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Greeting Card Sale ~ He pua laha 'ole Hau'oli, Hau'oli'oli ~ Melia hae Hawai'i Tropical Plumeria
by Sharon MauMahalo a nui loa to all my cherished family, friends and group members for your kindness and wonderful encouragement. I very much appreci…
Mahalo a nui loa to all my cherished family, friends and group members for your kindness and wonderful encouragement. I very much appreciate your gifts of Aloha and every single message. This morning someone purchased a greeting card. Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much! He pua laha ‘ole / A rare, prized blossom / Hau’oli, Hau’oli’oli / Joy, Happiness Tropical Plumeria / Ke’anae Peninsula Maui Hawai’i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. / Reproduction is strictly prohibited / All rights reserved
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Aloha, I would be happy to personalize a collection especially for you. / / Aloha ‘oe
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Featured Art 24 October 2009 / Blooming Trees Featured Art 29 September 2009 / Colour and Light Featured Art 27 September 2009 / Just Pure Nature He pua laha ‘ole / A rare, prized blossom / Hau’oli, Hau’oli’oli / Joy, Happiness / Pua Melia / Plumeria Flower Tropical Plumeria / Ke’anae Peninsula Maui Hawai’i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved Beautiful Art and Greeting Cards For Sale ~ Shop securely and view my collection here I adore this particular variety of Plumeria, it is the most beautiful I have seen on the island. I took this image, along with several hundred others, as it was raining, a wonderful light misty gentle rain, and the soft natural colours in midday light are enchanting. I brought home a cutting for my garden. At this time I have collected five varieties of the lovely Plumeria here on Maui, and of them all, this one is my favourite. It is so beautiful. Slight adjustments in Curves to set the White Balance and a final adjustment in Contrast. Natural colours, it is a gorgeous tree. “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. This lovely beauty is blooming near the Taro fields of Ke’anae Peninsula, Maui Hawai’i. Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi / Shooting Date 07 June 2009
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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
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Mahalo for 170,914 Views ~ Features ~ Spotlights of the Week 24 - 30 September 2009
by Sharon Mau_*Aloha to the wonderful hosts of the following groups who have featured my work and thank you everyone for your kind notes and wonderful…
Aloha to the wonderful hosts of the following groups who have featured my work and thank you everyone for your kind notes and wonderful encouragement Mahalo for your gifts of Aloha! Thank you to everyone who has purchased my images, favourited and commented on my work. I very much appreciate your kindness! :))) / The images below are live links. Please click on them to view the image in my portfolio. Mahalo! :)) Featured Art 23 September 2009 / ImageWriting / Aloha Nancy Crowmanic Marie Anne-Marie and Cora / Mahalo for featuring The Absolute in your fabulous group / ImageWriting / This is by far the most popular image in my portfolio currently with 5932 views, 211 favouritings, 399 comments (including my replies) and 2 sales. Thank you so much for your kindness and continuous support in all the wonderful groups. Aloha ‘oe / The Absolute ~ Aloha Ke Akua Na Kahu ~ Ke Ahi La’a ~ Sacred Fire / Featured Art 24 September 2009 / Aloha Sally / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring my work in your wonderful group / Multiracial Beauty / First Nations Tribes Native Alaska Art Alaskan Bush 2007 / This is unique and unusual as a greeting card as well / Our little honey girl was Featured Art 24 September 2009 / Aloha Sally / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring my work in your wonderful group / Multiracial Beauty / Aloha’lani Manakai Kamaole / Featured Art 25 September 2009 / Aloha nordicsoul and Stéphan / Mahalo for featuring my work in your wonderful group, thank you so much for your generous encouragement and continued support. / Northern Landscape / This is one of my personal sunset and winter scenic favourites. Thank you so much for the feature. / Shimmering in Gold and Sapphire / Featured Art 25 September 2009 / Aloha Ken mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for your kindness / Polynesian Connection / Jacob Mau ~ A`u e ho`oheno nei, mea Aloha / Featured Art 26 September 2009 / Aloha BigD Kathy Gina and Cora / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring my work in your wonderful group / Canon DSLR / Ha’iku Ponowai / Featured Art 26 September 2009 / Aloha Tama Jen and Maureen / Mahalo nui, thank you so much for featuring my work in your lovely group. / Earth Keepers / Michi-Kina-Kwa Thundercloud Ojibwa / Featured Art 26 September 2009 / Aloha Rémi and Ranald Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for the feature in your wonderful group. / Colour and Light / Reflections of Beauty Mesmerizing Ripples Chena River Lakes Alaska North Star / Featured Art 26 September 2009 / Aloha Rémi and Ranald Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for the feature in your wonderful group. / Colour and Light / Tecumseh ~ Name of Chief ~ Panther Crossing Over (Shawnee) ~ Alaska Sunset Reflections Chena Lakes / Featured Art 27 September 2009 / Aloha Emily and annierose Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring my work in your lovely group. / Just Pure Nature / He Pua Laha ‘Ole Ke’anae Melia Aloha Ke’anae Tropical Plumeria Maui Hawai’i /> / Featured Art 27 September 2009 / Aloha Shannon and Jerame Mahalo nui, thank you so much for featuring Akeakamai in your wonderful group / ! 100% ! / Akeakamai Pua Melia Tropical Plumeria Ke’anae Maui Hawai’i / Featured Art 27 September 2009 / Aloha Kim Jennifer and Sheila / Mahalo for featuring my work in your lovely group / Contrasting Perceptions / Michi-Kina-Kwa Thundercloud Ojibwa / Featured Art 28 September 2009 / Aloha Judy Pop’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring me and my work in your wonderful group / The World As We See It / Sharon Mau Featured Member / Ho’okipa Wai’ola ~ O ka lewa i luna, ua pa’aia he lani / Featured Art 28 September 2009 / Aloha Alex Andee Andrew and Larry mahalo for featuring my work in your dynamic group. This image is of particular importance to me as my husband is in one of the canoes on the horizon participating in this sacred ceremony. Thank you! :)) / Kairos / Ahu Ko’i ~ Ko’i Kahiko ~ Ko’i Auana ~ Wailea / Featured Art 29 September 2009 / Aloha Olga Ken and Jonathan Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring Alleluia in your wonderful group. I took this image from within the church during midday with the only available light streaming in through the open windows and doorway. I am delighted you enjoy it. / Living Christianity / Featured Art 29 September 2009 / Aloha Hollie and Steven / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring Alleluia in your wonderful group. / Spirit / Alleluia / Featured Art 29 September 2009 / Aloha Rémi and Ranald Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for the feature in your wonderful group. / Colour and Light / He Pua Laha ‘Ole Ke’anae Melia Aloha Ke’anae Tropical Plumeria Maui Hawai’i / Featured Art 30 September 2009 / Aloha Judy Pop’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring me and my work in your wonderful group / The World As We See It / Sharon Mau Featured Member / Panama Pacific Water Lily Puohokamoa Valley /
