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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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This lovely Hibiscus is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and is blooming in soft rain on Maui in midday natural light on Lower Nahiku landing. Hibiscus arnottianus A. Gray – / kokiʻo keʻokeʻo (“kokiʻo that is white like the shine of silver”) / is an endemic species of Hibiscus with white flowers. / Three subspecies are recognized: / H. arnottianus arnottianus found in the Waiʻanae Range of western Oʻahu; / H. a. immaculatus which is very rare (listed as endangered) on Molokaʻi; / and H. a. punaluuensis from the Koʻolau Range on Oʻahu. / Perhaps only a dozen plants of H. a. immaculatus exist in nature in mesic and wet forests. This species is closely related to H. waimeae, and the two are among the very few members of the genus with fragrant flowers. Sometimes planted as an ornamental or crossed with H. rosa-sinensis. In the Hawaiian language the white hibiscus is known as the Pua Aloalo. Alternative Botanical Names: / Hibiscus immaculatus / Hibiscus punaluuensis Common Names: / Koki’o ke’oke’o / Hau hele / Hawaiian White Hibiscus / Koki’o kea / Hawaiian White Hibiscus / Pamakani Hibiscus arnottianus is a shrub or small tree generally 15 to 20 feet in height though a few individuals will grow to 30 feet tall. These specimens can be up to 20 feet in diameter. Individual plants vary in appearance from open and airy to compact. The leaves are oval with a smooth upper surface and smooth or slightly toothed edges. The leaves are 4 to 6 inches long and often have red veins and stems. / The single white flowers are pinwheel shaped, up to 4 inches across, and borne at the ends of the branches. The staminal column is pink to red (except in subspecies immaculatus which has a white column). The flowers may be slightly pink or may age to pale pink, and are slightly fragrant. In cultivation, Hibiscus arnottianus blooms almost continuously. Three subspecies are recognized. Subspecies arnottianus from O’ahu has smooth leaves 1 1/2 to 4 inches long. Subspecies immaculatus is native to Moloka’i and has a white staminal column and leaves with rounded teeth. Subspecies punaluuensis is also native to O’ahu. It is robust with leaves 4 to 10 inches long. (Criley 1998; Criley 1999; Koob 1998; Rauch 1997; Wagner 1990) Hibiscus arnottianus is a Hawaiian endemic plant with one endangered subspecies. It is native to the moist and wet forests of the mountains of Moloka’i and O’ahu. Subspecies arnottianus grows at elevations of 390 to 2500 feet in the Wai’anae and eastern Ko’olau mountains of O’ahu. Subspecies immaculatus is extremely rare and grows in a few valleys on Moloka’i. Subspecies punaluuensis grows in the Ko’olau Mountains at elevations of 650 to 2200 feet. (Wagner 1990) Hibiscus arnottianus is easy to grow from fresh seed, but it hybridizes easily and the seedlings may differ from the parent plant. Hibiscus arnottianus grow easily from semi-hardwood cuttings. Cuttings 4 to 6 inches long and less than 1/2 inch in diameter should be made from healthy branches without flower buds. Hibiscus arnottianus can be air layered. Use standard air layer technique on a branch that is about 1 inch in diameter. Bornhorst recommends selecting a branch that is growing upright and making the air layer between 1 and 2 feet from the tip of the branch. / To start a plant by air layering, remove the bark and cambium from a 1 inch wide ring of bark. Apply a rooting hormone to the cut surface and cover this with a layer of damp sphagnum moss. Wrap the moss in plastic being sure to secure the ends where it wraps around the branch. The air layer should be ready to remove from the parent plant in 3 to 5 months. Bornhorst (1996) suggests that root systems from air-layered plants are not as vigorous as those produced by other techniques. (Bornhorst 1991; Bornhorst 1996; Koob 1998) Hibiscus arnottianus can easily be grafted. Use a rootstock of the common red, pink waterfall, double pink, or of the cultivar ‘Peachglow.’ Most grafting techniques will work. The scion (the piece of the desired plant that will be attached to the rootstock) should be 3 to 4 inches long with 2 to 4 nodes. Cut the scion from branches that are semi-mature; both tips and stem sections work well for scion wood. Bornhorst (1991) recommends either wedge or side wedge grafting techniques. (Bornhorst 1991; Bornhorst 1996; Koob 1998) Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved Featured Art 12 September 2009 / Rain Drops & Water Art / Pua Aloalo Koki’o kea Koki’o Ke’oke’o White Hibiscus arnottianus Nahiku Maui Hawai’i / Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date/Time 16 August 2009 11:33:26 / Tv Shutter Speed 1/320 / Av Aperture Value 9.0 / Evaluative Metering / White Balance Cloudy / ISO 100 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM / Focal Length 135.0 mm
