Colour in Black & White

I couldn't resist posting this photo on the first day of "Seychelles by GilbertPool". The Seychelles landscape shouts colour to everyone with a digital camera, but sometimes Black 'n White works best, as in this case, to emphasise the long shadows thrown by two coconut trees on the white sands of Anse la Source d'Argent on La Digue. It's simple composition shows the play of light and shadows, and that's why the likes of Bacardi, Campari and Bounty shoot their commercials on this beach - one of the world's greatest outdoor studios.

The most beautiful islands in the world

Often we travel the world only to discover and realise that those few square metres which we call home is where we can be the most happy, the most “ourselves”.

Home in this case happens to be the most beautiful islands in the world and over these pages I will assemble and share images and musings, random glimpses and thoughts, pluckings and pluggings, even flavours and tastes, which make home a true place to love.

And of course, as with most things I create, I dedicate this special place on the web to my children – Brigitte, Gabrielle, Sabina, Julio and Gio – so that they and other children of the world can grow to cherish this special little corner of the planet which oozes island creole kindness.

So if you have been to Seychelles, or plan to visit the islands some day, this is a good place to return once in a while – check out some images and share a thought.

Drop by, pop in and most importantly, stay in touch.