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- Collection: Baxter Collection of Images of Cape Verde
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Pico do Fogo
From the slope of Pico do Fogo looking over a planes of volcanic rock intermingled with sparse vegetation that thrives on the mineral rich soil left behind by an eruption. The last eruption occurred in 1995, an event that completely destroyed the…
Pico do Fogo
Landscape view of Pico do Fogo shows the craters and lava flow patterns, but also the steep slope of the original volcano.
Pico do Fogo Seen From Ocean
Photographed from offshore, the isle of Fogo with it's 2,829 meter Pico do Fogo extending into the cloud. This is the highest point in Cape Verde.
Pico do Fogo, Recent Lava Flows
Volcanic rock from recent (as of 1981) lava flows at Pico do Fogo. Since then, this volcano has erupted once in 1995.
Picture in Front of a Local Mine
Five unidentified individuals stand in front of a local mine in Boa Vista. The identification of the mineral is uncertain, however, it may be sulfur.
Port of Sal Rei
A seascape view of Sal Rei including a small dock that extends into the Atlantic Ocean. A team of dock workers can be seen unloading cargo from a small craft at the dock.
Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Photograph taken from the sea protection wall at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros on Fogo. The port, approximately 4 km north of São Felipe, is also a popular place for swimming because the harbor provides some protection from the sea.
Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros, just north of São Felipe. A crane is used to life cargo from smaller wooden boats to bring to a larger ship docked a couple hundred feet off shore.
Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Cargo is transported to shore at Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros. This port serves the island of Fogo and is located about four kilometers north of São Felipe.
Porto Grande
One of the docks of Porto Grande extends into the Bay of Mindelo in this sescape image. On the shore are storage facilities and some ships can be seen heading towards port. Since the island was liberated from colonial rule in the 1970s the port has…
Porto Grande & Mindelo, Aerial View
This aerial photograph shows the city Mindelo on the coast of São Vicente. Jutting off the shoreline into the water are the docks of Porto Grande. Porto Grande is the main port for São Vicente.
Porto Grande circa 1988 (1 of 3)
As the main port for Sao Vicente, the Porto Grande docks are bustling with activity.
Porto Grande circa 1988 (2 of 3)
As the main port for Sao Vicente, the Porto Grande docks are bustling with activity.
Porto Grande circa 1988 (3 of 3)
As the main port for Sao Vicente, the Porto Grande docks are bustling with activity.
Porto Grande From Mindelo Bay
Porto Grande is photographed from the Bay of Mindelo in 1981. São Vicente has virtually no natural water supply and for years it's only major natural resource was the excellent harbor created by the Bay of Mindelo. Despite the lack of resources, the…
Porto Grande, Mindelo
Photograph from Porto Grande looking west toward Mindelo. In the foreground, an unidentified industrial complex neighboring the port.
Porto Novo From Ferry
Porto Novo photographed from the ferry of the same name.
Portrait of a Local Family
This family portrait features seven unidentified individuals, three of them being the boys seen on slide CV88093.
Portrait of a Middle Aged Man and Woman
This portrait was taken by Baxter of a middle aged man and woman standing in front of a line of corn stalks in the Ribera Brava / Panja region of Cape Verde.
Portrait of an Unidentified Family
An unidentified family stands ready for their portrait to be taken in the municipality of Paul.
Portrait of Children Near the Central Praça
Three children pose to have their picture taken just outside the boundaries of a Praça of Sal Rei.
Portrait of Children Under a Tree
A group of five children sit under the shade of a tree just outside the play area in the Praça of Sal Rei.
Portrait of David Baxter and Two Fishermen
David Baxter poses with fishermen along the coast of Praia de Cabral ("Cabral Beach").
Portrait of Eduardo Camilo
This photograph is believed to be of Eduardo Camilo, a good friend of David Baxter who served as his guide on the island of Brava.
Portrait of Family Outside of a Home
An unidentified woman, man and chid pictured with a Yellow Bird of Paradise bush.
Portrait of Five Unidentified Children
A small group of five unidentified children pose for a photo along the short trip from Sal Rei to Praia de Cabral ("Cabral Beach"). The beach is located a mere 1 to 2 miles away from the city.
Portrait of Jeronimo (Jerry) Barros
Jeronimo Barros of New Bedford, Massachusetts poses for a photograph during his visit to Rabil on the island of Boa Vista.
Portrait of Three Young Boys
Three unidentified children pose for their portrait to be taken on the island of Boa Vista.
Portrait of Two Girls
Two unidentified girls smile for Baxter on the island of Boa Vista.
Pottery
Examples of government supported tourist pottery in Mindelo.
Pottery
Examples of government supported pottery marketed at tourists. This photograph was taken in Mindelo.
Pottery for Toustis
Examples of government supported pottery made for tourists in Mindelo.
Pozolan Mines
Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks.
Pozolan Mines
Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks.
Pozolan Mines
Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks.
Pozolan Mines
Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks.
Pozolan Mines
Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks.
Pozolan Mines
Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks.
Pozolan Mines
Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks.
Pozolan Mines
Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks.
Pozolan fills…
Pozolan fills…
Pozolan Mines
Pozolan is a naturally occurring fly ash which is an additive to cement. It reportedly enhances cement's ability to withstand the corrosive effect of sea water, and is therefore used extensively in the construction of marine docks.
Praca d'Estrela (1 of 3)
Praca d'Estrela, the earliest square in Mindelo, S. Vicente
Praca d'Estrela (2 of 3)
Praca d'Estrela, the earliest square in Mindelo, S. Vicente
Praca d'Estrela (3 of 3)
Praca d'Estrela, the earliest square in Mindelo, S. Vicente
Praia de Cabral
Praia de Cabral is a beautiful beach located just a short walking distance from the city of Sal Rei. The beach attracts many tourists each year and is continuously growing in popularity. In 2011, the city approved a new resort to be built on the…
Praia de Cabral
A desolate area inland from Praia de Cabral. Nearby are the ruins of a small chapel.
Praia de Cabral (1 of 5)
This photo shows the rocky, yet stunning shoreline of Praia de Cabral. Waves crash up against a natural rock wall in the distance. Cabral Beach has become one of Boa Vista's most popular beaches and tourist attractions. The beach is home to a hotel…
Praia de Cabral (2 of 5)
A small cove at Praia de Cabral, a beach located about two miles from Sal Rei, Boa Vista. The island of Boa Vista has 55 km of beaches and a flat island of dunes and oases, sparsely populated and with few natural resources.
Praia de Cabral Coastline
The striking waters of Praia de Cabral ("Cabral Beach") are clearly visible here. Cabral Beach is one of Boa Vista's most popular beaches and tourist attractions. The beach is home to a hotel as well as a small Jewish cemetery. Additionally, Praia de…
Praia Santa Monica (1 of 5)
Praia Santa Monica, also known as Praia Curralinho is one of ten beaches on the island of Boa Vista. The beach itself is seldom used by people due to underpopulation and the desert area. Instead, the beach is a protected area for turtles laying their…