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Exotic tropical Aloalo / Beautiful Hibiscus / Waihe’e Maui Hawai’i “Perfect instants: / fervent, fleeting, pungent, / wisps of time / dispelled by touch. The instant / of winding; / of warmth at the core / curling and swelling. The instant / of being wound in smooth, / sliding, hardening coils. The instant / of roused flesh / ruffled, / magnetized. The instant / of unwinding / what was wound. The instant / of dreaming / before the dream flies / on lilac-sheer ephemeral wings.” poetry Author Unknown 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 Featured Art 10 September 2009 / ! # 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE / Aloalo Bridal Path Exotic Hibiscus /
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Featured Art 23 September 2009 / Islands of the World Featured Art 14 September 2009 / All Water in Motion Pa’ako Beach / Makena Maui Hawai’i Fine Art Photography / Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Natural light and sensational colours, the sunset on this evening was dazzling. I love the lavender light. This is a composite of three images all taken on Pa’ako Beach at sunset on the same evening, stitched with Curves WB adjustments. The Deeper Meaning of Aloha “The lover lowers her gaze and the Beloved / raises it until lover is engulfed in oceans too vast to / circumscribe and around their margins fly continuous bands of / singing birds The lover closes her lips around silence the way / light enters a room and obliterates darkness and the Beloved suddenly starts singing inside the / lover’s mouth until even the stars like wandering animals / in their constellational shifts bleat and bay across / vast astronomical distances making them as small as the moisture bead on the lover’s lip and the / Beloved’s eye-gleam from as far away as / deep undersea The lover stands to embrace the Beloved / and the Beloved stands to embrace the lover And the lover stands to embrace the Beloved / and the Beloved stands to embrace the lover and the echoes from their movements blow rainbow / lights stuttering against earth’s canyon walls and icebergs / break off and slide into black waters And the Beloved stands and the lover / shrinks within the microscopic compass of all her / insignificant acts until each breath / obliterates her / and the Beloved stands to embrace the lover / until the whole world rises to a standing position within that embrace An Ant gnaws at a redwood tree and it / falls in a straw across a single heartbeat We’ve never left God’s glorious dimension and need only look not within us nor around us / but through the sphere of that Glance the Beloved takes and / blows into a ball of sky and crashing waves which is all the lover offers through the paucity of / her multifaceted “I” The singular embrace“ / from: The Ecstatic Exchange / poetry of Daniel Abdal Hayy Moore / Ramadan Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date Saturday 09 May 2009 18:08:59 / WhitePoint 0.31 0.33 / Aperture Priority / ISO 100 Centre Weighted Metering / Lens Aperture F/7.1 (5.66) Pa’ako Beach / Makena Maui Hawai’i
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Mahalo for 165,122 Views ~ Features ~ Spotlights of the Week 10 - 23 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 favourited and commented on my work. I very much appreciate your kindness! :))) Featured Art 23 September 2009 / ImageWriting / This is by far the most popular image in my portfolio currently with 5881 views, 209 favouritings, 395 comments (including my replies) and 2 sales. Thank you so much for your kindness and continuous support in your group. Aloha ‘oe / The Absolute ~ Aloha Ke Akua Na Kahu ~ Ke Ahi La’a ~ Sacred Fire / Featured Art 23 September 2009 / The Beauty of Nature / Pu ~ Hawaiian Conch Shell / Featured Art 22 September 2009 / Canon vs Nikon / Indian Blue Peacock Pavo cristatus / Featured Art 22 September 2009 / At the Store / First Nations Tribes Native