Te Whakamahara (The Remembering)
Made of Stars
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I took sunrise photographs at Ruakaka Beach, where a solitary woman standing in the light inspired me. Her presence became a symbol of resilience and quiet strength, reflecting the struggle and growth within a man’s world. This image inspired the song “Made of Stars”, which I’ve included here as a link. Together, the photograph and the music honor and praise the endurance, courage, and dignity of those who rise above challenges. It is a recognition of their strength, a tribute to the light they carry, and a reminder that even in solitude, we are never alone in our journey. https://soundcloud.com/jcphotoprints1/made_of_stars_2_neume-io/s-PKF8XmplYE5?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=a91613eacbac44d49f0dccd6da41945a
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Te Whakamahara (The Remembering)
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Te Whakamahara The Remembering Ruakākā It does not rise. It returns. Ancient, patient, knowing. The sun breaks through cloud and silence as it has since the beginning— when the land was still wild with birdsong and the sea spoke only to those who listened. It remembers. It remembers the kākā, their laughter stitched into the canopy, the flax harvested with care, the river mouth alive with stories. It remembers the footsteps of tūpuna pressed into sand now reshaped by progress, the chants that once welcomed the dawn now drowned beneath the hum of industry.
Photograph
"This photo was taken on an amazing morning, watching the sun rise over Ruakaka Beach in 2025."