Making the most out of this life! As not everything fits into a square, we uploaded the full postcard as well as many others to our website (Photography > Warm regards). Lots of love and devotion to nature in all its glory, incl. us humans. . . Unlike the Caribbean where lionfish has been introduced by human activity and is threatening local fish populations, in Bali (Indonesia) and all of the coral triangle loinfish play their part in the ecosystem. Not all of their eggs survive and until they are fully grown many predatory fish species have their eyes on them. As this tiny fellow of 2 cm max. is such an easy and welcome snack for anybody really, it was hiding under a algae leaf in a shallow bay of Amed. . . #postkarten #postcard #warmregards #devotion #devocean #lifelessons #float #fly #fins #underwaterphotography #selection #greetings #nature #love #glory #juvenile #lionfish #Indonesia #amed #bali #2020 #diving #tauchen #scuba #followyourdream #alifeworthliving #fish #duiken #macro #supermacro

From end to beginning: Partial lunar eclipse on November 19th 2021 on Sint Eustatius. 🏝 Unfortunately, clouds moved in towards the end of the longest lunar eclipse of this century. In any case, it was well worth getting up at 3am. 😍 My 60mm lens was definitely not the best equipment to capture the show, but it gives you an idea. Who else was out and about staring at the sky? Next on my list is full moon hiking on Statia! 🌝 Too bad there are clouds blocking the moon right now ... ☁️ 💙🍀 Good night and good luck! 🍀💙 . . . . . #lunareclipse #eclipse #mondfinsternis #maansverduistering #maan #mond #moon #lunar #eclipse #caribbean #Karibik #red #clouds #wolken #devotion #devocean #steustatius #sinteustatius #statia #dutchcaribbean #caribbeannetherlands #nederland #anderekantvannederland #goodnight #gutenacht #goedenacht #nightsky #stars #sky #himmel

My new book and tea corner! So happy our shipment from the Netherlands has finally arrived. Also, different clothes to wear, extra layers for diving as the water temperature is dropping now, lots of food and spices and maybe best of all my whole base for DIY care products and more. And seeds, let's not forget about our friends the seeds. Just have to keep the Bullfinches in check! Read more about them in our blog "Dive, travel, connect & protect" at www.devocean-pictures.com (links in bio). Anybody interested in German books let me know. I am happy to share my joy! . . . . . #books #tea #moving #caribbean #inselleben #islandlife #read #bookexchange #shelf #dutchcaribbean #caribbeannetherlands #Karibik #shipment

The last Lesser Antillean Bullfinch has left the nest on our veranda. He was sitting on top of the twig for almost half the day, not feeling ready to take the leap into the unknown. After watching and chirping his little one on from the railing the father flew over. After the little finch hopped on his back daddy jumped high pushing the young one up into the air where he finally spread his wings. Unfortunately, he flew straight into our kitchen. The day before another one was flying around in here for hours. But this one didn't trust his wings, no matter how hard his father chirped and pushed. Eventually, I didn't see them anymore, so we locked the doors and windows when leaving for a stroll on the beach. Afterwards, the father followed us straight into the house frantically searching and calling his youngest until he crawled out from underneath our shopping bags. He made some attempts, more hopping than flying. In the end, Yoeri carried the small Bullfinch in his hand back to the nest. After one more night in his safe and sound environment, the young bird finally spread his wings and took off into the garden. Now we have many happy Lesser Antillean Bullfinches around the house. As they were messing up our freshly planted seeds, we used to call them Bullshit Finch. Now we put out bread crumbs and are looking forward to the next nesting round. Apparently, it is a myth that birds abandon their chicks after a human touched them as they are pretty devoted to their offspring and don't have a good sense of smell anyway. Don't take a baby bird away from the area of its nest though. Usually, the parents are not far off and maybe all it needs is another comfy night to truly believe in itself. . . . . . #finch #bullfinch #bird #nesting #learntofly #spreadyourwings #caribbeannetherlands #caribbean #Karibik #livingtogether #statia #sinteustatius #steustatius #Eustatius #inselleben #islandlife #behaviour #experiencenature #birdwatching #juvenile #leavinghome #growingup #parentalcare #love #learn #devotion #devocean #bullshit #observe #grow

Feeling connected! Thank you @scubaqua_dive_center

While the sun is kissing the ocean, the moon bows down before Venus. All of us are looking forward to a peaceful Saturday night on Statia. Tomorrow back to diving with @scubaqua_dive_center - Caribbean island life at its best. Good night and good luck! . . . . . #statia #sinteustatius #steustatius #caribbeannetherlands #caribbean #Karibik #inselleben #islandlife #sunset #sonnenuntergang #sea #ocean #peaceful #sun #moon #Venus #kissing #saturdaynight #best #goodnight #goodluck #Sonne #palm #island #netherlands #niederlande #insel #meer #friedlich #Mond

In memoriam of Manfred Jaeger 1946 - 2018 With love and gratitude Nicki

Not necessarily the spot where I would have placed the sign. After dropping off friends at the airfield I had to take this picture anyway. ❤️ We love Statia! ❤️ Come to visit us in EUX and see the actual beauty of the island. 🏝💙🏞 Thank you @kaylancataleya for letting us show you the wonders of the sea as well as the quirks and characteristics of this Caribbean gem. 🌈🙏🌠 we enjoyed diving and hiking with you. Next time we can also explore the neighbouring islands Saba and St. Kitts by ferry! 👉🛥🐳 . . . . . #statia #steustatius #sinteustatius #eux #caribbeannetherlands #caribbean #karibik #visit #travel #island #inselleben #islandlife #islandhopping #love #heart #airport #explore #dive #hike #tourism #goodbye #welcome #guest #beauty #sign #photopoint #picturepoint #saba #stkitts #ferry