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This image I believe would be a beautiful bookmark. / If you are interested in one please let me know. / I broke the rules of composition and placed the horizon in the middle. I do hope you enjoy it. Aloha ‘oe….... Kai po’i, kai ‘inana, ke kai, pili’aiku e, / Crashing sea, wrathful sea, overwhelming us, / Ua puni, / which surrounds us, / Ua puni ho’i na moku i ke kai / The islands are surrounded by the sea / ‘O hu’ahu’akai wale, / Everywhere is the foam of the sea, / ‘o Napenape ka wai; / the water ripples; This lovely quote is an excerpt from a beautiful prayer by King Kamehameha the Great (Ali’i Kamehameha) in which Kamehameha offers ‘awa to his war god. It is translated by M.K. Pukui. Pa’ako Beach Makena Maui Hawai’i My images do not belong to the public domain and may not be reproduced in any manner whatsover without my express written authorization. Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date 30 September 2009 / This is a composite of two images taken on the same location at the same time stitched one over the other so that you may see the full spectrum of this sensational sunset. More to come….. Climate of Hawai’i Kai Makani Ho’ohinuhinu 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
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Sunset Pa’ako Beach / Makena Maui Hawai’i Eia ke kaiku, ke kaiala, ke kaiola / Here is the still sea, the rising sea, the living sea. My images do not belong to the public domain and may not be reproduced in any manner whatsover without my express written authorization. Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date 30 September 2009
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Sunset Pa’ako Beach Makena Maui Hawai’i Copyright 2009 – 2010 © Sharon Mau / ourjrny / The Heart Within the Art / My images do not belong to the public domain. / Reproduction is strictly prohibited. / All rights reserved “She whose gentle footfall and radiant face / Hold the power to charm more than a vision / Of chariots and the mail-clad battalions Of Lydia’s army.” / The gleaming stars all about the shining moon / Hide their bright faces, / when full-orbed and splendid In the sky she floats, / flooding the shadowed earth with clear silver light.” Quoted by Eustathius of Thessalonica in the twelfth century. Sacred Texts My images do not belong to the public domain and may not be reproduced in any manner whatsover without my express written authorization. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date 30 September 2009 / This is a composite of two images taken on the same location at the same time stitched one over the other
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Features ~ Spotlights of the Week 30 September - 09 October 2009
by Sharon Mau_*Aloha to the wonderful hosts of the following groups who have featured my work and thank you everyone for your kind notes and wonderful…
Aloha to the wonderful hosts of the following groups who have featured my work and thank you everyone for your kind notes and wonderful encouragement Mahalo for your gifts of Aloha! / / Thank you to everyone who has purchased my images, favourited and commented on my work. And for those whose work I have featured in the many groups I host, your reciprocity and thank you notes mean so much to me. I very much appreciate your kindness! :))) / The images below are live links. Please click on them to view the image in my portfolio. Mahalo! :)) Featured Art 30 September 2009 / Aloha Judy Pop’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring me and my work in your wonderful group. I very much appreciate your continuous support and kind encouragement. / The World As We See It / Sharon Mau Featured Member / He Pua Laha ‘Ole Ke’anae Melia Aloha Ke’anae Tropical Plumeria Maui Hawai’i / Panama Pacific Water Lily Puohokamoa Valley / Featured Art 30 September 2009 / All About Flowers / Aloha / Jen / Hilary / Lianne and / Scott / Mahalo for featuring my work, thank you so much. Panama Pacific Water Lily Puohokamoa Valley / Featured Art 01 October 2009 / Aloha Ken / Mahalo for your kindness and continuous encouragement. I very much appreciate the feature in / Polynesian Connection / Rhythm of the Island / Featured Art 01 October 2009 / Aloha / Judy Pop’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring