The spectacular Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia continues to be regarded by national and international visitors as a must-see tra…
The spectacular Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia continues to be regarded by national and international visitors as a must-see travel destination. Here’s a series of images and a 30 second video that will give you a small taste of the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy folks, and thank you for looking. / London Bridge / The Arch Great Ocean Road – 30sec video on Flickr Great Ocean Road series
Please click below. Koty & Kinsey’s Excellent Adventures:
Please click below. Koty & Kinsey’s Excellent Adventures:
The “Welcome to Utah” group chose my image (Delicate Arch 3) to be their avatar for September! Thanks to this awesome group for choosing …
The “Welcome to Utah” group chose my image (Delicate Arch 3) to be their avatar for September! Thanks to this awesome group for choosing one of my images to represent our great state this month! Steve
Mahalo a nui loa to the hosts for featuring my image in Featured Art / The True Beauty Group...
Mahalo a nui loa to the hosts for featuring my image in Featured Art / The True Beauty Group Featured Art 17 February 2009 / In Another World Featured Art May 2009 / Inspired Art From my collection: Darkly, deeply, beautifully blue! / Maunaleo ~ Journey With Spirit Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved This is one of my signature pieces, a composite of seven of my images blended into one using photographs I have taken on the lava seacliffs of Wai’anapanapa Maui Hawai’i blended with Alaska skies and an enormous full moon. / Wai’anapanapa is a beautiful state park and a protected sacred area here on Maui. It is also where Jacob and I married. / / Maunaleo ~ Journey With Spirit is dedicated with deepest respect and appreciation for Keali’i Reichel. This beautiful mele is one of my favourites and I love the gentle power of his angelic voice. It is the beautiful Maunaleo mele Keali’i composed for his beloved Mother, Lei. “Carleton Lewis Keali’inaniaimokuokalani Reichel (born 1962) popularly known as Keali’i Reichel, is a popular and bestselling singer, songwriter, choreographer, dancer, chanter, scholar, teacher, and personality from the State of Hawai’i. He has spent his life educating the world about Hawaiian culture through music and dance. Maunaleo is one of his most beautiful songs and one of my favourites! / Lyrics Source: Keali`i Reichel album “Melelana” Copyright 1999 Punahele, Inc. – “Composed for Keali`i’s mother Lei, she is compared to the majestic sentinel mountain, Maunaleo, who guards, comforts, nourishes and loves her people. Mälie is the gentle wind of the area. ~ Maunaleo – Words by Keali`i Reichel & Puakea Nogelemeier, Music by Keali`i Reichel ~ “He aloha nö `o Maunaleo / I lohia e ke kilihuna / Kohu `ahu`ao no ka uka / He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë / He kamalei, kamahiwa pä i ka lani ë / ka lani ë He aloha nö `o Maunaleo / I lohia e ke kilihuna / Kohu `ahu`ao no ka uka / He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë / He kamalei, kamahiwa pä i ka lani ë / ka lani ë Po`ohina i ka `ohu kolo / Kahiko no ka poli `olu / Apo `ia e nä kualono / He hi`ina, hi`ialo, alohaë / Hi`ipoli, hi`ilei, hi`ilanië / ilanië Po`ohina i ka `ohu kolo / Kahiko no ka poli `olu / Apo `ia e nä kualono / He hi`ina, hi`ialo, alohaë / Hi`ipoli, hi`ilei, hi`ilanië / ilanië Eia ku`u lei aloha / No Maunaleo i ka nani / `Ohu`ohu i ka Mälie / He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë / He kamalei, hamahiwa pä i ka lani e / ka lani e Eia ku`u lei aloha / No Maunaleo i ka nani / `Ohu`ohu i ka Mälie / He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë / He kamalei, hamahiwa pä i ka lani e / ka lani e No Maunaleo ke aloha kü i ka la`i e Aloha ë, alohaë ~ Beloved indeed in Maunaleo ~ / Sparkling in the light, wind-blown rain. A finely woven cloak for the highlands. / A cherished one, respected for power and strength. / Esteemed, treasured, touched by heaven. / Capped by the silver of the rolling mists. / An adornment for that gentle heart. / Embraced by the surrounding ridges. / One to hold close, to hold near, to love. / One dear to the heart, precious, exalted. / This is my garland of affection for Maunaleo in its beauty. / Glorified by the Mälie breeze. / A cherished one, respected for power and strength. / Esteemed, treasured, touched by heaven. / For Maunaleo is the serenity of deep love. / Beloved are you, beloved indeed.” .... If you would like to hear his beautiful song, click on the hyperlink below / Maunaleo by Keali’i Reichel Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi This image is also offered as a Tshirt, postcard, stamp and other products. If you would like to see it on any other products, please let me know. Mahalo! / My Zazzle Site>
Well Josh and I made it to Jimna at last, and it will not be the last time either. Love the place; would move there tomorrow if I could. ...
Well Josh and I made it to Jimna at last, and it will not be the last time either. Love the place; would move there tomorrow if I could. A few houses, General Store, little Museum and that about sums up Jimna. The General store I loved, especially the sitting area with all the plants which gave it a forest/tropical feel. And the outside sitting area is peaceful. Josh and I had a look at the museum area, met David there. He is a friendly, helpful fella. Bought a badge for my collection, and the Jimna & District book. After Jimna township we headed to the Forestry Office but unfortunately that was closed. So we had a quick look around, yep, another area where I could stay. From the forestry office, we headed back towards Kilcoy, then turned off at Sunday Creek Road. Now the fun began, the bitumen was behind us and all I could see was dirt and dusty road – you little ripper. Made a few stops along the way, had a look around and couple of stops to add water to the ecology of the forest. Stopped off at a lookout area (Booloumba View), was magnificent, we could see hoop pines for miles and miles. In the area where they cut the pines, we could see all the dirt roads leading through the forest. Also an area that had been cut down sort of gave it away as well. As we stopped at the lookout area, I spotted this fella on a mountain bike puffing and sweating his little heart out as he traversed a steep climb on the road. He stopped at the lookout; I was shaking my head wondering if he is a fitness freak or just plain stupid. After he caught his breath, I spoke with him and stated the same “are you a fitness freak or just …..... stupid” He spoke with a English accent; he was doing a round trip from camp site 4 (When I looked on the Forestry map, I then knew he was just plain stupid). He asked if there were any more hills along the way, I thought he was going to cry, man does he still have some hills to climb. Glad it was him and not me. So we said goodbye and good luck to our English mountain bike traveller, away we went still heading along Sunday Creek Road. Well, a couple of other 4WD passed us heading the other way. We had to stop to let the dust settle as I could not see in front of me. Along the way we saw all these tracks and turn offs, but they were Forestry Restricted areas – enter by Authorized permit only (yes I have completed a Qld Govt Forestry Permit, ready to send off). By this time we are now on the Booloumba Creek Road. Yes, still dirt road and little rough in places. This Road actually cuts through the Booloumba Creek camping and day use area. So we stopped naturally. Now this place will see us back again. What a wonderful camp area, very busy with campers being a long weekend. Set up one of the BBQ areas, got a fire going so Josh could toast his marshmallows. He thought this was great. Sat at one of the camping tables for a while (that is if you can find a spot to plonk yourself down, without sitting on bird ……) but me being me, I just plonked down anywhere. Now the easiest way to describe this place, is this is the closest one can get to Heaven without actually dying. Absolutely perfect area, abundance of trees and scrub, Goannas roaming around and bell birds could be heard in the scrub. To put it in simple terms I was home at last. Talking about those big lizards (Goannas), as Josh and I walked towards the creek area there were these two Goannas checking out some peoples BBQ. Not that I could blame them, it smelt all right. But the Goannas got a little close for them. They all jumped up on the table. Now that was a funny site to see, so I casually got out the Digital video camera, got as close as I could to the Goannas and starting filming them. The lady (still standing on the table) asked how I could get so close to these things. I explained they are harmless, unless you provoke, threaten or corner them. Then their claws will rip you to pieces, otherwise they are placid, calm and wonderful reptiles. One of the Goannas walked right up to my foot – I just wanted to take him home with me. (Sheesh, I would hate to see how these people would react if they saw a snake). So Josh and I headed to the creek. I looked and there in front of us was a big swimming hole in the creek. Plenty of kids and adults in the water. At this point of time I wished I had packed another pair of shorts in the 4WD. Now Josh asked if we had a towel in the 4WD, yep certainly do, so to cut a long story short, he was in the water. He could not get over how cold the water was, but he had a ball swimming and splashing around. Afterwards I told him there are eels in the water. Then I told him about the day I was mucking around in a swimming hole, and a eel bit me on the backside. But that did not deter him; he was back in the swimming hole. It was fantastic to see – Josh now experiencing what nature can provide. The worst part was the time had come for us to depart this wonderful paradise. If we had enough food and stuff, then a good chance we would not have left until Sunday morning (but we will be back soon). We headed back the way we came along Booloumba Creek Road. As we travelled along it was now starting to get dark. Josh saw a turn off and screamed out “we have to turn there Dad”! So I hit the anchors, pulled the 4WD up in a cloud of dust, found the reverse gear and backed up to the turn off. I looked at Josh and asked if he was sure this is where he wants to go, yep, so we headed down this track. I cannot remember the name of this track and was not marked on the forestry map we had. So we headed off. Along the way the track got bumpier, rougher and the track got more and more narrow. Remember it is pitch black in darkness now (normally Josh would be freaking out, but he was loving the adventure). And the hills we were climbing up, some of them were 1st gear jobs in the 4WD, at this point of time I was loving every minute of this drive. Where it went to, we did not now and did not care. After about an hour or so travelling along this track, it turned into a reasonable dirt road. Then we could see lights glimmering in the distance, as we got closer to these lights we found they were camp grounds. We passed these camp grounds, then went down this hill to be greeted by water. This night was getting better and better, a water crossing. A vehicle was on the other side and I could see a couple of people walking through the water. I thought ‘great save me doing it, they must be gauging the depth and condition of ground’. I got out headed towards the water edge, and then one of them walked towards me. I asked the normal questions as a 4WD person does. What is the depth? Is it rocky bottom, slippery and width of travel area, any drop off areas? All he said was ‘oh you will have no worries crossing’, but he has a Magna and never went across water before. He showed me the approx depth, being a rocky bottom and not very slippery, the area was a wide track to cross. So I said go back to your car, I will come across then I can gauge the depth of water from the 4WD, see if to deep for your car or not. We crossed the water; I was in my element water crossing at night. Well made it to the other side; gauged the depth and told him ‘mate you can get across no problems’. But he had never crossed water before, also they were young ones around 18 – 19 yrs old (very polite) . The two males were not sure on this crossing, so one of the females jumped in the drivers seat and said ‘I will do this’. Now we have one female in drivers seat, and three others out of the car, walking across the water. I stayed until they crossed in case they needed help with anything. As they started crossing the water, I ran back to the 4WD, got out the Video camera set it on night mode, and filmed them crossing the water. They made it safe and sound, and kept yelling out ‘thank you very much, you are a life saver’. They were heading to a camp site which was not far away. Well Josh and I jumped back into the trusty 4WD and continued on, only to be greated by bitumen not much further along the way. Then we eventually saw lights, then street lights. Oh we were heading back into Civilization; we were both a little annoyed with this idea. We headed into Kenilworth, did not stop there – just passed through. (At this point of time we were only approximately 55 Klm from Gympie). We had travelled all the way through the Jimna and Kenilworth forests – wow that was fantastic! That will not be the last they see of us, so much more to discover. Well we headed towards Emundi, and then there was the sign Bruce Highway – Brisbane. Turned off and we were racing along the Bruce Highway heading home. Josh was extremely tired at this point of time, and the night was getting along. We were nearing the end of a fantastic day and adventure. Distance Travelled – 455K’s / Left home – 9.30am / Arrived home: 10.30pm /
Mahalo nui loa for your gift of Aloha! _Thank you so much to the buyer for your purchase this morning of a framed print of this love…
Mahalo nui loa for your gift of Aloha! Thank you so much to the buyer for your purchase this morning of a framed print of this lovely Hibiscus! / I very much appreciate your kindness and I sincerely hope you enjoy this displayed in your home. Please let me know how it looks when you receive it. I would love to know who purchased this, but if you prefer to remain anonymous I understand. Thank you so much!! Mahalo!! E pili mau na pomaika`i ia `oe! Aloha e Malama pono Sharon Mau
Aloha kakahiaka, mahalo nui to the anonymous buyer who purchased three of my prints Monday 11 May 2009. I very much appreciate your k…
Aloha kakahiaka, mahalo nui to the anonymous buyer who purchased three of my prints Monday 11 May 2009. I very much appreciate your kindness and I sincerely hope you enjoy these images displayed in your home. Please let me know how they look when you receive them. I have other images as well. There are many colours and varieties on Maui so if you would like another colour you only need let me know. I would love to know who purchased the lovely Hibiscus, but if you prefer to remain anonymous I understand. Thank you so much!! Mahalo nui loa!! E pili mau na pomaika`i ia `oe! Aloha e Malama pono Sharon Mau 1x Laminated Print: Aloalo ~ Tropical Hibiscus / Medium / Black Border with Artist’s Details / 1x Laminated Print: Tropical Hibiscus / Medium / Black Border with Artist’s Details / 1x Laminated Print: Ula Aloalo Hanohano for a Tropical State of Mind / Large / Black Border with Artist’s Details /
Aloha, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to the anonymous buyer / who purchased one of my matted prints this morning! I very much app…
Aloha, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to the anonymous buyer / who purchased one of my matted prints this morning! I very much appreciate your kindness, thank you so much! / I sincerely hope you enjoy my image of the beautiful Moose displayed in your home. Please let me know how it looks when you receive it. I would love to know who purchased this matted print to thank you personally, but if you prefer to remain anonymous I certainly understand. Thank you so much for your gift of Aloha!!_ Mahalo nui loa!! E pili mau na pomaika`i ia `oe! Aloha e Malama pono Sharon Mau Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 SOLD / 1x Matted Print A beautiful cow Moose and her yearling Calf browsing near North Pole Alaska ~ Winter Scenics
My “Distant Shore” was just featured in Water Media (paintings by hand only) !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:walnut/...
My “Distant Shore” was just featured in Water Media (paintings by hand only) A big thank you!
Mahalo 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
Aloha ‘oe, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to the anonymous buyer who purchased one of my calendars. It means so much to me that you en…
Aloha ‘oe, mahalo nui loa, thank you so much to the anonymous buyer who purchased one of my calendars. It means so much to me that you enjoy my work, thank you!! / / Aloha e Malama pono, / Sharon / / / /
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