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Island Greetings

© Jeff Robinson
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Island Greetings

Uploaded: July 16, 2004 | Entered: April 16, 2016 15:00:02

Description

Lava Field Graffiti on the Big Island, Hawaii. I found it very intersting the messages that people left in the lava using white stones instead of spray paint. Most messages were positive with an element of the human spirit.....

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 16, 2004

Cool! Positive graffiti! #148422

Charlene Bayerle July 16, 2004

Wonderful image and very interesting Jeff!!! #650183

Colette M. Metcalf July 16, 2004

Cool shot, Jeff!! #650253

Murry Grigsby July 16, 2004

Maybe there's a market for white rocks along side the spray paint here on the mainland :0) Nice shot and interesting story Jeff! #650500

Stanley J. Contrades July 16, 2004

Hope that visitors know not to take any of those black rocks home with them, or those from the volcano area as well!! It's always enticing to have a "remembrance" of the visit, but too many "bad" things happen to those who take them home only to have them mailed back! These messages cover miles along both sides of the highway coming out of the Kona airport.
Aloha,
Stan #650703

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 16, 2004

Carolyn, Charlene, Colette, Murry and Stan: Thank you all very much for you comments!

Stan I am sure everyone appreciates the PSA about lava. Although my image was not intended to encourage anyone to take lava home, in certaily is a well known legend that taking lava may have side effects. I do not know of any man made laws against taking lava, but the laws of nature do appear to be against those who do take it home with them. I would like to have had the time to walk through the lava field you talk about along highway 19 but time did not permit. I am sure their is a lot of interesting messages imbedded their and like I said, most words were positve and heartfelt for loved ones and the island itself! Thanks for your added info about the area.

Mahalo and Aloha!

Jeff #650878

Stanley J. Contrades July 16, 2004

Hi, Jeff ...
No, there are no man-made laws that prohibit you from taking the lava rocks, but for those who have, literally thousands have returned them because of one "occurrence" or another, along with notes as to why they are returning the stones! I also agree with you that positive statements are created, especially the "heart" symbol and messages of love for people and the land.
Although my Hawaiian blood is not superstitious, I just have a very healthy respect for things that are Hawaiian in nature. Many of my family members have had things happen to them that are unexplainable and that's reason enough for the respect!
Happy that you enjoyed what you did get to see the Big Island and am sure you didn't have enough time to do everything you may have wanted.
Thanks for sharing the image, Jeff!
Much Aloha,
Stan #651217

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