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WINDOWS of BARBADOS by KAREN WILES
As I climbed the historical Grenade signal station on the Southern Caribbean Island of Barbados, I could not anticipate the breathtaking view I found when opening the shutters of this amazing ancient tower.
The purpose of the building explains why. The station was originally constructed in 1819 and was one of a group of signal stations used for communication across the island, for example to warn of approaching ships or of slave rebellions. The towers were constructed in strategic locations around the island on high ground. What made these ideal lookout points for communication in the 1800's now make them the perfect vantage points for appreciating the natural beauty found in Barbados! One of the very first telephones ever made still hangs in the tower today for display.
Enjoy the beautiful views of Barbados everyday in Wiles' window view of the "Windows of Barbados!"

In the ever changing fast paced technological world we live in, Karen Wiles' images are like a wind blown breath of fresh air. An enchantment where one wants to visit and then remain...She has a special sense of place and vision that is present in her vividly bold works of art, which demonstrate a love and deep appreciation of life. She has quickly become known as "The Photographer With An Artist's Eye," for it is apparent she captures in photography what many may overlook. Wiles' vast background in art enhances the vision needed to place her art within a unique aura of exceptional beauty. "Her fine art remains in one's soul long to remember... the art feels REAL because the artist is real, thus authentic."K.P. of Los Angeles writes. Her...