Friday, June 8, 2012

World Oceans Weekend is Here!

Who doesn't know this weekend is a celebration of the oceans?  World Ocean Weekend, whether we realize it or not, affects everyone on this fragile planet.  Every living thing needs water, and we are all dependant upon it.


Location: North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
Shot on a calm wind morning witht the sun perfectly centered in the middle of the moving tube. Look closely on the upper left side in the arch of the wave to see the beach and landscape reflected upside down. The curve in the wave has a similar effect to how a spoon reflects objects upside down.In honor of it, I am posting photos of our oceans and will remind us all that oceans cover 71 percent of the earth's surface and contains 97 percent of the planet's water (NOAA).

Location: North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
A Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, honu as they are known in Hawaii, passes between Clark and a breaking wave. This photograph won Clark the distinction of Highly Honored Photographer of Endangered Species and was exhibited at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History from April to September 2011.Please let me remind you that tomorrow, June 9, from 10:30 until 12 noon, The Pier Aquarium, St. Petersburg, Florida, will celebrate the event by hosting Katrina Simpkins and me.  We will showcase my new book called, Katrina and Winter:  Partners in Courage.


Location: North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
Another beautiful sunset on the North Shore of Oahu.My Britt and Bella Series deals directly with issues concerning our oceans and beaches.  The girls are always on the job, helping keep their beach and the animals that live there safe!

Location: North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
A one-in-a-million shot taken as two waves collide sending up a column of water infront of the sunrise. Named after the shape of the Marlin's dorsal fin. 
This image was featured as a two page spread in National Geographic Magazine world wide.Happy Oceans Weekend to you!






2 comments:

  1. Thanks for telling us about this celebration, Nancy. I love beautiful pictures of water.

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  2. Thanks for your comment, Barbara. I feel the same way about the water. Nothing like walking along the beach and just looking...

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