Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
If you sound it out slowly it really isn’t that hard to say… And no, it’s not the mountain in the picture, it’s the name of Hawaii’s unofficial state fish. I took it as a challenge to learn how to say it. HOO-moo HOO-moo NOO-koo NOO-koo AHH-poo AHH-ahh.
We’ve been in Kaua’i since Sunday and it’s been an odd combination of relaxation and pleasant sensory overload. A few high points so far… Playing with my family on the pier at Hanalei, boogie boarding at Poipu while a sea turtle the size of a dinette table swam around at our feet, and seeing the almost impossible beauty of Waimea canyon. As I got to the top with my camera, my first words were. “I don’t think you can capture this with any camera. It’s beyond words or pixels.
For me, the days have also revolved around timing.. Where am I going to be when the light is good for photography? There are so many possible subjects to shoot that it’s a bit overwhelming. I’ve been trying to plan ahead as much as possible without “feeling” like I’m planning ahead too much. I think I’m up for the challenge.
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August 24th, 2007 at 11:43 am
Gorgeous pics! Sounds like a great trip.