Nguna, Pele and Emau are three volcanic island off the north coast of Efate, the capital island of Vanuatu. From the deep shades to the white coral sands and the brilliant blues of the Pacific, the idyllic is everywhere - what better setting for a wedding. This view was taken from near the bride's home. Leitangi Tony married Wilson Kalo, a Erakor man, in the Presbyterian Church in the nearby village of Unakapu.
Finally, I went through your entire collection and it was worth it for seeing so many great shots. You earned your spot among my favourites ;) Greetings, Liviu
You honour me indeed, Liviu. Not only because you have included the folio in your favourites, but also because you bothered to explore the whole of a rather large folio! I am so pleased I held you attention to the end.
I trust the variety of genres and the variety of locations also helped to sustain your interest.
May I also say that I have reciprocated, and I am impressed by your photography and delighted as well for you have taken me into entirely new landscapes. I will comment on a variety of images in your folio.
You would be made very welcome on Nguna. It is a very attractive island with much interest and special people, indeed. I have some close friends from Nguna and I have been there a couple of times now and quite a few more by way of Google Earth!!
I want to acknowledge your compliment, and to thank you for making the effort to respond. Nguna is a beautiful place, and as I have close friends who come from this place, I hold this image in my heart as well.
What a great photo Ian...you have a knack at capturing the Pacific's beautiful sandy beaches. It gives me a relaxing feeling especially after a hard day. Ana-Latu, PNG
Thankyou Ana-Latu. It is like a gentle whisper of encouragement to read such a comment from you after a 'hard day'. And I am delighted that this image should remind you of the world in which you live.
Looks like very natural, peaceful and quiet place. I think that this kind of quiet is not to be found in the big noisy city that i leave in.. Mygod - i've got to get of the middle east once and for all!
It certainly is a special place. If you cannot leave where you live, you could find your way here just for a holiday. By the way, in what big noisy city do you live?
I live in Rishon Le Zion.. its a little south to Tel Aviv, Israel. And my friend let me tell you this - You can not compare Sydney to a middle east city, specially when the size of sydney is probably the size of Israel! You live in huge Australia.. you can spend your entire life traveling in it, and still see only half of it. Now thats what i call Living la vida loca! Cheers mate :)
It is true Lior_S that both Sydney and Australia are extensive, and when compared to Israel, your country seems small. But you are just a corner of the vast Asian continent, and that is far bigger than Australia. We both live in a remarkable world or incredible variety, from areas of endless monotony to areas of intense variety. And there are the majestic and the surprising environments. I have visted your country and there is great variety in quite small distances, from Hebron to Galilee, from Masada to Herodion, from Mt Hermon to Eilat, from Rishon Le Zion to Nahalal, from Nablus to Nazareth, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Sea of Galilee/Lake Kinneret - there are remarkable differences.
Thanks for your visit to Vanuatu with me via this photo. That is another country of remarkable beauty.
Well.. i must say i'm surprised. It didnt come to my attention the possibility that you visited Israel as well the other places that you've been. Looks like you know this tiny country better than i do..wow - you really traveled the entire 600 km ah? Anyway - you absolutley right about traveling Asia (and the whole fucking world in a matter of fact), i've only been to Greece and Egypt and i am craving to get the hell out of here - Vanuatu seems to be incredible place and i will love to go there. And by the way - let me know if you ever come to Israel again,
My one visit to Israel was before my digital photography days, so I haven't anything to show on Panoramio, and yes I did appreciate the visit on many different levels. I haven't been to Eilat, and only flown over Mt Hermon when it was snow capped. But I can understand the tenor of your comment, and understand why you would love to visit Vanuatu. It has a very special appeal.
Comments
Ian Stehbens, on May 14, 2007, said:
Nguna, Pele and Emau are three volcanic island off the north coast of Efate, the capital island of Vanuatu. From the deep shades to the white coral sands and the brilliant blues of the Pacific, the idyllic is everywhere - what better setting for a wedding. This view was taken from near the bride's home. Leitangi Tony married Wilson Kalo, a Erakor man, in the Presbyterian Church in the nearby village of Unakapu.
Liviu Chirilă, on May 4, 2008, said:
Finally, I went through your entire collection and it was worth it for seeing so many great shots. You earned your spot among my favourites ;) Greetings, Liviu
Ian Stehbens, on May 5, 2008, said:
You honour me indeed, Liviu. Not only because you have included the folio in your favourites, but also because you bothered to explore the whole of a rather large folio! I am so pleased I held you attention to the end.
