The mist rolls over the hill at Taupo Bay Northland New Zealand. It was great to capture this moment as it rolls on to the ocean.
Long Sands Beach York, Maine
Long Sands Beach York, Maine
a lonely yet gorgeous stretch of coast and road in New Zealand
Beautiful Pa’ako Beach, Makena Cove near Alanui Road Makena Maui Hawai’i. Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved This is a part of the last pristine and very beautiful undeveloped coastline on Maui. Please help us preserve and protect Makena. The magnificent Humpback Whales frequent this area during winter months on their annual migration from Alaska to Hawaiian waters for calving and breeding and come quite close to shore during season. The beautiful and sacred Honu, sea turtles may be seen feeding in the early morning light. The beautiful and secluded Po’olenalena Beach is nearby as well. There are many names to describe this beautiful secluded beach east of Makena on Alanui Road bordered by lava rocks and palm trees. You may notice Oneloa, also well known as Big Beach, in the distance. The hill is called Pu’u Olai, a red cinder cone 360 feet high. The wave action is extraordinary and the golden sand is deep and luxurious. There is a large tide pool on the right of the beach which is wonderful for swimming. A favourite among the locals for fishing and enjoyed by many families with children, scuba divers and snorkelers, there are wonderful views of Molokini and Kaho`olawe Island. This is one of the most popular beaches on Maui for small weddings. ~ Aloha e Malama pono, Sharon Mau Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date/Time 28 June 2008 19:18:52 / Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1600 / Av( Aperture Value ) 6.3 / ISO Speed 200 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
FUJIFILM Finepix S5000 / 1/640 sec / F/6.3 / ISO-160
misty beach with little girl and her dog
A driftwood log beached on a breakwater in the foggy light of early morning on First Beach, Olympic National Park.
A hazy day at Bondi Beach in 2005.
A foggy day at the beach
deck chairs on a foggy beach
Golden sunsets aren’t a rarity in this area, but this sunset was truly a dream, then came the pelicans….
In San Francisco’s summers, you can see the pelicans flying by always…. and by sunset they will fill your pictures with graceful glory. Marin county’s Pt Bonita lighthouse sits in the background
The Golden Gate Bridge is a favorite of photographers all over the world and when visiting the city, it’s one of the main things to be photographed, as this image proves….
China Beach isn’t a place where many can find as it’s off the beaten-trail, but for those who venture out and don’t mind the lengthy hike to get there, they can find a treasure in the sights afforded this City beach.
Sunrise Rainfall Ke’anae Peninsula Maui Hawai’i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2007 – 2010 / Ourjrny / The Heart Within the Art / All Rights Reserved The beautiful remote village of Ke’anae is on the tip of the peninsula below. This is true Hawai’i where our Ohana and friends, Kanaka Maoli, the familes who live here, are descendents of many generations of farmers and practice ancient and cultural practices in sustainable land, fresh water, crops and taro farming and conservation. We have many Ohana and friends who live in this area. If you visit Ke’anae, please drive slowly as there are many children, do not enter private drives, and please be respectful for, the moment you drive off the road to Hana and turn down onto the Keana’e Peninsula, remember you are on private land. “Your touch was gentle. / I hardly noticed you enter within the circle of my life. / But yet, / you took hold of my heart, and led me along an ancient path. / Back to the places of the Ancestors and the Old Gods. You spun an unseen magic that found its way into my life. / As I lay with that circle of stones, ancient and worn, and looked up into the starry sky, / I could never have imagined that I would see the world through your eyes or touch your magical realm, a vision of the sparkling walls of your celestial home, held within your divine radiance, my Goddess of the Fates. And yet, / was I not always your child waiting to be born? / Your voice murmuring in the night. / The sigh of the wind on the moor, / and within the places of the dreaming, / carried by the sound of the Shaman’s drum. The many things you have shown me, in waking and in sleep, snatches of an ancient melody, / steps of a timeless dance. The weaver of the web, of which I am but one small strand…. / your essence flows within my veins, / your song hidden within my dreams, / waiting to be revealed.” ~ poetry by Vanora Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / This is a composite of two of my images, one taken of the sky at sunset on Po’olenalena Beach over Kaho’olawe Island and the second of rainfall on Ke’anae Peninsula at sunrise.
Ocean waves throughout at storm crashing into a wooden pier.
Ilford FP4
THE WINNER OF THE CHALLENGE Nightmares
Late Arvo Remote Indonesia
Manly Beach
He pua laha ‘ole / A rare, prized blossom / Hau’oli, Hau’oli’oli / Joy, Happiness / Pua Melia / Plumeria Flower Tropical Plumeria Wedding Lei / Manakai Beach Makena Maui Hawai’i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved Slight adjustments in Curves to set the White Balance and a final adjustment in Contrast. “Plumeria, common name Frangipani; syn. Himatanthus Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) is a small genus of 7-8 species native to tropical and subtropical Americas. The genus consists of mainly deciduous shrubs and trees. It produces flowers ranging from yellow to pink depending on form or cultivar. From Mexico and Central America, Plumeria has spread to all tropical areas of the world, especially Hawai`i, where it grows so abundantly that many people think that it is indigenous here. The genus, originally spelled Plumiera, is named in honour of the seventeenth-century French botanist Charles Plumier, who traveled to the New World documenting many plant and animal species. The common name “Frangipani” comes from an Italian noble family, a sixteenth-century marquess of which invented a plumeria-scented perfume. In Mexico, the Nahuatl (Aztec language) name for this plant is “cacalloxochitl” which means “crow flower.” It was used for many medicinal purposes such as salves and ointments. Depending on location, many other common names exist: “Kembang Kamboja” in Indonesia, “Temple Tree” or “Champa” in India, “Kalachuchi” in the Philippines, “Araliya” or “Pansal Mal” in Sri Lanka, “Champa” in Laos, “Lantom” or “Leelaawadee” in Thai. Many English speakers also simply use the generic name “plumeria”. In several Pacific islands, such as Tahiti, Fiji, Hawai`i, Tonga and the Cook Islands Plumeria is used for making leis. In modern Polynesian culture, it can be worn by women to indicate their relationship status – over the right ear if seeking a relationship, and over the left if taken. P. alba is the national flower of Nicaragua and Laos, where it is known under the local name “Sacuanjoche” (Nicaragua) and “Champa” (Laos). Information Source: Wikipedia The beautiful Plumeria comes in a wide variety of delightful colours and bloom virtually year round. Plumeria (Frangipani) also known as the Lei flower, is native to warm tropical areas of the Pacific Islands, Caribbean, South America and Mexico. Plumerias may grow to be large shrubs or even small trees in the Hawaiian Islands and in mild areas of the U.S on the mainland. In tropical regions, Plumeria may reach a height of 30’ to 40’ and half as wide. They have widely spaced thick succulent branches, round or pointed, long leather, fleshy leaves in clusters near the branch tips. Plumeria are true tropical flowering trees, also known as Frangipani or the Temple Tree, and the fragrant flowers are often used to make Hawaiian leis. They may be grown in containers, in the ground, or in containers sunk in the ground. During the months of active growth, ample sun, water and food are essential. Healthy plumeria will bloom regularly and abundantly when they receive at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun per day. They are heavy feeders and will bloom and grow vigorously with enough of the proper foods. Plumeria love lots of water, but cannot tolerate wet feet, so they must be planted in fast draining soil or in beds with adequate drainage. The fragrance is wonderful with hints of jasmine. Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi / Shooting Date 09 September 2009
A dreamy, misty morning on Bald Head Island invites one to take a walk on the beach.
Sunlight filtering through the trees, Kings Beach near Byron Bay.
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