Easter Island

Times are a changin', but the Moai's still stand and wonder at this crazy world. This is the idea i tried to materialize: a long exposure with moving clouds at sunrise, while the statues give a feeling timelessness. The Easter Island, filled with mystery due to its remote location and the ever present Moai's, is a magic place. The island and the inhabitants are also called Rapa Nui. Officially, the island belongs to Chile, but the people feel more independent and don't belong to any country except their own.

Ahu Tongariki is the stone platform with the most Moai's, fifteen in total, and this includes the heaviest standing Moai of all which weighs 86 tons. Most of the 887 Moai's (except the ones at Ahu Akivi) have their faces looking inland, and symbolize the deceased ancestors looking after the inhabitants. Although during civil wars or natural disasters like the 1960 tsunami, the Moai's got toppled. Luckely in 1990 there was a vast project to put back the Moai's where they belong. Ahu Tongariki was the most important capital of the eastern side of the island. Closely located is Rano Raraku, a volcanic crater where compressed volcanic ash or tuff can be found. All but 53 Moai's are made out of this material.