The Seychelles, situated north of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.
Tropical paradise is the way to explain this lush tropical group of islands. It was my pleasure to experience the Seychellois / Creole culture, and conversation with the humble, friendly and extremely helpful local residents of these amazing Islands. From the glorious picturesque beaches to the nature and hiking trails filled with lush green and tropical plants and unique wildlife. Trying the local Creole cuisine was a pleasure, so full of diverse flavours and spices along with fresh fish and seafood specialities. A photographer’s dream. The end of the monsoon season provided me the chance to capture mainly Mahé Island and the Saint-Anne Marine National Park with the typical showery and cloudy setting which allowed me to experiment with exposure and depth of field.

Seychelles

Tropical sunset scene at Beau Vallon Beach - Mahé

Kayakers make their way across Baie Beau Vallon towards St. Roch Catholic Church in the distance

The Savoy Hotel Resort & Spa situated on Beau Vallon beach, very relaxing setting with mountain and Indian Ocean views

Iconic Victoria Clock Tower - a memorial to remember Queen Victoria, erected in 1903 during the British Colonial era.

Another capture of Victoria Clock Tower after the monsoon showers had passed, exposing the hot tropical sun

Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple built in 1992 and named after Lord Vinayagar the Hindu God of safety & prosperity (the only Hindu temple in Seychelles) - Victoria, Mahé Island

Beautiful Beau Vallon Beach - September monsoon month - Mahé

Small crashing wave capture at sunset on Beau Vallon Beach - Mahé

Sunset, ocean and cloud spectacle at Beau Vallon Beach - Mahé

A Seychellois house tucked away in it's lush tropical surroundings on Ile au Cerf

The rich water colour and coral beneath at Saint-Anne Marine National Park

The bright blue & turquoise colours of the Indian Ocean and its regenerating coral beneath. A lively home for many striking fish species

The very unique lodges of Enchanted Island Resort with the sand bar connecting this island with Long Island

Cerf Passage, connecting Eden Island with Ile au Cerf

Capture of some distant Indian Ocean waves heading for Long Island

A walk along a sand bar towards Enchanted Island Resort with ocean ripples

Long Island sand bar covered by threatening monsoon rain clouds

Long Island with the small ripples in the ocean

The man knows how to sizzle up a storm for us to enjoy surrounded by picture perfect views

Old character drum barrel BBQ doing its thing, Chicken, Sausages and waiting for the Kingfish to go on...

The colourful Seychelles Flag from Ile au Cerf looking to Mahé and Eden Island

Thanks for your hospitality and amazing BBQ my friend, great to meet you

A beautiful little spot for lunch at La Plaine - Mahé

A Black-Headed Gul sits on the warm surface of the Indian Ocean

Copolia Hiking Trail Summit views nearing sunset

Copolia Hiking Trail Summit showing the monsoon clouds rolling over the top of the mountain

100m from the Copolia Hiking Trail Summit

Tropical plants the fore-view of a cloud covered mountain scene at the Summit of the Copolia Trail - Mahé

Copolia Trail Summit looking west just prior to full sunset

It was interesting to see the unique "Nepenthes Pervillei" Pitcher Plant which is endemic to the Seychelles on the summit of the Copolia Trail

The red roofs of Eden Island along with Saint-Anne Marine National Park, Long Island and Ile au Cerf from Copolia

The red roofs of Eden Island along with Saint-Anne Marine National Park, Long Island and Ile au Cerf from Copolia with Over-flying Sea birds

A cruise ship entering Cerf Passage sailing towards Eden Island Harbour

As dusk falls over Eden Island and Saint-Anne Marine National Park

Beautiful "Thief Palm" in the fore-ground of and dusk lit up Eden Island and coastal area from viewpoint near the start of the Copolia hiking trail

Capture from Grand' Anse Beach looking out to Ile Thérèse and Conception Islands

Sauzier Waterfall near Port Launay - Mahé

Boats anchored in beautiful Boileau Bay - Mahé

Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) lies on the eastern coast in the distance. Captured from Copolia Trail Summit

Sheikh Khalifa of Abu Dhabi's Residence in the Seychelles only accessible by helicopter apparently - Mahé

Tropical island sand ripples after a recent late monsoon shower

Snorkelling in Saint-Anne Marine National Park among the many species of fish and coral - Amazing colours

A tropical late "fire sky" sunset from the Savoy Hotel Resort & Spa - Beau Vallon - Mahé

A lit up Catamaran anchored off Beau Vallon Beach under a warm orange sunset sky

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