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2013-05-07 18:57:48 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 18 +1s)

The old Mala Wharf in Lahaina, Maui, has been closed off for years since it's become a crumbling wreck.  Still, a little photo love never hurts ... 7-shot HDR.
#tuesdecay  (+Ian Ference and +Jean-Claude Dahn  and +Christian Gruner) +TuesDecay 
#plusphotoextract  

2013-04-23 01:24:11 (3 comments, 4 reshares, 19 +1s)

Haelma'uma'u Crater, inside the Kilauea Caldera in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, venting at sunset. HDR.

2013-04-23 01:22:23 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 28 +1s)

Haelma'uma'u Crater, inside the Kilauea Caldera in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, venting at sunset. HDR.

2013-04-23 01:10:48 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 15 +1s)

The post from +Elizabeth Hahn a couple weeks back sent me into my archival filing shoe box system for this old snapshot ... family vacations: get in the car and DRIVE somewhere!

2013-03-22 17:17:27 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)

I think this lovely wildflower is a type of lupine ... anyone confirm or correct?
for #floralfriday  and +Tamara Pruessner.

2013-03-20 00:59:44 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Mystery of the moment;
what is on her mind?
#portraittuesday  (+Laura Balc)

2013-03-20 00:50:21 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 13 +1s)

On Maui we have some small groves of "Rainbow Eucalyptus." Don't know the scientific name. Extraordinary colors from the  continually peeling bark, which is sort of a cinammon-colored base and which glows after a rainstorm.
For #treetuesday  (+Christina Lawrie and +Shannon S. Myers)

2013-03-18 20:58:28 (9 comments, 22 reshares, 41 +1s)

Lava flowing into the ocean at Kalapana, Puna District, Big Island of Hawai'i. The source of this flow is Pu'u O'o vent, which has been erupting continuously for 30 years. This particular flow reached the sea at Thanksgiving, 2012.
Reached via a challenging 2.5- or 3-mile hike across an old lava field; must go with a permitted guide (or else end up hopelessly lost!). Recommended: +Bruce Omori and +Tom Kuali'i from Extreme Exposure in Hilo.
An absolutely stunning sight -- the power of nature at its rawest.
+Landscape Photography  #landscapephotography  (+Margaret Tompkins and cohort)
#plusphotoextract  

2013-03-18 20:54:04 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 21 +1s)

Lava flowing into the ocean at Kalapana, Puna District, Big Island of Hawai'i. This flow reached the ocean originally Thanksgiving, 2012 ... The source is Pu'u O'o crater, which has been erupting for 30 years.

2013-03-18 20:51:14 (6 comments, 4 reshares, 38 +1s)

Lava flowing into the ocean at Kalapana, Puna District, Big Island of Hawai'i. This most recent flow reached the ocean on Thanksgiving, 2012. The eruption of Pu'u O'o has been going on for 30 years.

2013-03-18 20:59:34 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

At Kilauea Crater, in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the Halema'uma'u Crater has been venting for 5 years now. This shot was taken at night, under a full moon; the cloud of steam and smoke is lit at the bottom by the glow from the lava in the vent. Stars visible in the sky include the constellation Orion.
For #nationalparksmonday  (+Juan Pons)
+National Parks 
+Landscape Photography (+Margaret Tompkins et al!) #landscapephotography  

2013-03-18 20:45:15 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 4 +1s)

Mauna Kea, on the Big Island of Hawai'i, is the tallest mountain in the world -- as measured from it's base. 14,000 feet+ above sea level, 18,000 feet below sea level to the ocean floor. Taken at sunrise.
For  #mountainmonday    (+Michael Russell) +Mountain Monday 

2013-02-20 21:17:45 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

The 'I'iwi is endemic to Hawai'i, and is found in the higher forests on several islands. This one is perched on an (uncommon) yellow 'Ohi'a tree.
#wildlifewednesday  (+Mike Spinak)

2013-02-20 21:12:52 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)

This picture was taken along the Kona shoreline on the Big Island of Hawai'i, just south of the airport, during a high surf (10-12 foot) period. I just loved the way the water cascaded off the lava shelfs here.
#wetwednesday  +Wet Wednesday 

2013-02-20 20:38:32 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 14 +1s)

On a trip to the Big Island (Hawai'i), we were able to capture the three-tiered Umauma Falls.
For #waterfallwednesday  (+Eric Leslie)

2013-02-20 20:36:01 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

Sunset shot from Kihei (south Maui), at Cove Park.
For #widewednesdaypanorama  (+Ken McMahon and +Lucille Galleli) +WideWednesdayPanorama 

2013-02-18 21:15:28 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 19 +1s)

I planned months to get this composition, with the Milky Way lying gently over the top of Haleakala (peak 10,000+ feet, a dormant volcano on Maui, also a US National Park). Shot during a new moon, about an hour before sunrise. Lights on the shoreline are Kihei/Wailea/Makena in south Maui; but you can see lights 'Up Country' at about 3,500 foot elevation, from Makawao to Kula.
For #mountainmonday   (+Michael Russell) +Mountain Monday 
For #nationalparksmonday  (+Juan Pons) +National Parks 
For #landscapephotography  (+Margaret Tompkins et al) +Landscape Photography 

2013-02-10 19:02:30 (0 comments, 4 reshares, 15 +1s)

Honomanu Bay (Maui) is one of the sights along the Road to Hana ... great surf bay under the right conditions! Keanae Peninsula in the distance.

