With this series, i got information about Eua and Tonga which i don't recognize any. I've lost in the depths of the pasific and have witnessed the world's spectacular formation. So i have the opportunity to rethink the world once again. Thank you very much for sharing this discovery with us, dearest Ian
Excellent capture, dear Ian! Thank you so much for your great text, which sweeps us off with you and lets us feel your excitement. You make us hear the water hitting the rocks and we feel, as if we are drawn downwards with the falling water, only to feel the furious waves returning again. Y* for the photo as well as for your description, my friend!
I think I first met you, May, in Panoramio when your were somewhere on the west coast of Ireland in one of your away-from-home paradises. Later I came to learn that you had circumnavigated Ireland and must have ventured into every coastal re-entrant and onto every coastal prominence to cover the thousands of kms you achieved! This exploration on 'Eua is of one of my paradises, and the journey, as difficult as it was, involved only 41kms hiking to cover the 22 kms of east coast.
But I am so pleased that both of you have found the narrative interesting, even absorbing, and the images appealing. As a teacher, it is very satisfying to be opening up a new world to you, Füsun.
So attracted to the stunning landscapes of The Engadin, I have thought that I cannot share anything with you May that matches that. But now, maybe, in this coastal walk, I am able to offer something that has a majesty, colour, mood, variety and artistic qualities of a high order too.
It's no fair, Ian! You apparently deleted a photo that I was about to look at. (Either that or Panoramio is playing unusually weird games ... ) But I'm certainly satisfied with this magnificent display of nature's power!! Wonderful photo that sweeps the viewer into the image and almost into the sea!
I'll be getting back to Ontario in about a week. Then I'll take the time to appreciate the narrative. For now, a sampling of the images whets my appetite.
Don't fret, my dear friend, Panoramio is behaving OK, and I will reload it for you. The new upload system is different and I put the images in the wrong order as a result, so it had to come down for this is a series revealing our exploration of the east coast of 'Eua.
I really appreciate the flow of our conversations, travels and photography. Thank you again for your visit, appreciation and enjoyment of my narrative. I am sure it needs a bit of polishing by a competent editor.
I look forward to hearing from you when you are home again.
Wild rugged and powerful photo Ian, and to read your description fills me with awe. I can imagine the booming as the sea relentlessly pounds against the rocks. What a wonderful planet we inhabit :))
Perhaps this is a bit like some spots in Norway, *Amelia. And I am glad you found the description in this new Panoramio format. We'll all have to get used to checking the first page of comments to find the information that many supply and the links. It really does please me that the image and the narrative have appealed to your wonderful imagination!
All the power and beauty of the sea shown in this picture in a spectacular way!!! The white foam contrasts nicely with the rocks, which seem to resist relentlessly!!! Thanks Ian for sharing your world and thanks for the info that enriches us from day to day!!!
Best regards to you in Tonga from Patagonia Argentina, Toto
It is a spectacular coast and so varied. I am delighted that you have been able to share in my experience through the images and the story. Thanks for your appreciation. When I think of Patagonia I think of the far south and some of its wild and spectacular coasts, too.
Ian,I would love to go to the top of the Eua Cliffs like you.I think Tonga,one of an unknown countries,is really fantastic and innocent nature.Congratulations on a wonderfully evocative photo-- powerful and mysterious wave above marin mist.Thank you for your sharing.
You are perfectly correct about Tonga. Thank you for your very affirming and appreciative comments. However, let me explain that the mist is actually the last of the huge fall of water dropping back into the ocean, that a few moments before had exploded upwards for more than 25M!! More of that power and mystery.
It may seem to be a tempest but it was fine and calm weather. This is the Pacific and the waves are generated over 5000kms of open ocean to the SE from here. I was here in tempest conditions last year but couldn't get any closer than 80M from the cliff tops, otherwise I wouldn't have lived - the wind was that powerful! Let me assure you this is just raw energy transmitted by the waves unleashed against the sheer coast on a benign day!
Comments
gezginruh, on September 20, said:
With this series, i got information about Eua and Tonga which i don't recognize any. I've lost in the depths of the pasific and have witnessed the world's spectacular formation. So i have the opportunity to rethink the world once again. Thank you very much for sharing this discovery with us, dearest Ian
All the very best to you from Füsun.
♫ Swissmay, on September 20, said:
Excellent capture, dear Ian! Thank you so much for your great text, which sweeps us off with you and lets us feel your excitement. You make us hear the water hitting the rocks and we feel, as if we are drawn downwards with the falling water, only to feel the furious waves returning again. Y* for the photo as well as for your description, my friend!
Warm regards, May
Ian Stehbens, on September 23, said:
Dear Füsun and May,
I think I first met you, May, in Panoramio when your were somewhere on the west coast of Ireland in one of your away-from-home paradises. Later I came to learn that you had circumnavigated Ireland and must have ventured into every coastal re-entrant and onto every coastal prominence to cover the thousands of kms you achieved! This exploration on 'Eua is of one of my paradises, and the journey, as difficult as it was, involved only 41kms hiking to cover the 22 kms of east coast.
