Maunawili Falls
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The falls are a very popular swimming area for local youths. Do NOT enter the water if you have any open cuts or sores. Leptospirosis bacteria is in the water and it can potentially make you extremely sick or even kill you. Personally, I do not recommend swimming or wading in the fresh water streams and ponds of O'ahu regardless of how inviting it appears to be.
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Phooey! It does look mighty inviting! Stinks that there's deadly bacteria in it. Oh well, if I go, I guess I'll just enjoy the beauty "from a distance" ;-(
said MarcindersPhotos
THe water may be a problem, but the falls are very beautiful and looking at them and enjoying their beauty is a wonderful pleasure! Ray
said mccoyray
One of my favorites of your images, Clark!!! Just THE perfect entry for this week's challenge!! Very best of luck, hon!!! hugs ... Lois
said gloridays
Wonderful shot! I just read your caption. It's ironic how potentially deadly bacteria exist in such a seemingly perfect place.
said RSPBROWN
Lovely scene
said stanpacz
wonderful
said paolagna
Great entry! Cheers and good luck, Andrei
said andrei_sky
Very good.
said police370
Wonderful composition and lighting! Looks very secluded. Lovely image.
said rachel7119
A perfect shot here!
said huguette296100
Beautiful capture! Great entry! :D
said evita17m
Very beautiful, but thanks for the warning! Barbara
said bmanis51
wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!
said paolagna
This does look inviting. Sharon is right, they should post signs for unsuspecting visitors.
said nanagahma
beautiful. I have been here.
said kellimays
So beautiful and dangerous at the same time!
said plegolas
Now this is where I would be hanging out and chilling....Very nice
said NorthOf40Th
It is a lovely waterfall Clark! Thank you for providing the warning about the Leptospirosis bacteria in the fresh water. There are also the dangers of exposure to Streptococcus, as well as many other viruses, bacteria and parasites. There are many people who are unaware of the dangers and I believe it would be a good idea for the County to post warnings at the sites since it is so serious and they are frequented by so many unsuspecting visitors. The problem exists here on Maui as well as the other islands and most any fresh water lake, pond or stream anywhere in the world including the mainland. I knew of this while living in Alaska and it was one of the reasons I never entered Chena River Lakes, although it appears so clear and clean, untouched by motors with restrictions for kayaks, canoes or paddle boats only, and there was a swimming 'beach' (composed of lovely glacial silt) frequented in summer by many locals and tourists who enjoyed it on family outings and picnics. I think my first awareness of the dangers lurking in fresh water lakes and streams was while I was living in Fort Collins Colorado in my early twenties and someone thankfully educated me about this in reference to the Horsetooth Reservoir. So, from that moment on, I have never swam in a lake, river or stream. Here on Maui I only enter the ocean. I love the fern growing along the rocks here. It looks so cool here in the shade.
said ourjrny
So peaceful and tranquil, and lets not forget BEAUTIFUL! ~Deb & Rick~
said AKaurora
what a great waterfall
said thewise000
Wonderful, I love the lighting on this one.
said sandrak26_
Okay, this is the one that makes me want to go swimming!
said ylekiote3
I normally only get to view scenes like this in the movies. Such a pleasure to see one right here in your album Clark! Absolutely beautiful. Renee
said paintlady101
is this one of those amazing places that only the locals know about??? No tourists ... just yourself and your beautiful wife, a bottle of wine and a loaf of bread!! AHHHHHHHH!!! Didja go for a swim????
said gloridays
lovely photo Clark, sure beats the 21inches of snow here in Cleveland :)
said penners2000
Aww, this is so pretty and peaceful looking. What a beautiful spot.
said headrick
Looks refreshing!
said rachel7119
what an awesome capture well done
said ap6454
*sigh*
said seawitchinak
A lovely tranquil place and I should think that it is not easy accessible. Beautiful capture...
said 22338
I would surely love to be sitting on an old log feeling the spray from this lovely fall on my face. Judy of North Carolina
said polgaratex
Like a Grotto, beautiful,
said annedm1
Wonderful photo!!
said kentuckyblueman
Beautiful waterfall!
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