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Hawai'i: People and Culture

Aloha Kakou!
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THE PEOPLE, THE CULTURE, THE FACES, THE DANCE, THE MUSIC, THE SPIRIT THAT IS HAWAI'I...

As the majority of my work is candid portraiture, if you should recognize yourself
or someone you know, please feel free to leave a message under the image or contact me by email.

******Gallery****** Hula: The Dance
******Gallery****** Hula: The Dance 		********Gallery******** Na Mele: The Music
********Gallery******** Na Mele: The Music 		*******Gallery******* Spirit: Uniquely Hawaiian Lifestyle
*******Gallery******* Spirit: Uniquely Hawaiian Lifestyle 		*******Gallery******* Ali'i: The Royal Court
*******Gallery******* Ali'i: The Royal Court
*****Gallery***** Cultural Portraits
*****Gallery***** Cultural Portraits 		*******Gallery******* Cultural Festivals
*******Gallery******* Cultural Festivals 		No'ono'o Pono/ Focus
No'ono'o Pono/ Focus		 Hoe Still Life
Hoe Still Life
Learning The Dance
Learning The Dance		 Na Wawae Hula
Na Wawae Hula		 Kahiko Ready
Kahiko Ready		 Connection
Connection
Na Koa Kia'i
Na Koa Kia'i		 Island Gift
Island Gift		 Maluhia (Sepia Mix)
Maluhia (Sepia Mix)		 Generations
Generations
Malie
Malie		 Hali'a
Hali'a		 Protection
Protection		 hoe-5
hoe-5
Moe'uhane O Ke Kai ('ekahi)
Moe'uhane O Ke Kai ('ekahi)		 Contact
Contact		 Tui Tonga
Tui Tonga		 Lava Paddlers
Lava Paddlers
Guardian: Honoring Manele
Guardian: Honoring Manele		 Canoes On The Pier
Canoes On The Pier		 Even Bikers Gotta Do It...
Even Bikers Gotta Do It...		 Fishnet still life
Fishnet still life
Kahiko Kane Watching
Kahiko Kane Watching		 Chant (Sepia Mix)
Chant (Sepia Mix)		 Hula: Chant
Hula: Chant		 Kumu Rae Fonseca (one)
Kumu Rae Fonseca (one)
Kekoa
Kekoa		 Royal Guard Leg Tatu
Royal Guard Leg Tatu		 Tatu Mano
Tatu Mano		 Pu'u Honua Boatman
Pu'u Honua Boatman
Feelin' Free (10b)
Feelin' Free (10b)		 Waimea Princess
Waimea Princess		 Paniolo Boy
Paniolo Boy		 Keiki O Hawai'i
Keiki O Hawai'i
Peace
Peace		 Baby Sign Language
Baby Sign Language		 Through The Screen Door (sepia)
Through The Screen Door (sepia)		 Before The Dance (Sepia)
Before The Dance (Sepia)
Summertime: In Memory of Lou Verruto
Summertime: In Memory of Lou Verruto		 Rassle
Rassle		 Hula Girl And Harley (sepia)
Hula Girl And Harley (sepia)		 Auana Three
Auana Three
After The Dance
After The Dance		 Tiki Pair
Tiki Pair		 Skirts In Motion Two
Skirts In Motion Two		 Maka Koa
Maka Koa
Koa Canoe With Ti Lei
Koa Canoe With Ti Lei		 Rest Stop
Rest Stop		 Moe'uhane O Ke Kai ('elua)
Moe'uhane O Ke Kai ('elua)		 hoe-3
hoe-3
Makena: Sunset Hula
Makena: Sunset Hula		 Flow
Flow		 Memory
Memory		 Cleanse
Cleanse
Leap!
Leap!		 Keiki Hula Smile (Sepia)
Keiki Hula Smile (Sepia)		 Hula Couple
Hula Couple		 Samoan
Samoan
Hula: Lopaka
Hula: Lopaka		 Chanter Watching
Chanter Watching		 Ho'omana'o
Ho'omana'o		 Conch Blower (Sepia)
Conch Blower (Sepia)
Bass Bliss
Bass Bliss		 Royal Guard
Royal Guard		 Ikaika Tatu (BW Graphic)
Ikaika Tatu (BW Graphic)		 From The Deep: Into Light
From The Deep: Into Light
Samoan Two
Samoan Two		 Waikini: Lei Po'o Wana
Waikini: Lei Po'o Wana		 Birth
Birth		 Net Fisherman
Net Fisherman
Ali'i
Ali'i		 Kahiko Kane Three (Sepia Mix)
Kahiko Kane Three (Sepia Mix)		 Kane Pa'u Hula
Kane Pa'u Hula		 Hula Implements
Hula Implements
Kai Ehitu Tatu
Kai Ehitu Tatu		 Canoe And Paddle Still Life
Canoe And Paddle Still Life		 Into The Wave
Into The Wave		 From The Deep: Reflection
From The Deep: Reflection
Surfin Slippah
Surfin Slippah		 Father Of The Groom
Father Of The Groom		 Keiki 'Anela
Keiki 'Anela		 Hula Keiki Pair
Hula Keiki Pair
Hula: Maka Kilo
Hula: Maka Kilo		 Classic View: Kai Opua
Classic View: Kai Opua		 Hale At Pu'uhonua O Honaunau
Hale At Pu'uhonua O Honaunau		 Home
Home
Kekuhi (BW)
Kekuhi (BW)		 Puheheo
Puheheo		 Hawaiian Airlines Calendar
Hawaiian Airlines Calendar		 Wet Arm Tatu
Wet Arm Tatu
Hika'a Lani
Hika'a Lani		 Maka Kihi
Maka Kihi		 Native
Native		 Ke Ola Magazine Cover
Ke Ola Magazine Cover
Hula Kane: Dance Lines
Hula Kane: Dance Lines		 Hula Kane: Kaulua
Hula Kane: Kaulua		 Kumu & Haumana
Kumu & Haumana		 Kekoa (Sepia)
Kekoa (Sepia)
Lei Tatu Two (BW)
Lei Tatu Two (BW)		 Paniolo: Precious Cargo
Paniolo: Precious Cargo		 Mea Oli: Chanter Profile
Mea Oli: Chanter Profile		 Mea Oli: Chanter Profile (BW)
Mea Oli: Chanter Profile (BW)
Hula Kalikimaka
Hula Kalikimaka