2013-02-10 18:56:31 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Honomanu Bay, one of the views along the Road to Hana. Keanae Peninsula in the distance.

2013-02-10 18:43:49 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 20 +1s)

Lava flowing into the sea is an awe-inspiring sight ... I recently got a chance to hike out to Kalapana (on the Big Island of Hawai'i) with +Bruce Omori and +Tom Kualii, and was able to capture this shot, about half hour before sunrise.
#landscapephotography  (+Margaret Tompkins et al) +Landscape Photography 
#amazinglandscapes  (+Rolf Hicker)
#plusphotoextract  

2013-01-21 21:13:13 (2 comments, 5 reshares, 24 +1s)

The "Dragon's Teeth", lava formation at Makaluapuna Point, Maui.

2013-01-21 21:02:09 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 26 +1s)

I got to visit Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park this past weekend, and was able to catch this image. The orange glow is on a smoke column venting from the lava vent in Halema'uma'u Crater, inside Kilauea. The white on top is lit by moonlight. Native 'Ohi'a Lehua trees in silhouette,and Orion visible in the stars on top.
#nationalparksmonday  (+Juan Pons)

2013-01-21 20:56:31 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 16 +1s)

Got a chance to go out to the lava flowing in Kalapana on the Big Island, with the guys from Extreme Exposure (+Bruce Omori and +Tom Kualii) ... great guys and fabulous tour guides! This is a shot from where the lava was flowing into the sea on the east side, taken before sunrise.
#plusphotoextract   
+Landscape Photography  (+Margaret Tompkins et al ...)
#amazinglandscapes  (+Rolf Hicker )

2013-01-16 18:23:20 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 16 +1s)

Along the Road to Hana, in Maui, there may be lots of waterfalls (depending on the rainfall etc), and some of them are basically invisible from the narrow two-lane road. The lower falls on Wailuaiki Stream are a classic example ... you've gotta find a place to park, then hike up the road, then climb up on the edge of a steep drop to even see them.
For #waterfallwednesday  curated by +Eric Leslie 

2013-01-10 19:50:34 (5 comments, 2 reshares, 19 +1s)

Sunsets on Maui have such variety of colors and textures ... this shot was taken a little after sunset, from the edge of La Perousse Bay past Makena, with the island of Kaho'olawe in the far distance.
For #colorsonfriday  curated by +Karsten Meyer and +Britta Rogge 

2013-01-10 19:47:12 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 13 +1s)

In southeast Maui, west of Hana, is a sea-level extension of Haleakala National Park (Kipahulu District), which encompasses 'Ohe'o Gulch (sometimes referred to mistakenly as the 'Seven Sacred Pools'). This is one of the outflows of Pipiwai Stream that runs through the Gulch.
For #flowingwaterfriday  curated by +Rolf Hicker and +Kate Church 

2013-01-10 19:38:12 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

Several different types of ginger grow on Maui (all non-natives species), including this cool looking one, the Crepe Ginger.
for #floralfriday  curated by +Tamara Pruessner 

2013-01-06 17:47:54 (6 comments, 1 reshares, 11 +1s)

This was always just a bridge I drove over along the Road to Hana (Maui), but this day I had stopped to walk up the road to shoot a waterfall, and on the way back, I was taken with the light, the lines, the color ... not "just a bridge" anymore!
For #bridgesaroundtheworld  curated by +Carra Riley and +Knut Arne Gjertsen 
For #bridgesovertuesday  curated by +Steve Boyko and +Clare Bambers 

2013-01-06 17:39:49 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 9 +1s)

I can't find a name on any maps for this gorgeous little bay, along the southeast coast of Maui "returning" from Hana, but I love the lines and the light here.

2013-01-06 17:39:14 (8 comments, 4 reshares, 20 +1s)

I can't find a name on any maps for this gorgeous little bay, along the southeast coast of Maui "returning" from Hana, but I love the lines and the light here.

2013-01-06 17:32:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Here's a more traditional view of the crater at Haleakala NP, taken from the Kalahaku Overlook a couple of hours before sunset. Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa (on the Big Island, 100 miles away) on the horizon.

2013-01-06 17:32:14 (0 comments, 4 reshares, 18 +1s)

Here's a more traditional view of the crater at Haleakala NP, taken from the Kalahaku Overlook a couple of hours before sunset. Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa (on the Big Island, 100 miles away) on the horizon.

2013-01-06 17:29:48 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

Here's a different look from the top of Haleakala NP, about an hour after sunset, with the observatories at the left and the lights of Maui down below.

