Ne Hoe Ka Leo O Ka Wai Aloha Ho'okipa
Ne Hoe Ka Leo O Ka Wai
(pleasant is the murmur of water)
Sunset Ho’okipa Beach Maui North Shore Hawai’i
Title is an excerpt verse from the beautiful mele (song)
Ka Inu Wai – Maika`i Ka Makani O Kohala
(Thirsty Breezes of Kohala ) with words by William J. Sheldon and music by David Nape
Hui:
Ko aloha, ko aloha ka`u mea nui
He makana, he makana na ka pu`uwai
Chorus:
Your love, your love is a great thing to me
A gift, a gift for the heart
Maika`i ka makani o Kohala
`Ike `ia e ka inu wai
`O ka wai no ia pono kâua
Wai kaulana o ka `âina
Good is the wind of Kohala
Known as the drinking water
It’s the water that is good for the two of us
Famous water of the land
Nani wale Niuli`i kâhela i ka la`i
`Ekolu `ôpua hiki mai
A la`i `ia mai e ka ulu hala
Nalo wale ka luna o Hapu`u
The splendor of Niuli`i sprawling peacefully
Three clouds approach
Gently settling there at the hala grove
Hiding the top of Hapu`u
Ha`aheo ka hau i ka mauna
Kahiko i ka ohu o ka nahele
E ka oni mai nei lililnoi
I ka ohu noe ike kuahiwi
Proud is the hau in the mountain
Adorned over by the forest
The mist moves about
The misty rain enshrouds the mountains
Ana `ole ka makani iâ Kohala
Holohia a ka ua Naulu
Aia ka luana i Makapala
I ka hea mia a Niuli`i
Boundless is the wind of Kohala
Mingled with the Naulu rain
Rest will be found at Makapala
When the Niuli`i calls an invitation
Nê hoe ka leo o ka wai
Hana pono i ka poli o ka `iwa
Ku`u `iea ku`i lei kâhiko ia
Na pua lehua i `Awini
Pleasant is the murmur of water
Refreshing among the ferns
My ferns, my adorning lei
Entwined with the lehua of Awini
Source: Verse 1 & 2 from Hopkin’s Aloha Colletion & Pete Donnelly, Verse 3, 4, 5 from Pukui collection – This song tells of the Inuwai winds that blow across Kohala and parch the land. Kohala, Niuli`i and Hapu`u are places on the big island. The 3 clouds represent 3 sisters and one is the writer’s sweetheart. Her home was hidden from his view by the hala (pandanus) grove of Hapu`u. Chorus, Verse 1, 2 translated by Ainsley Halemanu. Verse 3, 4, 5 translated by Mary Pukui. Text Copyright Charles Hopkins 1899
Fine Art Photography
Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009
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Ho’okipa Beach Park
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Composite Three Images
Shooting Date 06 September 2009
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Scott d'Almeida
wow stunning sharon
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Scott, thank you :)
Angie McKenzie
gorgeous!!!!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Angie, thank you so much sweetheart. I am delighted you enjoy it. It was about 3 hours to completion creating this composite this morning. And thank you for favouriting it too :))
Vickie Emms
super beautiful Sharon !
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Vickie, I love those words super beautiful. Mahalo sweetheart, I am delighted you enjoy it.
lianne
Breathtaking – exquisite – oh I couldn’t come up with enough words to express how stunning and beautiful this is! Including the words to the song just makes it all the more meaningful. What exceptional work!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha, mahalo for such a beautiful note. Thank you so for your kindness :))
DevineDayDreams
WOW!!!! DIVINE!!!!!!!!!!
Sharon Mau replied
divine
I love that word. Mahalo for your kindness. Aloha Daisy
Geir Floede
What a beautiful light.
Breathtaking!!!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Geir, mahalo for your kind note. I am delighted you enjoy it.
lorilee
Beautiful!!!!!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Lori, it is good to hear from you :))
chijude
Sharon the light under the cloud and onto the rocks … perfect!! And that thick foam edge on to the sand. .. perfect. Love how that shore line slopes upwards … and yet that horizon is spot on!!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha, mahalo for your kind note. I am happy you enjoy it :)
lacitrouille
Wonderful spot and moment. The ambience is magical. :)
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha, your homepage is brilliant with beautiful colours. Mahalo for your visit and kind note.l
carlosramos
Fantastic, well captured and stunning outcome !
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Carlos, I am delighted you enjoy it. Thank you!
sfmilner
Greetings Sharon; this is very powerfully beautiful work, well done !
steve
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Steve, I am happy you enjoy it. Thank you so much!
bhutch7
Majestic and serene.
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha, mahalo for your kindness :)
catherine walker
superb..so beautiful!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Catherine, thank you for your kindness :)
hsien-ku
wow – sharon you have such a gift for capturing light. this is truly beautiful. food for the soul.
