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Uploaded by: ourjrny

In album: Darkly, deeply, beautifully blue!

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Date uploaded: Feb 15, 2007

Beautiful Blues of the Pacific Ocean, Ma'alaea, Maui Hawai'i ~ "When we look at the ocean or observe it from space, we see that the ocean is blue because water absorbs red and reflects blue light. The "colour" of the ocean is determined by the interactions of light with the water. The substances in seawater which most affect the colour reflected are, phytoplankton, inorganic particles, dissolved organic chemicals, and the water itself. Looking at ocean colour also tells us about the health and chemistry of the ocean. Because phytoplankton drift with the water, patterns in ocean colour can also be used to study ocean currents. Covering about seventy percent of the Earth's surface, oceans are central to the continued existence of life on our planet. The oceans are where life first appeared on Earth. The largest creatures on Earth (whales) and the smallest (bacteria and viruses) live in the oceans. We rely on the ocean for many things, including food: water, transportation, recreation, minerals, and energy. When ocean currents change, they cause changes in global weather patterns which can cause droughts, floods, and storms."

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Wow............What a fabulous shot. Hugs Karen

said krkaren50 2008.07.01 at 13:44:38 PDT
i feel like there is actually a ocean breeze behind me! lol i love it.

said kaileystar 2008.06.25 at 15:38:40 PDT
Really a good shot worth watching

said charu_josh 2008.04.23 at 10:11:49 PDT
Congratulations my friend on being member choice albun today -Jay

said Jayramji 2007.11.26 at 00:42:09 PST
Featured Outdoors Member's Choice Beaches 25 November 2007

said ourjrny 2007.11.25 at 21:14:06 PST
Great and beautiful shot! Teresa

said teres187 2007.11.03 at 00:48:23 PDT
What an amazing blend of ocean and sky...if it wasn't for the cloud on the left, it would be tough to tell when the one stops and the other starts!

said thegalv 2007.10.13 at 16:30:58 PDT
It's almost like being swallowed in blue! But a beautiful way to go! :o)

said whimsycreek 2007.09.04 at 17:10:54 PDT
A splendid piece of photographic art. The sea was captured in your view before it was captured by the camera. The result is the breathtaking merger of blue on blue.

said suryasunder 2007.04.28 at 01:57:13 PDT
Very lovely.

said DAMIAN_I 2007.04.22 at 21:56:09 PDT
Very lovely.

said DAMIAN_I 2007.04.22 at 21:56:09 PDT
Thanks for the short lesson on oceans. Didn't know about the colour. Beautiful photo as well.

said snoozin7 2007.03.31 at 13:49:19 PDT
really cool picture, a real artistic one congratulations

said bananajuana 2007.03.28 at 08:20:34 PDT
Simply mahvelous dahling..

said debitorres100 2007.03.21 at 11:19:06 PDT
The Source of all life - beautiful and inspirational image, Sharon.

said tibart1 2007.03.12 at 04:19:03 PDT
Lovely. I feel like I'm sailing into another world.

said tibart1 2007.03.04 at 15:42:57 PST
A wonderful photo, and with great notes too. Mike

said mikesey 2007.03.03 at 03:56:47 PST
oooh this is lovely! it's like the heavens and the oceans join together in perfect harmony!

said Stzar 2007.02.23 at 16:29:00 PST
This is so beautiful. Just like I picture heaven to be!

said loriarnold101 2007.02.20 at 11:53:27 PST
I love this one too

said ornella173 2007.02.18 at 06:55:10 PST
Beautifully captured. It's mesmerizing!

said bcw1_ 2007.02.16 at 10:12:14 PST
I feel like walking on the water towards something very beautiful...Amazing work of Art!

said terezadelpilar 2007.02.15 at 11:04:20 PST