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I chose to use this photo because the flower was right in the middle and was a real beauty to look at. It just looked so nice that I wanted everyone to see it!
I like the Bermuda houses because they glow so pretty like a bouquet of flowers.
Aunt Debbie’s boatyard is a nice place. I like the mangroves and the water. God created the whole Earth and all of nature. People made the boats and they come together here.
I love how large this building is. I think it’s one of the biggest homes in Bermuda. I think this photo and homes represents traditional Bermuda homes, especially with the water below, greenery and blue sky. I choose this picture because I snapped the camera while my mom was driving and it came out very clear.
My Nana. I was following the Gombeys with my Nana on Boxing Day and she was helping tourists by showing them how to dance to the gombeys. We had all been waiting for a long time at playground and she was talking to everyone about the history of the Gombeys.
I went for a walk with my fri me and I and was taking a look around me when o saw the beauties of nature. I just had to take a picture of it.
I chose this photo because I thought that it was an interesting picture of the sun.
I took a picture of a Morning Glory. It is an invasive purple flower that looks pretty but suffocates other plants. I chose to take this picture because I thought it was lovely and pretty.
I took a picture of a dark green Bermuda house. Bermuda houses come in many different colours! Why I chose to take this photo is because I think they’re cool. Did you know that Bermuda houses have white roofs to collect water?
I took a picture of a sunset a couple of weeks ago. I chose to take a picture of a sunset because it looked really cool and special. I have been taking pictures of the sunset for a couple of weeks and that one was the best so far.
I took a picture of a daisy with an insect on it. I chose that picture because the daisy looked so cool with the insect in it. It was so cool because at first I was just taking a picture of the daisy and the insect just appeared.
I chose to take a picture of Bermuda wildlife because I thought it would be nice. I liked the picture because it was not plastic but it was green, overgrown and beautiful. I took a picture of a Bermuda bush.
I took a picture of some gravel I saw on the ground. I thought it was cool. I though it had nice, different stones. I liked the picture because it was beautiful.
I chose this photo because I like wildlife, birds and houses. I also chose it because of the bird flying. It looked very beautiful.
I chose this picture because I like dolphins and the colour blue.
True Beauty (Title) I chose this photo because it is beautiful in and out. I think this photo captures nature’s real beauty. I love flowers because they have bright and bold colours.
I chose this photo because it has great lighting and it was my favorite photo to take when I went on a walk.
I like this picture because it is beautiful. I like flowers nature and the colours.
I chose this photo because the leaves in the middle of the photo look like a man. The palm leaves are the hands. I went on a nature walk around Devonshire and saw this.
I chose this photo because I like the nature with colourful houses behind. I like palm trees because they look good in pictures when they are tall.
I chose this picture because the hole looks like a tunnel that had plants growing on it. The hole looks long and dark. There’s a path leading through it. I took the picture when I was close to the ground. It would look like a bird looking from far away.
When I was walking past some houses, I saw holes in the building that looked like eyes, but I don’t know what’s inside of them. It was interesting because it looked like a person with big dark eyes with no pupils, but the person was the biggest in the world.
I chose a pumpkin seed because it was beautiful, and it was calming to look at. It is a small pumpkin seed that will grow into a pumpkin. I like the colours.
I chose this picture because it shows a big and small BELCO tower.
I choose this photo as it shows how beautiful the early morning sunshine can be and the magic it can create through a window in my home. The light falls on my living room wall is beautiful and lets me play shadows daily morning with my mom. Here, the shadow shows a wild cock rising up early waiting for it's turn to wake up the people around with it's cookadodaldoo..
I chose this photo because it's a pretty and calm spot. The little beach area made me feel like I wanted to go swimming and play there. It's not only a grassy spot or just a beach spot, it's both. It has a lot of critters and creatures hiding in the trees and rocks. Therefore, it represents the theme of nature and wildlife pretty well.
I chose this photo because the building was old and unique. I like the fancy windows and patterns. A lot of the buildings in Bermuda have a bunch of different colours while this building is gray. I still think it's pretty. It makes me feel like I'm taking a trip back to old Bermuda and how structures used to be. It's a Bermudian building that has been here for a while.
