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Photography101 – Day 8 – The Natural World

November 12, 2014 · by · in Wordpress Photo Challenges · 10 Comments

This photo was taken on the island of Taha’a in French Polynesia where we observed these funny little crabs scurrying around wherever we walked. I believe they’re called Tupa or Land Crabs and are able to very quickly dig their way into the sand when they feel threatened. Fortunately this little fellow was not able […]

Photography101 – Day 5 – Solitude

November 7, 2014 · by · in Wordpress Photo Challenges · 12 Comments

I spotted this shack when sailing from Raiatea to Taha’a, in French Polynesia. It was surrounded by water and very ramshackle. It fascinated me and I imagined a Robinson Crusoe type character spending his days there in total solitude – perhaps a writer trying to finish what he hoped would be the next great novel.