On the Big Island of Hawaii, I discovered Punaluu beach, a rare and stunning black sand beach. Exploring this stretch of volcanic sand, I came across a beautiful sea turtle basking in the sun. Called the “Honu”, the green sea turtle is worshipped by native Hawaiians as a guardian spirit and protector of family. The Honu are believed to be shape shifters and in Hawaiian folklore have taken on various forms from monsters in defense of enemies to loving mothers in protection of young. I was incredibly lucky to have encountered this revered creature and watched as she slept amid a beautiful tropical backdrop. In capturing this scene, I slowed my shutter, turning the gentle waves into a swirling mist, paying homage to this mythical creature.
Photo by: J Cintra. Limited Edition Size: 500
Panoramic Limited Edition Sizes: 3:1 Ratio
Location: Big Island, Hawaii USA
Camera: Linhof 617 Technorama SIII
Film: Velvia 50
Exposure: F22 @ ¼ sec
Lens: 72mm
Time: 11:00 am
GUARDIAN SPIRIT
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