Characters of Jamaica (2007) - A spin-off from my {Faces} Series [Feature Photo of the Day - #1]
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This new series of posts, as stated in the title, is a spin-off of my ten-part Faces of Jamaica Series, which will also include two bonus features (for a total of 12). I have decided to begin this series in the midst of the Faces series because I am finding myself unable to post as often as I would like.
The posts in the current Faces series take a lot of time, generally 2-3 hours to compose when it's all said and done. With this being said, I would like to post some easier, still high quality posts at a more frequent basis than what I've been putting out. Please keep in mind that these new posts will only include one photo per post with a brief summary to describe the individual depicted in the featured photo of the day.
The first set of [Characters of Jamaica] will all be from my trip to Negril in 2007. Most pictures will be individual photos of people we have met, but some photos will also include my son, who was just 11 years old at the time (it was his 3rd time being to Negril - all with me, of course).
At this point in time, he was old enough to appreciate the people and blend in with the locals and their culture as best as possible. I hope you all enjoy this new series and idea I have come up with. I have a lot of memories to share, so please stay tuned for some high quality content to come.
Feature Photo #1
Original photo s-irie, 2007
We met this proud Jamaican man several times along the 7-mile strip throughout our stay at various points along the beach. Each time we would see him, he would yell out "Yes mon, respect!" He was the first person to ever show us the "Jamaican handshake," which goes like this - start as if you would give a normal handshake, turn so your hands are clutched in a inner-locked fist-like position, slide out to grasp the fingers and then flick thumbs with the individual you are greeting.
The usual number of thumb flicks is three, but if you are really lucky, the local will continue to flick thumbs with you for 10-12-15 times as a sign of mucho respect.
Respect
s-irie
Cool stories. They just keep coming. How many stories do you think you can conjure up with all those photos you probably have stored on the hard drive?
Looking forward to upcoming content creations
Seen rasta respect @super-irie
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Lots of pictures, memories, and faces to share. All stored on a flash stick
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Since we are in the fast pace age , these shorter post will definitely go over well. Loving the stories
Glad you enjoyed. Hear you loud and clear. Good advice and glad simple posts can still convey a meaningful Message. Stay tuned
Respect
S-irie
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If your writings seem interesting to me and you are right it is quality but not quantity and that the reader draws on good information greetings God bless you,
Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for positive feedback. Greetings god bless to you Luna
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Passes my test for quality. That sand looks so white and yes, it is a fantastic photo. Your posts remind me of some Jamaican travel commercial I used to see.
Good to know ‘cat’
If you need someone to carry your suitcase down to Negril, don’t hesitate to reach out LOL
Take an empty bottle and bring home some sand from the 7-mile beach. Good memories
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Lol. No, the sand can stay on the island. We have enough kitty litter here.
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