Lisa Dorenfest

One Ocean At A Time

The Natural World – My Backyard 2014

This one is for The Daily Post: Photography 101

One of the best aspects about traveling the world by sailboat is that wherever you go, you are home.  It is only your backyard that changes as you travel along.

For today’s prompt, I share ‘my backyard’ in each of my 2014 ports of call.

Sailing. It is the only way to travel!

Diamond Head & Waters Along Waikiki

Oahu – January through April 2014 – Diamond Head and Waters Near Waikiki and Ala Wai Marina

Hilo Hawaii January, April 2014

Big Island, Hawaii – April 2014 – Reeds Bay

By The Bay

Huahine, Society Islands, French Polynesia – May 2014 – By The Bay

View of Bora Bora from Stern of Amandla

Taha’a, Society  Islands, French Polynesia – May 2014 – View of Bora Bora from Stern of Amandla

Stingrays with Sargent Majors and Needle Nose

Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia – May – July 2014 – Stingrays with Sargent Majors and Needle Nose

Moorea

Moorea, Society Islands, French Polynesia – July 2014

Paddle Boarders In The Anchorage

Tahiti, Society Islands,  French Polynesia – July – August 2014 – Paddle Boarders In The Anchorage

The Pass Viewed From Mt Te Uru Faatiu

Maupiti, Society Islands, French Polynesia – August 2014 – The Entry Pass Viewed From Mt Te Uru Faatiu

Amandla in Suwarrow

Suwarrow, The Cook Islands – August – September 2014 – Amandla Off The Reef

Samoa - September 2014 -  Bay of Apia

Samoa – September 2014 – Bay of Apia

Niuatoputapu, Tonga September - October 2014 - Woman Holding Nature (Pandanus Leaves for Weaving)

Niuatoputapu, Tonga September through October 2014 – Woman Holding Nature (Pandanus Leaves for Weaving)

Vava'u - October 2014 - Baby Whale

Vava’u – October 2014 – Baby Whale

Tongatapu, Tonga - October 2014 - Hōkūle‘a Entering Queen Salote Wharf

Tongatapu, Tonga – October 2014 – Hōkūle‘a Entering Queen Salote Wharf

Minerva Reef - October 2014 - Coral

Minerva Reef – October 2014 – Coral

Bay of Islands, New Zealand - November 2014 - Along the Coast

Bay of Islands, New Zealand – November 2014 – Along the Coast

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2 Comments

  1. María November 18, 2014

    Lisa, estas fotos me parecen una preciosidad. La Polinesia es uno de los sitios que deseo visitar en los próximos tiempos.
    Nosotros también somos aficionados a navegar, pero de forma un poco menos aventurera que tú: con cruceros. Hemos hecho muchos, y quisiéramos poder seguir haciendo cruceros en el futuro. El mar es impresionante y tu idea de seguir navegando es muy bonita.
    Disculpa que no escriba en inglés pues no lo domino bien.

    Saludos desde España.

    • Lisa Dorenfest November 18, 2014 — Post Author

      Maria – Thank you so much for having a look at my site and for your lovely compliment. I hope that you visit Polynesia soon. It is truly paradise. I have to admit that I didn’t use to be very adventurous either, but the dream and subsequent experience of Polynesia helped me to discover the adventurer inside me. I look forward to following your adventures on your blog. I don’t speak Spanish very well, but I am fluent in Google Translate 🙂

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