Alaska Art Alaskan Bush 2007 / Featured Art 22 September 2009 / A Spiritual Walk / In the Beginning / Featured Art 22 September 2009 / Islands of the World / The Singular Embrace / Featured Art 21 September 2009 / Wolves In Art / First Nations Tribes Native Alaska Art Alaskan Bush 2007 / Featured Art 20 September 2009 / Sensational Sun / Kealohapumehana Ho’okipa / Featured Art 18 September 2009 / All Water in Motion / Ho’okipa Rain Dancer / Featured Art 18 September 2009 / Canon DSLR / Ho’okipa Rain Dancer / Featured Art 17 September 2009 / The Woman Photographer / Ho’okipa Rain Dancer / Featured Art 15 September 2009 / ! # 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE / Aloha Na’au Pa’ako Hana kalai Makena i Ki’i Mau Mau Ki’ie’ / Featured Art 15 September 2009 / MAJOR EVENT / Ahu Ko’i ~ Ko’i Kahiko ~ Ko’i Auana ~ Hoku Wailea / Featured Art 14September 2009 / All Water in Motion / The Singular Embrace / Featured Art 12 September 2009 / Rain Drops & Water Art / Pua Aloalo Koki’o kea Koki’o Ke’oke’o White Hibiscus arnottianus Nahiku Maui Hawai’i / Featured Art 10 September 2009 / Multiracial Beauty / Ahu Ko’i ~ Ko’i Kahiko ~ Ko’i Auana ~ Hoku Wailea / Featured Art 10 September 2009 / ! # 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE / Aloalo Bridal Path Exotic Hibiscus /
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Sunset Pa’ako Beach / Makena Maui Hawai’i / From Hawaiian ake + akamai “to desire wisdom” 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 22 September 2009 18:24:16 / Tv ( Shutter Speed ) 1/50 / Av ( Aperture Value ) 5.0 / Center-Weighted Average Metering / ISO Speed 100 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM / Exposure Time 1/50 Second Tripod
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E kūwili o ha‘aha‘a i ka moana / Spinning, dancing in the ocean Sunset Pa’ako 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 Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date/Time 22 September 2009 18:36:29 / Tv Shutter Speed 1/4 Av Aperture 5.6 ISO 400 / Exposure 1/4 second
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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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Hawaiian Islands under Tsunami Watch ~ Maui Local News 29 September 2009
by Sharon MauUSGS news Earthquake Samoa Islands Region “Samoa Islands Regio…
USGS news Earthquake Samoa Islands Region Samoa Islands Region Earthquake Summary News this morning from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a Tsunami warning. An earthquake occurred near Samoa and it is currently estimated that the preliminary magnitude was about 8.0, which is a very strong earthquake. On the local news this morning it is said that the earliest time a Tsunami would reach Hawai’i is around 1:11pm (1311). NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center / “AN EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED WITH THESE PRELIMINARY PARAMETERS – NOTE MOMENT MAGNITUDE INCREASE TO 8.3” ORIGIN TIME – 0748 AM HST 29 SEP 2009 / COORDINATES – 15.3 SOUTH 171.0 WEST / LOCATION – SAMOA ISLANDS REGION / MAGNITUDE – 8.3 MOMENT / MAGNITUDE – 8.0 RICHTER (MS) Waves as high as 10 feet have come ashore on Samoa and flowed inland about 100 yards near Pago Pago. At this time there are no reports of any injuries or structural damage. Hawai’i State Civil Defense states that a tsunami watch means that there is a possibility of a damaging wave hitting Hawai’i. The next step would be a tsunami warning which calls for the evacuation of coastal areas. A tsunami warning was in effect for American Samoa, Samoa, Niue Island, the Wallis and Futuna Islands, the Tokelau atolls, the Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Kermadec Islands, the Baker and Howland Islands, Jarvis Island, French Polynesia and the Palmyra Islands. Please check back for updates. We are on alert for the Tsunami siren alarms. If you are on the coast and hear the sirens, it is recommended you walk and/or run out, and do not drive a car. They don’t know what areas of the Hawaiian islands may be affected at this point because of the “wraparound” effect. A tsunami warning is in effect for American Samoa, Samoa, Niue, Wallis-Futuna, Tokelau, Cook Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Kermadec Islands, Howland-Baker, Jarvis Island, New Zealand, French Polynesia and Palmyra Atoll. Hawai’i is listed as under a tsunami watch along with