In school our teachers tell us about perseverance. This photo reminds me that sometimes we have to go through some dark places but we can keep going and we will be on the bright side again. It is going to be okay!
This is my Lolo (grandpa). He got sick last year and wasn't able to do walks with us. He feels better and we start our family walks again. He's taking a rest here and probably thinking, "When can I go back to sleep". Is that a bird or a fly?
Sometimes I take a walk with my Mom and we always stop by here looking for barracudas. This morning, the water was so still it reflects the objects above, waiting for the sunrise. How lucky we are to live in such a place.
I like going on walks with my Dad and sometimes we stop by these vines and they look like the stars to me. I'm looking down but I'm seeing green stars. Bermuda plants allow me to imagine and be creative.
I chose this photo as it shows how we as a community celebrate our Bermudian culture. This photo to me means the next generation of Gombey dancers. I think this image represents the theme as it shows us (Bermudians) coming out to support our culture
Deep-sea angler fish, sun in its eyes. On our walk back home, I noticed the sun was rising and if I lay on the ground, the sun will fit the eye of the fish. To me it represents creatures that might live beneath our island lighted by the sun above.
I was watching, my sister sail and playing with my aunt's photo in portrait mode, and the image came out like this; it looked cool to me. This image means the calm sea to me before the rain came. I think this represents the theme of Nature as it has water, air, and trees.
''Dark Moments" Some days can be gloomy and the sun may not shine, but my sister reminds me Bermuda is surrounded by peacefulness and joy. We go to the ocean to laugh, play, or just to gaze at the calming waters. Bermudian people can still experience happiness on cloudy days.
I chose this photo because it shows how we built our houses and buildings. It shows how old times were and what kind of house my grandmother lived in. It also shows that wooden houses could withstand many storms. It represents the theme of the building because it shows how we used to make our building structure.
Under the Sea - I chose this picture because it shows how clear and clean our water is.
I chose this picture because the roof is so clean.
I thought this was pretty and had nice colors and shadows.
I chose this picture because he is a friend of mine and he has a warm smile.
I chose this picture of the Hamilton Princess hotel because it's where my dad and I like to eat. It holds some of my favorite memories! Its geometrical shapes, and the lighting at night makes it bright. Hopefully, others view this as a unique structure to create their own memories.
This is a photo of my dad, he is a fisherman. He is descaling a fish that he caught. I chose this photo because fisherman are important people in Bermuda.
This is a photo of my Nana doing what she loves best, swimming. I think this represents the people of Bermuda because we are all fun and vibrant!
I like this photo because I like animals and sunsets. Me and my family like to sit on the porch and watch the sunset most evenings. On this night, a crane was chilling next door enjoying the view with us.
I chose this photo because I like to visit Long Bay beach. No matter if you are on land or boat The Cambridge Beaches always looks beautiful. The color, sharp shapes and white roofs really makes it stand out no matter where you view the hotel.
I chose this photo because of the colour, it’s angles and it’s positioning.
I chose this photo because it had just finished raining and you can see the raindrops on the leaves outside.
I chose this photo because I thought they were a sweet couple as I walked by. One of the big processes for this photo and getting to take the photo is I had to walk up to them and ask them if I can take their photo for this competition. This took a lot of courage. They were very kind to me when I asked and encouraged me. I want people to know that we have extremely nice people in Bermuda.
I chose to take a picture of Southampton Princess because it is a beautiful building and I like the color of it and how big it is.
I chose this photo because I like to watch the Gombeys dance. In this photo the colors of the gombey costumes stand out because of the darkness in the night.
I chose this photo because of the unique way it was taken.
I chose this photo because I like the contrast. The darkness of the trees makes the sunset pop and show off the beautiful colors.
This is Muffin - one of the many wild rabbits that showed up at our house. I chose this photo because he looks adorable. It is special to me because it really captures his sweet personality. I think Muffin represents the theme because he is a wild animal living in nature.
I chose this photo because the Monarch butterfly is beautiful and the flowers are too. I was running trying to get pictures of the butterfly when it landed on the flower. It kept on flying away but I got the perfect picture when it was on the flower. This photograph makes me feel happy. This represents Bermuda Nature & Wildlife because Monarch Butterflies are all over Bermuda! The name of this photo is Purple Monarch.
