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French Guiana Collection (#3)

French Guiana, a land of rich history and diverse landscapes

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) adult male, resting on wall, Ile Royale, Iles du Salut

Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) adult male, resting on wall, Ile Royale, Iles du Salut, French Guiana, March

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: South America, satellite image

South America, satellite image
South America. Satellite image of South America, showing the borders (white lines) of the countries, and the Caribbean Sea (top right)

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Titanus giganteus L. titan beetle

Titanus giganteus L. titan beetle
The titan is the largest beetle in the world. Measuring between 12 and 20 cms in length, this specimen was 15 cms. They live in the rainforests of French Guiana and Brazil

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Ariane 5 rocket launch, artwork

Ariane 5 rocket launch, artwork

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Soyuz-2 rocket launch, artwork

Soyuz-2 rocket launch, artwork. This launch is taking place at the Ensemble de Lancement Soyouz (ELS) or Soyuz Launch Complex at Frances Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: ELS launch pad, Guiana Space Centre

ELS launch pad, Guiana Space Centre. Diagram of the support services surrounding a rocket on the Ensemble de Lancement Soyouz (ELS) or Soyuz Launch Complex at Frances Guiana Space Centre

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Ariane 5 rocket launch, stereo image

Ariane 5 rocket launch, stereo image
Ariane 5 rocket launch, stereo artwork. The two solid-fuel booster rockets have just separated from the main stage. The Ariane 5 launch system is used by the European Space Agency

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Launch pad assembly, Guiana Space Centre

Launch pad assembly, Guiana Space Centre
Launch pad assembly. Cranes being used during construction of a launch pad at the European Space Agencys (ESA) spaceport, the Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), in Kourou, French Guiana

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Launch pad model, Guiana Space Centre

Launch pad model, Guiana Space Centre
Launch pad model. This launch pad, at the European Space Agencys (ESA) spaceport, the Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), in Kourou, French Guiana

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Launch pad, Guiana Space Centre

Launch pad, Guiana Space Centre
Launch pad and support towers. This launch pad, at the European Space Agencys (ESA) spaceport, the Centre Spatial Guyanais (CSG), in Kourou, French Guiana

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: At the market of Cayenne, French Guiana, South America

At the market of Cayenne, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: In the space center of Kuru, a rocket booster of the third system Ariane

In the space center of Kuru, a rocket booster of the third system Ariane, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: View of the floating lodge of the marsh, the everglade area of Kaw, French Guiana

View of the floating lodge of the marsh, the everglade area of Kaw, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Cells of the penal colony in Saint-Laurent du Maroni, French Guiana, South America

Cells of the penal colony in Saint-Laurent du Maroni, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: The Dreyfus tower in Kuru, French Guiana, South America

The Dreyfus tower in Kuru, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: A big banyan in the jungle around the everglades of Kaw, French Guiana, South America

A big banyan in the jungle around the everglades of Kaw, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Fishermen on the Approuague River, French Guiana, South America

Fishermen on the Approuague River, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: A fisherman in the everglades of Kaw, French Guiana, South America

A fisherman in the everglades of Kaw, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Boating and observing fauna and flora in the everglade area of Kaw

Boating and observing fauna and flora in the everglade area of Kaw, and floating lodge of the marsh in background, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Egrets in the everglades of Kaw, French Guiana, South America

Egrets in the everglades of Kaw, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Iguanas on Ile Royale, French Guiana, South America

Iguanas on Ile Royale, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: View of Ile Royale, the main island of the Iles du Salut, French Guiana, South America

View of Ile Royale, the main island of the Iles du Salut, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: The Approuague River, French Guiana, South America

The Approuague River, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Pirogue in the rapids of the Approuague River, French Guiana, South America

Pirogue in the rapids of the Approuague River, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Fishermen going against the rapids on the Approuague River, French Guiana, South America

Fishermen going against the rapids on the Approuague River, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: The Place des Palmistes and the statue of Felix Eboue, Cayenne, French Guiana

The Place des Palmistes and the statue of Felix Eboue, Cayenne, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: The city center of Cayenne, French Guiana, South America

The city center of Cayenne, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: A pirogue on the Approuague River, French Guiana, South America

A pirogue on the Approuague River, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Tree Trunk - in forest showing buttress root French Guyana

Tree Trunk - in forest showing buttress root French Guyana
PPG-1708 Tree Trunk - in forest showing buttress root French Guiana Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Creeper - rolling up the trunk of a tree. French Guiana

Creeper - rolling up the trunk of a tree. French Guiana
PPG-1707 Creeper - rolling up the trunk of a tree French Guiana Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: French Guiana Forest

French Guiana Forest
PPG-1640 French Guiana Forest Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Strangler Figs - trunk of a large tree in the forest of french Guyana

