`Oli nô au i nâ pono

Sharon Mau

`Oli nô au i nâ pono

`Oli nô au i nâ pono

Hawaiian Translation:
I rejoice in the blessings of Heaven

Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009
All Rights Reserved Universewide

Featured Digital Art Compilations 11 December 2008

This is a photo of a miniature horse on Ke’anae Peninsula blended with a sunset shot from Lahaina, Maui Hawai’i. This project was four hours to completion with several attempts with the stitching until I finally liked what I saw and then additional histogram and curves adjustments.

I use a Canon EOS Digital Rebel Xti

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`Oli nô au i nâ pono by Sharon Mau
`Oli nô au i nâ pono by Sharon Mau
  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Wow Sharon, stunning creation. Just gorgeous.

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo sweetheart! This project is the result of the merge of two of my images. One taken on Polo Beach at sunset and the second of a sweet and very amusing miniature horse on Ke’anae Peninsula on Maui’s North Shore. This project was four hours to completion with several attempts with the stitching until I finally liked what I saw and then histogram and curves adjustments. I am delighted you enjoy it!!

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Great concept and result…..............excellent treatment, well done.

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo nui Adrian, thank you so much!

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    You do this kind of work so brilliantly and consistently produce results that I, for one, spend a long time browsing over. Excellent is too mild a word to describe it and it’s about time someone invented some new words for our English language – words that lay more emphasis on our feelings! Peter

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Your kind note means so much to me Peter. Mahalo nui for your friendship and continuous encouragement. I very much appreciate it!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Oh dear Sharon,what a creative artwork! Wonderful indeed!

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo nui dearest Bela, I am delighted this speaks to your heart. It was a moment of creative inspiration and I honestly could not explain why or how it occurred to me to create this. I am happy it is well received. It is always good to hear from you!

  • Michael Matthews

    Michael Matthews

    A beautiful, moving image Sharon. I haven’t worked out layering yet. One day …

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo nui dearest Michael. I could teach you if you would like, it is not that complicated and quite fun to do. I enjoy it very much. Thank you so much for your kind note!

  • chris51

    chris51

    My short time on Maui let me know that being Hawaiin is not so much a matter of genetics as a matter of attitude. A very interesting photo that blend 2 strong elements of nature & makes us wonder if our attitude is good enough to deserve to see it.

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo nui Chris, your words are so true. My husband tells me I may be Haole (A Hawaiian word for Caucasian or any other foreigner who is not indigenous Hawaiian) on the outside but inside in my heart I am Kanaka, and it is truly one of the greatest compliments he has given me, and he has given me many, the most important of which is his love.

    Thank you so much for your intuitive observation and kindness. I love your heartfelt response to my imagery for you seem to perceive my intention with this creation and that is very cool!

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Two very appealing images catured so well and perfectly blended into a resulting stunning artwork, this is absolutely gorgeous Sharon, wonderful work my friend, Regards, Rod.

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Aloha ‘oe dearest Rod, mahalo nui for your kindness! As you know, my composites come from my na’au, they are quite literally a part of my heart and soul and the fact that you understand that means more to me than you could imagine. Thank you so much!

  • Corina Daniela Obertas

    Corina Daniela...

    Fabulous work Sharon!

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo dearest Corina!

  • WJPhotography

    WJPhotography

    Absolutely Gorgeous work!

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo nui dearest Wendy, thank you sweetheart! I hope you are doing well and wish you a bright and shiny day!

  • LaRae

    LaRae

    Beautiful work.

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo LaRae!

  • Stzar

    Stzar

    oh Sharon ~ this is such a beautiful and wonderfully creative work of art ! it is excellent ~ my compliments to you

  • Sharon Mau replied

    My darling sister, I love you so much!!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Sharon this is awesome great work you have done here ! ! Maybe you remember me Sandra05 from W/S

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Aloha dearest Sandra, ‘ae, of course I remember you! I am delighted to hear from you! Thank you so much!

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    I love this creation Sharon. It is a beautiful work of art! The time you spent merging these 2 outstanding images was well worth it.

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo dearest Renee! I am delighted you enjoy it sweetheart!

  • Stzar

    Stzar

  • C Hummel

    C Hummel

    Stunning image and photo montage.

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo nui CJ, thank you so much!

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    A wonderful work of art, you did a great job here Sharon.

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo dearest Henri, thank you so much!!

  • alaskaman53

    alaskaman53

    Love your work Sharon,the combination from the horse and the sundown are OK.
    fijn gedaan Sharon, de combinatie van dart paard met de zonsondergang passen goed samen.

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo a nui loa dearest Rich!!

  • SNAPPYDAVE

    SNAPPYDAVE

    beautifully composed … the eye ballences well with the sun setting and the tones are perfeect

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo a nui loa, thank you so much!

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    Hi sweet Sharon:))) This is so fabulous! I just had to feature you:))) So good to see you here darling:)) God bless you !

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo sweetheart, thank you so much Tereza! Love and Light darling girl!

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    beautiful warm colors and composition =)

  • Sharon Mau replied

    We have much in common, mahalo nui dearest Aimelle!

