Beautiful blue skies give way to even more beautiful days in the Dominican Republic such as this one captured over the lush countryside of Bayaguana.  Set along the sprawling south side foothills of the Cordillera Oriental mountain range in the east, Bayaguana is dotted with pineapple plantations and cattle ranches – the much treasured livestock often the main attraction of the town’s religious procession held annually in December.

(Photo: Luis Machado)