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Guest 09-Mar-2009 16:19
thanks for your comments! I have just reviewed your works. They are amazing! :)))
Aloha Airlines Ohana09-Jan-2009 15:27
Roy Santos image 107838747 - IMG_0854.jpg 06-Jan-2009 19:32:27

Your Question: i see a lot of this hand sign in your galleries. what does it mean?

The "shaka" sign is a common greeting gesture. It is often associated with Hawaii and sports such as surfing, kitesurfing, skateboarding, skimboarding, snowboarding and skydiving. It consists of extending the thumb and pinky finger while keeping the three middle fingers curled, and raising the hand as in salutation with the back of the hand facing the person that is being greeted; sometimes the hand is rotated back and forth to emphasize the sign.
Hawaiian locals use the shaka for various meanings, like "all right", "cool", "smooth", etc. Residents of states other than Hawaii who use the shaka may describe it as meaning "hang loose" and in California, the symbol itself is more commonly called the "hang loose" sign rather than the "Shaka" sign. It is also used to convey what locals in Hawai'i call the "Aloha Spirit," a gesture of friendship and understanding between the various ethnic cultures that reside within Hawai'i. It can also be used to signal a "hello", "goodbye", " 'till next time", "take care", "Alright!"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaka_sign

Guest 07-Jan-2009 21:55
it was really nice to see you visited my gallery and really thank you for your sweet comments on my photos and be sure when you wanna see egypt that you have a friend there can help you and also dont worry we are not affected at all by the situation in gaza at all
and really you are welcomed at any time

ramy salem
TomM 27-Dec-2008 07:04
Enjoyed your galleries. Thanks for the comments. Keep it up! Tom
Tom Merigan26-Dec-2008 22:57
Enjoyed your comment Keep up the good work Tom Merigan
valmiro 26-Dec-2008 14:07
hey brian como estas soy valmiro
Razumihin17-Dec-2008 03:06
Hi Roy,
Thank you for your kind words on my PaD gallery and Wildflowers, it is appreciated! I have just started scratching the surface of your many galleries, and everything I've seen is exceptional... I really like the dynamic range of shots in your subject locations... gorgeous scenery, interesting perspectives, and glimpses in the lives of others the world over. Bravo!

Best wishes,
Mike
gilbertcheang15-Dec-2008 05:37
Roy,

Thanks for your comment and also thanks for showing me all these wonderful pictures around the world.

They are awesome!

Cheers,

Gilbert
John Armstrong05-Dec-2008 09:33
Thanks for your kind comment on my Lynx picture

John
dina 13-Feb-2008 15:55
hello neybor! mabuhey! (lol!) ganda ng klasik shots mo! luv them.
Cynthia Garcia-Velante 05-Dec-2007 17:45
Dear Roy,
I"m your Auntie Cynthia from California. Your Dad is my first cousin, I just talked to Marilyn last night, she told about your website. This morning I checked your website, by the way, I'm a librarian In Convent of the Sacred Heart High School in San Francisco.
I love your photography, EXCELLENT!!!
Auntie Cynthia
Guest 26-Nov-2007 22:53
Very nice galleries. We enjoy visiting the Philippines, your gallery is a nice tour of the region. Thanks, Chet
yanny 24-Oct-2007 23:59
Cge pa....dagdagan mo pa...well done!!!!
S.O. & Macky 19-Oct-2007 17:35
We enjoyed it like travelling. We'll frequent this site. Thanks!
Guest 18-Oct-2007 18:51
Wala pala ako dito. Dapat solo portrait ha.:o)
A-zon 18-Oct-2007 18:45
Impressive collection. Ganda. A-zon:)
atlyn 17-Oct-2007 19:30
I'm impressed by your galleries. Very nice.