I chose this photo because I think the ocean is beautiful and lots of people like it too.
I chose this photo because I like to visit Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. It is one of Bermuda's most popular landmarks with a beautiful view!
I chose this photo because they are my baby cousins and it is their birthday. They are enjoying their juicy watermelon. Bermudian children love to eat watermelon.
I chose this photo because my daddy goes to meetings with the Premier in the Cabinet Building. I like the four columns on the building and the color of the wooden door. I took this photo in the afternoon. This represents Bermuda Buildings because the Premier works there and he is in charge of the island.
I thought this was pretty and had nice colors and shadows.
Laila Frith is in P3 at St George’s Prep. She loves to be creative, messy, and artistic. She loves art classes at Kaleidoscope and school. She picked this photo because she like the way the Carter house and sunset looked hidden in the trees.
Night Heron I was at Pitmans Pond in the nature reserve looking at the turtles. I saw the heron and snuck up and took the picture of him. I think he is happy because he is looking at the turtles and the fish.
I picked turtles because not many people are doing turtles, because they probably don't know about the turtles. Turtles are cool animals in my opinion. I think they were bought for pets, then they were released from their houses, or escaped. They went into the marsh and had babies and now there are tons of them. They are part of the environment now.
Calm Blue My friends and my mom walked past Daniel's Head. We went to the hill and I took this picture. I want people to see that the water is light blue and the building are light blue too. It reminds me of camping because there is a bridge to get to the houses. This picture makes me feel calm and happy.
I chose this picture because she is a friend of mine, and I like her beautiful smile.
Every step you take. Every move I make. Every single day. Every night and day. I’ll be watching you.
Pretty in Pink! I love pink and there flowers are all around my school and Bermuda.
I chose this picture of a white flower because it has white petals and white is my favorite color.
I choose this picture of a little Primary 2 girl because she has a pretty smile.
Berkeley Institute Outside Building - It was a little pretty hut.
I choose this picture because it's a tree in my school that has been growing there since I was in Primary 1, and it looks like the Tree of Life.
I chose this photo because it reminds me of the forest and of trails in Bermuda. It means to me that I can run around and explore the trails. It represents the theme because it's a picture of the wildlife in Bermuda.
Planet of the Chickens. Can you tell which one of us is in the cage?
I have never seen a bird of paradise this huge. It was so beautiful to look at. I felt like a real photographer.
I chose this photo because Lara is my friend and she let me take a photo of her. Lara is a very good person.
Laying on my back enjoying the sun. Palm trees are my favorite trees.
This is my favorite place to play on my school’s playground. It makes me feel like playing on the rainbow.
I chose this photo because it looks really nice and the scenery shows the sunset in Bermuda. It also shows the beautiful colors of Bermuda's houses.
Ed Christopher is the Hamilton Town Crier and is very well known. He has lots of personality and his face has lots of expressions. The cedar door frame looked like a picture frame.
It captured the beauty and bright colors of Bermuda’s flowers. I liked how you could see the dew drops and the pollen so clearly.
The buttery is a very traditional Bermuda building. The red ball on top was like a cherry on top of ice cream and it was at an ice cream shop. I liked the way the white roof looked with the red ball.
I chose this photo because it looks so fun. The driver and the people watching him are having fun. Having fun in Bermuda is my theme for this people theme. Also he was going so fast I was happy to get this photo
I choose this photo because I love Birds of Paradise. I think they are very unique and beautiful. It represents the theme plants and wildlife because it is a flower that looks like a bird!
Aunt Debbie's boatyard is a nice place. I like the mangroves and the water. God created the whole Earth and all of nature. People made the boats. They come together here.
I chose this photo because it looks so fun. The driver and the people watching him are having fun. Having fun in Bermuda is my theme for this people theme. Also he was going so fast I was happy to get this photo
I love how large this building is. I think it's one of the biggest homes in Bermuda. I think this photo and homes represents traditional Bermuda homes, especially with the water below, greenery and blue sky. I choose this picture because I snapped the camera while my mom was driving and it came out very clear.
I took pictures of trees. I chose this picture specifically because it is a very interesting tree. There are lots of cool trees in Bermuda!
