E malama 'ia na pono o ka 'aina e na 'opio
E malama ‘ia na pono o ka ‘aina e na ‘opio
Hawaiian Translation:
The traditions of the land are perpetuated by its youth
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Napo’o ‘ana o ka la
These beautiful colours are created by Vog, atmospheric conditions from volcanic activity on the Big Island which affects Maui.
Sunset Ho’okipa Maui Hawai’i
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The West Maui, Mauna Kahalewai and Hale Mahina mountains are older than Haleakala – more eroded, lush, and alive. Mauna Kahalewai mountains of West Maui are sacred and known to Kanaka Maoli (indigenous Hawaiians) as a legendary place of the past, what is known as Wahi Pani according to Kupuna Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell.
The highest peak of these mountains is Pu’u Kukui at 5,788 feet. ‘Iao Valley is the most famous valley of this mountain range visible in this image shrouded by dense cloud cover at the far left on the horizon. Kahakuloa is on the right and the island of Moloka’i is on the horizon on the right shrouded in dense cloud cover.
“Vog is a portmanteau of the words “volcanic” and “smog,” and a volcanic smog is formed when sulfur dioxide and other gases emitted by an erupting volcano mix with oxygen and moisture in the presence of sunlight. The term is most often applied to the island of Hawaiʻi, where the Kīlauea volcano has been erupting continuously since 1983. Kīlauea emits an estimated 2,000 tons of vog every day.
Vog is a volcanic mixture that includes gases and aerosols which react with oxygen, moisture, and sunlight.”
Here is an interesting story in the New York Times just one week after I took this photograph
Information from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Hawaiian Vog: Where There’s Smoke – There is Something Brewing
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Ho’okipa Beach is a beautiful beach park near Pa’ia on the north shore of Maui.
“Ho‘okipa Beach Park is located on the north shore of Maui, Hawai’i. It is perhaps the most renowned windsurfing site in the world, The waves here are largest during the winter, and break across a system of reefs that extend across the bay. During the summer the waves are smaller. Ho’okipa is ideal for windsurfing because of its large well-shaped waves and strong winds. The name Ho‘okipa means “hospitality” in Hawaiian.
While ever-present strong winds and powerful currents do not make the beach a place for beginners, experienced surfers and windsurfers continually flock to Ho’okipa for both recreation and windsurfing competitions.
There are four distinct surf breaks at Ho’okipa. Pavilions is the break furthest east, off the lookout parking. West from it, facing the main parking, is Middles break. Usually these are both left to surfers. The area between the two, which catches fewer breaking sets, is sometimes referred to as Girlie Bowl or Green Trees. Next further west, facing the lifeguard tower and the narrow sand beach launch, is H‘Poko or Point. It is the most popular break for windsurfing, and generally breaks as a right. With the prevailing trade wind direction being east to east-north-east, this is most frequently down-the-line sailing on starboard tack (wind from right when standing on the beach). Yet further west, past the rocky point, is Lanes, which generally breaks as a left.
Under relatively rare conditions, known as Kona, the prevailing winds become southwest, and Lanes is ridden down-the-line on Port tack (wind from left when standing on the beach). This only occurs a few days out of every year.
Ho’okipa Beach is occasionally a tourist attraction in the winter time because of spectacularly large surf. In the afternoon on 15 December 2004, for example, many tourists visited the beach to see waves as large as 30 feet pound the shore. This year on 08 December 2009 the waves were over 30 feet and the surf so rough the beach was closed.
Officials warn visitors to stay away from the water, as the surf may be very deadly. Despite this, Ho’okipa is not an ideal site for true big-wave riding, as the waves close out when their faces approach about 25 feet. During such episodes, other deep-water breaks offer more rideable waves, an example of which is Jaws, offshore Pe’ahi, Maui, which is a very short drive from Ho’okipa. Information Source: Wikipedia with some of my own additional information.


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Gyuri Nagy
Outstanding image, my dearest friend!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui loa dearest Gyuri, I am always delighted to hear from you!