my work in your wonderful group. Your kindness means more to me than you could ever imagine. You feature me consistently and I very much appreciate it :)) / The World As We See It / Reflection of the Eternal Light / Featured Art 02 October 2009 / Canon vs Nikon / Aloha Lollie Emma and Harmony / Mahalo for featuring my work in your lovely group / Plumeria Makawao Maui Hawai’i / Featured Art 03 October 2009 / Live, Love, Dream / Aloha / Bonita / T.Russotto / Melissa / Isa / Pamela / Mahalo for featuring my work in your wonderful group, thank you so much! This is one of my personal favourites. :)) / Dare to Live Your Dream / Featured Art 03 October 2009 / All Original Blends / Aloha / Angel / Trudi / Mahalo for featuring my work in your wonderful group and your continuous support and encouragement. Thank you so much :)) / The Spirit of Solitude / Featured Art 04 October 2009 / My literary work Celebrate in Dance was featured in Multiracial Beauty / Mahalo nui loa, there are no words to tell you how much it means to me that you featured this, thank you so much Sally Featured Art 05 October 2009 / Aloha / Judy Pop’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring my work in your wonderful group. Your kindness means more to me than you could ever imagine. You feature me consistently and I very much appreciate it :)) / The World As We See It / Matanuska Glacier / Featured Art 05 October 2009 / Aloha / Judy POP’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring my work in your wonderful group. Your kindness means more to me than you could ever imagine. You feature me consistently and I very much appreciate it :)) / The World As We See It / The Sanctuary of Self / Featured Art 05 October 2009 / Aloha / Judy POP’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring my work in your wonderful group. Your kindness means more to me than you could ever imagine. You feature me consistently and I very much appreciate it :)) / The World As We See It / Keiki o ka ‘aina ~ Pa’ako Beach Maui Hawai’i / Featured Art 05 October 2009 / Aloha / Judy POP’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring my work in your wonderful group. Your kindness means more to me than you could ever imagine. You feature me consistently and I very much appreciate it :)) / The World As We See It / Hinalea ~ Rainbow Reef Creatures and Tropical Fish / Featured Art 05 October 2009 / Aloha / Cathleen / Richard / Trevor / gabbielizzie / Emma / Mahalo for featuring my work in Skyscapes / Chena River Lakes Clouds and Sky Reflections of Beauty Alaska North Star / Featured Art 05 October 2009 / Aloha Tereza Garth and Patrick / Mahalo for featuring my work in your dynamic group Sea / Kama’aina Pa’ako Beach Maui Hawai’i / Featured Art 05 October 2009 / Aloha / Judy POP’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring my work in your wonderful group. The World As We See It / Kama’aina Pa’ako Beach Maui Hawai’i / Featured Member and Writing 05 October 2009 / Aloha / Judy POP’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring me and my literary work / / Celebrate in Dance Art 05 October 2009 / Aloha / Judy POP’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring so many of my images. Your kindness means more to me than you could possibly imagine. Thank you so much :)) / The World As We See It / Hoku ‘ala ‘o Pa’ako / Hilo Hanakahi ~ Sunset Pa’ako Beach Maui Hawai’i / Featured Art 06 October 2009 / Jacob Mau ~ Aloha wau ia ‘oe Hau`oli la Hanau Makawao Maui / Jacob was featured in the Polynesian Connection / Mahalo Ken / My portrait of Jacob also placed in the Top Ten in the 50+ GROUP Creative Challenge Portraiture Photography / Mahalo, thank you everyone who voted for my image and congratulations to all the winners :)) Mahalo Olitto and Hayley-Isabella thank you for all you do with your wonderful group. Featured Art 06 October 2009 / Aloha / Judy POP’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring so many of my images. Your kindness means more to