Malama
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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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A`u e ho`oheno nei, mea Aloha / Nâ ke Akua e mâlama mai iâ `oe, e ku’u aloha. / He aloha pili `ia e ke onaona. / A`u e ho`oheno nei, Ku`u ipo henoheno iakopa, / Pau `ole ke aloha ê. Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / Portrait of Jacob Robert Mau, Sr. 19 October 2008 at the MACC / Canon Digital Rebel XTi Jacob is Kupuna with innate spiritual wisdom and a generous open heart. He has a wonderful Ohana and an enormous circle of friends and former collegues, and is a much loved and well respected Kanaka, an indigenous Hawaiian born in Pa’ia and raised in Kaupo on Maui. Kuleana. (Kanaka, indigenous Hawaiian) right, privilege, concern, responsibility, title, business, property, estate, portion, jurisdiction, authority, liability, interest, claim, ownership, tenure, affair, province; reason, cause, function, justification._ Jacob states: “Our Kupuna always taught us to respect ancient Hawaiian culture and places. We love and respect our ‘Aina. 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 Jacob continues: “Waipuna in Kaupo, is a narrow flat rocky land that was once planted with sweet potato, squash and pumpkin. Along Makai, (ocean side) of this flat land, there are rocky cliffs filled with caves, which had been used for interments, burial sites, with the openings sealed with large boulders and rocks. This is how the old people did things, it is how they buried their loved ones. They camouflaged it so well you could not see it. So, often, you won’t know there is something there, until you open it up. This area is normally taboo, Kapu, forbidden for entry and should be left alone and respected for both the Ohana, the families, the cultural heritage and to preserve the nature of the place.” More on Talk Story with Jacob Mau to come…. Ka-Uaua-A-Mahi (Royal Warrior) With deepest respect, we share our mana’o with you. ~ Jacob and Sharon Mau / 24 October 2008 “We need to get the message out,” Jacob states. “We’ve been such patient people, but we need to get what is rightfully ours. We pray that people will understand where the Hawaiian people are coming from.” Aloha First 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.” “You should always demand the respect that you deserve, from everyone. I believe we can all benefit from exercising our ‘heroic imagination’ – our capacity to envision physically or socially risky situations, to mentally struggle with the hypothetical problems these situations generate, and to consider our actions and their consequences.” quote by Professor Zimbardo 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
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E malama ‘ia na pono o ka ‘aina e na ‘opio / Hawaiian Translation: / The traditions of the land are perpetuated by its youth From my collection: / Napo’o ‘ana o ka la / These beautiful colours are created by Vog, atmospheric conditions from volcanic activity on the Big Island which affects Maui. / Sunset Ho’okipa Maui Hawai’i / Currently with 1321+ Views The West Maui, Mauna Kahalewai and Hale Mahina mountains are older than Haleakala – more eroded, lush, and alive. Mauna Kahalewai mountains of West Maui are sacred and known to Kanaka Maoli (indigenous Hawaiians) as a legendary place of the past, what is known as Wahi Pani according to Kupuna Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell. The highest peak of these mountains is Pu’u Kukui at 5,788 feet. ‘Iao Valley is the most famous valley of this mountain range visible in this image shrouded by dense cloud cover at the far left on the horizon. Kahakuloa is on the right and the island of Moloka’i is on the horizon on the right shrouded in dense cloud cover. “Vog is a portmanteau of the words “volcanic” and “smog,” and a volcanic smog is formed when sulfur dioxide and other gases emitted by an erupting volcano mix with oxygen and moisture in the presence of sunlight. The term is most often applied to the island of Hawaiʻi, where the Kīlauea volcano has been erupting continuously since 1983. Kīlauea emits an estimated 2,000 tons of vog every day. Vog is a volcanic mixture that includes gases and aerosols which react with oxygen, moisture, and sunlight.” Here is an interesting story in the New York Times just one week after I took this photograph Information from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Hawaiian Vog: Where There’s Smoke – There is Something Brewing 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 Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Ho’okipa Beach is a beautiful beach park near Pa’ia on the north shore of Maui. “Ho‘okipa Beach Park is located on the north shore of Maui, Hawai’i. It is perhaps the most renowned windsurfing site in the world, The waves here are largest during the winter, and break across a system of reefs that extend across the bay. During the summer the waves are smaller. Ho’okipa is ideal for windsurfing because of its large well-shaped waves and strong winds. The name Ho‘okipa means “hospitality” in Hawaiian. While ever-present strong winds and powerful currents do not make the beach a place for beginners, experienced surfers