But I am so pleased that both of you have found the narrative interesting, even absorbing, and the images appealing. As a teacher, it is very satisfying to be opening up a new world to you, Füsun.
So attracted to the stunning landscapes of The Engadin, I have thought that I cannot share anything with you May that matches that. But now, maybe, in this coastal walk, I am able to offer something that has a majesty, colour, mood, variety and artistic qualities of a high order too.
Most appreciatively,
Ian
Marilyn Whiteley, on September 23, said:
It's no fair, Ian! You apparently deleted a photo that I was about to look at. (Either that or Panoramio is playing unusually weird games ... ) But I'm certainly satisfied with this magnificent display of nature's power!! Wonderful photo that sweeps the viewer into the image and almost into the sea!
I'll be getting back to Ontario in about a week. Then I'll take the time to appreciate the narrative. For now, a sampling of the images whets my appetite.
Marilyn
Ian Stehbens, on September 23, said:
Dear Marilyn,
Don't fret, my dear friend, Panoramio is behaving OK, and I will reload it for you. The new upload system is different and I put the images in the wrong order as a result, so it had to come down for this is a series revealing our exploration of the east coast of 'Eua.
I really appreciate the flow of our conversations, travels and photography. Thank you again for your visit, appreciation and enjoyment of my narrative. I am sure it needs a bit of polishing by a competent editor.
I look forward to hearing from you when you are home again.
Ian
PS: I very much appreciate your Hometown series!
Amelia Royan, on September 23, said:
Wild rugged and powerful photo Ian, and to read your description fills me with awe. I can imagine the booming as the sea relentlessly pounds against the rocks. What a wonderful planet we inhabit :))
Greetings, Amelia
Ian Stehbens, on September 24, said:
Perhaps this is a bit like some spots in Norway, *Amelia. And I am glad you found the description in this new Panoramio format. We'll all have to get used to checking the first page of comments to find the information that many supply and the links. It really does please me that the image and the narrative have appealed to your wonderful imagination!
Ian
bdeh, on September 26, said:
This is even better Ian. Greetings Berend (Had not much time for Pano the last weeks)
Ian Stehbens, on September 27, said:
It's great to hear from you, Berend. This is a dramatic coast, all right.
Regards,
Ian
Toto Franchi, on September 28, said:
All the power and beauty of the sea shown in this picture in a spectacular way!!! The white foam contrasts nicely with the rocks, which seem to resist relentlessly!!! Thanks Ian for sharing your world and thanks for the info that enriches us from day to day!!!
Best regards to you in Tonga from Patagonia Argentina, Toto
Ian Stehbens, on September 28, said:
Dear Toto,
It is a spectacular coast and so varied. I am delighted that you have been able to share in my experience through the images and the story. Thanks for your appreciation. When I think of Patagonia I think of the far south and some of its wild and spectacular coasts, too.
My warmest regards, dear friend.
Ian
stephan Seo, on September 28, said:
Ian,I would love to go to the top of the Eua Cliffs like you.I think Tonga,one of an unknown countries,is really fantastic and innocent nature.Congratulations on a wonderfully evocative photo-- powerful and mysterious wave above marin mist.Thank you for your sharing.
Greetings,Stephan from sunny Seoul
Ian Stehbens, on September 29, said:
Hello Stephan,
You are perfectly correct about Tonga. Thank you for your very affirming and appreciative comments. However, let me explain that the mist is actually the last of the huge fall of water dropping back into the ocean, that a few moments before had exploded upwards for more than 25M!! More of that power and mystery.
Warmest greetings to you in Seoul,
Ian
Luca Rigato, on October 8, said:
It seems a tempest. Fantastic shot, that's the power of nature. Voted
Ian Stehbens, on October 10, said:
Hi Luca!
It may seem to be a tempest but it was fine and calm weather. This is the Pacific and the waves are generated over 5000kms of open ocean to the SE from here. I was here in tempest conditions last year but couldn't get any closer than 80M from the cliff tops, otherwise I wouldn't have lived - the wind was that powerful! Let me assure you this is just raw energy transmitted by the waves unleashed against the sheer coast on a benign day!
Ciao,
Ian
mst690, on October 16, said:
Beautiful shot. VOTED. Greetings from Germany, Mario
Ian Stehbens, on October 18, said:
Thankyou Mario. There are many dramatic landscapes in Germany but no coastal ones to match this!
Warm regards from Tonga.
Ian
Rafał Klisowski, on October 26, said:
Voted!
Greetings!
Ian Stehbens, on October 29, said:
Thank you indeed, Rafal. Warm greetings from the South Pacific.
Ian