Hot Shots: Trinidad and Tobago

High above the peninsula at the southwestern end of Trinidad, this aerial shot shows just a fragment of the massive coconut plantation in the coastal area of Cedros. Farther south than most Trinidadians care to travel, Eastman wanted to showcase the beauty of a region that people were missing out on

After attaining a B.Sc. and a job in I.T., Eastman jumped ship to pursue photography full time, so it’s no surprise that he enjoys taking risks for his photos. Hanging off the side of a fishing boat, Eastman had to steady his camera three inches above the waves to capture the unique angle of this shot. 

Full-time photographer, content creator and YouTuber, Tarique Eastman aims to photograph his home country, Trinidad and Tobago, as if he were exploring it for the first time. He tries to let go of his own opinions in order to look at places he’s visited hundreds of times and see them through a new lens (pun intended). In the northern hills of Trinidad, Eastman captured this photo of the North Deck, a popular event venue nestled amongst the trees.