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Ke ala i Kahiki , meaning ” the way to Tahiti”. This collage gives tribute to the maiden voyage of the “HOKULE’A”. A ship designed and sailed according to traditional Hawaiian way-finding (navigating only by the stars, Sun, wind and currents.) Which gave birth to the “Polynesian Voyaging Society” and what some call the beginnings of a Polynesian Cultural Revival, in 1976. / Such a feet, whilst being a brave adventure, is but a re-introduction of what was an integral part of Polynesian society, such voyages between Hawaii and Tahiti in ancient times was not by chance, but purposeful and common place, as was it else where in Polynesia and through out the Pacific. / “Hokule’a” is Hawaiian for “Star of Gladness” and gladness it was for many Hawaiians, in which what was rekindled was a link to their ancestors and distant cousins and thus a greater vision and awareness of being Polynesian. / The significance of this event can not be understated and must be placed along other notable and life changing events of the 20th century. / This Collage shows the “Hokule’a” and her crew crossing the equator toward Tahiti, lead by a pod of nai’a (dolphins). Green and verdant Tahiti stands, the sun rises as the moon above bids farewell. A visit to http://pvs.kcc.hawaii.edu/index.html would feed the imagination concerning the triumph of this voyage and all that has sailed in wake of the “Hokule’a’s” first voyage.
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Ua Mau ke oka ‘Aina i ka Pono, a Hawaiian saying that imbues a balanced statement of sovereignty, that strongly reflects the past, present and future realities of the Hawaiian people. In 1843 Great Britain returned sovereignty back to the Hawaiian Kingdom. After the hand over to King Kamehameha lll, he was recorded as saying “Ua Mau ke oka ‘Aina i ka Pono”............spoken then as a triumph of justice and common sense in the face of history. Ua Mau ke oka ‘Aina i ka Pono translated; says ””The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness,” and so happens to be the state motto of Hawaiʻi, appearing on the official Hawaiian State seal to this day. However in 1893, the constitutional government of Hawaii was overthrown illegally, in what was the subversive and underhanded actions of a small calculated group. What followed was the sad passage of history, that saw Hawaii annexed to the United States and Queen Liliuokalani forced to give up her throne, in turn the queen that fought so wisely for the independence of her land and people eventually died in 1917, though not without the planting of a seed within the psyche’ of all Hawaiians that were to rise in her wake! Ua Mau ke oka ‘Aina i ka Pono is a saying for all people, no matter our back grounds or race, that we come from the land and so must see our relationship to it as central to our existence, the Hawaiians in this saying acknowledge in their struggle for sovereignty the importance of life to the land, but not only that, it speaks of ones life lived in favour to the land and not of ill character or selfish intent in exploitation of the land. Here “Ua Mau ke oka ‘Aina i ka Pono” is reflected not only in the writing that appears in this collage, but in the elements that adorn this image, the colour of the natural environment, the subtle shapes of flora and fauna, the direction and foundation of culture and the balance of these things in the face of insurmountable odds. That in span of time and in judgement of history and our temporal place upon this earth, that truth out lasts…......................... eventually! This is a celebration of what is to be, not an ode to what was!
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Oh venom seeping in my skin… / Take me now, from within. Model: Me / Photographer: Me
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White Hibiscus Through Love Serve one another Galatians 5:13
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K’e’oke’o Maluna ‘ele’ele ( White on Black) / (Echinocereus dasyacanthus) gooseneck cactus
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by Krys BaileyThis is a Common Kestrel (not that I called him “common” to his beak) :o) He was one of the most obliging models I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing, sitting still and posing with his wings in various positions! British Wildlife Centre, Surrey, England.