and windsurfers continually flock to Ho’okipa for both recreation and windsurfing competitions. There are four distinct surf breaks at Ho’okipa. Pavilions is the break furthest east, off the lookout parking. West from it, facing the main parking, is Middles break. Usually these are both left to surfers. The area between the two, which catches fewer breaking sets, is sometimes referred to as Girlie Bowl or Green Trees. Next further west, facing the lifeguard tower and the narrow sand beach launch, is H‘Poko or Point. It is the most popular break for windsurfing, and generally breaks as a right. With the prevailing trade wind direction being east to east-north-east, this is most frequently down-the-line sailing on starboard tack (wind from right when standing on the beach). Yet further west, past the rocky point, is Lanes, which generally breaks as a left. Under relatively rare conditions, known as Kona, the prevailing winds become southwest, and Lanes is ridden down-the-line on Port tack (wind from left when standing on the beach). This only occurs a few days out of every year. Ho’okipa Beach is occasionally a tourist attraction in the winter time because of spectacularly large surf. In the afternoon on 15 December 2004, for example, many tourists visited the beach to see waves as large as 30 feet pound the shore. This year on 08 December 2009 the waves were over 30 feet and the surf so rough the beach was closed. Officials warn visitors to stay away from the water, as the surf may be very deadly. Despite this, Ho’okipa is not an ideal site for true big-wave riding, as the waves close out when their faces approach about 25 feet. During such episodes, other deep-water breaks offer more rideable waves, an example of which is Jaws, offshore Pe’ahi, Maui, which is a very short drive from Ho’okipa. Information Source: Wikipedia with some of my own additional information. 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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Small Kid Time Hana Butta Days ~ 17th Annual East Maui Taro Festival Hana Maui Hawai'i
by Sharon MauSmall Kid Time / Hana Buttah Days / From my collection: / Keiki o ka ‘Aina History East Maui Taro Festival / 17th Annual East Maui Taro Festival Hana Maui Hawai’i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / 25 April 2009 To our ohana and friends, if you would like a print, send me a note and let me know. They are adorable! I do hope you enjoy this as much as I do.
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Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved *~ * ~Wisdom begins in wonder ~ Socrates ~ * ~ * This is a composite of elements from seven of my photographs all taken at sunset on Pa’ako Beach Makena Maui Hawai’i on the same evening. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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A Developing Rainbow over Maui North Shore with a view of Haleakala from Maluhia Maui Hawai’i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / 24 June 2009
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At a 3000 foot elevation overlooking the valley isthmus below and Mauna Kahalawai, the West Maui Mountains, the view, and especially sunsets from this lovely church are very beautiful. Jacob and I attended the Founders Day Chinese Dinner yesterday evening. Many of the people we enjoyed fellowship and dinner with last night are members of our Ohana and friends. My husband Jacob Mau is Kanaka Maoli, he is indigenous Hawaiian, born here on Maui and raised in Kaupo, and he is also of Chinese heritage and a direct descendant of the founders of this church. Keokea Upcountry Kula Maui Hawai’i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved “St. John’s was founded in 1900 by a group of Chinese immigrants under the direction of The Reverend Shim Yin Chin. Father Shim served as educator, chatechist and news reporter to the Chinese farmers of Kula. In 1907, the present structure was finished and was used both as a church and a Chinese language school. In 1949 the Parish Hall was constructed. The building consisted of three former military buildings which were moved from the Puunene airstrip to the church grounds. Additional renovation to the church and parish hall took place in 1984, at which time the Oberlinger organ was installed. The Rev. Heather Mueller-Fitch has been Rector of St. John’s since 1981. She is one of the first women ordained as priest in the Episcopal church, and the second woman ordained as an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Hawai’i. Historical Information Source St. John’s Episcopal Church Keokea Maui Hawai’i Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Handheld night photography with manual focus inside the church in virtual darkness at sunset. / Post adjustments in Curves and White Balance with a light touch on colour saturation and contrast. Shooting Date/Time 27 June 2009 19:28:33 / Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE / Tv( Shutter Speed ) 0.3 / Av( Aperture Value ) 3.5 / ISO Speed 100 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM / Focal Length 28.0 mm
