Tahiti Video Essay
ISLANDS editor/photographer Ty Sawyer captures the power of this paradise


For the past 15 years, Ty Sawyer of ISLANDS has explored the wonders of Tahiti as he has tried to uncover the true heart of this magical South Pacific destination. In his latest trip, Ty goes to the edges -- to the islands of Fakarava, Huahine and Nuku Hiva -- to see more than he ever has before. Watch his video essay here, see his trip highlights on our new interactive map, and read his feature article, "From the Edge," in the October 2008 issue of ISLANDS.

Download the Quicktime movie (83 MB)