Sharon Mau replied
We all have our own favourites and this one is destined to be one of mine. I am delighted you resonate with this. Thank you so much.
Aloha e Malama pono,
Sharon
RichardIsik
Great capture, Sharon.
Béla Török
Wonderful scene and capture, dear Sharon!
Scott Bricker
wow. amazing, just amazing…
Gail Bridger
Wow a brilliant capture!! :^)
Antanas
amazing view
rodeorose
Really wonderful composition and color Sharon- superb!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Rosie, I am delighted you enjoy it :)
Ursula Rodgers
This is stunning Sharon. That light is amazing!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Ursula, thank you :)
Kelly Cavanaugh
Beautiful work, Sharon!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Kelly, it is good to hear from you :)
John Peel
a superb image, Sharon
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha John, thank you so much :)
sendao
Absolutely stunning capture!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha sendao, thank you :)
Manuel Barca
Grateful for the awards.
Regards.
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Manuel, ‘e pilikia, mahalo :)
Roddy Atkinson
Beautiful capture, a fav.
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Roddy, thank you so much :)
Earthmonster
Ahhh relax and enjoy the view….
Sharon Mau replied
Breathe deeply the fresh fragrance of ocean air, it is a beautiful place on the North Shore. Aloha ‘oe :)
Annie J Lemay
I want to be here…...gorgeous!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Annie, it is easy to do. Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much :))
LTPhotography
Beautiful capture and image!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha, mahalo nui, I love your work. :)
Detlef Becher
Wonderful sunset, you captured the last rays perfect!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Detlef, thank you so much :)
mimi yoon
wow… this is so beautiful, sharon… soso beautiful… : )
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Mimi, mahalo nui loa.
elenaoleniuc
Superb !
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Elena, thank you :)
linaji
you are becoming a master at these shots.. you bring out the shadow feeling of the twilight.. gorgeoius..
SummerJade
This seems too perfect to be real! It must have been unforgettable….sigh.. ♥☺
Akkra
Stunned, breathless and very nearly speechless! Fave fave fave. This is a beautiful shot Sharon… you live in paradise :o))))))))
Renee Dawson
A little glimpse of heaven on earth. This is so beautiful Sharon!
Eugenio
:)) Absolutely stunning capture !!
Shaun Whiteman
A beautiful scene Sharon, wonderfully composed, the light is stunning!!
smileykaye
that is well nice lovely light beautiful beach…smiley
Sean Jansen
Simply gorgoues….....love the lighting you captured, looks oh so beautiful and tranquil….awesome capture !!
Kerry Hill
Beautiful shot, love the light!
Martina Fagan
beautiful work love it
valzart
Absolutely lovely sweetheART ‘} happy hippy hugglez
BigD
Beautiful sharon
doreen01
Amazing image Sharon!!!I could watch looong time at this!
Santamaria
Another wonderful seascape! and the light is fantastic
reflector
A very nice place and a great shot ! Dramatic !
LYN EVANS
Fantastic light, this is soooo beautiful Sharon.
Kymie
Gorgeous photo – I fell in love with Hawaii when I was there in May, just the most beautiful place, this photo makes me want to come back even more :-)
Suzanne Chouinard
Amazing seascape. I wish i could be there.
Kseniya Beliaeva
beautiful sunset!
Charuhas Images
Simply Superb, You must have had good time watching the sunset.
Themis
Just beautiful – your images always make me want to ‘be there’. Can’t wait for teleportation to be invented!
anisja
Beautiful tones and light .
Aloha Anisja
billyboy
Sharon, I love how you’ve managed to keep the color in the sand and give this shot the total dynamic it deserves. Nice work!
xo
Sharon Mau replied
Hui, mahalo Bill :)
gerretje24
I love the picture and the song too, the story behind. Together they remind me of a movie calles Walerider. Have you seen it?
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha, I haven’t seen it but it must be lovely if my image reminds you of it :)) Mahalo, thank you so much.
Tracey Mac
Stunning Sharon…......this is so heavenly! That burst of sun through the clouds is totally amazing, what a gorgeous location!
mikegood
SO ethereal! I love it!
Alexandra Muresan
mysterious, very beautiful.
AnnieSnel
Wonderful image Sharon!
Rosina Lamberti
Super shot, well captured
Ilunia Felczer 14 days ago
another gorgeous capture Sharon…
Heloisa Castro 13 days ago
excellent
catherine walker 13 days ago
Magnificent!!
Kasia Kotlarska 12 days ago
Beautiful photo!
Rambler25 12 days ago
This photo has a wonderful tranquil simple beauty to it!
Sharon Mau replied 11 days ago
Aloha E.R., thank you so much for featuring my work :))))