E ola mau ke lewa Po'olenalena
This is a composite of two images taken in the same location on Po’olenalena Beach Maui Hawai’i at sunset. Post processing includes a light selective colour saturation, slight contrast adjustment, then I selected the ocean and applied a horizontal Radial Blur. I then selected the sky and applied a Radial Blur with the following settings:
Blur Type: Twirl
Strength: 24%
Twirl Degrees: 1
Elliptical
Centre Horizontal Offset: 4%
Vertical Offset: 1%
Protect Centre: 14%
I then merged the image layers and flattened them.
This is the image I created as the basis for the feature banner for the group Impressionist Art
Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009
My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Original photographs shooting date 11 November 2005
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KenWright
bloody brilliant!
KenWright
Congratulations, you have been featured in Sensational Sun
Ken ;-}
Scott d'Almeida
sweet lovely work sharon
Angie McKenzie
very cool!! great creative image!!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha dearest Angie, mahalo my darling friend. Kisses for Forrest, and tell your beautiful puppy boy I love him :)))
Detlef Becher
Beautiful work Sharon, congratulations on your feature!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Detlef, mahalo for your kind note. I wish you a sparkling day! :))
PJS15204
great effect it gives me the feeling that i’m about to get wet here from the wave very nice work :)
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha, I am happy you enjoy it. Mahalo :)
terezadelpilar
BRILLIANT CREATION!! SHARON!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha sweetheart, I am delighted you enjoy it Tereza. It was a moment of inspiration and I am delighted you enjoy it. Mahalo for the feature.
sfmilner
Greetings Sharon; Wow, stunning and very beautiful ! Your creativity is excellent !
steve
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Steve, your kindness means so much to me. Mahalo :)
terezadelpilar
CONGRATULATIONS SHARON!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Tereza, mahalo nui loa for the feature :))
George Lenz
nice idea
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha George, mahalo for your kindness :)
Karin Taylor
.....took my breath away!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Karin, mahalo sweetheart :)
John Peel
wonderful work, Sharon
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha John, mahalo for your kindness :)
Jan Fijolek
Great concept and execution Sharon!!!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Jan, it was fun to create. I am delighted you enjoy it. Mahalo :)
JamieGreen
Beatifully done Sharon
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Jamie, thank you so much :)
Shaun Whiteman
Amazing shot Sharon, wonderful colours and processing!!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Shaun, it is always good to hear from you. Mahalo :)
AngelArtiste
reallu really beautiful are you speakig hawaiian
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha, mahalo nui loa, thank you :)
Svetlana Sewell
What is happend here, you did perfect abstract creation from nature – stunning!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha, mahalo nui loa :)
Rodney Campbell
Stunning. Awesome.
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Rodney, I am delighted you enjoy it, thank you :)
BLYTHART
You’ve obviously spent a lot of time and work on this and it shows – lovely photo.
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Dave, mahalo nui loa, thank you :)
Renee Dawson
Your processing on this image is heavenly Sharon. Absolutely beautiful!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Renee, mahalo sweetheart. I am happy you enjoy it :))
ldeiter78
Great creation Sharon – love your editing!
Kymie
That is awesome, love what you have done here. I love how everything seems to be coming from the sun – it’s like creation emphasis, Love it!
trish725 20 days ago
Fantastic
DanaMS 20 days ago
Wonderful work!

Sharon Mau replied 17 days ago
Aloha, thank you so much for featuring my image :))
Nancy Stafford 19 days ago
Sharon Mau replied 17 days ago
Aloha Nancy, thank you for the feature :))
Erhan OZBIYIK 19 days ago
lol Yeaaahooooooooooo !!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations for the well deserved features !!! :)
Great Hugs To Queen of Happiness !! :)
Sharon Mau replied 17 days ago
Aloha Erhan, mahalo nui loa. I hope you will open the group for more submissions soon :)))
Thank you for your kindness.
T. Wall ~Throu... 18 days ago
Beautiful & Well Deserved!

Sharon Mau replied 17 days ago
Aloha, thank you so much for the feature :))
Rick & Deb Larson 18 days ago
WOW … this is an AWESOME creation Sharon, you really get that burst of light feel, well done … HUGE HUGE CONGRATS on your many ‘well deserved’ features dear friend!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
Sharon Mau replied 17 days ago
Aloha Deb and Rick, thank you for your sweet note, it is good to hear from you :))
kibishipaul 17 days ago
This is beautiful Sharon. Great tones and colors.
Sharon Mau replied 17 days ago
I am happy you enjoy it, mahalo :)))
Maria Draper 14 days ago
it seems you like the same exact music that I like…how interesting…