau's hinterland, a fertile interior valley that is the most agriculturally productive of the Cape Verde archipelago.
Home of John Peter Santos
Photo of John Peter Santos' Fornalha, Paùl home in Cape Verde. Mr. Santos is known to many Cape Verdeans in America. Before his death on August 10, 2007, he dedicated his life in trying to improve the standards of life, health and welfare for the…
Homes of João Galego
The village of Jo
Homes rising with the mountains
A view from a distance of the interior yard of a home. Walls with terraced farm plot, homes rise behind the home. Three homes are visible that have been built into the gradation of the mountain. The picture shows how the planning of this area has…
Hospital Batista de Sousa
An addition to Hospital Batista de Sousa is photographed during construction.
House in Nova Sintra
A home in Nova Sintra, a quaint village on Brava that has cobblestone streets lined with hibiscus trees. In years with plenty of rain the village becomes a vibrant world of flowering vegetation.
Ilha de Sal Rei Looking Towards Sal Rei (1 of 2)
This photo was taken on the shores of Ilha de Sal Rei looking towards Sal Rei, Boa Vista on the distant horizon. It depicts just how relatively close the two are from each other.
Ilha de Sal Rei Looking Towards Sal Rei (2 of 2)
This photo was taken on the shores of Ilha de Sal Rei looking towards Sal Rei, Boa Vista on the distant horizon. It depicts just how relatively close the two are from each other.
Three men in a small vessel appear to be approaching the small islet.
Three men in a small vessel appear to be approaching the small islet.
Ilhéu de Pássaros
A volcanic seamont, the Ilhéu dos Pássaros, marks the boarder between the Bay of Mindelo and the Canal de São Vicente.
Ilhéu de Pássaros
A volcanic seamont in the Atlantic Ocean, Ilhéu de Pássaros is an uninhabited rock that marks the border between the Bay of Mindelo and the Canal de São Vicente. The only structure on the islet is a lighthouse.
Ilhéu dos Pássaros
Ilhéu dos Pássaros, an islet that forms the border between Bay of Mindelo and Canal de São Vicente, is photographed from "Porto Novo," a ferry that formerly provided daily service between the islands São Vicente and Santo Antão. Here, this photograph…
Ilhéu Raso and Ilhéu Branco
A view from Tarrafal Bay on the western coast of São Nicolau. On the horizon are two of the uninhabited islands in the Cape Verde Archipelago: (left to right) Ilhéu Raso and Ilhéu Branco. Raso, the bigger of the two, is home to the Raso lark (Alauda…
Imported Copper Wires
Steel cables imported to Boa Vista through Port of Sal Rei are loaded onto a truck.
Ingreja do Nazareno, Protestant Church
Ingreja do Nazareno, a Protestant church in Nova Sintra, is the oldest church on Brava. It is located near the a town square, or praça, one of seven in this hilly town.
Ingreja Nossa Senhora do Rosàrio
Interior of Ingreja Nossa Senhora do Rosàrio.
[Edited to enhance detail.]
[Edited to enhance detail.]
Ingreja Nossa Senhora do Rosàrio (Interior)
Another interior shot of the Ingreja Nossa Senhora do Rosàrio.
Inlet into a rock and dry coastline
Aerial view of an inlet into a rocky and dry coastline. Four structures are pictured. They may be homes or fisheries.
Inner Section of Sal Rei
Sal Rei is the largest settlement in Boa Vista. Its streets are arranged in a gridded pattern.
Inner Section of Teacher Training College
Here is another angle of the Teacher Training College, probably taken from the rooftop. The inner quarter includes a large swimming pool.
The system provides its teachers with the training necessary to be successful educators. Individuals planning…
The system provides its teachers with the training necessary to be successful educators. Individuals planning…
Inside Pico do Fogo, Dormant Volcano (1)
Photograph showing the inside of Pico do Fogo, at the time of this photograph, a dormant volcano. Since 1981 it has had one eruption, in 1995.
Inside Pico do Fogo, Dormant Volcano (2)
Photograph showing the inside of Pico do Fogo, at the time of this photograph, a dormant volcano. Since 1981 it has had one eruption, in 1995. There is a man in the photograph to give scale to the massive, rocky slope pictured.
