Fire in the Sky, La’ie Point, Oahu
Sunrise greets La’ie Point with a brilliant burst colors on Oahu’s windward side. From La’ie Point you can explore sweeping views of the coastline and several small nearshore islands. read more
Scenery
Mourning Gecko And The Plumeria
A fast, frolicking, and bitty mourning gecko leaps its way from petal to petal on a sidewalk plumeria in Hawaii. Lepidodactylus lugubris, commonly called the mourning gecko, is particularly interesting because there have not been any males found within the species. read more
Kona Snow
About three times a year upcountry Kona is covered in snow–or at least what looks like snow. read more
Orange Hibiscus, Kauai Hawaii
The soft, large petals of a hibiscus gently fade from orange to pink as the flower’s trademark pistil and stamens present themselves on the island of Kauai. read more
Heaven on Earth, Oahu Sunrise
Soft pinks and purples help to set a warm tone while the active water line seems to reach out and embrace us. Above, mottled clouds catch the sunrise rays creating a standout texture. read more
Hawaii Palm Tree Sunset
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
Angels and Demons, Oahu Sunset
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
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
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