Page 17 - ARUBA TODAY

LOCAL Monday 2 deceMber 2019
A17

Aruban born and bred Steve Francees has a passion for photography. Being a local photographer he knows the hidden
gems of this island and captures them in an amazing way. As a Family and Landscape photographer Steve is ready to create
your next ‘vacation memories’, morning and/or sunset shots. T: (297) 738-0777, M: stevefrancees@hotmail.com,
www.instagram.com/stevefrancees and www.stevefrancees.com

Early morning at Rodgers Beach I will tell you a secret

There are not many places where you can see real Pelican nests and
where they hang out together but if you’re snorkeling from Boca Cata-
lina to Arashi you will see like 50 pelicans in their habitat. Pelicans are
I do have much respect for fishermen. Can you imagine yourself leaving your house early very elegant and outgoing birds and super nice to take picture from.
in the morning around 4am and get your little wooden boat ready then heading northwest You will enjoy this snorkeling trip and at Arashi it is just wonderful too.
of the island with faith that you will catch any fish? Just the thought about this courageous Don’t go close to the rocks when you are close to the pelicans be-
lifestyle fascinates me. Early morning at Rodgers Beach is just the best and the colors are cause the water can drag you into the rocks, so be careful.
very soft and the combination with a smooth morning breeze is just the best therapy you can
have.
Boca keto Casibari rock formation

There are many places where you can’t access by car but only by walking or horseback
riding and this beach is one of them. The location is west of the natural pool so when you’re
getting close to reach the natural pool you can see this beauty at you right hand. Your view This is an amazing spot to have a good view at Hooiberg and Casibari
will not be the same because I took this photo on an early walk I did from Andicuri Beach to rock formation is a must visit. Since my car accident from five weeks
the natural pool. It was around 9 or something that I saw this horseback tour coming so I ran ago it’s impossible for me to climb so hope to recover soon from my
to the top of the hill for this shot and made it just in time. back pains to be in nature again and do what I love.