Dr's Cave Beach Photo

Photographer’s Note

The photo is a stitch of 4 images, showing a nice view of Dr's Cave beach. you can also check the large post.

Doctor's Cave Beach Club, Montego Bay (also known as Doctor's Cave Bathing Club) has been one of the most famous beaches in Jamaica for nearly a century.

It is noted for its crystal clear turquoise waters and near white sand. Its sheltered location provides calm waters encouraging even the most diffident swimmers to practise safely.
Dr. Alexander James McCatty had founded a sanatorium in Montego Bay in 1880. He allowed his friends including several doctors to bathe at his small beach which was entered through a cave. In 1906 he donated the property to the community and the private members club was formed, which continues to this day.

In the 1920's, Sir Herbert Barker, an English osteopath, visited the beach and was impressed by the curative powers of the waters. He wrote an article which helped the beach become well known and gradually hotels were built nearby so that tourists could enjoy the beach.

To mark the centenary of the club a 15 foot tall bronze statue, Balance, by Basil Watson was unveiled on 18 November 2006. It features a woman being balanced above a man with their arms at full stretch.

ls7902, Cricri, bakes888, grantlp, Clementi, vinicio, Charo, AiresSantos has marked this note useful

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ls7902 (6218) 2009-01-24 9:49

Hi Christian,
Nice blue tones and beautiful sunny day. The left is curving a bit. You could use PS free transform feature to adjust for that. Haven't seen you here for a while. Happy New Year. Regards. Latiff.

Cricri (43178) 2009-01-24 10:51

Hello Cowboy
Mince alors eu passe de la Californie en Jamaique
tu voyage dit donc:-) ça fait mal de voir ce coin paradisiaque alors qu'il fait gris içi et l'eau bon sang quel sublime couleurs, bravo pour l'assemblage, mais ça penche un peu côté gauche!!
Good weekend to you
cricri

bakes888 (18257) 2009-01-24 20:35

Hi Christian. I can see how it would cure the winter blues, not that that’s a problem of ours at the moment ;-). Nice catch and good detail. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good Sunday, Paul.

grantlp (2104) 2009-01-24 22:51

Hello Christian,
Looks like an amazing location for a holiday.....all that sunshine, perfect clear waters and I suppose fantastic frut cocktails to quench the thirst. You've done extremely well with the stitching and clarity overall is perfect. Very well done.
Cheers Grant

giorgimer (21274) 2009-01-25 14:36

Hi Chris,

in these cold winter days it's a real pleasure to see a similar view. Nice colors, well made stitch.

TFS

Gio

Clementi (44327) 2009-01-25 14:57

Ciao Christian,
ecco dove eri finito tutto questo tempo.
ottima composizione e perfetto lo stich, nella versione grande sembra di esserci dentro e fà molto piacere visto il clima del momento in Italia.
ottimo lavoro
Giorgio

vinicio (22414) 2009-01-30 14:11

A good stitch Christian, first of all I like the curve of the horizon, then the high quality of your work, compliments, beautiful place too in these times of winter this warm the "hands" :)
Ciao
Vinicio

Charo (31671) 2009-02-01 13:53

Hola Christian,
Aunque dejaste el horizonte un poco inclinado, la foto es muy bella con una luz magnífica y fantásticos colores. Una imagen veraniega que biene muy bien para olvidarnos del frío invierno.
Un abrazo,
Charo

claudeD (11348) 2009-02-09 9:35

Hello Chirstian,

very interesting summer shot with perfect blue colors.A perfect holidqy picture.I would only have aligned the horizont at the left side.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

brevbrev14 (372) 2009-02-24 1:04

ciao Christian, good idea to stitch the images here
the coloured boat is a nice detail
ciao
Valeria

sacavem (8313) 2009-07-30 3:26

Olá Christian,

Great colours and light in this very nice picture. What a refreshing and relaxing holiday in the beach.
Filipe

AiresSantos (42244) 2009-08-19 1:03

Hi Christian
Beautiful panoramic view of the Dr's Cave Beach.
It looks a very pleasant place to enjoy the sun and the water.
Fine colours. The stitching is not perfect. Which software did you use for it ?
TFS and have a nice day