This Less-traveled South American Country Is a Natural Paradise-and a Photographer's Dream
"As soon as the sun dipped, the lily buds slowly started to open. They're called Victoria amazonica, and they only bloom at dusk. It was pretty incredible."
For Venezuelans like Oliver Rivas, Essequibo is a region steeped in consciousness, recognized as part of Venezuela despite being administered by Guyana for many years.
Christmas in Guyana wasn't complete without a masquerade band. It was a powerful childhood memory, marking the end of a tradition tied to independence.