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Na ke Akua e malama mai ia `oe / Hawaiian translation: God Protects You Beneath the Banyan Tree / Lahaina Maui Hawai’i © Fine Art Photography by Sharon Mau Featured in the Visual Texture group 22 December 2008 Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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`Oli nô au i nâ pono Hawaiian Translation: / I rejoice in the blessings of Heaven Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Universewide Featured Digital Art Compilations 11 December 2008 This is a photo of a miniature horse on Ke’anae Peninsula blended with a sunset shot from Polo Beach, Maui Hawai’i. This project was four hours to completion with several attempts with the stitching until I finally liked what I saw and then additional histogram and curves adjustments. I use a Canon EOS Digital Rebel Xti Hawai’i Aloha E Hawai‘i e ku‘u one hānau e / Ku‘u home kulāiwi nei / ‘Oli nō au i nā pono lani ou / E Hawai‘i, aloha ē O Hawai‘i, o sands of my birth / My native home / I rejoice in the blessings of heaven / O Hawai‘i, aloha Hui: / E hau‘oli nā ‘ōpio o Hawai‘i nei / ‘Oli ē! ‘Oli ē! / Mai nā aheahe makani e pā mai nei / Mau ke aloha, no Hawai‘i Chorus: / Happy youth of Hawai‘i / Rejoice! Rejoice! / Gentle breezes blow / Love always for Hawai‘i E ha‘i mai kou mau kini lani e / Kou mau kupa aloha, e Hawai‘i / Nā mea ‘ōlino kamaha‘o no luna mai / E Hawai‘i aloha ē May your divine throngs speak / Your loving people, o Hawai‘i / The holy light from above / O Hawai‘i aloha Nā ke Akua e mālama mai iā ‘oe / Kou mau kualono aloha nei / Kou mau kahawai ‘ōlinolino mau / Kou mau māla pua nani God protects you / Your beloved ridges / Your ever glistening streams / Your beautiful gardens / Words by Rev. Lorenzo Lyons, Music by James McGranahan
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Night blooming
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Ke’e Beach is the last stop on Kauai’s north shore before the start of the Napali Coastline. It is a beautiful, and very popular beach!
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Little four-year-old Jessica lei looks to her older hula sister for inspiration. In Hawaii, the young are encouraged to learn the ancient dance through imitation. This image was created using Kodak TMY film. The version shown is hand-colored digitally.
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Mai ka ‘aina Mai ke ‘kai / Hawaiian Translation: From the Land and the Sea Sunset Ka’anapali Maui Hawai’i / Ali’i Kahekili Nui ‘Ahumanu Beach Park Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi / Shooting Date/Time 20 June 2008 20:55:42 / Tv 1/250 Av 10 ISO 100 / This beautiful Hawaiian sunset image is also offered as a lovely beach tote bag and as a postage stamp. / If you would like to see it offered on any other products just let me know. Mahalo!
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Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Kanaha / E Ho’omaika’i ke akua ‘ia Maui / Hawaiian Translation: God Bless Maui Near Baby Beach on a bright and shiny day with a lovely view of ‘Iao Valley, Mauna Kahalawai, West Maui. 18 December 2008 / Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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Sunrise Ku’au Beach Maui North Shore O ke Aloha ke kuleana o kihi malihini / Hawaiian translation: / Compassion makes its home in any land Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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I will take yu there my dear..
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Keali'i Reichel Ho'onanea Hawaiian Series a fundraising event for Halau Ke'alaokamaile at the MACC 2009 Maui Hawai'i
by Sharon MauCopyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / No post processing My husband Jacob was set up for a showing with his photography booth along with several other talented artists while I attended this performance at the MACC, the Maui Arts and Cultural Center in the Castle Theater on Maui. I invited my friend Suzane to attend with me and we sat in the second row. Here Keali’i is gazing directly into my viewfinder but the image isn’t very good as the light was low. Presently a man came to me and told me to stop taking photographs or he would confiscate my camera. At least I was able to get a few shots before I had to tuck my camera away. To hear Keali’i sing was wonderful and to hear him sing Maunaleo was significantly meaningful for me. The Hula dancers were so beautiful. This wonderful fund raising event for Halau Ke’alaokamaile performance also featured the Maui Pops Orchestra 17 January 2009. Afterward, as I was leaving and walking around to the back employee parking area in the darkness where I had parked my car, I noticed a small crowd of people waiting and greeting the musicians