Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2005.10.24.
Nikon D100, 12-24mm f/4G lens @12mm f/8, aperture priority.
These naval shore batteries built in 1907 were obsolete when the G.I.s placed them here
during WWII to defend the island from the Japanese navy. Now they overlook an upscale resort
owned by a Japanese firm. It's not clear whether they're protecting the resort, or
threatening it.