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The Intercontinental Resort & Thalasso spa Bora Bora

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The Intercontinental Resort & Thalasso spa Bora Bora by Pierre Lesage.
Still the same "old picture" of bora bora, but it just reached 10 000 views in 21 months !!!
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Feb 2006
Still under construction. Great location.
Picture taken from a remote camera suspended on a kite
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June 2006
NOW OPENED SINCE MAY , 2006
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Nov 2007
10,000 views on Nov 24, 2007. Thank you !
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Flickr Dave  Pro User  says:

Amazing.

So, Pierre, when were you thinking of inviting all you KAP friends over for a little holiday?
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Pierre Lesage  Pro User  says:

Why not Pre or post KAPiCA in october or November !!!
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KAP'n Craig  Pro User  says:

Nice shot. Amazing location. KAPiBora would be very interesting.
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Emmanuel from http://www.photo-cerf-volant.fr says:

Image Epoustouflante Pierre !
Je vote pour un Pré Kapica en Octobre...

;o)
Bravo et merci,
Emmanuel
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KAP'n Craig  Pro User  says:

I keep coming back for another look to this shot. I love the clouds over/behind the main peak and the water color is just magnificent. What are the little huts? picnic/beach cabana thingy's, they aren't overnight accomodations are they?
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Pierre Lesage  Pro User  says:

Good idea to make a shot from the overwater villas. In fact the little huts are 1100 sq feet 1 bedroom villa. ( check www.boraboraspa.interconti.com)
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KAP'n Craig  Pro User  says:

WOW!! What am I doing here in Wisconsin. Somewhere in my past my forefathers made a huge error and went the completely wrong direction out of Scotland. Well, at least I didn't end up in Texas.
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KAP'n Craig  Pro User  says:

BTW Pierre, you need to get on the phone to these people and offer your photographic services, for hire of course. If you need help with that, I'm just a hop, skip, and plane ride away.:)
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Michael Layefsky  Pro User  says:

Oh my......very nice shot! I wouldn't mind a little visit to that locale. A few of the photos in the "Galeri de photos" on their website look like they could be yours. Are any of them? You should definitely add this one to the KAP group.
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kyteman  Pro User  says:

I've been waiting for this one, Pierre. Splendid!

Craig, you're too late -- he already works there!
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FFEEDDEE  Pro User  says:

well I prefer desert beaches but the location is very nice
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DuncanMac says:

WOW, That is one amazing shot, the colours, the composition - just superb! I love the darkness of the mountains and the cloud swirling around their peaks.

Since I read Craigs idea of KAPiBora I can't get the song "KAPiBora sits in the old gum tree......" out of my head - thanks Craig ;-)
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KAP'n Craig  Pro User  says:

I had to come back for another look today after Madison got a dose of freezing rain last night. Today everything is covered with a pebbly layer of ice resembling the surface of a curling rink. I must have accounted for half of the hits on this shot;)
Duncan, this one goes out to you.

KapiBora sits in the old gum tree

Eating all the gumdrops he can see

Stop, KapiBora, Stop, KapiBora

Leave some there for me.
:))
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Flickr Dave  Pro User  says:

Yes, the tail end of winter is very dreary here in Maryland too. It seems unreal that some part of the world can look this warm and inviting right now.

So I, too came back for another look.

Ahhhhhhhhh.
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Flickr Dave  Pro User  says:

By the way, Pierre, I discovered using Scout that this picture is way up high on the most interesting photos list for Feb 27, 2006. Congratulations.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jones Airfoils says:

Awesome shot Pierre
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Haiku Garry says:

this shot and location are incredible! the colors of the sand and water are amazing! after seeing this the rest of the world seems pale in comparison. i'm heading towards bora bora in my kayak immediately!
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stechico  Pro User  says:

Great shot w/ your kitecam =)
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Simon Harb  Pro User  says:

A glimpse of heaven.

