Tahiti is the only place in the world where I have seen a chocolate sunset, the one that I caught above in the header.
On our last day we traveled around the island. We saw the Point Venus Lighthouse which was built by Robert Louis Stevenson’s father. As I stood there looking at this piece of Tahitian history the sun began her journey to the other side of the world and cloaked the lighthouse in a warm blanket of light.
To the grandiose farewell of the setting sun we made out way back in to Papeete.
I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment.
I am also a freelance writer/editor.
I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
I am writing my first novel.
I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web.
And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
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I really LOVE the lighthouse and the sunset is stunning. ;-).
I loved it Brynne. I really want to go back now that I know more. Rent a house instead of staying at a resort. We followed the locals around to supermarkets/eateries and it was so wonderful. The people are fabulous. Caught the local buses instead of tourist buses…hired a car one day (this day) and went to places most tourists don’t bother. It is such a wonderful place if you really look…
Oh Gilly it really is…I loved Tahiti so much more than I ever thought I would. Had lots to do with the person I went with too…she is so easy to travel with…no fuss, no bother…and not in to tourist stuff.
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Oh, beautiful. My parents are in Tahiti at the moment (returning home tomorrow). I was already looking forward to seeing their photos – now I’m extra excited. 🙂
Thanks Jennifer. Me to (2nd shot) but I wanted to show a bit of Tahiti’s history. While I did know that Robert Louis Stevenson was there, I found it fascinating that his Dad was too and built this on the island. I love history/mythology – especially when my feet is touching the soil where it happened.
If you ever get the chance – go. But check it out before. If I ever go back I would try to rent a house/apartment I think…and stay away from the touristy things. Follow the locals for food…restaurants/supermarkets…and go to the night food market for dinner. Drive down the island to where the real people live. Hire a car or catch the local buses…though remember they don’t run on Sundays. That is where the beauty in Tahiti lies…in the real people and where they live.
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That chocolate sunset is just breath-taking, Jo! That should be your header every day…lol. Truly is amazing the range of colors that can be present in a sunrise or sunset. There is no better artist than Mother Nature!
You got that right…she is the most wonderful artist in the universe.
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God how I hope Rodriguez come to tour here one day.
I’d forgotten the magnificence of some of the songs.
Thank you
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Can you stop doing whatever you do on a day to day basis, and travel the world taking beautiful pictures to share with me? I would really like that, thanks. 🙂
The Tahitian sunset in your photo is magnificent. I submitted a sunset photo from Noumea which I thought was pretty different, but yours is really something special. Thanks for showing us what it’s like in Tahiti.
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I really LOVE the lighthouse and the sunset is stunning. ;-).
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Thanks Gemma…it was stunning to watch.
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Gorgeous!
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That’s Tahiti for you !!!!
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It’s awesome. 🙂
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We thought so as we sat and watched it happen.
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How did Tahiti feel to you, Jo? Mom always tells me how much she loved it way back when.
What a lovely set of pictures…and oohh, how i love the idea of a chocolate sunset!!! Thank you!!
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I loved it Brynne. I really want to go back now that I know more. Rent a house instead of staying at a resort. We followed the locals around to supermarkets/eateries and it was so wonderful. The people are fabulous. Caught the local buses instead of tourist buses…hired a car one day (this day) and went to places most tourists don’t bother. It is such a wonderful place if you really look…
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Beautiful photos
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Thanks – it is hard not to take a beautiful shot in Tahiti.
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Places on my bucket list that remain to be seen. Beautiful.
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Do go Angeline. But follow the locals to find the great places. Tahiti is sooooooooo much more than the resorts if you take the time to look.
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Wow, I love RLS and lighthouses. And that sunset is AMAZING. Thanks for sharing that. I have to put Tahiti in my planner for future visits…
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You must. But look beyond the touristy things…and you will not be disappointed.
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Magical 🙂
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Oh Gilly it really is…I loved Tahiti so much more than I ever thought I would. Had lots to do with the person I went with too…she is so easy to travel with…no fuss, no bother…and not in to tourist stuff.
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Awesome sunset!
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It really was Barb…it really was. As if Tahiti was saying goodbye to us in style.
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Oh, beautiful. My parents are in Tahiti at the moment (returning home tomorrow). I was already looking forward to seeing their photos – now I’m extra excited. 🙂
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I hope they were as lucky as we were…if you leave the touristy things alone and follow the locals…it is magical.
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These are two lovely images!
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Thanks…it is a magical place…hard not to take lovely images.
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Love that: Chocolate Sunset!
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It was something to see…I fell a little bit in love with it I think. So unique.
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Great shots Jo! Love the second one the best.
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Thanks Jennifer. Me to (2nd shot) but I wanted to show a bit of Tahiti’s history. While I did know that Robert Louis Stevenson was there, I found it fascinating that his Dad was too and built this on the island. I love history/mythology – especially when my feet is touching the soil where it happened.
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I want to be there now!!!!!!!!!!
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Me too !!!!!!!
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Wow, these colors of your second picture…!
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Tahiti was impressive in more ways than one.
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Truly magical shots Jo!
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It was a truly magical place Madhu.
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I can’t wax lyrical enough about Tahiti…I fell in love while there with every pulse of that beautiful island.
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You are making me want to check airfares to Tahiti 🙂
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If you ever get the chance – go. But check it out before. If I ever go back I would try to rent a house/apartment I think…and stay away from the touristy things. Follow the locals for food…restaurants/supermarkets…and go to the night food market for dinner. Drive down the island to where the real people live. Hire a car or catch the local buses…though remember they don’t run on Sundays. That is where the beauty in Tahiti lies…in the real people and where they live.
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Thanks for the tips Jo!
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Just take me with you…
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You are welcome to join us if we ever make it 🙂
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Awwwwww…happy now
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Wonderful photo’s Jo, you have a great eye for capturing Magical Moments.. 🙂 Sue
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Thanks Sue…but this was all Tahiti’s magic. It was truly hard not to take a great photo of this…it was soooooooo beautiful to watch.
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I’d travel there just to see that sunset in the photo above.
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It was worth it but there is so much more to see that is amazing.
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That chocolate sunset is just breath-taking, Jo! That should be your header every day…lol. Truly is amazing the range of colors that can be present in a sunrise or sunset. There is no better artist than Mother Nature!
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You got that right…she is the most wonderful artist in the universe.
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God how I hope Rodriguez come to tour here one day.
I’d forgotten the magnificence of some of the songs.
Thank you
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Ooh Tahiti, I’ve always longed to visit, Jo. Wonderful photos, that sunset is insane and that lighthouse is so cool, I love it!
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Thanks Ailsa. Go there. I loved the place…much, much more than I thought I would.
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Can you stop doing whatever you do on a day to day basis, and travel the world taking beautiful pictures to share with me? I would really like that, thanks. 🙂
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can I second that? with a minor addendum which states that she has to come take pictures near her other two berries…very first of all:)
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Oh guys…she would love to. but the animals might have something to say about that proposal…and not good eitheer.
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The Tahitian sunset in your photo is magnificent. I submitted a sunset photo from Noumea which I thought was pretty different, but yours is really something special. Thanks for showing us what it’s like in Tahiti.
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Thank you Trish. I was lucky to be there to see it.
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I loved Tahiti, and that chocolate sunset is amazing. 🙂
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It sure was…when were you in Tahiti ??
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