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Ho’okipa Ho’omalumalu Ho’okipa Sheltering Cloud Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Sunrise Ho’okipa Beach Maui North Shore / Hawai’i / 29 June 2009 / Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved “Geological or earthquake maps of the Pacific shows that the ocean is bordered by ranges of volcanic mountains on the American side, and by a long chain of volcanic islands, such as the Aleutian, Japanese, and Formosa islands along the coast of Asia. It is also clear that between America and Asia connected islands built up by volcanic action follow what appear to be cracks in the floor of the Pacific. It is interesting to note the fact that all along the western coast of North and South America there is only a comparatively narrow strip of land between the mountain ranges and the sea, and that from the edge of this narrow seacoast there is a rapid descent in the ocean bed until it becomes one of the most profound oceanic depressions on the globe. The depth of the floor of the ocean is greater than the enormous elevation of the mountain ranges along its edge. “The Challenger” surveyors give the average depth of the Pacific Ocean as about 2,400 fathoms, while between the Caroline and Ladrone groups of islands lies a valley whose ooze-carpeted floor can be reached only by a sounding line about 25,000 feet long, and near Japan about 30,000 feet of line is needed to reach the bottom of one of the deepest pits on the globe. The German survey ship “Planet” has made the deepest sounding thus far taken. About forty sea miles off the north coast of Mindanao, the largest and most southerly of the important islands of the Philippines, the “Planet” found a depth of 32,078 feet. In other words, the Pacific Ocean where the sounding was taken has a depth of 6.07 miles, exceeding by 482 feet the greatest depth hitherto known. Out of these awful ocean depths have come the chains and groups of islands which form Polynesia. It seems absolutely necessary to recognize the cracks in the floor of the ocean through which the vast floods of lava were forced for the upbuilding of these islands. Even the coral polyps had to have the edge of a crater to work on while building the innumerable coral reefs of the Pacific. No one knows what mighty conflicts were fought between the two eternal enemies, fire and water; nor does anyone know how long they fought while these islands were being built into mountains, but there must have been ages when the skies were filled with rolling masses of clouds of steam sent up through boiling, turbulent waters with awful explosions of escaping gases before the dry land appeared on the face of the deep. It has been the modern story of creation. There were boiling seas and skies always covered with vast masses of steam clouds, then ages of mountain building at the hands of chaotic fire-rock, and the subsequent ages of the disintegration of lava, forming soil for the coming of plant and animal life. The building of these islands has been a most stupendous task, and the chains of islands resulting from the tremendous volcanic energy still exhibit immense activity. The volcanic outbreaks and earthquakes of the Japanese islands from Nippon to Formosa are so frequent as to afford an excellent field for study. The New Zealand islands have a volcanic region around Roturua which is visited by numbers of tourists every year. Islands appear and disappear in the Western Pacific. None of the islands have so good a tradition of these turbulent times as the Hawaiian group, and they have only a statement made by William Ellis in his book, “A Tour through Hawai’i,” published in 1826. He says that while on this tour around the island of Hawai’i, he stopped with John Young, who is now stated to have been an American sailor and a close friend of the great King Kamehameha I. “Mr. Young said that among many traditionary accounts of the origin of the islands, one was that in former times, when there was nothing but sea, an immense bird settled on the water and laid an egg which soon bursting produced the island Hawai’i.” It must be remembered that the Hawaiians also have the pulling up of the islands with a fishhook by the demi-god Maui, who fished up many islands in Polynesia. It has been nearly a hundred years since Ellis made the brief reference to the production of an island by the explosion of the egg, and now it is impossible to secure any enlargement of the legend. The story stands as an ancient memory of volcanic activity so mighty and so extensive as to produce islands in the time of human experience.” Author Unknown Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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Donations are welcome / Hui Aloha Church Mokulau Kaupo Maui Hawai’i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date/Time 29 November 2008 14:04:23 / Shutter Speed 1/25 Av Aperture 5.6 Evaluative Metering / ISO 400 Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM / Focal Length 38.0 mm
