`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 Polo Beach, 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
Hawai’i Aloha
E Hawai‘i e ku‘u one hānau e
Ku‘u home kulāiwi nei
‘Oli nō au i nā pono lani ou
E Hawai‘i, aloha ē
O Hawai‘i, o sands of my birth
My native home
I rejoice in the blessings of heaven
O Hawai‘i, aloha
Hui:
E hau‘oli nā ‘ōpio o Hawai‘i nei
‘Oli ē! ‘Oli ē!
Mai nā aheahe makani e pā mai nei
Mau ke aloha, no Hawai‘i
Chorus:
Happy youth of Hawai‘i
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Gentle breezes blow
Love always for Hawai‘i
E ha‘i mai kou mau kini lani e
Kou mau kupa aloha, e Hawai‘i
Nā mea ‘ōlino kamaha‘o no luna mai
E Hawai‘i aloha ē
May your divine throngs speak
Your loving people, o Hawai‘i
The holy light from above
O Hawai‘i aloha
Nā ke Akua e mālama mai iā ‘oe
Kou mau kualono aloha nei
Kou mau kahawai ‘ōlinolino mau
Kou mau māla pua nani
God protects you
Your beloved ridges
Your ever glistening streams
Your beautiful gardens
Words by Rev. Lorenzo Lyons, Music by James McGranahan


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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
Great concept and result…..............excellent treatment, well done.
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui Adrian, thank you so much!
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
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
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
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
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...
Fabulous work Sharon!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo dearest Corina!

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
Beautiful work.
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo LaRae!
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
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
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!
C J Hummel - ...
Stunning image and photo montage.
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui CJ, thank you so much!
henrihan
A wonderful work of art, you did a great job here Sharon.
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo dearest Henri, thank you so much!!
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
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
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!
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 – DaveSharon 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
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
terrific composite!!
CarolM
Congratulations on being featured in Rural-america wild free. Great shot.
LudaNayvelt
Wow, this is so creative and done absolutly perfect
amarica
I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
i l d i l a z...
Fantastic work Sharon!
George Lenz
this is beautiful work…Sure hope you join the new DAC Group you have a lot to contribute..:-)
Dayonda
Gorgeous art.
SMOKEYDOGSOCKS
BEAUTIFUL COMPOSITION. BOB
Babbler
fantastic work
bill oneil
take a bow Mam, beautifully done.
DanaMS
Gorgeous work! You are so talented… High class image..
AnnDixon
Simply amazing,
sunrender
beautiful blending of photoes!
Maria Murphy
AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
linda858100
STUNNING
Ann7f
I’m almost speechless, cuz I just adore this gorgeous creation!! :.)
Diane Schuster
What a stunning photo, wow on composition, light and color!!!!
Christopher Bi...
thisis beautiful..
Adele Pardy
Beautiful shot!
Adrian Kent
Fantastic art! Brilliant indeed.
Tibby Steedly
Magical creation, Sharon!! Once again, you’ve given us mystery and beauty!
saleire
FAntastic work!!!!!
Dawnsky2
most excellent use of layers and opacity effect,,love it,,beautiful :)
bouldercreek
Really like what you have done here.
Meike
This is sooo beautiful. Stunning!
amarica
Congratulations Sharon on being featured in the Digital Art Compilations group!!!
Pinkpapayabec
Beautiful! I wish that I could learn to accomplish these amazing techniques!
down23
Fantastic work my friend! Very nicely done! =)
Glitter
wow this is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fabulous work!!!!!!
Cathy Beharriell
This is very beautiful Sharon! Wonderful merge of image and colour!
Atheum
Fantastic! Bravo, encore, more, more, more… Oh, sorry, uh… this is good. : )
Helene Kippert
Wow sharon – this is stunning!
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
Gorgeous…congratulations :)
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Clare, thank you so much!
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
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
Sharon, tis a beautiful piece with so much sensual emotion attached. Love it.
Mariann Rea
Brilliant result!
cdwork
A wonderful blend- it’s almost like the pony is pining for the wild. What a gorgeous eye he/she has
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Chrissy, thank you, he is a beautiful boy, a miniature horse and he is spirited. He belongs to friends of ours and lives and wanders about on the seacoast of Ke’anae. Mahalo :))
Cora Wandel
Incredible image, Sharon!
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Cora, thank you :))
Tony Ryan
Beautiful image Sharon. I love the eyes of horses. There seems to a deep gentleness there.
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Tony, thank you so much :))
Jennifer Potter
Awesome!!!!!!!!! A fav! : )
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Jennifer, thank you :))
Isa Rodriguez
profoundly beautiful !!! you are so thoughtful and deep .. i love this so much
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Isa, thank you :))
LisaR
Wonderful image…very beautiful!
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Lisa, thank you :))
Shane Viper
Very well done, cool image
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Shane, thank you :))
Martina Fagan
A truly wonderful image great work:)
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Martina, thank you :))
Bruce Dickson
Great image
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Bruce, thank you :))
tandoor
Oh wow, this is a stunning image Sharon. Absolutely lovely work.
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha, thank you so much :))
Sally Omar
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Sally, mahalo nui, thank you so much for featuring my work. I very much appreciate it!
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.
Sharon Mau replied
I love your words, mahalo nui loa Melissa!
Colleen Battis...
So beautiful :-)
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Colleen!
Maureen Maliha
Gorgeous work, Sharon!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Maureen!
Mary Ann Reilly
evocative work.
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo, thank you so much.
Colleen Battis...
CONGRATULATIONS!!! This work has been featured in
Animal Composites & Fine Art
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Colleen, thank you so much for the feature!!