and dancers as they were exiting the side doors. I continued on and walked around to the back, saw light coming from an open door and I saw Keali’i standing in the hallway corridor with his back to me perhaps 20 feet away. So, I entered the door quietly and respectfully approached him as I waited for a moment as everyone was talking story. At the optimum moment when there was a break in the conversation, I said ‘Keali’i’ He turned and gazed at me as I said Aloha. He answered Aloha as I shook his hand, then handed my business card to him, which features my Maunaleo ~ Journey With Spirit / image, explaining to him how I created this image for him two years ago in deepest respect for his work in perpetuating the Hawaiian language and culture, the beautiful Hula and his wonderful work with the keiki, the children of Hawai’i. I told him the image is called Maunaleo ~ Journey With Spirit. He thanked me. I asked him if I could take his photograph and he answered “Only if you are in it”. / Oh je. / Well, I can tell you my heart sank, for I am reluctant to permit anyone to use my camera and every single time I have handed my camera over to someone, the images are always out of focus for most people do not seem to understand how to use it and set the focal points. But I smiled politely and said thank you and handed it over to a woman standing on my right. My heart was racing and I was thinking…. I really want to take his photo myself. You know? And of course, as you may imagine, the images are out of focus. Not the greatest, I am somewhat disappointed, and I certainly don’t think I would upload them here. Yet, the most important thing for me is that I actually had the opportunity to meet Keali’i, make contact and place my card in his hands. I asked him if he will contact me and he said yes. I would like the opportunity to do a CD cover or a portrait of him. I can only hope he will follow through. ‘Ae, it was wonderful to meet him. I would also like for my husband Jacob and Keali’i to get together and talk story, that would be tremendous! “Keali’i Reichel is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, chanter, hula teacher, and cultural resource. He has earned 29 Hoku Awards from the Hawaiian Academy of Recording Arts for his eight music releases over 15 years. He was a Grammy Award nominee in 2004, and his debut album Kawaipunahele received gold certification by the RIAA in 2005. Keali’i continues his work to perpetuate the language, dance and poetry of Hawai’i through hula, music, and chant.” Information source: MACC
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Nua’ailua Valley view from Ke’anae Peninsula Maui Hawai’i at Sunrise / Here you may see the Hana Highway on the seacliffs in the distance as it passes over and around Nua’ailua Valley near Mile Marker 16. Fine Art Photography by Sharon Anne Mau / My images do not belong to the public domain and may not be duplicated without written authorization. Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi / Shooting Date/Time 25 Apelila 2009 09:23:37 / Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/200 / Av( Aperture Value ) 4.5 / Exposure Compensation -1/3 / ISO Speed 100 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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Jacob Mau in the Ke'anae Taro Fields with Isaac Kanoa ~ Taro ~ Gift of the Ancient Gods
by Sharon MauHere is my beloved husband Jacob Mau (on the left) with our good friend Isaac holding premium organic freshly harvested Taro today in Isaac’s Taro (Kalo) fields of Ke’anae, his gifts of Aloha for us. Mahalo Isaac! “So it’s said in one of the ancient Hawaiian legends about the origins of Taro, a root superior and older than people. In Hawai’i, Taro truly is the staff of life. According to the kapu, only men are allowed to grow it. This starchy root has been cultivated worldwide for over 2000 years. The earliest recordings of this versatile plant date from 23 BC, when Greek and Roman writers first located it in Ancient Egypt. Yet only in Hawai’i are the traditions of taro cultivation so tied in to cultural and even religious beliefs and practices. Still today, taro is a way of life. It is the heart beat of the land and its people. Knowledge of its cultivation and its qualities has been passed down from generation to generation. Taro farmers often spend the day in knee high water, planting new keikis, harvesting mature corms, and weeding the abundant tropical growth around the invaluable food source. Botanically, taro (Colocasia Esculenta) belongs to the family of Araceae, which includes the better known philodendron, dieffenbacchia and anthurium. The true taro lover compares the hundreds of ever changing varieties with the same appreciation and poetic language as a fine wine connoisseur distinguishes her wines. “E’ ai a ma’ ona.” The life of Kanaka Maoli, the