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Pa’ako Beach Makena Maui 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 Beautiful Art and Greeting Cards For Sale ~ Shop securely and view my collection here Featured Art 06 July 2009 All Water in Motion Featured Art 06 July 2009 Sea Featured Art 06 July 2009 Colour and Light Why is the ocean blue? / There are several theories: Blue wavelengths are absorbed the least by the deep ocean water and are scattered and reflected back to the observer’s eye Particles in the water may help to reflect blue light The ocean reflects the blue sky Most of the time the ocean appears to be blue because this is the colour our eyes see. But the ocean can be many other colours depending upon particles in the water, the depth of the water, and the amount of skylight. The colours we see depend upon the reflection of the visible wavelengths of light to our eyes. Besides being pretty to look at, colours and the light they come from really do have the power to impact people in many ways. Along with the aesthetics of light and colour, there is real science behind each and every sight we see. Each flash or ray of light, each shade of colour that light makes visible, and each time our eyes receive the messages to see them, we are reminded of a special relationship — one that is often overlooked because we simply take seeing for granted. We miraculously experience a bright, vivid world because of the workings of our eyes, the wonders of light, and the brilliance of colour. The Franklin Institute provides a good explanation of how we see colour. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved “Life isn’t about finding yourself. / It’s about creating yourself” / quote by George Bernard Shaw Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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Do you see her? The beautiful Honu, the endangered Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle is just barely visible swimming in the ocean before me, rising in the wave, feeding near the shoreline of Makena at sunrise. The sacred island of Kanaloa, (also known as Kaho’olawe Island), is visible on the horizon. The ‘Alalakeiki Channel separates the island of Kanaloa from Maui. It was a beautiful morning on the gold coast. Makena Maui Hawai’i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Vision of the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana: / “The kino of Kanaloa is restored. Forests and shrublands of native plants and other biota clothe its slopes and valleys. Pristine ocean waters and healthy reef ecosystems are the foundation that supports and surrounds the island. Na Po’e Hawai’i care for the land in a manner which recognizes the island and ocean of Kanaloa as a living spiritual entity. Kanaloa is a pu’uhonua and wahi pana where Native Hawaiian cultural practices flourish. The piko of Kanaloa is the crossroads of past and future generations from which the Native Hawaiian lifestyle is spread throughout the islands. / Kanaloa Hawaiian green sea turtles are listed as threatened species The Honu are found throughout the Hawaiian Archipelago. This is a range of about 2450 km. The Honu is a gentle vegetarian, feeding almost exclusively on algae. The most valuable of all reptiles, they are a part of Hawaiian culture and were once rightfully and responsibly harvested for their skins, calipee, delicious meat and shells, but are no longer hunted on the islands of Hawai’i. This is because when foreigners came to the Hawaiian Islands, they abused the natural resources and exploited the turtles, hunting them almost to extinction for profit and export to other countries. To save the turtles, they are now protected. In some areas of Hawai’i (Honokowai) more than 90% of the green sea turtles are afflicted with fibropapilloma tumors. / They are the largest of the hard-shelled marine turtles and a common adult weight is 115 kg with an average length of over 90 cm. The Hatchlingsare about 4-5 cm in length. It is one of my dreams to interact with these beautiful creatures and photograph them in the ocean, underwater. Information Source Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date/Time 05 December 2008 11:05:14 / Shutter Speed 1/320 Aperture 11.0 ISO 100
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Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved “We are the guardians of His Beauty We are the protectors / Of the Sun. There is only one reason / We have followed God into this world: To encourage laughter, freedom, dance / And love. Let a noble cry inside of you speak to me / Saying, “Hafiz, / Don’t just sit there on the moon tonight / Doing nothing - Help unfurl my heart into the Friend’s Mind, / Help, Old Man, to heal my wounded wings!” We are the companions of His Beauty / We are the guardians / Of Truth. Every man, plant and creature in Existence, / Every woman, child, vein and note / Is a servant of our Beloved - A harbinger of joy, / The harbinger of / Light.” ~ by Hafiz from “The Subject Tonight is Love“Translation by Daniel Ladinsky Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shutter Speed 1250 ISO 200 / Aperture 5.6 Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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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 Camera Model Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi / Shooting Date/Time 26 July 2009 13:20:05 / Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/3200 / Av( Aperture Value ) 5.0 / Metering Mode Center-Weighted Average Metering / ISO Speed 100 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM / Focal Length 28.0 mm