18 inches of snow here....
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pierre Lesage  Pro User  says:

I am flying to Berlin tonight, can't wait to be cold for just a few days !!
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ojaipatrick  Pro User  says:

awesome photo, I like the curved horizon!
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Reign says:

Packing suitcase, camera, bikini....here I come.....too cold here....xx
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

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GoodMolecules  Pro User  says:

Beautiful shot - Great lines! I'm packing my bikini too! (but I suspect I won't get quite the same reaction...)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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weaving major & tractor dan says:

I dunno, maybe I'm crazy after 6 months of snow, but to me it looks like the resort is reaching out two large touristy claws across the water towards the "wilderness" of the island, ready to gobble it up. ;o)

Not that I couldn't be convinced to visit anyways...
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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AK Girl says:

Mr. Lesage -

Gorgeous photos! I am traveling from Alaska to French Polynesia this June for my honeymoon, however, can't seem to find availability at the new Thalasso resort. Is it too early to book there or are you sold out already? I wouldn't be surprised if you're sold out - one look at these photos and anyone would hop on a plane and come down there! I hope to stay there... will check out your other resorts in the meantime.

Thanks again for the photos! I'll keep a lookout for more!
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honu1954 says:

great picture... resort should be opened by now ?
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pierre Lesage  Pro User  says:

This resort opened on may 01 and has since enjoyed incredible popularity as it is almost sold out untill the end of November 2006. New KAP shots were made on may 7 check www.flickr.com/photos/tahitipix/sets/72057594 129463431/
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drobnikm  Pro User  says:

Great island photo. Makes me wish I was there.
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stevec77  Pro User  says:

Lovely colours and great shot but its just a little too wide for my liking. I think it could be slightly improved by cropping the right so we can't see the end of the land at the back. Just my opinion though!

Score 8/10 (from the Score Me!
group)
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Jorge Sato  Pro User  says:

heaven?

Score 7.5/10 (from the Score Me!
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stone photos  Pro User  says:

Score 7/10 (from the Score Me!
group)Nice colours, great composition.
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Blueinkal says:

Score 9/10 (from the Score Me!
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a 9 for the pic being taken from a kyte! also great colors... just sometimes wish there would not be mass distraction hotels on those places... (which i can not afford anyway, which makes me jaleous and say ecologist stuff :-) )
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Robert Seber  Pro User  says:

Score 8/10 (from the Score Me!
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Amazing view! 8/10 since this is a hard shot to get! I'd give it 9/10 if the huts were perfectly symetrical and the skyline was horizontal.
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Pepito Solís says:

Nice pic and nice place too...
Invite me and i'll invite u to come here to Mexico !!!

Good exposure and well done !!

Score 8.5/10 (from the Score Me! Group)
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Lillnea says:

Wow! Wonderful!!
The World Through My Eyes
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lpnunez04 says:

Paradise in Earth? It could be
The World Through My Eyes
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gardawind  Pro User  says:

Amazing...real paradise !!!!
faved

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ba's on the slates  Pro User  says:

Truely fantastic! by the :
Fantastic Shot...
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[grep]  Pro User  says:

Wow, its fantastic.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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kainet  Pro User  says:

dreamlike! Great job with the remote camara, you got an awesome shot
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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peter.ca says:

Great shot ! I love Bora Bora. *fav*
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

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ryanz777 says:

ingenious! tying your camera to a kite. I'll send you the bill if I smash mine
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

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gil_dumbea  Pro User  says:

une magnifique photo d'un site tout aussi magnifique
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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outdoorPDK  Pro User  says:

Wow! Fantastic setting
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tmidz says:

great place to be, beautiful picture...magnificient !
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Fort Photo  Pro User  says:

Outstanding capture that really shows off what is possible with kite photography. Well done.

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Found in a search. (?)
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jrtadje  Pro User  says:

I like the seeming curvature of the earth.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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gLiTTeRb☺i®  Pro User  says:

dream a little dream ... :D
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Alkan Chaglar  Pro User  says:

its almost like a dream...
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Luiz Felipe Castro  Pro User  says:

You are invited to post your beach picture at:

Beach Group - Post 1 -Award any 3
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worldwidewandering  Pro User  says:

You are invited to post this and any other photos you have of French Polynesia to worldwidewandering - a travel atlas. Post comments
and thumbnail photos to the French Polynesia discussion thread.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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Rodrigo_Soldon  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wonderful photos for the world, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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AnnieD62  Pro User  says:

Great shot, bravo!