Strangler Figs - trunk of a large tree in the forest of french Guyana
PPG-1625 Strangler Figs - trunk of a large tree in the forest of french Guyana French Guiana Ficus sp. Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Rainforest - aerial view of French Guiana forest

Rainforest - aerial view of French Guiana forest
PPG-1633 Rainforest - aerial view of French Guiana forest French Guiana Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Strangler Figs - huge trunk above a water course French Guyana Forest

Strangler Figs - huge trunk above a water course French Guyana Forest
PPG-1624 Strangler Figs - huge trunk above a water course, French Guyana Forest French Guiana Ficus sp. Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Strangler Fig - around a trunck. French Guiana

Strangler Fig - around a trunck. French Guiana
PPG-1632 Strangler Fig - around a trunk French Guiana Ficus sp. Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Monument to martyr Seznec, Ile Royale, French Guiana, South America

Monument to martyr Seznec, Ile Royale, French Guiana, South America

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Dyeing Poison Frog - Kaw - French Guayana

Dyeing Poison Frog - Kaw - French Guayana
MAR-653 Dyeing Poison Arrow / Dart Frog Kaw - French Guayana Dendrobates tinctorius Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Orange / Red Birdeating Treespider / Tarantula - by moulted skin French Guayana

Orange / Red Birdeating Treespider / Tarantula - by moulted skin French Guayana
PPG-352 Orange / Red Treespider Bird-eating or Tarantula Spider French Guiana Tapinauchenius gigas By moulted skin Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Dyeing Poison Frog from above

Dyeing Poison Frog from above
PPG-1765 Dyeing Poison Frog French guiana Dendrobates tinctorius Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Tree Frog Tadpole French Guiana forest

Tree Frog Tadpole French Guiana forest
PPG-1727 Tree Frog Tadpole French Guiana forest Phyllomedusa vaillanti Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Ant French Guiana

Ant French Guiana
PPG-1719 Ant French Guiana. Odontomachus mayi Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: White-lined Tree Frog French Guiana

White-lined Tree Frog French Guiana
PPG-1682 White-lined Tree Frog French Guiana Phyllomedusa vaillanti Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Tree frog French Guyana forest

Tree frog French Guyana forest
PPG-1662 Tree frog French Guiana forest Phyllomedusa vaillanti Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Monkey Tree Frog

Monkey Tree Frog
PPG-1630 Monkey Tree Frog French Guiana Phyllomedusa bicolor Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Dyeing Poison Arrow / Poison Dart Frog

Dyeing Poison Arrow / Poison Dart Frog
PPG-1628 Dyeing Poison Arrow / Poison Dart Frog French Guiana Dendrobates tinctorius Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Poison Arrow / Poison Dart Frog

Poison Arrow / Poison Dart Frog
PPG-1626 Poison Arrow / Poison Dart Frog French Guiana Dendrobates ventrimaculatus Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Inselberg - Aerial view French Guiana forest

Inselberg - Aerial view French Guiana forest
PPG-1623 Inselberg - aerial view French Guiana forest. French Guiana Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFrench Guiana Collection: Morpho Butterfly - the color of its wings depend of the angle of the light. French Guiana

Morpho Butterfly - the color of its wings depend of the angle of the light. French Guiana
PPG-1573 Morpho Butterfly - the color of its wings depend of the angle of the light French Guiana Morpho rhetenor Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only




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French Guiana, a land of rich history and diverse landscapes. From the Leatherback Turtle hatchlings bravely crossing the sandy beaches to reach the vast sea, to the indigenous Guiana Indians depicted in stunning watercolours from centuries past. The Leatherback Turtles, majestic creatures that return to the sea after laying their precious eggs in Cayenne, symbolize the resilience and beauty of this unique region. As we explore further, a 19th-century map reveals South America's intricate geography with French Guiana shining brightly on its eastern coast. Delving into cultural heritage, an intriguing poster showcases The Galibis Indians exhibition at Paris Zoological Garden in 1882. Their vibrant traditions and customs come alive through this historical artifact. A lithograph portrait captures Christophe Columb - a man who left an indelible mark on exploration and discovery. Moving forward through time, an engraving titled "Une Cause Celebre A La Guyane Francaise" invites us to delve into a famous case that unfolded within these very lands. The escape of Redons amidst lush jungle foliage is vividly portrayed in a captivating color lithograph. However, not all tales are filled with adventure and triumph; some depict darker moments etched into history's annals. An anarchist revolt unfolds before our eyes as prisoners clash against their captors in French Guiana - illustrated through striking colored engravings. In another tragic event captured by engravings lies Lieutenant Lunier's killing - reminding us of the complexities that have shaped this land over time. And finally, Le Petit Journal brings forth yet another chapter: "A Revolt of French Anarchists in Guyana. " This colored engraving transports us back to December 16th, 1894 when chaos reigned supreme. Amidst all these stories lies the capital city itself – bustling with life and culture waiting to be explored anew.