Vanuatu, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Johnston Atoll, New Caledonia, Kosrae, Papua New Guinea, Pohnpeo, Wake Island, Pitcairn Island and Midway. Tsunami facts Frequently Asked Questions NOAA “Tsunami” comes from the Japanese words for harbor (“tsu”) and wave (“nami”). Tsunami waves travel at speeds comparable to that of a commercial jet plane, with speeds of up to 600 miles per hour. / / As large tsunami waves approach islands, they may refract or bend around them and diffract through the channels between the islands as well. The ability of a tsunami wave to bend around and through the islands is called the wrap-around effect. During the wrap-around effect, the energy of the tsunami often decreases resulting in smaller wave heights. Sometimes tsunami waves will reflect off of a land mass instead of bending around, thereby increasing wave height of the approaching wave. USGS Earthquakes The broad-scale Australia/Pacific plate boundary is one of the most active earthquake regions in the world. Earthquakes occur on the thrust-fault boundary between the Australia and Pacific plates, within the Pacific plate on both sides of the trench, and within and on the boundaries of the small plates that compose the eastern edge of the overall Australia plate. Sharon Mau / 29 September 2009
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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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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 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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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 Listen to a beautiful mele by Keali’i Reichel and view a beautiful video Okala Island Moloka’i Hawai’i 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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Pa’ako Beach Makena Maui Hawai’i / Ano’i / Hawaiian translations: Beloved, the one desired 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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Featured Art 24 October 2009 / Sensational Sun Sunset Polo Beach Maui Gold Coast Hawai’i / / Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved “Silence is round me, wideness ineffable; / White birds on the ocean diving and wandering; / A soundless sea on a voiceless heaven, / Azure on azure, is mutely gazing. / Identified with silence and boundlessness / My spirit widens clasping the universe / Till all that seemed becomes the Real, / One in a mighty and single vastness. Someone broods there nameless and bodiless, Conscious and lonely, deathless and infinite, / And, sole in a still eternal rapture, / Gathers all things to his heart for ever.” ~ Poetry by Sri Aurobindo Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / This is a stitched composite of two images taken at the same location on the same evening. / /
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Copyright 2009 – 2010 © Sharon Mau / My images do not belong to the public domain. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved “The stillness of the moment / The outside world cannot touch me here. / Everyday concerns melt away, meaningless. Contentment fills my heart. The Spirit of the Place is close / I sit within its sacred boundary. / It resides within me / We are joined soul to soul The surface of the river is calm / It stretches out from me / Reflecting the blue of the sky / As it winds its way on its journey The gulls glide on the breeze / Circling high above my head / Under the gaze of the sun. / I am enveloped in the heat of the day. There is always a story to tell / If you can find it / Looking under stones upon the beach / Are there secrets here? / I sense the power of this place / Moving in its own way / Leading me along the path / Of spirit and inspiration. Only the moment matters here / This reconnection to the Earth / Lost in the tracks of time I reclaim the past, reclaim my memory. / The Spirit knows its own truth / It weaves its own reality / Whispering in a quiet voice / It challenges me to understand.” ~ Poetry by Vanora Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / This is a composite of three of my images. / /
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Girl in the water with beautiful polynesian waves. Size: 61×46 x 0.2 cm / Medium: Oil on canvas / Painted: April 2008
