SOLOMON ISLANDS | Saturday, 5 January 2013 | Views [641] | Comments [1] | View Larger Image
The Dawn Arrival: After more than a week of sailing day and night from Vanuatu the fleet of Te Mana o Te Moana arrives in the Solomon Islands. The fleet of 7 Vaka Moana reef their sails and await the dawn welcoming ceremony with thousands of locals gathered on the beach. Conch shells are blown and haka performed announcing the arrival.
Tags: national geographic, worldnomads, scholarship entry, pacific voyagers, te mana o te moana, solomon islands, portrait, vaka moana, te matau a maui
This is beautiful. I have only just become aware of Mr Bosch's work and quite literally became a fan overnight. I really admire and respect his love for people, indigenous cultures, and an eye for capturing/invoking emotion..hes got my vote!
Faustex Jul 10, 2013 11:49 AM