The photo that I chose is of a longtail. The longtail is the national bird. I chose it because the longtail is my favorite bird.
Aunt Debbie’s boatyard is a nice place. I like the mangroves and the water. God created the whole Earth and all of nature. People made the boats. They both come together here.
This is a simple picture but it’s my favorite. It is photograph of a branch with seeds stuck onto it. But it is an aged branch, covered by the sun. This is was photographed when my mom, my brother and I take walks in the trails on Sunday’s. It is a relaxing, calming, shaded walk.
I choose this photo because it is beautiful and shows the moon shining on the water at night. This photo is meaningful to me because I love to spend time with my mommy and my family on our boat. This photo represents the theme I choose because it shows Bermudas waters and the moon at night.
I chose this photo because the flower was in the middle of the picture. I liked the colours and the shapes.
These are bougainvilleas in my yard. They are so pretty and are mixed in with other flowers at the entrance, it’s a really pretty mixture of bougainvilleas and hibiscus and green flowers. The pop of pink really makes the arrangement colorful and bright. I took this picture because it naturally stands out to me.
This is a Bermuda palmetto tree located in our garden. I find the trunk very interesting as it looks like a "smiley face". It reminds me of how many beautiful things in Bermuda that makes us smile everyday like this amazing sunset.
"Lost in Bermuda Wildlife" For this photograph, I was very interested at the Bermuda lizard who seemed to be lost. I wanted to capture the many different colours that he can blend into. Can you spot him at first glance?
I chose this photo because my family and I love nature and being outside. Sometimes we eat in the park and it is a special place for me. This represents how thankful I am for my family and this beautiful island.
I chose this picture of my mom and my brothers because my mom moved here so we can be Bermudian. There are no universities here so my dad met my mom in Canada. People of Bermuda come from all over the world.
I chose this photo because this is where I like to swim and spend time with my family. We like to kayak and jump off the dock at Cavello Bay. This photo represents the theme because of the beautiful houses in Cavello Bay. It’s peaceful.
I chose this photo because it’s one of my favourite places in Bermuda. The arboretum. This is a bamboo fort where I play with my dad and my brothers. It’s important to me so we can make memories. I think it represents nature and wildlife because it’s in the park for everyone to enjoy and it’s not man made.
“Harbour Roof” I took this picture as we were driving down Harbour Road. I like how Hamilton looks behind the white roof and chimney.
Slow and steady wins the race. A snail in the early morning trying to make it to a safer place! There’s no place like home
Bermuda culture is Gombeys! This represents the people of Bermuda! This is who we are! We come together as one and dance to the beat of the drums! Bermuda is another world! I drums
“Mushrooms on a calm walk”. I took this picture because for me mushrooms are cool to look at. These mushrooms were growing on a Bermuda Palmetto in Devonshire Marsh. I like this picture because the background is blurred.
I just happen to come across this snail one day after it rained for a bit and I like how peaceful it was coming out of its shell. It reminded me about the beauty of nature and it made me feel peaceful too.
At Hamilton. This is a photo of me. When I go to the ocean it makes me feel calm. I like this photo because I was able to get the grass, sunlight and boat all in the same picture.
The photo looks like something jumping out of the pond but it was a tree stump! It looks like a narwhal playing with his friends because he is jumping. I took the photo because the tree stump, colours and water look cool to me and represent Bermuda’s nature and wildlife.
The crab had a time living. This reminds me of when my family comes to visit, we like making environments for crabs on the beach. This photo was taken in the afternoon, it had the sub shining directly on the crab shell. It surprised me, because I have never seen a dead crab.
The broken building. The location for this photo was Hamilton Parish. To get this photo I had to climb down stairs, through the bushes and through a wet field. I like how I captured the grass, the darkening of the bushes and the building.
Bermuda houses are special, most specially the roofs. We get our water when it rains and looking at the Bermuda roofs that are made of limestones, it makes me appreciate it and I think they are designed pretty cool.
On a Sunday nature walk with my mom and friends we saw this beautiful hibiscus with its bright color as it sat peacefully on the ground.
I choose this photo because it shows Bermuda structures. We were on the train in dockyard and it stood out to me.
