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Coconut Island


Coconut Island
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Copyright: Kristof Szekely (szekelykristof) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1030 W: 69 N: 2616] (12589)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-07-24
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/8, 1/320 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-07 5:39
Viewed: 240
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This small ridge coming out from the ocean can be found at the North shore of Oahu. Now it looks peaceful, but the post is dedicated to the anniversary of the Pearl Harbour attack.

Coconut Island, or Moku o Loʻe, is a 28-acre (113,000 m²) island in Kāne'ohe Bay off the island of O'ahu in the state of Hawai'i, USA. It is a marine research facility of the Hawai`i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) of the University of Hawai`i.
In 1934-1936, Christian Holmes II, an heir to the Fleischmann yeast fortune, doubled the original 12-acre (49,000 m2) island with coral rubble, sand, and earthen landfill. He established a residence with aquaria, kennels, and aviaries for his many pets. The island was converted to a rest and relaxation station for United States Navy flyers during World War II. A group of five Los Angeles businessmen, including Edwin W. Pauley, bought the island in 1947 to convert to an exclusive resort club and hotel. From the 1950s to the 1980s, the Pauley family used the island for summer get-aways. From the mid-80s to mid-90s Japanese real estate investor Katsuhiro Kawaguchi owned half the island, while the University owned the other half. In 1995, the Edwin Pauley Foundation granted a gift of $9.6 million to the University of Hawaii Foundation to purchase the private half of the island and build new laboratories on it.
The island is now completely owned by the state and is the facility for the Hawai`i Institute of Marine Biology, part of the University of Hawai`i. It is the only laboratory built on a coral reef.
Coconut Island was the real life island for the long shots of the island in Gilligan's Island.
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hi Kristof
I'm happy to be the first that critique your photo..
wonderful island and holiday (i know that is of 2004)
Have a nice sunday
Paolo

Hi Kristof
Wonderful capture and perspective
Great note
Have a nice Sunday
Burak

Hi Kristof
Excellent picture of the many hawaiian mountainous islands. Good colors. I like how the sailboat was incorporated into the picture
Have a good one!
Christian

Hi Kristof,

wonderful image. I can see why it is called Coconut island.

Great landscape, nicely composed and great colours.

When I look at this image, I wish it was summer again.

Have a nice sunday,

Stasa

Hi Kristof
buona domenica!
wonderful shot of this isle
great note for us to study today
I like the effect of the little boat
ciao
Lucio

Ciao Kristoff,
great shot of coconut island, I love the
the little boat.
Ciao
Alessandra

helowwwwwwwwww..

excelelnt job again... amazing capture....

keep it up

best regards

bhot

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  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 580 W: 0 N: 1584] (9125)
  • [2008-12-07 6:55]

Hello Kristof!
Wonderful, beautiful composition and presentation.
Very curious picture!!!
Congratulations.
Greetings.
Barbara

You do get around Kristof, and it is a pleasure viewing your postings. The island is well depicted, it has an interesting pointed shape and indeed looks very tropical. The sailboat provides a good scale and adorn the scene quite well. I wish you a good Sunday. Danilo

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1298 W: 0 N: 2579] (20729)
  • [2008-12-07 9:20]

Hello,

Mangigiqeu cee cône, quelle belle forme il a, superbe, avec le petit voilier, et le vaguelette, superbe compo.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Hello Kristof,
what an amazing picture, the blues are wonderful. Sure looks like a perfect holiday spot ! Beautiful and a great note too !

Best regards Siegfried

Boa noite Kristof
It seems you are holding the Island. Wonderful place and capture.
My regards
Teresat

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  • jazrr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 317 W: 72 N: 82] (1883)
  • [2008-12-07 23:17]

Hi Kristof:

Very unique and beautiful shot. I like the lone Sailor. Great composition.
Regards,
Jafar

hey Kristof
great landscape , excellent angle and perspective
best regards
T

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  • Alexia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 0 N: 220] (2454)
  • [2008-12-08 12:22]

Ciao...magnifica questa foto...
da cartolina...=)
Complimenti

Alexia

Hi Kristof,
fantastic maritime landscape with volcanic island and sailboat. Good light and focus. Nice composition.
Regards - Slawek

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