On the slopes of Mauna Kea. Taken in by Night Sky. Sparkling Emptiness. Milky Way stretches over like a cloud. Nebulas, Galaxies, Stars, Planets. I do not know their names. The Universe is looking at itself with my eyes.
29 November 2016
Reaching for Stars
Mauna Kea, Hawai’i aka Big island
On the slopes of Mauna Kea. Taken in by Night Sky. Sparkling Emptiness. Milky Way stretches over like a cloud. Nebulas, Galaxies, Stars, Planets. I do not know their names. The Universe is looking at itself with my eyes.
On the slopes of Mauna Kea. Taken in by Night Sky. Sparkling Emptiness. Milky Way stretches over like a cloud. Nebulas, Galaxies, Stars, Planets. I do not know their names. The Universe is looking at itself with my eyes.
25 November 2016
Sacred Place to Hawaiians
Mauna Kea, Hawai’i aka Big island
From very early on Hawaiians have revered Mauna Kea. They come to HER to talk with their Gods, with their Ancestors, and with the Mountain. Shrines are there NOT just TO BE SEEN. They are there TO BE FELT. Perhaps this is the reason why Hawaiians seem to be wary of strangers visiting these places.
From very early on Hawaiians have revered Mauna Kea. They come to HER to talk with their Gods, with their Ancestors, and with the Mountain. Shrines are there NOT just TO BE SEEN. They are there TO BE FELT. Perhaps this is the reason why Hawaiians seem to be wary of strangers visiting these places.
21 November 2016
Playground to Astronomers
Mauna Kea, Hawai’i aka Big island
Around the Summit of Mauna Kea, at about 4,150 meters (13,615 feet). The Observatories oblivious to the Mountain that carries them. With the Focus FAR, FAR, FAR AWAY. Looking for Nebulas, Galaxies, Stars, Planets… for the beginning of Time. I do not sense I am welcomed here. Yet, I stand near the Summit that means so much to Hawaiians. And I do not see the splendor of their Sacred Place. Why? The Observatories bring industrial look and feel that suppresses the Heartbeat of the Mountain’s Crown.
Around the Summit of Mauna Kea, at about 4,150 meters (13,615 feet). The Observatories oblivious to the Mountain that carries them. With the Focus FAR, FAR, FAR AWAY. Looking for Nebulas, Galaxies, Stars, Planets… for the beginning of Time. I do not sense I am welcomed here. Yet, I stand near the Summit that means so much to Hawaiians. And I do not see the splendor of their Sacred Place. Why? The Observatories bring industrial look and feel that suppresses the Heartbeat of the Mountain’s Crown.
17 November 2016
Refuge to Endangered
Mauna Kea, Hawai’i aka Big island
Her Hawaiian name is ‘ahinahina. Others call her Mauna Kea Silversword for a reason. She lives nowhere else on Earth. Born and Raised high-up, on the slopes of Mauna Kea. With Sun and Cold. Where very few others can survive. Silver leaves protect her from the Sun. And help her conserve water. Flowers only once, at the end of her long life. Today nearly extinct, She lives on small pieces of land, fenced-off from the predators humans brought on the Island. Small gesture? Or an attempt to escape the torment of self guilt.
Her Hawaiian name is ‘ahinahina. Others call her Mauna Kea Silversword for a reason. She lives nowhere else on Earth. Born and Raised high-up, on the slopes of Mauna Kea. With Sun and Cold. Where very few others can survive. Silver leaves protect her from the Sun. And help her conserve water. Flowers only once, at the end of her long life. Today nearly extinct, She lives on small pieces of land, fenced-off from the predators humans brought on the Island. Small gesture? Or an attempt to escape the torment of self guilt.
14 November 2016
Oasis of Peace
Mauna Kea, Hawai’i aka Big island
Waving among sleepy craters of Mauna Kea. High Up at 2,800 meters (9,186 feet). The Sun is ablaze. Windy and Cool. Clouds coming and going. Flowering blends into the Colors of Place. ALL in tune with Melodies of the Mountain.
Waving among sleepy craters of Mauna Kea. High Up at 2,800 meters (9,186 feet). The Sun is ablaze. Windy and Cool. Clouds coming and going. Flowering blends into the Colors of Place. ALL in tune with Melodies of the Mountain.
08 November 2016
Mother of the Island
Mauna Kea, Hawai’i aka Big island
Mauna Kea. The second oldest volcano on the Island. At 4,205 m (13,796 feet), she is the tallest mountain on Hawai’i. And if measured from her oceanic base, she is the tallest mountain on Earth. An Oasis of Peace for more than 4,000 years. She captures clouds on their travels across the ocean and brings water to Life. She stands firm against Hurricanes so they prefer not to cross paths with her. Not surprisingly, many Plants and Birds chose her to be their Home. The Plants and Birds nowhere else to be found. Today, most of them extinct or endangered. Mauna Kea is seen with different eyes by different people. She is Refuge to Endangered, Playground to Astronomers, Sacred Place to Hawaiians. To ME ? She is Volcano. Majestic in her reach for Stars.
Mauna Kea. The second oldest volcano on the Island. At 4,205 m (13,796 feet), she is the tallest mountain on Hawai’i. And if measured from her oceanic base, she is the tallest mountain on Earth. An Oasis of Peace for more than 4,000 years. She captures clouds on their travels across the ocean and brings water to Life. She stands firm against Hurricanes so they prefer not to cross paths with her. Not surprisingly, many Plants and Birds chose her to be their Home. The Plants and Birds nowhere else to be found. Today, most of them extinct or endangered. Mauna Kea is seen with different eyes by different people. She is Refuge to Endangered, Playground to Astronomers, Sacred Place to Hawaiians. To ME ? She is Volcano. Majestic in her reach for Stars.
03 November 2016
What a Character !
Fells Reservation, Massachusetts
Sitting on a branch overlooking the trail. Observing those few passersby. No Fear ! Curiosity ? Her BIG EYES see through me. I catch her gaze. She does not mind. We resume our hike. Leaving her behind. What a Character !
Sitting on a branch overlooking the trail. Observing those few passersby. No Fear ! Curiosity ? Her BIG EYES see through me. I catch her gaze. She does not mind. We resume our hike. Leaving her behind. What a Character !
