The Taino indians were one of the major native inhabitants of the Caribbean at the time of European contact in the late 15th century. At the time of Columbus' arrival in 1492, there were five Taíno chiefdoms and territories on Hispaniola (modern-day Dominican Republic and Haiti).
A risky photo to take. Wading through 5 feet of water with my trusty camera raised high above my head was required in order to get this shot.