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    Sharon - this is really very creative – who would have thought to merge these two images? great emotion here - and wonderful technically also—thanks for sharing – Dave

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Aloha David!! Thank you so much for your kind note, I am always delighted to hear from you my dearest friend!!

  • Hank Rodriguez

    Hank Rodriguez

    Hi Sharon…
    This blows my mind! ( As I heard a very young minister say at an early morning Easter service after we had hiked up a huge mountain which had a cross sitting at the top and the sun was just peeking over the horizon)

    Anyway…...I love the mix and colors and imagination. We really must sit down together and discuss the technique…say, 2 .p.m., on Friday? Is that good for you?.. Oh wait , you’re in the Himalayas that day, aren’t you? Okay..well, we’ll just take a rain check, then, okay?.

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    terrific composite!!

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    Congratulations on being featured in Rural-america wild free. Great shot.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    Wow, this is so creative and done absolutly perfect

  • amarica

    amarica

    I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • djteece

    djteece

    This is one awesome piece of art Sharon. It reminds me of a celestial picture circulating around the internet. Maybe you’ve seen it. It is called “The Eye of God.” I would call this amazing picture that. If you hadn’t said it was a horse (lol), I never would have thought any different. It truly is awe inspiring.

  • ildilazar

    ildilazar

    Fantastic work Sharon!

  • gemlenz

    gemlenz

    this is beautiful work…Sure hope you join the new DAC Group you have a lot to contribute..:-)

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    Gorgeous art.

  • SMOKEYDOGSOCKS

    SMOKEYDOGSOCKS

    BEAUTIFUL COMPOSITION. BOB

  • Babbler

    Babbler

    fantastic work

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    take a bow Mam, beautifully done.

  • DanaMS

    DanaMS

    Gorgeous work! You are so talented… High class image..

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    Simply amazing,

  • sunrender

    sunrender

    beautiful blending of photoes!

  • Maria Murphy

    Maria Murphy

    AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    STUNNING

  • Ann7f

    Ann7f

    I’m almost speechless, cuz I just adore this gorgeous creation!! :.)

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    What a stunning photo, wow on composition, light and color!!!!

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    thisis beautiful..

  • Adele Pardy

    Adele Pardy

    Beautiful shot!

  • Adrian Kent

    Adrian Kent

    Fantastic art! Brilliant indeed.

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    Magical creation, Sharon!! Once again, you’ve given us mystery and beauty!

  • saleire

    saleire

    FAntastic work!!!!!

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    most excellent use of layers and opacity effect,,love it,,beautiful :)

  • bouldercreek

    bouldercreek

    Really like what you have done here.

  • Meike

    Meike

    This is sooo beautiful. Stunning!

  • amarica

    amarica

    Congratulations Sharon on being featured in the Digital Art Compilations group!!!

  • Pinkpapayabec

    Pinkpapayabec

    Beautiful! I wish that I could learn to accomplish these amazing techniques!

  • down23

    down23

    Fantastic work my friend! Very nicely done! =)

  • Glitter

    Glitter

    wow this is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    fabulous work!!!!!!

  • Cathy  Beharriell

    Cathy Beharriell

    This is very beautiful Sharon! Wonderful merge of image and colour!

  • Atheum

    Atheum

    Fantastic! Bravo, encore, more, more, more… Oh, sorry, uh… this is good. : )

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Wow sharon – this is stunning!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent;

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo Scott, thank you!

  • Heavenandus777
  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo for the feature, thank you so much!

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    Gorgeous…congratulations :)

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo Clare, thank you so much!

  • BigD

    BigD

    Congratulations you have been featured in Rural Around The Globe. BigD

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo nui for the feature BigD, thank you so much for your continuous support. I very much appreciate it!

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Amazing….. from the gentle-eyed pony to the tranquil sea and sunset…..beautiful work.
    Congrats on your feature.

  • Sharon Mau replied

    Mahalo nui Wendi, I very much appreciate your kindness. Thank you!

  • Anne O'Connor

    Anne O'Connor

    Sharon, tis a beautiful piece with so much sensual emotion attached. Love it.

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    Brilliant result!

  • VintageXposure

    VintageXposure

    really tremendous postwork, and so beautiful!

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    A wonderful blend- it’s almost like the pony is pining for the wild. What a gorgeous eye he/she has

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Incredible image, Sharon!

  • Tony  Ryan

    Tony Ryan

    Beautiful image Sharon. I love the eyes of horses. There seems to a deep gentleness there.

  • Jennifer Potter

    Jennifer Potter

    Awesome!!!!!!!!! A fav! : )

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    profoundly beautiful !!! you are so thoughtful and deep .. i love this so much

  • LisaR

    LisaR

    Wonderful image…very beautiful!

  • Shane Viper

    Shane Viper

    Very well done, cool image

  • Marsbub

    Marsbub

    A truly wonderful image great work:)

  • Bruce  Dickson

    Bruce Dickson

    Great image

  • tandoor

    tandoor

    Oh wow, this is a stunning image Sharon. Absolutely lovely work.

  • Sally Omar
  • Melissa Brett

    Melissa Brett

    I love this. The close up of the eye is so beautiful. It feels to me that it captures the free, gentle and noble spirit of horses.

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis... 6 days ago

    So beautiful :-)

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