me than you could possibly imagine. Thank you so much :)) / Holm Town Nursery Panorama Fairbanks Alaska North Star Borough was featured in The World As We See It / Featured Art 07 October 2009 / Aloha Dave Kathy Jeffrey and Paul / Mahalo for your kind encouragement. Thank you so much for featuring my work in All Water In Motion / Ano’i Pa’ako Splash Zone / Featured Art 08 October 2009 / Colours of Water / Aloha Walter Roslyn Anne Amanda and Stephen / Mahalo for featuring my work in your dynamic group. I very much appreciate your kindness and encouragement. / Reflections of Beauty / Featured Art 09 October 2009 / _The World As We See It / Aloha / Judy POP’s and Sylvia / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for featuring this, they are our ohana and this is a very special moment. Thank you :) / Rory and Sanamy Mau ~ Sunset Wedding Manakai Beach Kama’ole Moku Maui Hawai’i /
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Mahalo for 222589 views ~ Features and Spotlights 02 December 2009
by Sharon Mau_*Aloha to the wonderful hosts of the following groups who have featured my work and thank you everyone for your kind notes and wonderful…
Aloha to the wonderful hosts of the following groups who have featured my work and thank you everyone for your kind notes and wonderful encouragement Mahalo for your gifts of Aloha! Thank you to everyone who has purchased my images and calendars, favourited and commented on my work. I very much appreciate your wonderful encouragement and kindness! :))) The images below are live links. Please click on them to view the image full size in my portfolio. Mahalo! :)) Chosen and Featured in a Christmas holiday ecard by Maui Economic Development Group 02 December 2009 Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much Maria :))) / Ula Aloalo Hanohano for a Tropical State of Mind / Featured Art 02 December 2009 / A Place To Call Home / Aloha Lori and Laddie / Thank you so much for featuring my Aurora image in your lovely group. The Polar Aurora ~ Northern Lights ~ Aurora Borealis Autumn Equinox / Featured Art 02 December 2009 / Around the World / Aloha Susanne thank you so much for featuring my work. / Araras Aloha Wahinepe’e Pohakumoa / Featured Journal 01 December 2009 / The World As We See It / Aloha, thank you so much Judy POP’s and Vivian for featuring my journal. It is still open for friendly discussion :)) / Copyright Issues and the purpose of personal Journals / As well as featuring many of my images. Thank you! / Look how much a dollar buys ~ Blue sky and clouds / / Lapiz Lazuli Stone Aloha Pa’ako Aviaka / / which was also featured in the wonderful group Islands of the World / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much Tenia Featured Art 01 December 2009 / Aloha, thank you so much Judy POP’s and Vivian for featuring my work :)) / Aloha Aina The Beloved Land ~ Sunset Kama’ole Beach Maui Hawai’i Aloha Island Dreams ~ This is Pa’ako / Featured Art 01 December 2009 / Polynesian Connection / Mahalo Ken for your continuous encouragement and wonderful support, thank you so much :)) / Aloha Na’au Pa’ako Hana kalai Makena i Ki’i Mau Mau Ki’ie’ / Featured Art 01 December 2009 / Islands of the World / Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much Tenia / Ahu Ko’i ~ Ko’i Kahiko ~ Ko’i Auana ~ Hoku Wailea / / Jacob Mau ~ A`u e ho`oheno nei, mea Aloha / Featured Art 01 December 2009 / Many of my Hibiscus images were featured in The World As We See It />Thank you so much to the hosts :)) / Aloha Aloalo Aheahe Tropical Hibiscus Ha’iku / Kamali’i Pa’ani ma Ho’okipa Keiki hanau o ka ‘aina Maui Hawai’i /> Aloha / Featured Art 01 December 2009 / Backyard Photography / Aloha Karen thank you for featuring my work in your wonderful group :)) / A beautiful cow Moose and her yearling Calf browsing near North Pole Alaska ~ Winter Scenics / Featured Art 30 November 2009 / Wild Nature Photography / Mahalo to all the wonderful hosts, thank you so much for featuring my work :)) / The Sanctuary of Self ~ Aloha