These photos are an ode to Lesser Antilles fauna and flora, adorned in their most contrasting attire. In this chiaroscuro, the richness of the vegetation of the Lesser Antilles, bathed in a dense rainforest, offers us a unique spectacle. The colors complement each other and the shapes accumulate harmoniously, in an ordered density. It is exciting to see how the jungle never stops surprising, day after day, by exposing its most precious jewels to those who know how to appreciate them. The inhabitants of these islands have a special relationship with nature; they have learned to use it and to consider it with respect, without the artifices of urban life. This is even truer when moving away from the cities. The wealth of the Lesser Antilles is manifold, but the climate and vegetation are probably the greatest blessing. After every storm, every human activity, the jungle reclaims its rights, with astonishing speed.  Many plants and fruit trees were imported during the grim colonial era, but today they have found their place in the natural landscape and are an integral part of the scenery. This harmony is precious.

Today, the islands are developing, for the good of a part of the population and tourists, but at what price? Behind every postcard, behind every artificial facade, there are much greater resources to preserve, the heart of the Lesser Antilles.