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Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 Be sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page and see below for many more candid photos of this very special memorial ceremony, and more are still to come. This is a work in progress Aloha kakou, to our ohana and friends, if you are interested in prints, let me know. / Aloha e Malama pono Kupuna Sam Kaha‘i Ka‘ai / / Kupuna is an honoured elder who has practiced wisdom and acquired enough life experience to become a family and community leader. Sam Ka’ai is our dear friend. He is a master woodcarver, a visionary visual artist and a Hawaiian cultural practitioner. Sam Ka’ai was born in Hana in 1938. During the “Hawaiian Renaissance” emerging in the 1970’s and 1980’s, a time when many Kanaka Maoli (indigenous Hawaiians) were returning to their cultural traditions, language, mele and hula, Sam played key roles. He hand carves ki’i (spirit totems) for traditional Hawaiian sailing vessels such as the Hōkūle‘a and revitalizing the ancient art of Hawaiian woodworking by creating an exquisite collection of hand-wrought weaponry, fish hooks, and ceremonial wooden bowls. A beautiful collection of his lifework is on display in an exhibit at the MACC. He is a visionary master artist and a fascinating teacher. Here Sam is opening a solemn sacred ceremony in honour of Carl and Rae Lindquist wearing a ceremonial haku lei made of Limu kala (seaweed), healing plants from the ocean. Hawaiian culture is a plant based culture. / In Hawaiian cultural traditions, ohana (family) gather Limu kala, clean and wash them, and present them to the ohana as they are gathered in a circle. Here we gathered under the tents near the beach of Kapueokahi (more commonly known as Hana Bay). When you press your face into the fresh Limu breathing in and inhaling the salty saline essence of the ocean, it is so wonderful. It is a deeply spiritual ceremony. Sam is wearing a haku lei made from fresh Limu kala. There are about 420 species of marine algae that grow in Hawaiian waters. Only 13 of 420 are endemic to Hawai’i, which means that 13 species of seaweed are only found here in Hawai’i. Seaweed comes in many different colours, shapes, and sizes. Scientist separate seaweeds by color: red (Rhodophyta), brown (Phaeophyta), blue green (Cyanophyta), and green (Cholorophyta). Seaweed is a plant without roots or stems. Seaweeds hold onto rocks by sticking its tissues onto the rocks. Limu Ka uluwehi o ke kai, (gifts from the sea) is the third ingredient to a balanced diet of fish and poi (a paste made from cooked taro plant). This would keep the Hawaiians healthy. Kanaka Maoli (indigenous Hawaiians) use 60 to 70 species of seaweed for medicine, ceremonies, leis, and also for food. There are many wonderful local recipes which use seaweed. You must be very careful however to know for certain which is which before you consume any seaweed that you harvest yourself, as there are some seaweeds which are poisonous. Limu kala (Sargassum echinocarpum) Ina malama ‘oe i ke kai, malama no ke kai ia ‘oe / If you care for the ocean, the ocean will care for you Of all Limu in the Hawaiian Islands, Limu kala (Sargassum echinocarpum) is most important in Hawaiian cultural practices. This algae may be used in the performance of a blessings ceremony or a forgiveness ceremony (ho‘o pono pono) held by families, close friends and individuals. All persons in the ceremony sit or stand in a circle and pray for forgiveness of each other, and for unity and lokahi (harmony). This may take only a few minutes, or it might take an hour or two, or even days: the point is that everyone in the circle must be in unity with each other at the end of the ceremony. In this way, the use of an alga or a seaweed is unique in the world. Wise Management / The ways in which limu (seaweed) are used illustrates how thoroughly Hawaiians know and utilize the resources of the reefs. Hawaiian names for over 60 kinds of edible Limu have been recorded, including Limu kala, which is needed to begin / the Ho‘oponopono ceremony (to make things right or just or righteous) in times when conflicts or problems or ceremonies are addressed within a family or within a community. Seaweed is also used as medicine, for ritual purification, and as a Lei worn by hula dancers. But seaweed, / sometimes affectionately called ka i ‘a lauoho o ke kai (the long-haired fish of the sea), is primarily an essential part of the diet, along with fish and poi. It is a particularly important source of protein and