These bay grape berries really visually pop! I love grapes and I really like the sun and light in this photo. It's food that is part of Bermuda's natural environment.
On my morning walk I just saw this rose. It made me think on the rainiest of days there is still beauty in nature like this rose. I loved how the dark green really contrasted with the bright pink.
My parents standing in the painted archway look so happy together that I’ve titled this photo Blue Love. Some people think blue is a sad colour, but it is my favourite colour because it always brings me joy. My parents represent the brave, kind, smart and adventurous people that our island Bermuda is known for.
To get this photo called Woven Woods I climbed a rocky cliff. The silver branches contrasting against the vibrant green coastal plants caught my eye. I like the contrast of the dead branches woven within the living trees. The plants of Bermuda stand strong living in harmony together.
I took this photo at midday from our home in the marina where these huge empty buildings sit high above us. I titled the photo Empty Space because on this cloudless day, the derelict buildings still shine. Although Casemate Barracks no longer houses people, it is always there reminding me about Dockyard’s important history.
When we go outside, I like standing near this big rubber tree. It is shady and lots of children play around the tree. In this photo, I see texture, lines and light.
I took this picture because I think this hibiscus flower is very beautiful. The pink colour is bright. I enjoy taking pictures. I like art.
I took this picture of my friends on the playground at school because its a happy place and they look happy. In this picture, I see many vertical lines. We learn about different kinds of lines in art class.
The Rubber Tree at my school is really big. Some of us like to stand in the shade and hold onto the vines. Some of us like to climb it. I see different textures in the vines and the leaves on the ground.
I like playing outside. Sometimes I go to the tall cane grass and pull on the sticks. It looks like a jungle.
I took this picture of my friend's hand holding a small purple flower. I like flowers. I like that we took pictures together with our art teacher.
I was excited when I saw the caterpillar. I almost stepped on it, then decided to take a picture of it. It is so small. It will one day become a butterfly or a moth.
I like art. I like this art on the wall near my school field. 297 shows the area of St. George's, where we live and go to school. 297 is the first three numbers of the Eastern Zone. This art shows the blue and yellow colours of St. David's.
I think the flowers are pretty. I like their colour. They make the school and our island look beautiful.
I took this photo from outside my house on a beautiful morning as I was leaving the house to go to school. I love the pink-orange colors of the sky right after sunrise against the green of the trees in our garden.
I took this photo of my mom and my sister in Admiralty house when we were spending a great afternoon in Admiralty. There is a boat behind them and the water looks very beautiful.
Bermuda has a lot of moongates. All of them are beautiful, and each one is special in its own way including this one in Spanish point which I love because it has a lot of plants around it and it has an old door.
Astwood Park is one of my favourite places to go in Bermuda. I saw a small tree that reminded me of Bermuda Cedar next to some cacti and wanted to photograph it because it looked beautiful with the very blue sea behind.
I love walking on the railway trail and learning about historic buildings in Bermuda. I chose this building because it represents Bermuda's history and railway but still is an important part of Bermuda today because it marks the railway trail which lots of people enjoy.
When I drive home from school with my parents, I see a lot out of my window. I see people, animals and the ocean all around me. I took this photo while driving. I like the rainbow & the bird flying, they make me feel happy; and reminds me of all the nature around me on my island home.
My mom and I were swimming at Marley Beach when we saw a group of Longtails flying above us. They flew so fast that it wasn’t easy to catch them on camera. I just had to keep on clicking and hoping for a good one. I think I got one…
i like the picture i took because it shows how pretty my school looks. My school used to be an old bermuda house and the picture shows off the prettiness of bermuda buildings. I think it represents my theme because it shows a bermuda building.
this picture is of a bermuda tree. it is very pretty. I think it represents the theme becuase it shows off bermudas beautiful trees and nature
it is of a tree and leaves. i like the contrast between the brown and green. It shows nature as it is a picture of the trees in bermuda.
an orange butterfly in the garden. i love butterflies, they are my favorite and i was happy i got a picture of a butterfly! it represents nature and wildlife because it has a bermuda butterfly in it.
The picture is of two chickens out in nature. It represents the theme as it shows nature. it is from my school yard.