Tama Blough
Oh I just want to dive right in there and bob around. My ocean is so cooold.
I have only spent a few hours on the big island, but it was my first breath of Hawaiian air and I will never forget it.
Sharon Mau replied
You are so sweet. Ho’okipa is one of my favourite places here on Maui, I love it so much.
Steve Buffington
You are a talent Sharon. What a great photo. Very different take on an often photographed subject. Nice.
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui Steve, I am so happy you see the heart within my art. Thank you!
Nancy Vice
What a sight to behold! Wonderfully taken :) fav
Sharon Mau
Mohsen Bayramn...
Very beautifully done. excellent view point and composition.
well done :)
Marilyn Harris
Stunning shot Sharon!! I could sit and watch it for ages! x :o)
Anthony Mancuso
wonderful image Sharon, thank you for the explanation too
kathy s gillen...
beautiful capture
ktowers
fantastic work
Jeff Palm Phot...
What a wonderful way to unwind the day!!!! Nice!
Béla Török
Wonderful capture, my friend!
Cathleen Taraw...
This is so pretty and luminescent.
Rachel Stickney
Beautiful soft colors! Nice effect from the vog.
mistletoes
Breathtakingly beautiful!
Lois Bryan
Your “vog” is extraordinary, Sharon!!!!! What a magnificent golden glow!!!!! But I do hope it doesn’t irritate your eyes and lungs??? I know … I’m SUCH a mom!! LOL!!!! Seriously … this is the most amazing color … golden air … on golden seas!!!! You’ve captured a masterpiece with this one!!!
lorilee
A spectacular image – just beautiful!!!!!!
Larry Trupp
The lighting here is awesome Sharon
Randall Spencer
Beautiful Sharon as always.
Randy
Angie McKenzie
beautiful!!!!!
Beve Brown-Clark
There is nothing like the sound of the ocean, the glow of the sun, the taste of salt on your face…the essence of strenght and beauty…well done…stunning colors!
Sharon Mau
Featured in As Is
Rachel Stickney
Congratulations, Sharon, on your feature in As Is! Well deserved! :-D
Anne-Marie Bok...
Sarahphotos
What a wonderful shot! Fantastic capture !
henrihan
An interesting and beautiful capture Sharon,hopefully VOG is not causing harm or illness to people, because that vulcano is erupting for such a long time. Take care and have a lovely weekend, warm wishes from Josee and me.
Cricket
Wonderful color and movement – congrats on your feature!
:)
Rick & Deb Larson
Hi Sharon, CONGRATS on your feature in Image Writing!! This is a beautiful capture and info. Congrats again, Take Care :-)
jenxie
interesting- I learned something! beautiful.
Paul Vanzella
this is pretty sensational sharon – really LOVE this!
PrincessVicki
Beautiful shot Sharon! i love the sea in the evening! x
Dennis Begnoch...
My first favorite pick since joining redbubble. Your gallery is breathless. Cant wait to see more of your images. Dennis psart
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui Dennis, thank you so much! It is one of my favourites as well. I have about 500 images from this sensational sunset and it is a challenge for me to only upload one or two as the light dances on the water and shifts moment to moment. Thank you for your kind words on my work, it means so much to me. I wish you a lovely evening.
Aloha e Malama pono,
Sharon
Teresa Zieba
Gorgeous sunset sweetie on one of my favorite beaches in the world.
Rebecca Bryson
Aloha Sharon!! This is so lovely!! My son is in Honolulu right now, he should be coming home in a few days. I told him, once you get there you will never ever want to come back and the women are so beautiful hahaha…so If he doesn’t show up back at home I will know why..laughing!
Milos Markovic
This is so impressive, breathtaking exposure indeed.
DesImages
The gentle golden light is so beautiful!
jdmphotography
Now this is some thing else so very well done indeed !
BigD
Excellent comment on geology, Sharon.