2013-01-06 17:19:46 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 8 +1s)

Aloha! This is a shot from O'ahu of the Nu'uanu Pali (and the Ko'olau Mountains), taken from the old Pali road trail below the lookout. I was inspired by the Ansel Adams photograph of Half Dome that he titled "Monolith", so tried to capture that same feeling with this rugged formation.

2013-01-06 17:10:45 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

Aloha, added some new photos to my album Hawai'i Waterfalls. Enjoy!

2012-12-17 00:10:06 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 19 +1s)

Upper Wailuaiki Falls, above the 'Road to Hana' on Maui. Less than a mile to get back into here, and one of the most pristine waterfall locations on the island.

2012-12-17 00:02:03 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 9 +1s)

Had a nice drive out along the Road to Hana (Maui) yesterday. Lots of great waterfalls that are easy to get to, and some take a little work. This photo is of a fall that people call Wailuaiki Falls, and is less than a mile hike up above the road (if you know where you're going!). On investigation, I found that it is one of several great waterfalls along the West Wailuaiki Stream; so may better be termed "Upper Wailuaiki Falls." But of all the falls in Hawai'i, it's hard to beat this spot for sheer beauty and peacefulness. Aloha.

2012-12-12 20:37:12 (3 comments, 6 reshares, 9 +1s)

A multi-shot pano of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Maine.
For #widewednesdaypanorama  curated by +Ken McMahon and +Lucille Galleli 
For #travelpanowednesday  curated by +Rolf Hicker 
For #landscapephotography  curated by +Margaret Tompkins 

2012-12-12 20:32:48 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

One of the most beloved AND hated critters in Hawai'i is from the invasive species of geckos. This one is a Gold Dust Gecko, hanging out on a yellow heliconia (blossom?) on O'ahu.
for #wildlifewednesday  curated by +Mike Spinak and +Morkel Erasmus 

2012-12-11 18:52:37 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 13 +1s)

Alpen glow on Half Dome, mid-October ... a lucky day to be in Yosemite, with the sunset passing through a narrow gap to leave the band of light trailing down towards Tenaya Valley.

2012-12-11 18:41:59 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 18 +1s)

Sunset along the Lahaina Pali highway in south Maui. I love watching the ebb and flow of surf over the lava ledges on our coastlines, and catching a great sunset at the same time felt like an extra helping of dessert!

2012-12-11 18:32:56 (2 comments, 5 reshares, 12 +1s)

A lot of Hawai'i "Landscapes" encompass the sea ... not sure where the 'Landscape' ends and the 'Seascape' begins, but the combination makes for some gorgeous shots. This was taken on the north shore of Kaua'i, just past Ke'e Beach, in the 15 minutes of sun we had during a 3.5 hour shoot.

2012-12-11 18:28:18 (1 comments, 15 reshares, 8 +1s)

I loved the time I spent at the Grand Canyon, but had a heck of a time balancing the contrasting light at sunrise and sunset. Happy with the way this came out.

2012-12-10 22:45:34 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

I like the way this shot of El Capitan came out, with the Merced River, at a 1.3 second exposure to get some "soft" water.

2012-12-10 22:05:23 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 18 +1s)

Here's a shot of the "crater" of Haleakala (volcano, national park) on Maui; a couple of hours before sunset, multi-shot HDR pano. On the far horizon, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island, about 100 miles distant.

2012-12-10 21:46:25 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

Close up of a banana flower, with dewdrops ...
for #macromonday  curated by +Kerry Murphy and +Jennifer Eden and +Kelli Seeger Kim 

2012-12-10 21:41:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

The Big Island of Hawai'i boasts one National Park and several National Historic Sites, including Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park (formerly "Place of Refuge"). Before western contact, Hawaiian culture was controlled by a variety of "kapu" (taboo) practices. Breaking a kapu could result in death ... unless the perpetrator could make it to one of the places of refuge before being caught. If successful, they would perform penance at the refuge, and eventually be allowed to return to society.
For #nationalparksmonday  curated by +Juan Pons 
For #historythursday  curated by +Matt Shalvatis

2012-12-10 21:35:15 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 14 +1s)

The Hawaiian Islands were all formed by volcanoes, the eroded remains of which form the "mountains" of Hawai'i. On the island of O'ahu, there are two "mountain ranges"; the one on the windward side is the Ko'olau range, which includes the Nu'uanu Pali (far left). The Pali is the site of a major battle in the late 1700s when King Kamehameha invaded O'ahu, driving the defenders up the Nu'uanu Valley, and eventually over the cliffs here at the Pali.
For #mountainmonday  curated by +Michael Russell 
For #landscapephotography  curated by +Margaret Tompkins et al

2012-12-10 21:28:55 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Added some new pictures to my album, "Hawai'i: Oahu"

2012-12-10 05:00:33 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah ... always been kind of a "drivethrough" spot on the way from Bryce/Zion up to Arches/Canyonlands, but a couple of years ago, took some time to just ... wander through.