Pa’ako / Featured Art 29 November 2009 / National Parks of the World / and / Colours of the Wind / both featured my image A Return to Love ~ Chena Slough Alaska North Star / Thank you so much to all the hosts, this is one of my personal favourites and I am delighted that you enjoy it :)) Featured Art 29 November 2009 / Colour Me a Rainbow / North Pole Christmas in Ice ~ Alaska North Star Winter Scenics Featured Art 29 November 2009 / Sensational Sun / Aloha Ken mahalo nui, thank you so much for featuring my work. Silence of Devotion / There are many more, but I’ve run out of time. / I’ll add them tomorrow. Thank you! :))) Sun Pillar ~ Autumn Sunset over a Permafrost Forest ~ Alaska North Star / Akeakamai ~ Lover of Wisdom / Featured Art 21 November 2009 / Friends of Bangor and North Down Camera Club, Northern Ireland / Aloha Mark and Alan / Thank you so much for featuring my work :)) / The Polar Aurora ~ Northern Lights ~ Aurora Borealis Autumn Equinox / Featured Art 21 November 2009 / ROAD PHOTOGRAPHY – your dashboard point of view! / Aloha Ruth thank you so much for featuring my work. I very much appreciate your kindness :))) / Entering Kahului on the Haleakala Highway traveling west at sunrise Maui Hawai’i /
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Ko Aloha Ko Aloha Ka’u Mea Nui / Hawaiian Translation: Your love, your love is a great thing to me / Everywhere I look, I see beauty. Listen if you would hear the music of the land. Imitate nature in your art. Give one blessing for every two you receive. Never refuse a gift of the land. Heed well the voice of your heart. Give to the land more than you take. The song of the sea is neverending. On any great journey, be guided by the stars, na hoku. Learn of the world around you, and in the learning, ... find / yourself. Honor the memory of your ancestors, your kupuna. Every life is precious; every spirit unique and / irreplaceable. A Journey of the spirit is never truly finished—its paths / continually unfold before us. A life well spent is like the banyan tree—anchored to the / land by many roots. The rain is a blessing of renewal upon the earth. Arise, oh Sun, and warm the land with your passage! Though I have no wings, my spirit flies upon the wind! Strength is the warrior within. The land is rich in abundance for those who know where to / look. In the song of the ocean, I find healing. Let me be like the dolphin—joyous in the knowledge of my / freedom! The sun’s light brings new life—the moon’s glow, renewal. In each of us dwells the fountainhead of greatness. The creative source is also the source of life. Each of us must aspire to the heights of our own abilities. Our spirits are reborn in the land. What benefits the Earth, Ke Au Nei, benefits all life. Find the good in every aspect of life. The wind bides for a spell in this place, then it seeks / other lands to explore. Stone remains when all else passes away. Build to preserve…. Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Sunset Ho’okipa Maui North Shore Hawai’i / Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi This is a composite of two of my photographs taken on Ho’okipa on the same evening stitched together one over the other. My images do not belong to the public domain and may not be reproduced, copied, downloaded or distributed in any manner whatsoever without my express written authorization.
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Aloha Na’au Pa’ako Hana kalai Makena i Ki’i Mau Mau Ki’ie’ / Aloha Na’au is Love from your heart, the very depths of your being, the essence of you. / i ki’i Mau Mau Stand together, forever / Hana kalai Shaping identity, making your world Sunset Pa’ako Beach / Makena / Maui Hawai’i / Scroll down for more images of this beautiful beach Fine Art Photography / Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / Ourjrny / The Heart Within the Art / All Rights Reserved Being Alive by Joseph Campbell “People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances within our own innermost