Change of scenery! Having friends over on Statia inspires us to explore new parts of our new Caribbean home island. Yesterday we hiked up Bergje and were rewarded with beautiful views towards the Quill and St. Kitts (in pic). Today we were wandering along and across the ridges of the Gilboa hills, also in the North (Boven). Thank you @stenapastatia for keeping up the trail system. Next time I would like to take colourful tape with me to replace and add some markers on these Northern routes, even though we enjoyed the feeling of a treasure hunt. We lost the path a couple of times ... Most importantly, there were birds singing, butterflies fluttering, a cool breeze blowing, lizards roaming around and hermits crabs rolling downhill. Tomorrow, back to diving. Good night and good luck! . . . . . #statia #sinteustatius #steustatius #caribbean #caribbeannetherlands #hiking #view #quill #volcano #dutchcaribbean #hills #berg #bergje #wandering #devotion #devocean #inspiration #betterinnature #getout #visit #travel #feel #Karibik #losingtrack #onmyway #followyourownpatj #treasurehunt #gilboa #boven #lovennature

The first highlight of the day came early: Hatching Hawksbill Turtles right next to @scubaqua_dive_center The first time I was lucky enough to witness such a beautiful event. Tiny turtles stumbling over the beach to reach the sea. Yoeri rushed back to get his camera. Fingers crossed for a beautiful clip there. @stenapastatia kept all the spectators in check and gave lots of wonderful information on the lifecycle of these magnificient creatures. . . . . . #hatchlings #turtle #sea #ocean #birth #hawksbill #STENAPA #devotion #devocean #nature #witness #magnificient #tiny #baby #seaturtle #highlight #diving #divecenter #explore #wonderful #wondersofnature #beautiful #lifeisbetteratthebeach #caribbeannetherlands #caribbean #eustatius #sinteustatius #steustatius #statia #Karibik

Finally, we took the time on our day off to visit "Made in Statia" and buy some herbs and leaves to enrich our diet. So happy we can buy local produce of the island and also seeds as we want to grow into our new role as hobby gardeners. Thank you for taking the time to show us around, give plenty of explanations and tipps. Next time we shall pass by earlier in the morning for string beans and okra. The location itself offers such a beautiful view onto the Quill, our dormant vulcano overlooking this cute Caribbean Netherlands island. . . . . . #statia #islandlife #dayoff #explore #travel #grow #gardening #hobbygardener #Hobbygärtner #shoplocal #buylocal #caribbean #caribbeannetherlands #dutch #sinteustatius #eustatius #homegrow #view #volcano #devotion #devocean #quill #karibik #madeinstatia #visit #relax #plants #herbs #locallyproduced #monday

Listening to the gentle splash of the waves during our lunch break at @scubaqua_dive_center 🌟💙🙏💙🌟 Perfect diving conditions around this Dutch Caribbean island. 👉🏝💗 . . . . . #diving #scuba #islandlife #island #caribbean #dutchcaribbean #netherlands #caribbeannederlands #Karibik #waves #sea #ocean #oceanview #sky #tropics #beach #lifeisbetteratthebeach #lunch #break #takeabreak #relax #inselleben #eustatius #sinteustatius #nederland #anderekantvannederland #travel #travel2021 #destination #statia

Bridge of clouds to our neighbour island Saba! Fingers crossed we get a ferry service starting in November. At the moment we would have to take a plane to Sint Maarten first to visit another the third special municipality of the Caribbean Netherlands (BES islands - Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba). We are way too busy and happy with where we are right now, the general outlook on life, not only this sunset view. . . https://www.statiagovernment.com/news-and-tenders/news/2021/09/16/press-release-ferry-tender . . #bridge #clouds #sky #island #islandlife #saba #sinteustatius #Eustatius #statia #islandhopping #caribbean #dutch #netherlands #sunset #boat #transfer #connection #view #outlook #sunset #bonaire #special #visit #travel #dive #devotion #devocean #oceanview #Karibik #ferry

Monday is our Sunday! Rumbling thunder and clouds travelling eastwards into the wind make for dramatic skies. We enjoy the view over the Caribbean sea, while the island greedily soaks up the water. Rainbow for Statia! Water for the cisterns. . . . . . #monday #sunday #thunder #rumbling #caribbean #rainbow #statia #water #sea #ocean #clouds #wind #skies #dramatic #hurrican #devotion #devocean #sinteustatius #dayoff #relax #island #islandlife #Insel #inselleben #karibik #frei #travel #Regen #rain #Regenbogen

Harvesting coconuts in the Caribbean! 🏝 Sint Eustatius is getting ready for Saturday night's cocktails. 💙 Have a wonderful weekend - on Statia and beyond. 🌠 . . . . . #caribbean #sinteustatius #statia #dutchcaribbean #dutch #netherlands #islandlife #weekend #saturdaynight #devotion #devocean #inselleben #Karibik #niederländischekaribik #Niederlande #nederland #caribbeannederlands #Wochenende #samstagnacht #kokosnuss #Palme #palmtree #palm #palmboom #zaterdagnacht #gettingready #wonderful #Cocktail #harvest #Ernte