Blue Whiptail Lizard (Cnemidophorus arubensis), Te Amo Beach, Bonaire

A bristleworm (Polychaeta sp.) amongst the orange cup coral (Tubastraea coccinea) in Bonaire, South America

by Pierrette Wagner

Bonairean woman, Bonaire, Sunniva Manuel Nos

Miss Grand Bonaire 2023 National Costume

"Arawak Legacy In the heart of Bonaire, the national symbol takes center stage: the Flamingo. Beyond its gorgeous feathers and grace, the Flamingo embodies Bonaire's unwavering commitment to conservation, where both nature and locals live in harmonious unity. Flamingos symbolize more than elegance; they represent unity, beauty, and romance. In their graceful one-legged stance, they reveal a profound lesson in balance and harmony, reminding us of the delicate equilibrium of nature. Join us as we celebrate the Flamingo and the values it embodies in our beautiful island of Bonaire, where every wingbeat is a testament to the timeless dance of life in perfect harmony.

Vivienda Bonaire, Paterna, Valencia, Spain,

La Caseta Arquitectura,

Photography: German Cabo

Glamrock Bonnie redesign! Or in my Security Wanted AU, Glamrock Bonaire Hare! :3

I will confess that I don't 100% like the official Glamrock Bonnie design... I like most of it! I just have questions. Like, 'Why is he Mazercise themed and not Bonnie Bowl themed?' 'Why doesn't he have a bowtie like Freddy?' 'Why are his shoulder pads sooo different from the others?' 'Why doesn't he have claws to play the bass with?' 'Why doesn't he have more extravagant face paint?', etc. And of course I have some nitpicks (looking at you, Hair and Snout), but I do like him overall! .... in fanart mainly.... but still! I think he's fun and most of my questions can be explained away anyhow. But I suddenly got smacked in the face by FNAF last night and wanted to try my hand at a redesign! Which ended up being a concept design for my AU Glamrock Bonnie/Bonaire! Sorry lion mane, you will be missed 😔

For inspo, I used the official design (obviously), Glamrock Bonnie and the Bonnets (only slightly, mainly vibes), Snartles's Glamrock Bonnie design (mainly colors but also the soft yet spunky vibe he's got going on), and my design (specifically patterns) :3

I wanted to keep close to the official design, but add some of my ideas to it, you know? First off, I took off the headband, it made the head look crowded with the hair and it didn't really match the bowling theme he's supposed to have. While I didn't add much to his face paint I did add a extra little stripe underneath his eye to make his face look less empty, but not over crowd it. Plus, he and Roxy can match :3 Gave him his freckles back because I love them. I kept his whiskers, but made them lighter. Made his hair more poofy and matched it to his shoulder pads. While I didn't change the shape of his shoulder pads (there's a reason why for this), I did add stars to the tips for a more superstar look. I imagine the stars to have a sort of golden foil look? Makes them extra ✨️shiny✨️ Gave him a bowtie that's attached to a collar and made it purple to match the lightning stripes on his jumpsuit, and maybe connect him to Springbonnie to signify a new age. I didn't change his jumpsuit because I think it fits the Glamrock theme nicely, I just shifted the colors so they weren't bleeding into eachother. I didn't draw it, but I changed the lightning bolt to a shooting star that has a purple to yellow gradient that goes down to his leg warmers or the middle of his thigh, I haven't decided. I think I'll remove the stars on his sides because there's now too many stars in one place and they're barely visible due to their placement and color. Maybe I'll move them to his legwarmers if I decide to stop the shooting star design on his thighs. Changed the earring color to red so Freddy and Bonnie can complete eachother <3. I didn't draw these either, but Bonnie has nails and his gloves have a star on the top (if he can't have stars on his face then I'll put stars everywhere else). I didn't draw this either, but I gave him a tail. Gave his inner ears a small, blocky gradient with it getting lighter at the bottom. And last but not least, I changed his base color from cyan to a light/soft indigo to make it easier on the eyes, but I might go back and make the base color a little more lighter because he's kinda blending into his shoulder pads :/

Below the cut is a transparent version :3

Green Planet, Blue Planet

Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean Sea - Secretary blenny

Laura Storm, UK

Travel Photographer Of The Year

Shelter fro slaves working on the salt plants of Bonaire, Leeward Antilles

Dutch vintage postcard, mailed in 1968 to the Netherlands

Another picture from my time in Bonaire, long-lure frogfish! He was out hunting on a brain coral perfectly posed for a close up ❤️

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of The Netherlands and Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia of The Netherlands visit a windsurfing demonstration at Sorbonne beach, during their Royal Tour to The Dutch Caribbean Islands : Day One, in Kralendijk, Bonaire -January 28th 2023.

Finished the six fanarts challenge. Thank ye kindly to everyone who suggested someone!

Kralendink, Bonaire

Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) in Bonaire

by actor212

Big Apple Divers' Splash into Bonaire

I joined Big Apple Divers & plunged into Bonaire's magic. Vibrant reefs, endless dives, & a community that shares my ocean love. Here's to more adventures! #BonaireDiving #DiveTribe

I kicked off the year with an explosion of color and underwater exploration! Joining my local dive club, Big Apple Divers, on a trip to the captivating island of Bonaire. Below, you will find snapshots of our experiences, capturing the essence of our adventure and the Big Apple Divers’ spirit. Bonaire, fondly nicknamed “Divers Paradise,” truly lives up to its name. With its crystal-clear…

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Fiery flame lobster by Gérard Cachon Via Flickr: Flame lobsters (Enoplometopus antillensis) are very hard to find, especially during the day (as in maybe 1 every 150 dives). When you have the rare occasion to find one, they either are tucked too deep into the coral to get an image or immediately crawl into an inaccessible spot, giving you only a brief glimpse. But this one fortunately chose a relatively shallow crack with a sufficiently wide opening. It tried to back away, but it "ran" into a wall, allowing a clean shot and at eye-level as an added bonus. In short, I doubt I will get an image of another flame lobster that I like better. They are apparently prized in the aquarium trade because of their bright color and small size (they are about 10cm long). I prefer to see them in the wild. They are a thrill to find and incredibly beautiful with their bright red and white streaks. (A red lobster that hasn't been cooked!)