vitamins…” / / Carl and Rae Lindquist had recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. They enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at Hotel Hana surrounded by family and friends. The rains on the island were heavy on this evening and management at the hotel offered them a room so they would not need to drive, but they declined the offer and chose instead to drive to their home in Ulaino. Their mangled and battered vehicle was discovered upside down in the Honomaele stream it is said about 100 yards from where the stream meets the ocean. It is believed Carl and Rae were swept out to the ocean in a flash flood. A three day land and air search was unsuccessful in finding them and they are forever vanished. / Our hearts go out to their family with our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences for the loss of their beloved in this heartbreaking tragedy. Hawaiians call the seashell “Pu”. It is a ceremonial Triton shell horn which may be heard from as far away as two miles. In ancient times and still today, in traditional ceremonies, blowing the Pu announces the presence of Ali’i (Hawaiian royalty) or it announces the start of Makahiki season (Spring time). It is also used to accompany oral history chants known as Na ‘Oli, the presentation of the royal court at hula festivals and commencement of traditional ceremonies. Kupuna Sam Ka’ai and Shane Tegarden Kumu Hula of Halau Na Hanona Kulike ‘O Pi‘ilani / Kahunanui Kapono’ai Molitau and Haumana Kahunanui Kapono’ai Molitau begins to oli, as he chants, with a beautiful deep voice rich with ‘i’i, – (the vibrato or controlled vocal trembling of Hawaiian chanting, which is essential to ‘oli) Kahunanui Kapono’ai Molitau chants a very powerful and deeply spiritual Pule Ho’omaka (prayer) and Ho’oponopono (to set or make right) as we are gathered under the tents near the beach of Kapueokahi (more commonly known as Hana Bay). ‘O Kapono’aikaulikeikeao Molitau ko’u inoa Lars Lindquist gives eulogy for his beloved parents Carl and Rae Bully Ho’opai on ‘Ohana Reflections eulogy in memory of Carl and Rae at Kapueokahi Hana Maui Hawai’i Kumu Kapono’ai and Kupuna Sam Ka’ai with Ohana and Friends on Kapueokahi Lashing the Limu Kala lei onto the canoe Sam Ka’ai greets our beloved Hawai’i Senator J. Kalani English who himself is an ambassador of Aloha / Senator Kalani English with Jacob and Sharon Mau at the East Maui Taro Festival April 2009 Jacob Mau – Bully Ho’opai – Shane Tegarden After filling the canoe with fresh picked Hibiscus, Plumeria, Orchids…. ohana and friends carried it out to the bay in preparation for paddling out to the horizon in loving memory of Carl and Rae ....as Kumu Kapono’ai and Haumana chanted ‘oli continuously to accompany them on their way. It was so beautiful Members of our Ohana / Jacob Mau with our Uncle Eddie Pu (relative to Jacob’s GrandMother), Uncle Bill Kama’i (cousin) and Uncle Harry Malaikini (relative through Ho’opai side) Jacob Mau and friend Darrell Orwig Kapueokahi Hana Our dearest friends Bully Ho’opai and Skippy Young Eddie Kamai from Honolulu O’ahu performing at Kapueokahi Hana Maui Hawai’i Kris Kristofferson / performing at Kapueokahi Hana Maui Hawai’i A candid shot of our dearest friend Lucienne de Naie as we are enjoying the ‘ono food, delicious kaukau provided by Hotel Hana and listening to live music by many wonderful entertainers as we all celebrate the memories, lives and legacy of Carl and Rae.. Our dearest friend Fawn Helekahi greets Hawai’i Senator J. Kalani English Pekelo Cosma Hawai’i Recording Artist Pekelo Cosma and Eddie Kama’i friends and Hawai’i Recording Artists / Sheila Mae Agnitsch ~ Director Hale Hulu Mamo ~ Kapueokahi Hana Maui More to come….. / Check back soon. This is a work in progress Photography Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / / Shooting Date 13 December 2009 / Tv 1/800 Av 5.0 ISO 100 / Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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Acrylic painting of one of my favorite subjects Moai, they are monolithic human figures carved from rock on the Polynesian island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
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Acrylic painting of one of my favorite subjects Moai, they are monolithic human figures carved from rock on the Polynesian island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
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