being and reality, so that we actually feel the rapture of being alive.” He Lei no ke Koholā / A Lei for the Whale by Keonaona Kapuni- Reynolds “Ma ka moana nui o ka Pākīpika e noho a ola ana he mau koholā. ‘O ka pilikia ma waena o kēia mau koholā, ‘o ia ho‘i ko lākou makemake i nā mea u‘i a ho‘onaninani i ko lākou kino. ‘O ka mea i ‘ike nui ‘ia ‘o ia ho‘i ka pī‘oe. ‘Ike ‘ia nā koholā he nui wale i ho‘onaninani ‘ia me nā pī‘oe a puni o ko lākou kino. I kekahi manawa ua ‘ike ‘ia nā ‘ano pūpū like ‘ole e pa‘a pū ana i ke koholā. ‘O ke koholā waiwai loa ‘o ia ho‘i ke koholā me nā pī‘oe a limu he nui wale. A ma kēia ‘ohana koholā ‘o ia ke koholā kahiko loa, me ke alaka‘i o ia ‘ohana. In the great big Pacific Ocean lived and dwelled some whales. The only problem between these whales was that they liked to wear beautiful and decorative items on their body. The most common thing seen was the barnacle. / Lots of whales were seen decorated with barnacles all over their bodies. Sometimes different shells were also seen attached to the whales. The richest whale was the one with the most barnacles and seaweed. In this pod of whales it was the eldest whale that was also the leader of the pod. Ua ho‘oholo kēia koholā, inā e makemake ana nā koholā e noho ma kēia ‘ohana, pono lākou e ho‘onaninani i ko lākou kino. ‘A‘ohe koholā ma kēia ‘ohana i kaula‘i ‘ole ‘ia e ka limu a i ‘ole kekahi ‘ohana pī‘oe ma ko lākou kua. Hō ka nui o ka ‘aka‘aka ma ka moana i ka wā i holo ai kēia ‘ohana a puni o ka moana. This whale decided that if the other whales wanted to live in this pod they had to decorate their bodies. There was no whale in the pod who wasn’t decorated with limu and who didn’t house a family of barnacles on his back. There was an immense amount of laughter directed at the pod whenever they went around the ocean. I kekahi lā, ua ‘ōlelo ke alaka‘i, inā ua hiki i kekahi o lākou ke ho‘onaninani aku iā ia iho i ‘oi aku kona u‘i ma muli o ke alaka‘i, e lilo ana ia koholā, i alaka‘i, ‘oiai he koholā kahiko loa ‘o ia. No laila i kēlā me kēia lā ua ho‘ā‘o nā koholā e ho‘onaninani iā lākou iho a paikau i mua o ke alaka‘i. Ho‘okahi wale nō pilikia, ‘o ia ka hiki ‘ole o ke koholā ke paikau hou no ka mea inā ‘a‘ole i ‘oi aku kona u‘i ma mua o ke alaka‘i, ua pono ‘o ia e ha‘alele a noho i kahi ‘ē One day, the leader said if one of them could dress up and be more magnificent then he was, then that whale could become the leader, since the leader was getting older. So everyday one of the whales would try and dress themselves up and parade in front of the leader. There was only one problem; the whale didn’t have a second chance. When the whale lost because he wasn’t more beautiful than the leader he had to leave and live somewhere else. Ma hope o kekahi manawa ua ha‘alele nei ka nui o nā koholā a ua emi mai nei ka nui o nā heluna koholā o kēia ‘ohana. ‘Ōlelo koke kekahi o lākou, inā ‘a‘ole lanakila kekahi o kēia mau keiki e pilikia ana ka ‘ohana a ‘a‘ole e lawa ana ka heluna o kākou e pi‘i hou i uka. No laila puka aku kekahi o nā luāhine koholā a ‘ōlelo aku i kona mau hoa aloha, ‘o ia ho‘i nā i‘a umaumalei. Nīnau aku ‘o ia iā lākou e lei aku i kāna mo‘opuna ke holo aku ‘o ia i mua o ke alaka‘i. I kekahi lā a‘e i kona mo‘opuna e holo ana i mua o ke alaka‘i, holo pū mai kekahi mau i‘a umaumalei a kaula‘i aku i ka ‘ā‘ī o ke koholā. He lei umaumalei kona. Me ka ihu o ka i‘a e pa‘a ana i ka hi‘u o kekahi i‘a a pēlā wale aku a ‘ike ‘ia ka hinuhinu o nā i‘a a puni ona. Lua ‘ole maoli kona u‘i a ua lanakila ka mo‘opuna. After awhile most of the whales of this pod were leaving. One of them quickly said, if one of these children don’t win the pod wouldn’t have enough numbers to migrate up north. So one of the old woman whales talked to her friends who were the Umaumalei. She asked them to lei her grandson when he parades in front of the leader. The next day when her grandson was swimming in front of the leader, the Umaumalei swam around and formed themselves as a lei around the neck of the whale. It was