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A common myth about Easter Island, or Rapa Nui as natives call it, is that the island experienced societal collapse due to cutting down the trees for statue building, causing an ecological disaster. This is only half the story. While the native Rapa Nui people did cut down the trees, it was to pave the way for agriculture when they first settled the island in the 13th century. The statues themselves were moved using ropes which made it look like they "walked". The islanders lived in relative peace and isolation away from the affairs of the world, until it came to their shores.
The downfall of Easter Island came when it was first discovered by the Dutch in 1722. First contact between the Dutch and Rapa Nui took a violent turn due to the anxieties of the Dutch when dealing with the natives. After this encounter, the Dutch left the island, but they left behind European diseases. The isolated islanders had no natural immunity to diseases like smallpox and many were wiped out. A Spanish expedition in 1770 brought a second wave of disease to the natives. The islanders lost faith in their ancestors who were supposed to protect them and began tearing down their statues. When James Cook arrived in 1774, he saw a demoralized people who feared outsiders.
For the next century, the island was the victim of rapacious slave raids with the worst one happening in 1862 by Peruvian slave raiders. This raid saw the capture of 1500 people, or half the islands population. This was met with international outrage, and they were released in 1863. Unfortunately, it was too late for a majority of the islanders, including the islands elders who understood the undeciphered rongorongo language. The island was soon annexed by Chile in 1888, fearing the possibility of the British or French annexing it. Much of the island was then turned into a sheep farm run by the Williamson-Balfour company. The natives that were left were forced to live in the town of Hanga Roa and work on the farm to make a living.
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (NIV, Luke 6:37-38)
Here Jesus counsels how judgment can lead to condemnation or forgiveness. Condemnation disseminates destruction, while forgiveness propagates peace and provides love with the liberty to increase. A chance is given to make amends for inappropriate actions, and an opportunity presented to do what is right. The act of forgiveness also sets precedence for how one will be respected in return. It ceases the cycle of revenge and fosters an environment where righteousness may flourish.
An Attitude of Forgiveness:
Happy Easter !
Nikon D90 with macro lens handheld with no F/L
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So, Happy Easter to all of you !!!
27 Years I've been living in this tiny village in the Netherlands and in all of those years I only saw a Hawfinch once. Until 3 days ago...
Last week it was almost 25 degrees here in Holland (yaayyy, sunbathing!! :-)) but around Easter the weather changed completely; cold, windy and snow and hail storms! Usually, with spring arriving I stop feeding the birds in my garden but with this terrible weather I decided to fill the feeding table in my garden for a little bit longer.
On Easter Sunday I looked outside and as usual, the table was filled with all kinds of birds but 3 of them looked unusually big.. Hawfinch! 2 males and 1 female. Shot this yesterday straight through the living room window because I didn't want to disturb them.
I would usually curse the snow this late in the season but now... It sure made for a nice backdrop!!
Canon EOS R6
Canon EOS EF600mm f/4L IS II USM with RF mount adapter
ISO 4000, f4.0, 1/2000s, exp.comp: +0.67
Easter Lily - Lilium longiflorum
An Easter Lily lends its fragrance and gentle beauty to the room in which it resides. Pollen clings to the stamen.
(90/365) An "Easter Cactus" bloom. Of course these are not cactuses, but succulents, and the name stems from their blooming around Easter time. This is actually the last surviving flower on this plant, for this year.
I know, it is no longer easter but I am still hunting for eggs because "somebunny" decided to go rogue and hide the eggs in nature.
Created for Things I Love Thursdays with photos from the following Flickr members. I have always loved dying Easter Eggs...looks like I am not the only one!1. there's always one, isn't there, 2. How Did That Bunny Do That?, 3. Building Blocks Fabric Easter Eggs, 4. Mini Eggs, 5. Happy Easter to those who celebrate!, 6. Easter Eggs (2/4), 7. All eggs in one basket, 8. Coloured by Dutch superchickens ;-), 9. easter eggs, 10. Happy Easter!, 11. Happy Easter!, 12. May You Have A Colorful and Happy Easter!, 13. uncooperative model, easter edition
Created with fd's Flickr Toys
This is the same egg as in the other photo- the use of different surroundings changes the look surprisingly!
I have collected eggs for a LONG time! Imagine my delight when a very dear friend gifted me with quite a few gorgeous hand-painted eggs! I love each and every one! Thank you, my darling!
And sorry to everyone I may have bored out here! I cannot seem to do anything at a normal or sedate pace! I almost didn't post for Easter, but now I am racing and flooding Flickr with Easter eggs! It IS so much fun to share, though!
Hope everyone has had a safe and Happy Easter for 2025!
Test shot of an Swan egg that my wife etched. Still trying to figure out the lighting and background.
Happy Easter.
I challenged myself to create a simple seasonal still life. I employed focus stacking to keep the props sharp and the pink background blurry.
Happy Easter everyone
Greetings. Wishing you a Happy Easter.
May your life be illuminated with love, joy, friendship and happiness.
Thank you very much for your kind comments and support, I appreciate it a lot.
Take care and have lots of fun.
Warm regards
Ross.
My sister made these cute and yummy cakes!! We couldn't bear to eat the little chicks!!
Busy day again today, so apologies for dumping these photos and running! We are invited to Matt's best friend's wedding!!
Visiting the flower nursery Yesterday I saw 5 little rabbit in the cage for sale,
I did not bring one home,
The Lionhead rabbit has a long wool mane encircling the head, reminiscent of a male lion, hence the name.
Easter weekend, discounts and gifts! ♥ ♥
🍫 In the pic: 🍫
💗 Dress: UwU Kawaii Store - Bunny dress :
(Part of Bunny Outfit) New release 50% OFF
💗 Smoothie: UwU Kawaii Store - Bunny Milk Pink: New Release, Only 10L: Item in promotion for harmony hunts event in the store in the world April 15-30
💗 Tattoo: ArTattoo Kawaii Doll - New Release, Only 10L: Item in promotion for harmony hunts event in the store in the world April 15-30
💗 Red knees: UwU Kawaii Store
💗 Bunny pet: SEmotion Libellune Spring Bunny Companion GIFT
💗 Eyes: Euphoric ~Fantastic Eyes : Gift item in Seraphim Easter Hunt
💗 Hair: TRUTH / Ingenue : Group GIFT : vip members
💗 Body: Erika -Kalhene- ANALEXA
💗 Skin: TRES BEAU
💗 Skin accessories, Glitter and blush :imbue
💗 Make up: Velour
Milli is excited that Easter is just around the corner so today she wanted to wear her bunny cape :)
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*Easter Candy Bunny* at SWANK Event!
Happy Easter to all Flickr friends!
Frohe Ostern an alle Flickr-Freunde!
And in case someone wants to know - no future bird was harmed in making this photograph! I've been cheating, these are sugar coated chocolate eggs. :-)
Quick trip to Easter Island thanks to the British Museum in London - night sky from Namibia a couple of years back.
The Easter Super-Moon rises over the Saualm mountain range in Carinthia, Austria.
(Single shot, no composite, no blending.)