Colin Cartwright
I’ m presently reading the journal of Captain Bligh, and the mutineers of the Bounty. This wonderful seascape reminds me of them. Beautiful golds and turmoil of the pacific.
Iris Greenwell
Excellent light and view
oceanblue
Oh my God!!
Mark Peterson
Beautiful Sharon!
1001cards
this is so beautiful… the soft feel this has, the pastels, great light… love it
Anne O'Connor
Again Sharon, tis a beautiful image of the sea. One of my special places to go. Living on an island, we have the sea everywhere and I love it. You have it too. Greetings again. I love the words you include as well as your images. Very inspiring.
anne
Rosy Kueng
Breathetaking view! Sharon, this is an outstanding capture…I felt like being there :))
amazing sky…love the foaming water…everything is perfect on this shot, from the colours to the stunning lighting! instant fave…
Sharon Mau replied
Thank you so much Rosy!!
T. Wall ~Throu...
Congratulations! This feature is well deserved.
Teri
T. Wall ~Throu...
I noticed that this is not in our group and it is as beautiful as the rest of your work. Please send this to the group so that I can feature it.
Thank you,
Teri
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Teri, mahalo nui for your kind note. Thank you so much for the feature! I have many more images from this beautiful evening. Perhaps I should publish them. This is one of my favourites and I am delighted you enjoy it. It was truly a very beautiful evening on Ho’okipa and this photograph is true unprocessed colours. I am so happy it is so well received. I wish you a sparkling day!
Aloha e Malama pono,
Sharon
luanda
WOW! I’m speechless, as always, whatching your shots! CONGRATS on double feature and instant fav!
T. Wall ~Throu...
Aloha Sharon, thank you for sending this image. You are now on our overview page in featured.
Congrats!
Teri
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Teri, thank you for the feature!
gabbielizzie
beautiful, congradulations on your feature
Judith Hayes
WOW, absolutely gorgeous! Big congrats on your well deserved features! Thanks for such in depth information. It helps make connect to the picture. ♥.
Emsky
I love the colour and the movement of this – it keeps catching my eye =)
terezadelpilar
so fantastic Sharon!
Tim&Paria Sauls
This is a great shot!
Paul Vanzella
love the fabric of the waves!
Sharon Mau replied
Hui!
bevmorgan
This is a breathtakingly beautiful scene you have set before us, Sharon. Words cannot express the feelings it creates. The light is magnficent as is this amazing photo.
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui for your sweet note, thank you so much Bev!
Hans Goepel
Outstanding image,Sharon!
rosiczka
Beautiful Sharon !!!!!!!!!!
Scott d'Almeida
stunning
Colleen Farrell
Sensational landscape, Sharon! Such a peaceful scene.
marchello
Fantastic capture..superb atmosphere…breathtaking beauty…marvelous colors…really lovely
Virginia N. Fred
Ok I will be there in a couple of hours lol, I wish, such a beautiful place to live in if I ever get the chance to visit Hawaii I will look you up and you maybe can show all these beautiful places that you have posted here, another fabulous image sharon…gina
Barbara Burkhardt
my dream state Sharon – this is beautiful
Katya Lavorovna
Beautiful! I can almost feel the air and hear the waves. I would love to visit this place.
CarolM
I love how you capture the sea and all it’s beauty. It must be so special to witness all these different conditions that occur there. You have some amazing images, Sharon. This one is soft and muted and feels dreamy. Very beautiful.
Tibby Steedly
I agree so much with CarolM’s comments above! You have shown us so many faces of the sea in such incredible beauty! I can almost hear the waves in this one!!
Sharon Mau replied
You are so sweet, I wish you could know just how much your kindness means to me. Mahalo my dearest friend!! I love you Tibby!
valzart
Aww this is absolutely stunning sweetheART + Congratzz ;} happy hippy hugglez
Jason Connolly
Stunning shot Sharon.
joak
magic ..and you canny understand whit I say!!
Sharon Mau replied
‘Ae, it is wonderful that you write as you speak and I do understand every word. Aloha Joak, it is good to hear from you this morning. I wish you a bright and shiny day!