Inside Pico do Fogo, Dormant Volcano (3)
Photograph showing the inside of Pico do Fogo, at the time of this photograph, a dormant volcano. Since 1981 it has had one eruption, in 1995.
Inside Pico do Fogo, Dormant Volcano (4)
Photograph showing the inside of Pico do Fogo, at the time of this photograph, a dormant volcano. Since 1981 it has had one eruption, in 1995.
Inside Pico do Fogo, Dormant Volcano (5)
Inside the Dormant Volcano
Inside Pico do Fogo, Dormant Volcano (6)
Detail of colorful rocks formed by eruption at Pico do Fogo, a dormant volcano on Fogo that's last eruption was in 1995. This photograph was made in 1981.
Interior of Church Rabil (1 of 4)
The following images show an interior view of Church Rabil from the preceding slides. Focal in this image is what appears to be the front of the church's sanctuary.
Interior of Church Rabil (2 of 4)
The following images show an interior view of Church Rabil from the preceding slides. Focal in this image is what appears to be the front of the church's sanctuary.
Interior of Church Rabil (3 of 4)
A close up of the front altar displays the crucifixion cross, some local flora, as well as an encased doll of a man.
Interior of Church Rabil (4 of 4)
This photo appears to have been taken of the inner front facade of the Church Rabil.
Interior of Desalination Plant on Boa Vista
The Danish government built this desalination plant in Cape Verde just prior to this 1988 photograph.
Natural fresh water resources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore, seawater desalination plants are absolutely…
Natural fresh water resources are few to nonexistent in many islands of Cape Verde. Therefore, seawater desalination plants are absolutely…
Islet of Sal Rei
Ilha de Sal-Rei, an islet located just 1 km west of Sal Rei, Boa Vista is a small relatively deserted area. Although little remnants remain, the islet is known as the site of the fort of the Duque de Bragan
Jatropha bush
A boy is climbing a Jatropha bush. The shrub is poisonous but the fruit from these trees is harvested, processed, and used as a treatment for diabetes and pain relief. It has similar properties as other analgesics.
Jatropha Bush [Close Up]
A view of the leaves and fruit of the Jatropha bush. The shrub is poisonous but the fruit from these trees is harvested, processed, and used as a treatment for diabetes and pain relief. It has similar properties as other analgesics.
John Peter Santos' home
Another view of John Peter Santos' home on Cape Verde.
John Tomar
John Tomar (left) from East Providence, RI, a native of Mindelo and frequent visitor to Cape Verde, conversing with one of his many friends in the office doorway of "Casa Pedro Claudio."
Journey to Ribeira Grande
Journey to Ribeira Grande, one of the most spectacular road trips a visitor to Cape Verde can experience. This photograph is taken in the foothills where the air is cooler and landscape is greener than the brown, sandy areas around Porto Novo.
Journey to Ribeira Grande
This high elevation view, looking down into a green valley surrounded by cliffs and pinnacles, is taken on the journey to Ribeira Grande from Porto Novo. The journey to Ribeira Grande is one of the most spectacular road trips a visitor to Cape Verde…
Journey to Ribeira Grande
Journey to Ribeira Grande, one of the most spectacular road trips a visitor to Cape Verde can experience. As David Baxter continues his journey to Ribeira Grande, here he is on the top of one peak and you can see the sheer drop as you look down…
Journey to Ribeira Grande
Journey to Ribeira Grande, one of the most spectacular road trips a visitor to Cape Verde can experience. Unlike most of the island, the top of the mountain has relatively cold air where Eucalyptus and Pine trees live as can be seen in this image.
Journey to Ribeira Grande
Journey to Ribeira Grande, one of the most spectacular road trips a visitor to Cape Verde can experience. This agricultural island also farms yams, cassava, bananas, mangoes, and grain. See also slide "Mountainside Farming, "CV-81-091.
Kneeling Fisherman Among his Catch
Fisherman kneels among his catch on a beach in Boa Vista.
Large Building at Vila do Maio
A large building of unknown importance sits brightly against a clear sky in Vila do Maio. It is located next to the Nossa Senhora da Luz cathedral, and may perhaps be associated with it in some way. The terra-cotta roof and cobblestone roads are…
Laundry day
Another view of the previous picture with the women at the bottom. Here you can see they are washing their clothes at a rural fountain.