John Oram's photos with the keyword: El Morro

The fortifications of El Morro are very impressive as perhaps they should be after 250 years of construction. 'El Morro' means 'the headland' in Spanish and this, at the entrance to the safe, deep-water harbour of San Juan, Puerto Rico was of great importance to the Spanish and coveted by many attackers including the English and the Dutch. 200_P1010215

The fortifications of El Morro are very impressive as perhaps they should be after 250 years of construction. 'El Morro' means 'the headland' in Spanish and this, at the entrance to the safe, deep-water harbour of San Juan, Puerto Rico was of great importance to the Spanish and coveted by many attackers including the English and the Dutch. 200_P1010213

'La Garita' in Spanish means 'sentry box'. These are two examples above Paseo del Morro in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The remaining fortifications on the island, of which El Morro is perhaps the most intimidating, are very impressive and worth some minutes of reflection as one looks out across centuries of history. The original fortifications took 250 years to construct in defence of the then worldwide Spanish might. 200_P1010211

'La Garita' in Spanish means 'sentry box'. This is just one example above Paseo del Morro in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The remaining fortifications on the island, of which El Morro is perhaps the most intimidating, are very impressive and worth some minutes of reflection as one looks out across centuries of history. The original fortifications took 250 years to construct in defence of the then worldwide Spanish might. 200_P1010206

On a visit to San Juan's impressive Castillo San Felipe del Morro, my photography was frustrated by the crowds. I was, however, captivated by the beautiful iguanas basking on the fortifications. This short series features two of the animals. 200_P1010257SC

On a visit to San Juan's impressive Castillo San Felipe del Morro, my photography was frustrated by the crowds. I was, however, captivated by the beautiful iguanas basking on the fortifications. This short series features two of the animals. 200_P1010254SC

On a visit to San Juan's impressive Castillo San Felipe del Morro, my photography was frustrated by the crowds. I was, however, captivated by the beautiful iguanas basking on the fortifications. This short series features two of the animals. 200_P1010252

On a visit to San Juan's impressive Castillo San Felipe del Morro, my photography was frustrated by the crowds. I was, however, captivated by the beautiful iguanas basking on the fortifications. This short series features two of the animals. 200_P1010251

On a visit to San Juan's impressive Castillo San Felipe del Morro, my photography was frustrated by the crowds. I was, however, captivated by the beautiful iguanas basking on the fortifications. This short series features two of the animals. 200_P1010250

On a visit to San Juan's impressive Castillo San Felipe del Morro, my photography was frustrated by the crowds. I was, however, captivated by the beautiful iguanas basking on the fortifications. This short series features two of the animals. 200_P1010247

On a visit to San Juan's impressive Castillo San Felipe del Morro, my photography was frustrated by the crowds. I was, however, captivated by the beautiful iguanas basking on the fortifications. This opening shot of a short series, sets the scene for my pictures of two of the animals. 200_P1010248