I trust the variety of genres and the variety of locations also helped to sustain your interest.
May I also say that I have reciprocated, and I am impressed by your photography and delighted as well for you have taken me into entirely new landscapes. I will comment on a variety of images in your folio.
Kindest regards,
Ian
darcy o'shea, on May 11, 2008, said:
Ian, you appear to have have posted a message to Liviu on my photo - you may want to post the comments to him. regards darcy
ststanford, on May 11, 2008, said:
Realy nice photo's Ian. My great great grandfather was a missionary on nguna. I have to go one day.
Ian Stehbens, on May 12, 2008, said:
Dear ststanford,
You would be made very welcome on Nguna. It is a very attractive island with much interest and special people, indeed. I have some close friends from Nguna and I have been there a couple of times now and quite a few more by way of Google Earth!!
Grace,
Ian
darcy o'shea, on May 12, 2008, said:
oh I get it now
I have enjoyed your portfolio -- darcy
messimemet, on July 18, 2008, said:
VONDERFUL THİS PİCTURE
Ian Stehbens, on July 19, 2008, said:
Dear Messimemet,
I want to acknowledge your compliment, and to thank you for making the effort to respond. Nguna is a beautiful place, and as I have close friends who come from this place, I hold this image in my heart as well.
Ian
latudickson, on October 16, 2008, said:
What a great photo Ian...you have a knack at capturing the Pacific's beautiful sandy beaches. It gives me a relaxing feeling especially after a hard day. Ana-Latu, PNG
Ian Stehbens, on October 16, 2008, said:
Thankyou Ana-Latu. It is like a gentle whisper of encouragement to read such a comment from you after a 'hard day'. And I am delighted that this image should remind you of the world in which you live.
Appreciatlively,
Ian
LIOR_S, on October 22, 2008, said:
Looks like very natural, peaceful and quiet place. I think that this kind of quiet is not to be found in the big noisy city that i leave in.. Mygod - i've got to get of the middle east once and for all!
Ian Stehbens, on October 23, 2008, said:
It certainly is a special place. If you cannot leave where you live, you could find your way here just for a holiday. By the way, in what big noisy city do you live?
Ian, from the big noisy city of Sydney.
LIOR_S, on November 13, 2008, said:
I live in Rishon Le Zion.. its a little south to Tel Aviv, Israel. And my friend let me tell you this - You can not compare Sydney to a middle east city, specially when the size of sydney is probably the size of Israel! You live in huge Australia.. you can spend your entire life traveling in it, and still see only half of it. Now thats what i call Living la vida loca! Cheers mate :)
Ian Stehbens, on November 16, 2008, said:
It is true Lior_S that both Sydney and Australia are extensive, and when compared to Israel, your country seems small. But you are just a corner of the vast Asian continent, and that is far bigger than Australia. We both live in a remarkable world or incredible variety, from areas of endless monotony to areas of intense variety. And there are the majestic and the surprising environments. I have visted your country and there is great variety in quite small distances, from Hebron to Galilee, from Masada to Herodion, from Mt Hermon to Eilat, from Rishon Le Zion to Nahalal, from Nablus to Nazareth, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Sea of Galilee/Lake Kinneret - there are remarkable differences.
Thanks for your visit to Vanuatu with me via this photo. That is another country of remarkable beauty.
Kind regards,
Ian
LIOR_S, on November 18, 2008, said:
Well.. i must say i'm surprised. It didnt come to my attention the possibility that you visited Israel as well the other places that you've been. Looks like you know this tiny country better than i do..wow - you really traveled the entire 600 km ah? Anyway - you absolutley right about traveling Asia (and the whole fucking world in a matter of fact), i've only been to Greece and Egypt and i am craving to get the hell out of here - Vanuatu seems to be incredible place and i will love to go there. And by the way - let me know if you ever come to Israel again,
peace, Lior
Ian Stehbens, on November 18, 2008, said:
Hi Lior,
My one visit to Israel was before my digital photography days, so I haven't anything to show on Panoramio, and yes I did appreciate the visit on many different levels. I haven't been to Eilat, and only flown over Mt Hermon when it was snow capped. But I can understand the tenor of your comment, and understand why you would love to visit Vanuatu. It has a very special appeal.
Peace, shalom, salaam.
Ian in Sydney
Ian Stehbens, on November 21, 2008, said:
GE Wikipedia Nguna