Kipahulu Sunset
Rolling waves, shimmering water, tall shoreline grass and a glowing yellow sun are the perfect way to close out a day in Kipahulu near Hana, Maui. read more
Islands
Rough and Lush Kona Coast
Brilliant blues and greens contrast the black Kona lava and make for breathtaking views. read more
South Point Wave
The most southern point in the United States is South Point, Big Island Hawaii. Marked by high winds and tumultuous seas, gnarly spraying waves hit the shore as a rain storm drenches the pacific in the background. read more
Solo Surfer, Big Island
A lone surfer takes off on a head high wave along the Kona coast of the Big Island with glassy smooth water and clear skies that compose a picture blending one shade of blue into another. read more
Hawaiian Sea Turtle Fly By
A Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle flies by an underwater observer amidst corals and white sand as streams of light pour in from above in Maui’s near-shore ocean. read more
Raccoon Butterflyfish
This fun looking butterflyfish can be found abundantly on the Hawaiian reefs. This one was photographed at Kahaluu Beach Park, a marine reserve in Kailua-Kona. read more
Tiki Glow
Watching the deep orange glow in the sky as the Hawaiian sun sinks into the Pacific does not grow old. read more
The Sugar Cane Train
One of Maui’s “Sugar Cane Trains” ages in a field near Lahaina. This double decker bus once hauled visitors all around the island, particularly in the Lahaina area to and from the Sugar Cane Train park. read more
Flower of Lava, Halema’uma’u
The Halema’uma’u crater erupts into a burning flower of lava with orange and black petals centered by a bright yellow plume of molten rock. read more
Waikiki Banana Plantation
Before it was a bustling beach with premier shopping, skyscrapers, and sandy beaches, Waikiki was a banana plantation. This shot of unfamiliar Waikiki from the USGS in 1909 shows the lay of the land during plantation times with rows and rows of banana trees and irrigation. read more
Secret Bay Big Island
There are a lot of “secret” spots in Hawaii and on the Big Island, and rightly so. Part of experiencing Hawaii is making discoveries on your own…finding beautiful secluded white and black rock beaches like this one based on only intuition, luck, or conversation. read more
Damsel Delight
A school of white and purple/black Damsel fish hover around an outcrop of antler coral, one of their favorite places to find food and shelter, in the clear tropical waters of Maui. read more