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Published: 2015-11-26 16:07:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 9830; Favourites: 546; Downloads: 0
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This Moai named Huri Ote Hari is located at the entrance of the site Ahu Tongariki, on Easter Island or Rapa Nui in Chile. It has been on a voyage to Belgium in 1935, went to Japan in 1990 for restauration and came back to its original site in 1992. Every Moai is made after an important member of the clan, usually a clan chief, having a lot of knowledge and strength called "mana". The person would be burried underneath his Moai representation, giving it the "mana". Almost all Moai's are placed with their faces toward the village, symbolizing the ancients looking after the descendants and giving them the strength of the deceased. The construction of Moai's began in the 9th century and ended in the 17th century when the Moai adoration was replaced by the deity Make Make, the god of fertility.Exif: 29mm, 1/80s, F4, ISO 100
Nikon D800, Nikkor 24-70mm, B+W UV Filter, tripod.
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Comments: 140
The place I always dreamed to visit... Thanks for your sharing that object with your neat style
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Thank you kindly! 
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Thank you a lot John!
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You're most welcome!
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Thank you kindly my friend! Happy you like it
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My pleasure as always
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Thank you a lot Daniela!
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Woah! Beautiful capture! 
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Muchas gracias! Me encanta que te gusta!
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great work, I like the composition, the impressive landscape at the background and what a big Moai
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Thank you very much!
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Very beautiful photo! One time I wanna go to Easter Island and see that statues
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Thank you a lot for your positive words!
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You´re very welcome!
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Wonderful framing of this Moai on Easter Island. The horizontal composition subtly compliment it's tall stance. Huri Ote Hari stands watch gazing out to the sea. Love the wonderful morning light that illuminates the scenery, showing off all the wonderful details on the Moai as well as the lovely rich hues of the stunning landscape behind. Fantastic work!
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Thank you a lot for your very positive words Chrystyne!
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Thank you a lot for your positive words!
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Sébastien I'm always in awe when looking at your photographs, this is a powerful iconic image,
LoVE the way you captured it
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Thank you a lot for your positive words Bernie! I also thought this one was more special from the Easter Island... But it wasn't received like that i think... When going a second time there, you can start take photographs from other point of views
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Thank you a lot Dan Stefan!
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Thank you a lot Luca! I'm happy you feel the same about it!
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No it isn't... The ones they partially excavated was to find out how deep under the ground some big Moai's were... But after that they filled the wholes again... This one is rather small compared to the biggest and heaviest ones. These dug out ones can be found in Ranu Raraku
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did u just go to this island for vacation or for the sole purpose of photography? i'd love to go, but other places call my name first...
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The first time i went in 2013 yes, well, i wanted to see it, and take photographs
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so its part of Chile? When do you think the best time of the year to come and is it ok for a Family vacation? Do you think its an issue with 1 year old kids?
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Yes indeed, a part of Chile, but it's 5 hours 30 flying over the Pacific to get there... Truly in the middle of nowhere
Apart from the long flying hours (luckily there is valium), there is no problem going there with children
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Join my World Travelers Group on Facebook. www.facebook.com/groups/151851…
Share some of your works and experiences.
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