Makana Aloha
“Gift of Love” is the English Translation from Hawaiian.
I have photographed this family for many years as they grow and expand; three generations of loving images.
The father is a working ranch hand on Maui’s large Ka’ono’ulu Ranch. Yes, a real Hawaiian cowboy—known here as a paniolo.
Funny story: I submitted this image to iStockphoto knowing its value in stock would be huge. Well, like most of my submissions, it was rejected. This time they called it PORNOGRAPHY!!!! I almost had to laugh…. and cry.
Well, at this point I am glad it it not in the public domain as stock. I’ll wait for the perfect client to come along and do this image proud!
Makana Aloha belongs to the following groups:
Hawai'i ~ Aloha Na'au Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Angel Warda
oh this is fantastic!!!! love it!
there is absolutely nothing pornographic about this….you captured such a loving moment…BRAVO!!!!!
Maria Dryfhout
iStock needs to get their head out of the sand…. this is a powerful image.
It will sell well in many stock sites. Keep trying!
Elana Bailey
Randy, it is a funny and sometimes sad old world that we now live in. Sad that this shot can be called Porn….you have to laugh at that, really. It is a sensational shot. Love the emotion, lighting, comp and capture. You truly are a gifted photographer. This shot is meant for greater things. Well done.
Danielle Knight
agree with Elana well said
RandyJayBraun
Yeah….. thank you all again!
~randy
Chris Snyder
I think it is an incredible portrait. It is so sad that we have become so sensitive not to know that this is just a terrific piece of art that shows a families love.
Sharon Mau
It is a sensitive and very loving portrait Randy. I love the subtle tones and soft light.
Zuzana
Great work RAndy, well done
DawsonImages
Fantastic portrait of parenthood
Tamara Bobst
Great portrait of a father’s love. Excellent work.
abfabphoto
WOW! I love this. Great work! A feature well deserved! Congrats!
Stzar
Hawaii ~ Aloha Na’au Featured Work
Your portrait is beautiful ~ stunning work so precious and endearing
Nanagahma
What a touching, tender scene, a father cradling his newborn baby in his arms. Great photograph!
RandyJayBraun
Thank you all, again.
~randy
Jacqueline Baker
again another gorgeous image don’t let any one take the purity and innocence away from you, it is simple beautiful and another favorite!!!!!!
deahna
I am glad iStock turned this down because it would have been a crime to have this as a public domain image. Stunning once again!!!!
DiEtte Henderson
Whoa….iStocks loss will be someone else’s gain. This is a wonderfully beautiful portrait and to call it pornographic is just ignorance! SHEESE! Just Gorgeous!
Alecs Lindsay
Gorgeous shot, absolutelly fantastic
Ruth Vilmi
Beautiful, sensitive shot, Randy. Thank you:-)
susi lawson
It was a blessing that istock did not accept this as it is deserving of so much more! It is “Fine Art” and needs to be where it is appreciated as such. Beautiful, touching and reveals the heart of the artist as much as the spirit of the subject..
RandyJayBraun replied
Wow, thanks Susi!
RandyJayBraun
Mahalo for all the nice words all of you!
~randy
Jamie Lee
Fabulous work
ElYPares
This is so adorable. Great capture.
Tania Birch
Hello Randy, I came across this image by accident and must say this is absolutely beautiful. Pornography, please get a life what are those people thinking. You be proud you have captured such a sweet and innocent moment. I love it!!
Cecil Fuselier
Nothing short of totally inspiring!!!!! If the measure of a great image is one that can “tell the story all on its own”...this one far exceeds the standard…
PeriRainPhotog
Great work , well done.a special moment indeed
Cazzz
wonderful shot
how ridiculous the rejection for “PORNOGRAPHY!!!! what has this world come to when a great family shot is label so.
Shanina Conway
This is amazing…brilliant moving work..and how ridiculous to label this pornography..what is the world coming to!
Everett Cook
great shot
Tenee Attoh
I love the narrative which compliments the photo, you are great at what you do !! keep doing what you DO :)
Barbara Glatzeder
HAHA! sometimes the world is a crazy place … great image and nice to include the story in the comments.
LeilaniMelayna
Beautiful blessing & excellent photography/portrait & enhancement, Randy! I read your comments on this one! I’m laughing & crying too! I have had experience with the high resolution stock companies & I’m an expert on being rejected. I finally realize they are very critical & I focus more on art which means that the lighting effects will get me every time! I totally stay objective now with them. I also upload a lot less to them so as not to waste my valuable time! I’m glad to meet you, Randy. I’m here at home where I belong on RedBubble.
Smiles Leilani
Rosemaree
Very beautiful. This should be added to the cowboy/cowgirl art.