Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is known for its moai, monolithic volcanic tuff statues raised on platforms called ahu. Some of the later moai wear pukao or red topknots. The cylindrical pukao were carved from a light red volcanic rock called scoria. The “hats” were carved at a single volcanic quarry and transported, probably by rolling, … More Red Memories #5
Ahu Nau-Nau, Anakena Beach, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile. An ahu is the mound or stone platform on which moai stand. Except for at one site, all standing moai face inland, away from the Pacific Ocean and towards the villages as if to watch over the people. Some moai wear cylindrical red stones called pukao … More Geometric January: Circles, Angles, and Lines
Moai, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile. Upper half of monumental stone ancestor sculpture. Join Becky for Day 13 of GeometricJanuary, the first 2025 Squares Challenge. The subject must somehow relate to geometry or geometric. And the main image must be square. Post throughout January or when the square spirit moves you. See her GeometricJanuary main … More Geometric January: Angles
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Seven restored moai raised on Ahu Nao-Nao (platform) at Anakena Beach, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile. Two of the seven has suffered extensive deterioration. The beach and surrounding area is part of Rapa Nui National Park. Moai are monolithic ancestor figures carved from volcanic tuff on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) between the years 1250 and 1500. Join Becky for … More Moai Times Seven
Bird of Paradise, Rapa Nui, (Easter Island), Chile Join Cee’s CFFC: A Single Flower. Welcome back, Cee.
Rano Kau is the largest of three extinct volcanos that formed Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile. The crater lake, which collects rainwater, is one of the few natural sources of fresh water on the island. The Pacific Ocean is in the far distance. Join RDP Sunday: Panorama
October evenings in Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile. View of the Pacific Ocean from the hills, Rapa Nui. Dusk, Hanga Roa Harbor, Rapa Nui. The Pacific Ocean. Moonrise, Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui Join Dale’s The Cosmic Photo Challenge: In the evening.
The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect 