Where I Live

[maheanuu]

There Are Rainbows



And Flowers Are Everywhere

[Celebration]

1. Then I hope you keep posting photos!

Because I rarely see rainbows, and never flowers like this.

Welcome--your photos are wonderful. That rainbow is gorgeous.

[maheanuu]

2. Sunsets

I hope that this is legal, but if it isn't I will be glad to start another thread.

Blood On The Water


Gold Is Where You Find It

[JeffR]

3. These are flat-out gorgeous.

I should have added in your other thread that there are no restrictions on how many photos or how often you post outside of contests. A dial-up warning is a nice courtesy if you have a large bunch of shots in a single post. Sharing photos and info is what it's all about. While the rest of this site teeters on the brink of madness, the Photo Group is a supportive and friendly place.

And I dare anyone to say otherwise...:evilgrin:

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

8. You said it friend...

the rest of this site is teetering on madness. The Photo Forum is a refuge from all that crap! And welcome to our new member. Those are stunning shots! :bounce:

[Callalily]

4. Your flowers are stunning

and your "Gold Is Where You Find It" is pure gold.

Please keep posting, and welcome to the group!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Welcome to the Photo Group!

These are wonderful! I am in awe. Please keep posting your pictures here.

Thank you so much.

:hi:

[alfredo]

6. Living in paradise has its benefits.

[Mira]

7. A hearty welcome from me as well, and please keep posting photos.

Your work is magnificent, you are bringing fresh vision and ravishing colors we don't often see. Thank you so much for breaking the lurking barrier and for bringing us such gifts.

[maheanuu]

9. Thank you all for the very warm welcome

You have given me today. I am an older than dirt, retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer that does not believe in things such as limits or boundaries. I am now a dual National, I make my home on the Island of Raiatea the Sacred Island the original home of the Hawaiians, the Maori's of New Zealand and the Cultural and Religious Center of Oceania. We have the Marae Taputapuatea the most sacred place in the Pacific for the Polynesians. The place that the Arii Nui would return to every 2 or 3 years to renew their bonds and rebuild their "Mana". We have the Mountain Temehani, the Sacred Mt. where a flower that is one of the rarest plants in the world grows. The Tiare Apetahi, The Sacred Flower of Raiatea or Hava'iki Nui, as it was called in the time of the Navigators. Those Polynesians that sailed the worlds largest ocean without a compass or a chart and seemed to miraculously find their way from Island Nation to Island Nation without problems. I started photography quite late in life, my wife and daughter wanted me to take photos while I was back in the US taking care of my mother and so I bought myself a 35mm Minolta and things just sorta went on that slippery slope from that... It wasn't until I got my hands on a digital that I really decided that I wanted to master this incredible undertaking. I shoot, shoot, shoot and shoot some more... I am never tired of learning and gratefully accept all critiques I learn better if there are those who like to teach guide me in making myself the best I can be...

I am including the following 2 photos for all of you, the first is for the ladies it is of the Tiare Apetahe (google it) and the 2nd is for the guys... It is of the Navigators Marae at Taputapuatea (google that also)

Tiare Apetahi



Navigators Marae, Taputapuatea


Thank you all for having me here and if any of you decide that you might like to visit Paradise, I'm sure that it might turn into an epic photo shoot...

[Gamey]

10. Your photos are much better than...

...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taputapuatea_marae

Never even knew this specific place existed. Thanks for sharing. This is what makes the internet so special!

Posting your rainbow is, to me, an invitation to posting mine. I am not hijacking your thread, but participating.

A composite of course but also taken at home.

[maheanuu]

12. Nice Gamey, and no it isn't a problem

I hope that my next climb of Temehani will give me a chance for some more Rainbow Shots... I am hoping to spend about 4 days on the mountain to give me a chance to shoot in all the weather patterns the mountain can show... I will get the youngsters of the family to be the pack mules for my gear otherwise it will only be a day shoot

[pengillian101]

11. Wowee

SIMPLY
GORGEOUS
:loveya:

[handmade34]

13. pure delight

you have a nice home :-)

[maheanuu]

14. I shot these today

Went to town today to get my months stock of Med's. Glad that I live here and my meds are reasonable. Vive La France!

Went to visit a friend and kicked back for a hour or so and had a great time. During the time the chickens came thru and the light on the lagoon was too good to pass up. Sooooo

Cock O' The Walk



Avera Lagoon Looking West 15:00 21 09 10