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Sailing Away
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Sailing away from Oahu for an afternoon of Whale Watching. Humpback Whales are an endangered species. In 1993 it was estimated there were only 6,000 in the North Pacific Ocean. This number has greatly increased now there is a ban on commercial whaling,to more than 21,000, 10,000 of which winter over in the waters around Hawaii.
I took dozens of photos. I'm not sure if the ones we were seeing were separate pairs or if they were playing hide and seek with us ! They are a magnificent sight to see and in the end I put away my camera and just enjoyed them.

To the right of the picture at the Eastern end of Waikiki Beach is Diamond Head State Monument, a volcano crater (760 feet high)that is one of Hawaii's most well known landmarks and a popular hiking site. It's Hawaiian name is Le'ahi.

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.scorpie
04/16/18 12:53 AM GMT
Beautiful panorama!!
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::tigger3
04/16/18 1:18 PM GMT
The panorama presentation is perfect, I like how the skyline looks against that sky, and the angle you used is super duper. I hope to travel to the west coast next year, and see the whales. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::Nikoneer
04/16/18 1:29 PM GMT
This is certainly not the typical view of Hawaii but is, to me, definitely one of the absolute best ways to see it. The manner in which the landform and structures diminish at the far ends really shows Oahu as an island. Immediately into my favorites file and onto the desktop of my laptop. I'm hoping you get this one printed and framed large and hung in a prominent place in your home, so visitors are stopped in their tracks by your photography and art skills. Wow.

-Nik
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.Dunstickin
04/16/18 1:48 PM GMT
One of those journey's I would have liked to see!...whale watching!

Great pano shot here!
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::jerseygurl
04/16/18 2:48 PM GMT
Absolutely beautiful Lyn!!!!!!
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.0930_23
04/16/18 5:16 PM GMT
One of the finest photos I have seen on this site LE. The colors, view and framing are perfect.
I agree this should be made into a print for all the world to see.
Faved.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::mesmerized
04/16/18 9:37 PM GMT
Great pano and feeling of 'being right there'...lovely water shot and nice crisp clear shot and view.
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Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart. (Victor Hugo)
::luckyshot
04/16/18 10:00 PM GMT
An excellent pano, Lyn! Wonderful lighting!
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
::corngrowth
04/17/18 7:53 AM GMT
Great pano, Lyn, so S+F instantly. Thanks!
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::Ramad
04/17/18 1:47 PM GMT
A lovely panoramic view with the blue sea the skyline of the town and the cloudy sky.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.icedancer
04/20/18 2:56 PM GMT
Breath taking pano of the gorgeous view and city - absolutely love it and brings back memories for me
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