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Nictuku

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1. Pukalani!!!

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Wed Oct 26, 2022, 03:34 PM

Oct 2022

The Hawaiian word Pukalani translates to "Hole in Heaven". There is a small town on the slopes of Haleakala where I lived once upon a time called Pukalani. Generally, in the afternoons, clouds would develop up on the slopes, but often not in Pukalani, thus it got its name.

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A hole in the clouds at sunset.DONE [View all] George McGovern Oct 2022 OP

Pukalani!!! Nictuku Oct 2022 #1

Wow! Thank You for this valuable information Nictuku! George McGovern Oct 2022 #2

Was this in Hawaii? Deuxcents Oct 2022 #3

Thank You Deuxcents! No, just here in central Washington. Sorry 'bout the mix-up. George McGovern Oct 2022 #4

No. It's most likely me! Deuxcents Oct 2022 #5

Wonderful photo, George. The softness of the light makes it look so much like a oil painting. Biophilic Oct 2022 #6

Excellent description. Duppers Oct 2022 #9

Thank You Duppers! You're very kind. In case you don't know, George McGovern Oct 2022 #11

Many thanks! Duppers Oct 2022 #14

Thank You Biophilic! Nice to get lost sometimes. George McGovern Oct 2022 #10

Glorious photo, dear George! Love this one a lot. ♥ CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2022 #7

Thank You Peggy! George McGovern Oct 2022 #12

What a shot! That is beautiful. brer cat Oct 2022 #8

Thank You brer cat. The shot just "opened up." George McGovern Oct 2022 #13

recently read a post on DU HAB911 Oct 2022 #15

Hey HAB911 -- just saw your response. Thank You! George McGovern Nov 2022 #16