Archives of #documentary

Picture from Koror, Palau

The coral reef in Palau seems to be in better shape than what I’ve observed in Maldives. However I’ve still noticed some bleaching events in a couple of spots, meaning that also here the changes in water acidity and temperature are starting to affect the reef. #palau #ephemera #corals #underwater #travel #documentary
6 years ago

Picture from Palau Rock Island Southern Lagoon

When you get closer to Palau’s Rock Islands you can clearly see their mushroom-like shape, with a smaller base at the intertidal notch than what lies above it. The indentation comes from erosion and from the dense community of sponges, snails and other organisms that graze around it. #palau #ephemera #rockisland #island #aerial #landscapephotography #selfportrait #travel #documentary
6 years ago

Picture from Rock Islands

Exploring Rock Islands, a collection of limestone or coral uprises that surfaced to form Islands in Palau's Southern Lagoon. Climate change is affecting Palau’s waters levels acidity, threatening its magnificent corals and disturbing fish stocks already depleted by overfishing. #palau #ephemera #island #rockisland #aerial #landscapephotography #travel #documentary
6 years ago

Picture from Koror, Palau

Arriving in Palau, an arcipelago of 500 volcanic islands in the Western Pacific Ocean. #palau #ephemera #micronesia #ocean #travel #documentary
6 years ago

Picture from Whakatane, New Zealand

It took me some time to find someone wearing a Ta Moko, the permanent marking of the skin topical of Maori culture, but finally at the end of my trip I met Meremaihi (Auntie Bimbo). “Wearing a Ta Moko comes with responsibility. You have to be a role model for your community. When I decided to do it, I didn’t just want to scribble my face but rather find the exact drawings that my ancestors wor. Every day I try my best to ‘normalize’ this manifestation of my culture that still scares so many people.” #maori #ephemera #tamoko #newzealand #portrait #travel #documentary
6 years ago

Picture from Motiti Island

Leaving Motiti island. From the sky you can see how the land is used by its Maori inhabitants. Few houses, some fields and a lot of natural vegetation. I really wish I could spend more time here. #maori #ephemera #motitiisland #newzealand #aerial #plane #travel #documentary
6 years ago

Picture from Shengsi Islands

A new episode is available on Youtube (link in bio). This time I’ll tell you more about my trip to Houtouwan, an abandoned village in China. #china #ephemera #documentary #travel #filmmaker
6 years ago

Picture from Motiti Island

The beautiful smile of Sally Nuku conveys all the peacefulness of the life on Motiti island. The around 20 Maori of Te Patuwai hapū (sub-tribe) that live on the island give you the impression of being in perfect harmony and communion with this place. #maori #ephemera #motitiisland #newzealand #portrait #travel #documentary
6 years ago

Picture from Motiti Island

Pat Young, Briton’s uncle, was the speaker of the tangata whenua (hosts) during the powhiri (welcoming ceremony) @fivefootronna and I received on Motiti island. He spent most of his life on mainland New Zealand but decided to move back to the island when he was 50 years old. Like Peter, all Te Patuwai keep a strong connection with their homeland and desire to come back here sooner or later.
6 years ago

Picture from Motiti Island

You can’t just walk onto a marae, you need to be welcomed on by one of its members. Plus every marae has its own kawa (protocols) and tikanga (rules). Usually at the conclusion of the welcoming you should hariru (shake hands) and hongi (press noses). The welcoming I received on Motiti island was even more intense than the one in Rotorua. I think this had to do also with the scenery and the atmosphere of the island.
6 years ago