Hawaii Underwater
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West Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
Just posting an older iPhone image from 2013, no idea which model this was, but I distinctly remember swimming with my family and having fun. I truly cherish these memories...
iPhone in Waterhousing
Honu, Hawaiian green sea turtles, off the coast of Maui. Honu are air breathers and periodically come to the surface to take a breath.
Giant Hawaiian turtle resting in the warm sun on the beach of Big Island of Hawaii. Hawaiians call them Honu.
Curious and gentle by nature, these Rahi are favored pets among Ga-Matoran. Thanks to their latent elemental attunement to gravity, they rise and sink at will despite being exceptionally heavy for their size. Trained Honu are occasionally used to help stabilize and anchor larger fishing vessels.
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Built for #Shelltember - after hearing of yet another monthly theme tied to cute amphibian animals pop up in the wake of Time for Crab and Frogust, I knew I had to participate. Unfortunately no SHIPtember for me this year!
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Kualoa Regional Park, O‘ahu.
Last fall I came across this deceased juvenile sea turtle. I reported it to NOAA and they said they would send someone out to retrieve it. [NOAA website]
Hawai‘i has five species of sea turtles, all of which are on the endangered list. So it is especially sad to see that this young honu (green sea turtle) didn't make it to adulthood.
From my series, "Pinholes at high-tide".
Le Bambole Mk. XVI, CoffeePinCam Pinhole Camera.
Kodak Ektar 100.
A honu crosses in front of me through a channel in a barrier reef on the north shore of Oahu. It will graze on limu in the shallow, protected water inside the surf zone. The honu, or green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), is considered an ‘aumakua, or ancestral spirit, offering guidance and protection and were often depicted in ancient petroglyphs. Many people still consider them conveyers of good luck and their cultural importance makes them a popular mascot, artwork image, and stylized graphic design. Most migrate to nest at French Frigate Shoals in Papahānaumokuākea, but I have recently observed nests on isolated Oahu beaches.
Oahu, HI. Seeing a honu (green sea turtles) was one of my objectives on this trip and it never gets old. There were at least a half dozen turtles beached here. Their routine is so predictable that volunteers show up to place red ropes around them and control the crowds. The hordes do not deter the turtles from resting here, including this one who kept its eyes closed, except whenever the waves reached it, or the one unfortunate time when someone almost stepped on it.
A honu is reflected off the surface of the calm lagoon water. This honu, or green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), is a threatened, migratory, omnivorous reptile of the Hawaiian subpopulation. They are considered an ‘aumakua, or ancestral spirit offering guidance and protection, and are depicted in ancient petroglyphs. Many people consider them good luck and their cultural importance makes them a popular mascot, artwork image, and stylized graphic design. Most migrate to nest at French Frigate Shoals in Papahānaumokuākea, but I have recently observed nests on isolated Oahu beaches.
One of my most memorable moments on this trip was finally finding Green Sea Turtles in clear water near the beach cross from our condo. I did lots of video and took a handful of photographs. This being one. So amazing to swim and observe these amazing giant turtles! Taken with my GoPro 12. Had to figure out how to process the GoPro raw files took some research. In the end I was happy with results!
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This captivating black and white image, captured from the unique vantage point of a sightseeing submarine off the coast of Hawaii, offers a fascinating glimpse into the hidden world beneath the waves. The photograph centers on a Hawaiian green sea turtle, or honu, as it gracefully navigates an artificial reef structure.
The turtle, its shell clearly visible, appears to be resting on or investigating one of the many concrete structures that make up this man-made habitat. These structures, likely part of an artificial reef program, are teeming with marine life. Their rough surfaces are adorned with various growths, providing a perfect environment for coral and other sea creatures to thrive.
In the background, the ghostly silhouettes of fish can be seen darting between the reef structures, adding depth and movement to the scene. The grainy quality of the image, likely due to the challenging lighting conditions underwater, lends an almost vintage feel to the photograph, enhancing its otherworldly atmosphere.
This image beautifully illustrates the success of artificial reef programs in creating new habitats for marine life, including the beloved and endangered green sea turtles. It's a testament to Hawaii's commitment to marine conservation and offers submarine tour participants a rare, up-close encounter with these magnificent creatures in their underwater domain.
The stark contrast and ethereal quality of the black and white photography transform this underwater scene into a hauntingly beautiful tableau, reminiscent of a world lost in time, hidden just beneath the surface of Waikiki's famous waters.
Lazy is how I'm feeling after this 3 day weekend and off to work again today. Honu is the Hawaiian word for turtle for those of you not in Hawaii. The sky was blue and there was nice light on the turtle and sand from the sun but I just wasn't feeling it and wanted to switch it up. This is an up close 5 shot panorama with minimal blending of 2 exposures. Used 2 different B&W filters (High contrast Blue and High Contrast Red) blended in specific areas to highlight whites or blacks of the image.
Waiāhole, O‘ahu.
On one of my visits to the beach, I came across a 3' carcass of a large honu, sea turtle.
From my series, "Pinholes at high-tide".
Le Bambole Mk. XV, "Weekend Pinhole Camera".
Kodak Ektar 100.