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Diving Pa’ako It was a beautiful day on the beach this morning. The light was sensational and the children were having so much fun diving into the ocean from the volcanic rocks on Pa’ako. Beaches of Maui Pa’ako Beach 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 Unprocessed, straight from the camera / Early morning on the Gold Coast Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date/Time 26 July 2009 12:38:12 / Aperture-Priority AE / Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/800 / Av( Aperture Value ) 7.1 / Center-Weighted Average Metering / ISO Speed 100 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM / Focal Length 30.0 mm
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Life is a Dream
by Sharon MauWhatever we project is returned to us because that which we focus on we give power to… it is the power of intention
Featured Writing 24 October 2009 / First Things Featured Writing 30 October 2009 / Multiracial Beauty My literary works and images do not belong to the public domain and may not be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without my express written authorization. Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved / 16 October 2009 / Ourjrny / The Heart Within the Art / Journey with Spirit
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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/Time 04 September 2009 06:43:04 / 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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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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Featured Art 15 September 2009 / ! # 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE 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 Pa’ako Beach / Makena / Maui Hawai’i / Hana kalai Shaping identity, making your world Fine Art Photography / Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / Ourjrny / The Heart Within the Art / All Rights Reserved 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 / Shooting Date/Time 01 June 2009 18:49:19 / 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 Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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Sunset Pa’ako Beach Makena Maui Hawai’i “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. 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
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Hoku’ala ‘o Pa’ako / Ascending Star / Pa’ako Beach Makena Maui Hawai’i This beautiful child was swimming and playing in the ocean with her mother and two sisters, one of which is an identical twin sister. She is one of the most beautiful children I have ever seen. She is like a princess with the face of an angel. I cloned and replaced the background and applied a Gaussian Blur, then a selective DOF application to soften the background more. Hawaiian Translation ~ Literally “child of the land, or born in the land”. Host, native, acquainted, familiar. / This is an important concept in Hawaiian culture. / If a Kanaka (a Hawaiian) calls you a “kama’aina ” , they have just paid you a very nice compliment. / You don’t have to be born here to be one … it’s an attitude. Some people who think they are, aren’t, and lots of people who think they are not, are. 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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Napo’o Ana ‘o Ka La Ho’okipa Fine Art Photography / Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Sunset Ho’okipa Beach Park Maui Hawai’i Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi It helps to know that with Hawaiian words the syllables always end in a vowel, so knowing this helps you to pronounce the words correctly. / Considering this, the word Malama is pronounced Ma-la-ma_ / Or consider the beautiful words / Hawai’i Loa Beloved home land / It is pronounced Ha – wai – i Lo – a / Remember the W is pronounced like a soft V And now consider the meaning of the name of our islands / Ha – the sacred breath of life, the life force energy / wai – water the essence of life / i – no discernible meaning known / / The beautiful Hawaiian word Aloha has many meanings depending upon how it is used. / / Aloha may mean hello or goodbye or it may mean Love, among many other many hidden meanings. The Hawaiian word “Ho’okipa” means hospitality / / Aloha / Alo – meaning before the divine creator / Ha – meaning breath of life / / Aloha e Malama Pono / / The expression Malama means to take care, to be right do what is right, to correct or set right, preserve, to be righteous (as in your actions, thoughts and words, etc.), to honour, respect. / / Pono is a sacred word as well, meaning sacred energy, power, what is good, what is right, etc, all relating to the divinity of life, love, nature, family and friends, relationships, our creative expressions, goodness, etc.. / It is our kuleana, our responsibility to do what is right. / / So, you see, my greeting is a special one. / Hawaiian is a melodic language of wonder, it is mysterious, filled with intrigue, subtle with many hidden meanings, and it is very beautiful. E ola mau ka ôlelo Hawai’i / / Aloha ‘oe, / Sharon /
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