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Paul C. Peh
Kawaihae, Hawaii, USA

01/05/2024
02:00 pm

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Canon 5D MK III

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This is a heiau ( temple for Hawaiian) called Pu'u Kohola located on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Pu'u Kohola translates to "Hill of the Whale" and it was built by the Hawaiians in 1790 under the rule of King Kamehameha I to appease the war god. The King was told by a seer that if he would to built and offer a temple to the war god, he will unite all the islands and will rule over them. You can also see a offering tower, or lele, in the middle of the photo. This area receives very little rain and is normally hot and dry. Unfortunately, I did not spot any whales breaching.

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!