an Umaumalei lei. The nose of a fish was attached to the tail of another and it continued on in this fashion until the whale was surrounded with glittery fish. There was no comparison to the beauty of the grandson and he won. Ma hope o kekahi manawa, ua ho‘i hou nā koholā i hā‘ule i ke alaka‘i a laila ua holo hou ka ‘ohana i ka ‘ākau me ka palekana. After awhile the whales that lost came back and the family migrated north safely.” Kekahi ‘Ike Hou A‘e / More Information Inoa Hawai‘i: ‘Ōkohekohe, Pī‘oe, Pī‘oe‘oe / Hawaiian Name: ‘Ōkohekohe, Pī‘oe, Pī‘oe‘oe Inoa Pelekānia: Barnacles / English Name: Barnacles Inoa ‘Epekema: Class Cirripedia / Scientific Name: Class Cirripedia Kona ‘ano: Ke makua ka pī‘oe, pili pa‘a lākou i ka pōhaku a i ‘ole kekahi ‘ano mea ma kai no ko lākou ola holo‘oko‘a. Mālama ‘ia ka na‘au a me nā ‘āpana kino i loko o ka pūpū. Inā ho‘opilikia ‘ia ka pūpū, komo nā mea a pau i loko o ka pūpū a ho‘opili nā ‘ao‘ao ‘elua o ka pī‘oe a pa‘a. Description: When the pī‘oe is mature it attaches itself to rocks or other things in the sea for their whole life span. The organs and limbs are inside of the shell. If the shell is in bothered, everything goes into the shell and the two shells of the pī‘oe clamp together until it is closed. ‘Ikepili Hoihoi: ‘Oi aku ka pili o ka pī‘oe i ka ‘ohana ‘ōpae ma muli o ka ‘ohana ‘opihi. Ke pēpē ka pī‘oe, he mau ‘ōpae li‘ili‘i lākou e holo ana ma ke kai. Interesting Fact: The pī‘oe is more closely related to the shrimp family rather than the limpet family. When the pī‘oe are babies they look like little shrimp swimming in the water. / Ku’ula Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Tv Shutter Speed 1/60 Av / Aperture Value 5.6 ISO 100 / exposure bias F/1.0 / Shutter Speed 1/60 second / Focal Length 28.0mm / Metering Mode: Pattern / f5.6 / White Balance Cloudy
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Copyright 2009 – 2010 © Sharon Mau / All Rights Reserved “I heard the spring wind whisper / Above the brushwood fire, / “The world is made forever / Of transport and desire. / “I am the breath of being, / The primal urge of things; / I am the whirl of star dust, / I am the lift of wings. “I am the splendid impulse / That comes before the thought, / The joy and exaltation / Wherein the life is caught. “Across the sleeping furrows / I call the buried seed, / And blade and bud and blossom / Awaken at my need. “Within the dying ashes / I blow the sacred spark, / And make the hearts of lovers / To leap against the dark.” I heard the spring light whisper / Above the dancing stream, / “The world is made forever / In likeness of a dream. “I am the law of planets, / I am the guide of man; / The evening and the morning / Are fashioned to my plan. “I tint the dawn with crimson, / I tinge the sea with blue; / My track is in the desert, / My trail is in the dew. “I paint the hills with colour, / And in my magic dome / I light the star of evening / To steer the traveller home. “Within the house of being, / I feed the lamp of truth / With tales of ancient wisdom / And prophecies of youth. “I heard the spring rain murmur / Above the roadside flower, / “The world is made forever / In melody and power. “I keep the rhythmic measure / That marks the steps of time, / And all my toil is fashioned / To symmetry and rhyme. “I plow the untilled upland, / I ripe the seeding grass, / And fill the leafy forest / With music as I pass. “I hew the raw, rough granite / To loveliness of line, / And when my work is finished, / Behold, it is divine! “I am the master-builder / In whom the ages trust. / I lift the lost perfection / To blossom from the dust.” Then Earth to them made answer, / As with a slow refrain / Born of the blended voices / Of wind and sun and rain, / “This is the law of being / That links the threefold chain: / The life we give to beauty / Returns to us again.” poetry by: Bliss Carman (1861-1929) Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / 27 December 2009
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