comment
Norman Richard PM reply 19-Feb-2011 16:17
excellent subject and processing. Vµ
pepe_carmona2000 PM reply 05-Oct-2010 15:44
Felicidades un trabajo fantastico. Gran voto
joseantonio PM reply 28-May-2010 07:40
Superb gallery
Brandon Mardon PM reply 16-May-2010 04:13
A ONE OF A KIND ARTISTIC GALLERY..."SUNSET HUNTER"
chuso PM reply 21-Jan-2010 04:46
Your portrait work is excellent. I really enjoy browsing through your galleries.
Voted
chuso
Jeroen Bosman PM reply 23-Mar-2009 18:52
I enjoyed and admire this gallery a lot. It is such a great combination of portraiture, culture, candid with fine treatment and presentation showing deep interest in the subjects. Big vote!
Clyne PM reply 02-Mar-2009 06:42
First class work! Beautiful treatment of excellent photos.
Gonzalo GV PM reply 07-Feb-2009 17:17
One of the most interesting galleries I have ever seen here in PBase. A classic. V
Pete Hemington PM reply 23-Jan-2009 23:02
Great gallery
Joe Marquez - The Smoking Camera PM reply 08-Jan-2009 06:34
Stunning gallery! Your images bring tears to my eyes. VVV
Chris Kieffer PM reply 19-Dec-2008 23:35
excellent gallery, +++
Jeff B. PM reply 09-Nov-2008 05:30
Tremendous gallery -- you've really captured a great feeling here. V
David Chauvin PM reply 25-Oct-2008 23:36
Simply excellent,,,,,,awesome work!
Ruth Chao PM reply 21-Oct-2008 19:28
I just came across the Pocahontas' man-look alike photo.
Extra love!
Ruth Chao PM reply 21-Oct-2008 19:21
A beautifully vibrant gallery so full of life and intrigue.

