Caneel Bay is on the west side of St. John, surrounded by the Virgin Islands National Park. Cannel played a key role in St. John’s historic slave revolt of 1733. There are many historic ruins scattered around the grounds; most notable is the Caneel sugar mill, which today hosts one of the resort's restaurants. Rockefeller sailed into Caneel Bay back in the 1950s, laid his eyes on the Caneel Bay property, and envisioned a resort. He started buying up property on the island and eventually donated it to the U.S. government, giving birth to the national park. This legacy of appreciating natural beauty is at the core of Caneel Bay and its many visitors.
What a photographer's paradise! The ruins and the vegetation are breathtaking. During that particular day, I took many shots with film and digital media. The following picture was taken from inside the ruins looking at the beautiful surroundings. The crowded grounds make it sometimes difficult to focus and compose. This picture was taken at ISO 100 with my Mamiya 80mm lens at F8 / 1/100 mounted on a Kodak DCS 760 with Nikon adapter. Cannel will always be dear to my heart and my eyes...
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