MARION CHAMPMAN is a wonderful artist and a lover of patterns and design.. Printmaking and experimenting with all kinds of materials and colors.. she really turns my head.. Marion… truth be told.. Kauai is not a very pastel-y place.. so I took my photo and gave it a Marion Wash.. I love this shot..I do not know what this is but I spent some time with this guy..It was a very tall tree and that is how the leaves grow on it.. no branches!! Marion’s Chapman’s Pastels inspired Maddy of Smudge ARt Fame to write a most lovely lovely piece.. My gratitude for the Love here is ever growing.. Thank YOu Maddy! What beauty is this I behold ? / “A feast to ones eye”, I am told. / Leaves wrapped in soft hues. / Colors of gold, red and spiritual blues. “A tree without branches ”, she did say. / Just leaves that enfold it in every way. / Lina sad, this tree amazed me so, / I could not look at it and just let it go. It inspired me until I returned home, / In my minds eye, this is the tone. / I know Creator left this for me to do, / So I painted it gold, red and spiritual blue.
PLEASE VIEW LARGE This is one of the most peaceful shots I took. Thus the illusive and loving Wendy Slee has been called by these very leaves to meet them. / Note: within minuets of the viewing Wendy channeled this poem and I knew then when you follow how you feel all becomes like a bright light of Love. I mean this shot literally called Wendy to them (leaves). She is a treasure to connect with.. Much Love and Appreciation Wendy.. Breeze of Existence / By: Wendy Slee 2008 Then as if through deep forests, / With their breath held waiting / Comes a stirring, a movement, anticipating… / Leaves awaken, heart quickens, limbs lift and extend / To receive the cool caress of a long welcome friend. / And you are here, / You the wind, / It is you that I know, / Yet know not where you come from, nor where you will go. / A free spirit you pass by me, / Yet somehow remain, / Swirling around me and through me, / Easing the pain… I ache to just hold you, keep you here for all time / But I can’t catch the wind / Cannot grasp what’s not mine…. / If I close my fingers, I’ll hold nothing but air… / If I reach out to possess you, it’s myself I’ll ensnare… / So I stand in your path, feel your breath on my face / And just bask in your spirit / As it moves through my space… / In the silence of your passing, the emptiness wake, / There’s a stillness that echoes with all you evoked / The power and beauty of the zephyr flies free / But your essence and magic has become part of me..
A rainforest in Hawaii
A break in the storm at sunset made for a dramatic photo. – Princeville Palms…looking over Hanalei Bay towards Bali Hai on the island of Kauai – Aug. 2008 Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-200 VR lens
After sheltering under a nearby boulder from a late afternoon tropical downpour my patience was rewarded with a rainbow only befitting the Garden Isle’s most majestic valley. Excerpt from a “letter to the editor” ”.....it brought back fond memories of my (several) hikes to ‘Heaven on Earth’. Last time I took my honey she threw down her pack and proclaimed loudly, ‘This is insane. I’m not going a step further!’ / As I peered over the more than 600-foot vertical drop to the ocean I began to remember, many years ago, my first hike to Kalalau. Well, I had to yell at her, and if I had a bull whip, I may have had to use it (joke). She happily thanked me later for making her finish the hike, and indeed she verily danced with confidence on the return leg. / For the purist, hiking is the only way. Every corner is a new breathtaking vista that serves to only lighten that heavy pack. Paddling – it sounds like fun, but you really haven’t experienced Kalalau unless you hike it and spend a few days there. Like fine wine, there is no hurry to drink. / What’s the big rush ? ‘Getting there is half the fun.’ But Kalalau is ‘being there is all the fun.’ Experience its night sky filled with so many stars you will see your own shadow and swear its moonlight. Take time to savor its stunning beauty and then you will be truly blessed by this enchanting place and know why Kalalau is the world’s premier hiking destination.” This image is featured in the KALALAU VALLEY calendar / / and also in the RB publication GAIA – The Living Planet .
We were treated to one gorgeous sunset after another in Kauai. I love this photo because you can see someone enjoying themself in the hammock, while another person just sits in the chair, soaking in the beauty. This was the kind of sunset that just stopped everyone in their tracks and took all of our breath away!!!!! Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens
People line Princeville Beach as they watch the gorgeous sunset over Bali Hai. – Aug. 2008 This one’s for you…Mr. Palm! Featured Photo in Nature’s Wonders on Oct. 17, 2008 Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens
Palms on the Princeville Beach in Kauai. /
Kaua’i, HI
This image was captured in Kauai, Hawaii in Kokee State Forest overlooking the Napali Coast just before sunset. All content & images © Stephen Vecchiotti. You may not use any images in any way without written consent from artist. All Rights Reserved.
A clearing storm just before sunset on the Napali Coast, captured from Kalalau Lookout in Kokee State Forest on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. For me, the incredible light and views that can be seen at different times of the day from this vantage point are second to none in all of Hawaii. The only thing you need to do is be patient when you arrive, as this area is frequently fogged in and rainy. As an example, I waited almost 2 hours before the sky broke and I was able to capture this shot. For me it was worth the wait ! Equipment : Nikon D200 – Nikkor 24-85 F2.8 ED lens – Circular Polarizer – Manfrotto Tripod. All content & images © Stephen Vecchiotti. You may not use any images in any way without written consent from artist. All Rights Reserved.
A shot from one of the most spectacular sunsets we saw in Kauai. This shot was taken from the Princeville Hotel, looking towards Bali Hai. – Aug. 2008 Featured in Going Coastal on Feb. 28, 2009
The tricky thing about visiting Kaua’i (or any Hawaiian island for that matter) is that the weather quickly changes. We stayed in Princeville during our last visit which is in the north shore, the “wetter” side of the island. We had to always bring rain gear with us, regardless of the forecast. On the bright side, if it is raining, chances are it’ll clear up in an hour, sometimes less than that. Storms bring fascinating sky conditions and dramatic lighting. Kaua’i had just been bombarded with floodings the week before we visited and roads had been closed. I took this shot just after a trailing storm passed and rain stopped pouring down at the town of Hanalei. I really have to give kudos to my husband and 7 month old son for being such troopers waiting on clearer weather with me. I only wished I had captured this with a wide angle lens. My husband beat me to it.
A storm approaching Na Pali coast, Kauai, Hawaii
A view into Kalalau Valley in Na Pali, the famous north coast of the Hawaiian island Kauai.
“Sunset from the 7th Hole on the Prince Course in Kauai – Aug. 2008” Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens
This rainbow was so huge that I couldn’t begin to get it into one shot. It was our parting shot as we left our hotel in Kauai to go home. And, for me it was a sign of God ’s abiding love and faithfulness to us. The line, “Strength for today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow” comes from the old hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” and it just seemed like a fitting title for this photo.
MOMENTS THAT SHOW THEMSELVES THROUGH THE JOY IN LIVING LIFE! CREATED FOR FRIEND…
The time is not important, / Nor when / Nor if this is another lifetime away,
Reverie of this evening
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For most of the 20th Century, the Kekaha Sugar Mill was the centerpiece of agriculture on Kauaʻi’s west side. The sugar mill had a major influence in Kekaha’s development, including banking, employment, transportation, housing and utilities such as water and electricity. The mill employed several generations of local families. It closed in 2000 when the entire sugar industry in Hawaiʻi collapsed. The mill was purchased in 2005 by mainland investors who sold off its heavy machinery to other mills as far away as Africa.
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