xxx
Ruth
BV
John Cravatta PM reply 20-Oct-2008 03:30
Excellent display capturing the mood and emotions of the culture!~V~
Mike Noble PM reply 09-Oct-2008 22:05
I love these galleries. Beautiful work. I should be on the way to Hawaii. V.
Brian Gustafson PM reply 04-Oct-2008 02:25
This is fantastic. Well done.
Brian.
David Nathanson PM reply 04-Oct-2008 02:17
Outstanding gallery.
Dudy Tuchfeld PM reply 15-Aug-2008 19:45
Beautiful gallery v
alfredo camba jr. PM reply 14-May-2008 11:24
Very beautiful gallery! Artistic images! vote!
Kapo Villaren 24-Jan-2008 17:16
WOW, a friend of mine told me to come on this site, Peter O. Goodale and all I can say is WOW. You capture the essence and kauna, I am blown away. The images and portraits are stunning and speak volumes....akua blessed you with the maka and you bless us with " holding" those beautiful magnanimous moments forever.... mahalo a nui loa.
Randall Fox PM reply 23-Jan-2008 06:58
The photography is terrific but the essence of this gallery goes much deeper to an understanding and passion for the culture and people. HUGEST vote!
Andrew S. Cheung PM reply 13-Nov-2007 13:30
This is masterpiece!
Sofia Solomennikova PM reply 11-Nov-2007 21:36
Superb gallery! I need to take time to watch it more carefully. But it's amazing! V
Lee LaFontaine PM reply 09-Nov-2007 09:09
GP; There must be a thousand galleries of Hawaii; this is the only one worth seeing. A true honor to the people and their culture. V. Lee
NatalieV PM reply 05-Nov-2007 05:43
Great gallery! Voted
an nguyen PM reply 31-Aug-2007 01:45
Amazing capture.
Alina PM reply 26-Aug-2007 22:05
It is beautiful collection of Hawaiian portraits.
Anna Pagnacco PM reply 25-Aug-2007 04:23
Great and interesting gallery with excellent portraits , composition and use of light!!
( V ) Anna
Dennis Camp PM reply 17-Aug-2007 02:09
I seldom go to the forums here so I missed your notice of winning, congrats!
This is a excellent gallery, you have a superb collection of moments and portraits of the culture.
Mighty fine work my friend, Aloha!
Kerry Mitchell PM reply 23-Jun-2007 04:21
Wow, that's just amazing and such inspiring work. Captures the spirit of Hawai wonderfully.
PauloCGama PM reply 13-May-2007 22:12
I know I've been here before but the fact is I do love this gallery of yours. You do a fabulous and important job my friend.

Cheers/mahalo
Andrija Kasom PM reply 17-Apr-2007 09:29
Excellent galery...
Guest PM reply 03-Apr-2007 20:01
Thanks for bringing us so many outstanding pic! Way to go my friend!
Ali Majdfar PM reply 04-Feb-2007 14:04
SPECTACULAR COLLECTION, GMV.
Zane Paxton PM reply 24-Jan-2007 06:05
Just stopping by for a good dose of inspiration ;~)
enny jameson PM reply 22-Nov-2006 10:18
What can I say, breathtaking, so,v.
Eduardo Didonet PM reply 26-May-2006 12:25
Amazing gallery!!
Beautiful portraits and a lot of sensibility!

Congrats!
PauloCGama PM reply 26-May-2006 02:05
You're again among the most popular galleries, my friend. You are a top quality artist and your work is very important to all of us.

Cheers and mahalo my friend.
Alex from Holland PM reply 25-May-2006 06:03
very powerfull gallery.
Love the tone of the pictures. Just great
Mitchell Kanashkevich PM reply 23-May-2006 18:49
Fantastic gallery! What more to say? Thanks for sharing!
Robert Socha PM reply 23-May-2006 04:12
Incredible gallery. Love your processing skills. Vote.
Vittorio De Martino Capri PM reply 22-May-2006 18:11
Mystic foto, voted.
Guest 19-May-2006 00:36
Aloha!

You have an excellent art gallery. Beautiful images.

Thomas
MarkoP PM reply 18-May-2006 10:59
uff, great pictures and fantastic postproduction
my vote for the gallery
Wendy O PM reply 09-Sep-2005 04:22
Wonderful gallery, you have both technical skill and a real feeling for these people.
Sheila Smart PM reply 22-Apr-2005 22:57
Thanks for your kind comment on my site but you are certainly no slouch behind the camera. These are beautiful and evocative shots. Very well done indeed.

Sheila
Zane Paxton PM reply 18-Jan-2005 09:54
You have captured a lot of soul here... fabulous and compelling work...
GP Merfeld PM reply 13-Jan-2005 23:57
Mahalo a nui loa, Thomas, for such a kind comment...
Thomas on Islands PM reply 13-Jan-2005 21:26
Most extraordinary, superb artistic expression and quality.
Meanwhile tens of thousands of images from Hawaiian Islands
have been posted on the web, I think that you surpass all
of them/us!

Thanks for posting.

Thomas
Ron Lutz II PM reply 11-Jan-2005 20:29
WOW!
Vicki Moore PM reply 18-Nov-2004 01:41
You have captured the people so nicely.
Dan PM reply 28-Oct-2004 09:58
Nice gallery, I enjoyed my visit.
Guest PM reply 22-Oct-2003 03:40
GP: Great to see your wonderful work again and welcome to PBase!
James Blix PM reply 01-May-2003 02:47
great photo's, great capture of the moments. Thank you for posting something about a place, but it's more about the people. It's refreshing to see someone who has the guts and knowlege to look outside the envelope.

Peace
Jim
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