Hula in Hilo 4 by Punaguy
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Once again back to the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in my hometown Hilo. Each day throughout the festival, our local hotels support a hula show made up from different hula Halau's (hula schools). These shows are put on as appetizers for the main competition. Tickets for this event are sold out way in advance, except for the first night when it's free. I have been going down to the hotels all week to catch the previews of these hula halau's, because I can't get tickets.
In addition, it's a little nerve racking to try and stay out of everyone's way while shooting the dancers. On competition nights ,there are a few thousand in the audience and staying out of the way could be a problem...I really don't want to get beaned in the head for being in the way. So that being said, I am relegated to watching it on the TV via live telecast. I don't mind really, but you certainly miss the energy that can't be felt unless you are actually there.
Thanks for dropping in and Big Mahalo's for the comments on my last images in this series.
I'm SOOOOOoooooo behind on comments, I will catch up.. Kala Ma'i (Excuse me) Aloha to All
Comments (25)
What can I say. You Da Man. Awesome work. Excellent color and textures. Like the framing too. Good luck dodging the people. Aloha
Another awesome image here, such a pretty one for sure.
This is so impressive!!! Ya have done an amazing job on these photos!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
A charming portrait of a very pretty girl,
Looks like she's been caught singing in this shot?!! I'm loving this series Dave!!!!!!! Gorgeous work!!!
wowwww, excellent portrait for a pretty woman!!! thanks for sharing... aloha
Another beautiful portrait of a beautiful girl. For one time I've got a remark: I think the framing is not the best suitable this time, maybe because the texture is too much repetitive... All the rest is perfect as usual.
Beautiful she is. Excellent portrait. Aloha
Awwwww, another beautiful woman. You sure have them lined up dont ya.....LUCKY BASTARD! LOL. A few thousands in the crowd? Wow, that makes these shots even more impressed. Excellent work my friend. Hope you get to have a most fantastic weekend. #:O)
Great expression, perfectly catched ! Indeed, pretty lady ! Aloha, Dave ! :~)
This is very impressive! Excellent
Superbe travail!
wow, what a super super work!!!! excellently done!!! :)
Excellent and very expressive portrait.....!!! Beautiful model....!!!!
Another wonderful portrait. She is so lovely. I sure am enjoying this series. Yes, don't get beaned in the head. You might lose your camera.
Dave, you've captured a whole series of beautiful women in a totally different softness. The very soft ambient light free of harsh highlights and subtle soft filter enhances their smooth skin tones. I'd love to know your secret!
Beautiful portrait photography work Dave! OK, that's it! You're immediately (and finally) going into my "Favorite Artists" list, so I can check out every fantastic image you post, from now on! You're a true photography master buddy! Love your work bro!
Lovely capture, she's gorgeous! I can imagine watching it on distance does not convey the feeling of just being immersed in the mood there! Gorgeous work!
a most beautiful portrait, great expression.wonderful soft light. an excellent photography and presentation,David. ALOHA #:O)
Beautiful dancer. Would so have loved to see her dance. Your portrait is especially nice. Great photo. HUGS!!
great portrait
I just fell in love..she's beautiful and so is your capture of her..
All the women and your shots of them are so beautiful,Dave.Extraordinary portraiture.I love how each has a different garland on their heads and are captured in a moment of song.You are truly gifted my friend.Hugs back atcha and aloha!!!-M :^)
Wonderous felt expression and so beautifully captured !! ...ANother beauty!! well done!
Another lovely bursting with song! Great series Dave!