Isla Verde Early Mornings

Landscape Photography

of Puerto Rico by Raúl Colón

Porta Coeli Church In San German

As I walk around Isla Verde Beach in the morning for the past few weeks, I have been thinking about the importance of our natural resources. More importantly, I realize that most of the times I don't photograph the beach. I usually photograph out to sea and just the edge of the beach.

The main reason is all the concrete and Ugly Buildings built in Isla Verde. Buildings like many of the condominiums and Isla Verde hotels that have been constructed to make a profit.

I can only hope they don't continue to push concrete everywhere. But sadly those are the plans for the Marriott Courtyard of Isla Verde.

Let's make sure we focus on taking care of the natural resources that are left.

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