Selfies with Landing Planes
Sunbathers and swimmers on the sandy stretch near Princess Juliana Airport on St. Maarten often pause and momentarily set aside their leisure when planes descend startlingly close. This phenomenon turns an average beach day into an impromptu photo shoot, becoming a theater where aviation meets vacation in a dramatic overlap.
Because the Carribean runway is near the beach, it sets the stage for this unique interaction between manufactured marvels and nature’s serenity. Onlookers, armed with smartphones and cameras, capture this surreal moment where a giant of the skies shares the spotlight with beachgoers. It’s a rare blend of technology and tropical bliss.