RajeevKashyap
absolutely beautiful!
vadim19
Awesome!!!
Sinisa Saratlic
beautiful image !
rodeorose
Ooooooo salty…just perfect! Again!
Ken Fortie
Soft and beautiful – love it.
Steve Buffington
The power of the ocean has always intrigued me. You have captured that power with this Sharon. Great job.—Steve
Rachael Smith
Absolutely stunning
Charuhas Images
Outstanding capture!!
hsien-ku
sunlight on the sea . . . so very beautiful sharon! you must have been a mermaid in a previous life – the ocean loves you!
Solomon Walker
beautiful!
JennyDean
wonderful Sharon :)
Sharon Mau
rodeorose
So astonishingly beautiful!! I am so glad I eventually saw this Sharon- a memorable shot for sure!!!
Sharon Mau replied 11 days ago
Aloha Rosie, ‘ae, it was a very beautiful evening and the surf was high on that day. The ocean was rocking, so much so that I had to move back to keep my equipment dry :))
Themis
Just beautiful! Love the colours!
Sharon Mau replied 11 days ago
Aloha, thank you so much for your kind note :))
doreen01
Powerful image…impressive…and love the tonalities!
Sharon Mau replied 11 days ago
Aloha Dorina, thank you so much :))
eoconnor
Sharon this light and colour ,great shot. The explination about the VOG was so informative ,I have learned something new for today . Thank you and aloa LIZ
Sharon Mau replied 11 days ago
Aloha Liz, ‘ae, the Vog is fascinating. There are some days when the atmosphere is very dense and most days it is wonderfully clear, such as today. We had a brilliant powder blue sky today and it was very warm. Aloha ‘oe
Victoria _Ts
Wonderful image with the great sunlight, Sharon!!!
Sharon Mau replied 11 days ago
Aloha Victoria, I am happy you enjoy it :))
Sean Jansen 24 days ago
This is gorgeous Sharon…....such a beautiful capture and immage. Simply stunning and many congrats on your features !!
Sharon Mau replied 11 days ago
Aloha Sean, thank you :)))
William Bullimore 24 days ago
Beautiful. Love the reflection of the light in the water.
Sharon Mau replied 11 days ago
Aloha William, thank you so much :))
Maria Draper 22 days ago
thanks Sharon! You know this is one of my favorites…
Sharon Mau replied 11 days ago
Aloha Maria, you’re welcome, e komo mai, welcome to RedBubble :)))
Kathie Nichols 22 days ago
This is soooo…..beautiful, just love it Sharon! :D
Sharon Mau replied 11 days ago
Aloha Kathie, thank you :))
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lacitrouille 10 days ago
I love the lighting and foaming waves.
Maria Draper 6 days ago
Sharon, it appears that none of the photos you added today I can visit via the activity feed link….I have no idea why…it tells me that the page has been removed or no longer exists…am I doing something wrong? Or maybe I do not have access to visit some of the pages? Anyway, the photo that you show here, just about my comment was showing this morning as a newly added one, but could not access it…and then another one that you recently (tonight) added, also takes me to the same non-existent page …. :((( Not to mention, that by the time I wrote all this, not even this image that I wanted to post under it, exists anymore… :(((
Jan Timmons 6 days ago
Yes, the memorial photos have disappeared, but then I wouldn’t have seen this “voggy” beauty that I think I overlooked somehow. Splendid use of the volcanic activity and nature’s other phenomena to create this great photo!
Svetlana Sewell 3 days ago
Amazing capture Sharon:))))))))))))
maremarie 1 day ago
This is very beautiful, and I think it’s among my favourite water / ocean pictures by you because of the fabulous light and soft pastel colours :
)!! That Vog does a good job :) Simply gorgeous, Sharon! :-)Chris Baker less than a minute ago
This is simply outstanding. The sense of quiet drama, beauty and energy is so both relaxing and stimulating :)