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hooray_j  Pro User  says:

Very nice view ! I want to go there !!
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KAPPIX - Ramon  Pro User  says:

Maybe it was me who looked at this one as the 10,000th. I was at a birthday party on 24-11-2007 where I showed the people our KAP endeavours. I also showed them this one and everybody was in awe. A real gem, Pierre. Still, after all these hits.
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kyteman  Pro User  says:

Seems to have survived lots of hits without damage. Deservedly.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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tuatara57macaw says:

Thank you for posting this photo. I had never seen it before. It's jaw dropping!
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PokyTom  Pro User  says:

I'm a fan of your pics. Spectacular!
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Tactus68  Pro User  says:

Nous aimerions beaucoup retrouver votre photo dans
InvitationFL
Ajoutez le tag FranceLandscapes à votre photo
S'il vous plait, commentez 1 photo :-)
www.flickr.com/groups/francelandscapes/
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Mynth  Pro User  says:

Esto pertenece a Francia??? Madre mia! No sabeis nada!!!
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Chai~Anjo says:

i saw the video that you posted on youtube...The Intercontinental Resort & Thalasso Spa the beach is sooo amazing! what is the name of that background music? it's so relaxing.
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Pierre Lesage  Pro User  says:

Kissing by Bliss
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Mynth  Pro User  says:

Tu foto es digna de competir por la maxima gloria en:
Invitacion
¿Aceptas el desafio? ¡Unete al Clan!


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Gabrios_LBF says:

really a paradise!!!
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KAPPIX - Ramon  Pro User  says:

I wanted to know where this is exactly so I used Google Earth. Fantastic. You're so lucky to be able to call this your working area, Pierre. And sure nice to see where my new reel comes from.
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Pierre Lesage  Pro User  says:

Thanks Ramon, in fact my office is in Tahiti : 17°34'16.56"S & 149°37'7.27"O
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KAPPIX - Ramon  Pro User  says:

Found it, Pierre. What a great medium, this Google Earth thing.

Do you have a room overlooking the pool like in the video on J'ai mon voyage (and a view to Moorea) or the parking lot?
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Pierre Lesage  Pro User  says:

Hey I see that you googled me and found some interviews... From my office I have a view on Moorea but home is 17°37'24.82"S & 149°36'20.73"W
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Ichthys101  Pro User  says:

One day, I will be bringing my wifey here. :)
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captured by fiona says:

Looks amazing!
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DonDyego says:

Bonjour, j'ai aimé leurs images beaucoup, les couleurs sont belles. Une étreinte de Brésil, paraissez.
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Chopperfoto-leica.torquay says:

fantastic love the symmetry on the top part, looks like paradise
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Colleen Travis  Pro User  says:

A breathtaking shot. Tahiti is my "dream" vacation. It would be so nice to visit there one day. You are very lucky to be able to have this scenery available to you every day.
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nemofr  Pro User  says:

Perfect :)
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hk_traveller  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called All Favourite Photos, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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RobinYap.com  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Spa Destinations, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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MarXXI says:

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
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david.nikonvscanon  Pro User  says:

This is easily one of the very best images I have seen on flickr for years.
You really are a KAP master!
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Flickr Hive Mind says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr Hive Mind, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Search tag ... Bora Bora
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PokyTom  Pro User  says:

I like that term, KAP master. It should be a lifetime achievement designator, like knight. You'd get my vote, Pierre.
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Pierre Lesage  Pro User  says:

Thanks David and Tom this is really nice and good for the ego but being a master in any discipline takes much more time... the masters are the Benton, Haeffner, Leffler, layfesky, Wilson etc... who have been KAPers for at least 10 or 20 years and have acquired a wealth of experience that I still need to acquire... just a matter of time !
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maticallone says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 101 Lugares Increíbles (101 Incredible Places), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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maresado  Pro User  says:

un paradiso !!!
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