indigenous Hawai`i people, is linked closely with kalo, also knows as the taro plant. Kalo is believed to have the greatest life force of all foods. According to the Kumulipo, the creation chant, kalo grew from the first-born son of Wakea (sky father) and Papa (earth mother), through Wakea’s relationship with his and Papa’s daughter, Ho`ohokulani. Haloa-naka, as the son was named, was stillborn and buried. Out of his body grew the kalo plant, also called Haloa, which means everlasting breath. Kalo and poi (pounded kalo) are a means of survival for the Hawai`i people. By eating kalo as poi, one at a time as a ritual around the poi bowl (`umeke) at the center of the diners, the protocol of Hawai`i is maintained. This is a ceremony of life that brings people together and supports a relationship of `ohana (family) and of appreciation with the `aumakua (ancestors). Read more on Kalo here We will be at the Grand Wailea in the morning for a very special sunrise ceremony. Jacob and I will be participating in a cultural event, a Hawaiian ceremony and he, along with many other Na Kupuna o Maui (Hawaiian Elders on the island of Maui) from the many Moku (districts) of Maui will be paddling canoes and performing Olelo. We will have a ceremony and a seminar as well. Mahalo nui loa to all of you for your kindness. If you are here on Maui, please join us tomorrow morning for our sunrise ceremony. ‘Ike aku, ‘ike mai, kokua aku kokua mai; pela iho la ka nohana ‘ohana / Translation: Recognize others, be recognized, help others, be helped; such is a family relationship. Explanation: This saying teaches why we should put family first…In the Ohana or family, you know others and they know you, you help others and know you will be helped if there is anything you need Aloha kākou We need Ducks to deal with the serious problem of the large snails in the Taro Fields which are damaging the Taro. Domestic Ducks are the most effective natural organic method for removing the snails. The Golden Apple Snails are invading the fields and ravaging the Taro crops. / It is a serious problem. “Originally from South America and introduced as aquarium pets in the islands, the snails were brought to taro farms on Maui, the Big Island and Kauai as a supplemental crop… to raise them for sale as escargot …. Farmers could not expand the escargot market, while the snails infested the fields and continue to devastate the taro crop. State officials releasing the snails into the wild in an effort to control weeds only made the matter worse… “They were considered innocuous at the time (in the early 1990s), but they are really invasive alien species. All you need is two, and at the end of the year, you are going to have 28 million. And it’s impossible to kill them.” The snails are found on O’ahu, Kaua’i, Maui and the Big Island.” / Read more on The Battle in the Taro Patch here All proceeds from the sales of this image will be used for purchasing and acquiring ducks for the Ke’anae Taro Farmers. Mahalo nui loa for your gifts of Aloha. 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 / Shooting Date/Time 03 September 2009 12:02:09 / Tv Shutter Speed 1/200 / Aperture 9.0 / ISO 100 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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This is a composite of two images taken in the same location on Po’olenalena Beach Maui Hawai’i at sunset. Post processing includes a light selective colour saturation, slight contrast adjustment, then I selected the ocean and applied a horizontal Radial Blur. I then selected the sky and applied a Radial Blur with the following settings: Blur Type: Twirl / Strength: 24% / Twirl Degrees: 1 / Elliptical / Centre Horizontal Offset: 4% / Vertical Offset: 1% / Protect Centre: 14% I then merged the image layers and flattened them. / This is the image I created as the basis for the feature banner for the group Impressionist Art 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 / Original photographs shooting date 11 November 2005 /
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Full Moon Hoku / Wailea Beach / Maui Hawai’i Ko’i / Sacred Sunrise Ceremony honouring Ko’i, (the Hawaiian stone Adze) which is an ancient Hawaiian Pohaku (stone) tool still used today, which is crafted from the hardest basalt pohaku found on stone quarries throughout the Hawaiian Islands. “Highly prized by Hawaiians, for it helped to shape the world of Hawaiians to survive in the most remote and isolated place in the midst of the Pacific Ocean”. The Ko’i helped to fell trees to build canoes, build hales (homes), carve bowls, weapons and many other important implements which help and protect the people of Hawai’i Nei” This ceremony was hosted by the Maui Chamber of Commerce. My husband Jacob Mau is na Kupuna o Maui, he is a Hawaiian Elder of Maui, and he is in one of a fleet of 12 canoes on the