Martina Cross
Lovely! A great combination!
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Martina, thank you :))
KEITH R. WILL...
excellent
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Keith, thank you :))
Sandra Heath
A beautiful work of art. The colours are perfect!
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Sandra, thank you so much :))
nishagandhi
awesome
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Nisha, thank you :))
ienemien
Hi Sharon, This is so lovely to look at! What a warm lovely eyes and you can feel the Love you give to this art!! GREAT!! Bye ien
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha ien, thank you :))
Derek Dobbie
This is awsome. Very creative indeed. Love the colour.
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Derek, thank you :))
Sinisa Saratlic
Absolutely a masterpiece !
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Sinisa, thank you :))
Anne-Marie Bok...
Fantastic creation again Sharon!
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Anne-Marie, thank you :))
Diana-Lee Saville
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Diana-Lee, thank you :))
Paul Ritchie
This is stunning. Truly artistic. Thank you for taking the time to comment on my photos. Much appreciated.
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Paul, thank you :))
Catherine Howell
I adore this work!! So beautifully put together:)))
Catherine
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Catherine, thank you :))
Yool
You are so clever at this ….excellent work Sharon!!!!!
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Mariola, thank you :))
GemmaWiseman
A magical creation with a glimpse of fantasy!
Sharon Mau replied 14 days ago
Aloha, thank you :))
RajeevKashyap
Just Gorgeous Work….!
Sharon Mau replied 14 days ago
Mahalo Rajeev :))
Barbara Brown
This is such a beautiful composition Sharon!
Sharon Mau replied 14 days ago
Mahalo Barbara :))
Barbara Burkhardt
You’re doing some beautiful work Sharon!
Sharon Mau replied 14 days ago
Mahalo Barbara :))
DawsonImages
Just fantastic
Sharon Mau replied 14 days ago
Aloha Mike, it is always good to hear from you, mahalo :))
Marita Sutherlin
Aloha – sweet Hawaiian Princes! How wonderful I’ve found you again! I’ve been here for just a bit longer than two weeks and am really enjoying it thus far. Haven’t ventured out much yet, (groups etc) but have run into tons of old w/s friends. I just returned from spending the summer overseas and am so far behind with my work, but am planning on getting more involved here too! So anyway, I am just tickled pink to have spotted you, see you again soon! And this beautiful artwork – it just took my breath away – a seamless merge of my two loves, the horses and the sunsets on the waters! Sigh, your work always stirs many emotions! Biggest Huggs! Marita
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha dearest Marita, I am delighted to hear from you!! Welcome to RedBubble, I am so happy you are here :)))
JennyDean
beautiful Sharon, I need some of that patience of yours, but the 4 hour project was well worth it!
Sharon Mau replied
It was a moment of inspiration Jenny, I am happy you resonate with the message in my art. The poetry is lovely. :)
LisaR
Wonderful piece of art!!!
Sharon Mau replied 14 days ago
Aloha Lisa, thank you so much sweetheart, I am happy you enjoy it :))
David Holmes
this piece is just fantastic great words and image superb :-))
Sharon Mau replied 14 days ago
Mahalo David, I am delighted you enjoy it along with the beautiful poetry, thank you :))
BLYTHART
You have created a perfect blend between two photos … it is almost as though we are being transported into the horse’s mind to peep at his dream of being at the seashore … very effective indeed Sharon.
Sharon Mau replied 14 days ago
I am happy you enjoy it, mahalo Dave :))
Charuhas Images
Absolutely stunning. Brilliant work, Sharon. Love it. My Favorite.
Sharon Mau replied 14 days ago
Aloha Charuhas, thank you so much :))
Lois Bryan
such a glorious composite, Sharon!!!!
Sharon Mau replied 14 days ago
Aloha Lois, thank you :))
Santamaria
absolutely lovely Sharon.. and I rejoice with you!!
Sharon Mau replied 17 days ago
Mahalo, thank you so much :))
Vida
Excellent !
Sharon Mau replied 17 days ago
Aloha Vida, thank you :))
louisegreen
A beautiful piece.
Sharon Mau replied 17 days ago
Mahalo Louise :))
-Whisper- 18 days ago
Yes here it is! It’s so well done and his eye is so gentle, great work!
Sharon Mau replied 18 days ago
Aloha Gwenolye, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much :)))
Sharon Mau 18 days ago
Ilunia Felczer 18 days ago
very creative artwork Sharon…
Sharon Mau replied 17 days ago
Mahalo Ilunia :))
Vanessa Barklay 17 days ago
This is stunning Sharon! I must add I appreciate your reply again explaining you were busy and didn’t get to answer my questions properly..I think you know what that was about…so thank you and again, gorgeous work!! :O)
Sharon Mau replied 17 days ago
Aloha Vanessa, mahalo nui, thank you :))
shadowlee 17 days ago
brilliant blending of the images, beautiful piece
Sharon Mau replied 17 days ago
Mahalo nui, thank you so much :))
Crowmanic 16 days ago
Sharon Mau replied 14 days ago
Aloha David, thank you so much for featuring my work :)))
Marie Sharp 16 days ago
Beautiful artwork! Congratulation on your feature in Image Writing!
Sharon Mau replied 14 days ago
Aloha Marie, thank you sweetheart :))
Hans Kawitzki 13 days ago
Stunning creation,beautiful work and congratulation on your features Sharon
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Hans, thank you :))
lorilee 13 days ago
Wonderful!!!
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Lori, thank you :))
mtozier 12 days ago
beautiful work!
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha, thank you :))
Svetlana Sewell less than a minute ago
Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!