Seaside Dream
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
Islands
Na Mokulua, You and I
Just off Oahu’s windward coast near Kailua you’ll find Na Mokula–The Two Islands. Made up of Moku Nui, “big island,” and Moku Iki, “small island,” the lonely pair make for a beautiful couple and fantastic photographs, especially at sunrise. read more
Golden Sands of Ulua Beach, Maui
Ulua Beach tends to be described as “great,” “wonderful,” and even “my screen saver.” In the resort-filled and largely private Wailea area of Maui one finds some of the most beautiful beaches on the island. read more
Waimea Bay Lava Sunset
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
Soaring Over Mokoli’i
As the horizon turns from yellow to gold, breaking through pinks and blues, Mokoli’i’s beauty is called out by a bird-shaped cloud. read more
House of the Sun, Haleakala Maui
Haleakala, translated “House of the Sun” is a colorful jewel crowning Maui’s summit. Around 10,000 feet above the ocean below, Haleakala mountain stands high above the clouds with panoramic views of the Big Island, West Maui, Lana’i, Kaho’olawe, and Molokini. read more
Surf Lei, Kailua-Kona Hawaii
A white flower lei hangs from a branch overlooking a surf spot near Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island as a surfer catches a wave in the background. read more
Ka la i ala hou ai ka Haku
The first Christian missionaries arrived in Hawaii in 1820 at Kailua-Kona Bay. Christianity spread rapidly throughout the islands and continues to have a strong presence in both practice and culture today. read more
Pretty Pink Pua, Kauai Chrysanthemum
A pink and white chrysanthemum is backed by bright blue water on Hawaii’s island of Kauai. read more
Maui Rainbow of Sarongs
A rainbow of sarongs hangs on display at a Maui shop. Ranging from standard to totally unique or even custom-made patterns, prints in Hawaii focus on vibrant colors, saturated ocean scenes, playful sea turtles, and lovely hibiscus flowers. read more
Flaming Road Sunset, Oahu Hawaii
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
Lanikai Outrigger Canoes at the Ready, Kailua Oahu
A colorful row of outrigger canoes adorns the grounds of the Lanikai in Kailua on Hawaii’s island of Oahu. read more