Makena Colors
Makena State Park in South Maui has a couple of the island’s bigger beaches (one is aptly named “Big Beach”) and definitely some of the island’s best sunset views. read more
Makena State Park in South Maui has a couple of the island’s bigger beaches (one is aptly named “Big Beach”) and definitely some of the island’s best sunset views. read more
In Hawaii the sun meets the sea faster than at higher latitudes, creating a shorter sunset and an urgency to witness the brief event. read more
Evening comes at the end of another Hawaiian day in Ko’olina, turning the sky a brilliant purple edged by the yellow-orange rays of what remains of the sun’s light. read more
The sun nears the horizon to set behind Lana’i and the Pacific ocean. Strategically pictured behind a Kiawe tree as it dips low, the sun ignites the sky into orange hues, filling the island of Maui with lingering warmth and signals of a clear evening to come. read more
The sun sets in the distance as blue skies still reign and the ocean washes onto the beach in bands of bubbly white and mirrored reflections of the sun meeting the Pacific. read more
In addition to giving Hawaii plenty of sunshine and consistent temperatures, its latitude also gives it shorter sunsets than many places around the world. read more
With glassy water, the sun reflects brightly off the Pacific as evening approaches the islands. In the distance, surfers and paddlers catch the last rays, drinking in the soft warmth as they consider being back on shore. read more
Taken on the shores of Oahu, the longer shutter-speed gives us a sense of the waves while making the ocean appear to be painted rather than photographed. Lest we be fooled, the beach, trees, and mountains in the background are in sharp detail. read more
A winding beach-side kiawe tree stretches skyward as sunset casts contrasting shadows on hanging buoys. “This tree is right on the beach and has caught my eye several times, and…” read more
Oahu’s north shore is home to many beautiful beaches, and in particular famous Waimea Bay. In this picture, we see the inviting wonder of a Waimea Bay lava sunset. read more
Majestic purple spills through the clouds and across orange hues to reflect off the ocean in another beautiful Hawaii sunset on Oahu. In Hawaiian the sunset glow is called “alaula,” literally meaning, “flaming road.” read more
Near Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island you can find the beach at Kohanaiki. More often called “Pine Trees” by locals and surfers, this white sand beach has beautiful sunsets, good surf, friendly fun, and an important history. read more