Aloha Honu Metal Print

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The honu, or green sea turtle, has been an important Hawaiian symbol for as long as people have inhabited the islands. A petroglyph of a honu can even be found in the Pu'u Loa lava fields on the Big Island, proof of its ancient importance to the Hawaiian people. Ancient Hawaiian myth tells stories of the honu leading the original Hawaiian people to the islands. Other stories tell of honu as guardian spirits that choose the shape of the sea turtle. Not just a symbol of good luck but a representation of a guardian to protect one from their enemies.

Copyright 2015 Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...