horizon as Kanaka (Hawaiians) dance Haka and chant Olelo greeting the full moon at sunrise as they are calling in the Kanaka Kupuna (Hawaiian Elders) in traditional Hawaiian language, chanting and song. It was so beautiful. This is a presentation representative of the 12 Moku (districts) of Maui with a Kanaka Kupuna (Hawaiian Elder) representing each Moku bearing a ho’okupu (gift) of a pohaku (stone) from their moku (district) in honour of Ko’i. The Ko’i and Pohaku, the Ho’okupu are transported on the canoes with Na Kupuna O Maui, and upon their arrival at sunrise on the beach near the Grand Wailea, a sacred ceremony took place including a presentation of Maui’s 12 Moku (districts), represented by 12 Pohaku (volcanic stones) placed by their respective Kupuna on the Ahu (altar). This is in recognition of all districts of Maui and for all the people of this island beginning with Honuaula, the location where we are here at Wailea Beach, to Kahikinui, Kaupo, Kipahulu, Hana, Ko’olau, Hamakualoa, Hamakuapoko, Wailuku, Ka’anapali, Lahaina, and Kula. I have many more images to publish with more information on this beautiful sunrise ceremony so please, check back soon for updates. Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved Ho’ola hou i ke kanaka / Hawaiian Translation: Life of Mankind is Again Revived E ola mau ke lewa / The heavens live on E ola mau ka honua / The earth lives on E ho’opulu mau ka ua i ka ‘aina / The land continues to be moistened by the rain E ulu mau ka waokele / The upland forests continue to grow Alaila, mohala a’e ka pua / Therefore, the “flowers” continue to blossom Ho’ola hou i ke kanaka / Life of mankind is again revived ~ Quote by © Bruddah Keahi Ho`okupu are recognized as a spiritual offering or a gift. / It is a physical contribution of an individual or as a group request for acknowledgement from a specific deity or source. Ho`okupu is used to ensure growth, increase mana (spiritual power, life force) or cause to sprout. Your ho`okupu could be your voice [oli], a kinolau [physical manifestation of deity i.e. awa, kalo, i`a] or something that is made by or precious to the individual or group making the request. A ho`okupu is an offering of symbolic significance for the occasion. / It may be a certain type of food or plant, a song or chant, perhaps even a rock or water from your homeland. My husband’s Pohaku is from one of his many Moku, Kaupo. Jacob is Kanaka Kapuna (a Hawaiian Elder) representing Mau Ohana and his Moku o Kaupo, Makena, Ahihi Kinau, Ulupalakua, Kalepa, Kana’io, Kahikinui. Hawaiian Values Humility and patience Obligation to family and community Hard work and sacrifice Our future is in our past Protecting our children Honouring our ancestors Acting for the sake of children Aloha ~ Malama A’ina – Caring for the Land Taking only what we need Leaving places better than we find them Respect for the beliefs and rights of others Generosity and reciprocity Building Unity Eo ka wai’ola, ola wai iwi ~ Rejoice in the water of life, Life Water of the Ancestors IMINI I KA NA’AUAO E PAHU IA MAKOU IMUA ~ Seeking the Knowledge to Push Us Forward Hawaiian Kingdom Independence Blog Updates on Water Rights – East Maui Karo Farming – Hawaii Links Documents Blogroll Podcasting Hawaiian Culture and More Nana i ke kumu Kuleana is one’s personal sense of responsibility. A person high in this value will be quick to say, “I accept my responsibilities, and I will be held accountable.” L I V E A L O H A Pono is the personal and organizational value of rightness and balance. When a person is “Pono” they have the feeling of contentment when all is good and all is right in their life. Pono teaches the attitude of positivity and optimism. / Hawaiian Values Ho’ohana Passion for worthwhile work. Intention ‘Imi ola Mission and Vision Ho’omau Perseverance and Persistence Kūlia i ka nu‘u Achievement and Excellence Ho’okipa Hospitality and Service Ohana Family and Community Lōkahi Harmony, Unity and Collaboration Kākou Inclusiveness and Synergy Kuleana Responsibility and Accountability ‘ike loa Knowledge, Wisdom, and Learning Ha’aha’a Humility and Open-mindedness Ho’ohanohano Dignity and Respect Alaka’i Leadership and Initiative Mālama Caring, Empathy, Stewardship Mahalo Living in Thankfulness Nānā i ke kumu Authenticity and Truth Pono Righteous, Balance and Rightness Ka lā hiki ola Hope and Promise Aloha Love, Virtue and Inner Spirit Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date 04 September 2009 / Aperture-Priority AE / Tv Shutter Speed 1/200 / Av Aperture Value 4.5 / Center-Weighted Average Metering / ISO 200 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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Taken in the Sooke Hills, BC Canada
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taken in Sooke, BC Canada
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