I guess they are taking out the " Big Guns " in preparation forthe ' 4th of July Fireworks " display at Magic Island.
7:12pm Pacific Time
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Canoe Paddlers Just Before Sunset
Canoe Paddles sprint just before sunset to squeeze in a few morepractice sessions while there is sun light.
7:00pm Pacific Time
Yoo! Hoo! . . . Paparazzi's !
The " Kahala Mandarin Hotel " . . . the hotels of stars and celebrities.8:48am Pacific time
Drama on the Beach
A cargo net washed ashore from a recent shipwreck onKahala Beach. So . . . so . . . so . . . I might be a little dramatic.
8:53am Pacific Time
Exclusive Black Point
Kahala Beach in the morning with the clusters of homeson the excluseive area of " Blackpoint ".
8:37am Pacific Time
I Am So Lonely . . . I Wish I Had A Friend
I just met someone on an early morning walk on Kahala Beach.Now my new friend . . . " Nalu ".
8:42am Pacific Time
Makeover or Extreme Makeover ?
The moored sampan at Kewalo Basin called the " Kula Kai "
needs a ' makeover ' . . . what do you think ?
12:23pm Pacific Time
Monday, June 28, 2010
Kakaako Waterfront Park Surf
A race among surfers as to who has bragging rights for the day.12:27pm Pacific Time
Who Cares if I Don't Catch Anything
A fisherman doing want he enjoys the most on an early morningat Kahala Beach.
6:54am Pacific Time
Early Morning Sunrise Kahala Beach
A ray of sun appears from the clouds on the water ofKahala Beach.
6:41am Pacific Beach
Leaving on a Jet Plane . . . Duh!
Why fly . . leave . . take a trip away . . when you can surf anywhere on the islands and any time . . . life is great !
12:29pm Pacific Time
Surfer Girl at Kakaako Waterfront Park
Surfer Girl paddles home after a day of surfing.12:22pm Pacific Time
Beautiful But a Bit of a Haze
Kaneohe Town . . . a breath taking but hazy view of the windward side of the islands.
10:58am Pacific Time
A Hazy Kind of Day
A bit hazy but . . . from the Nuuanu " Pali Lookout " is thescenic windward side with " Chinamen's Hat " Island.
11:00am Pacific Time
A Picturesque Drive on a Hazy Day
A view from the Pali " Lookout " . . . a bit hazy but . . . but . .but . . . the H3 Freeway beckons.
10:55am Pacific Time
What Beckons Beyond the Front Door
An early morning at Kewalo Basin Park brings out a container ship,a " tako " fisherman and a lady checking out all the activity in the ocean.
6:31am Pacific Time
Peek A Boo
The morning is still early at low tide which is an ideal timefor tracking " tako " Japanese word for " octopus ". He has
a 3 prong spear in one hand and a stick in the other to lift
up the rock for the elusive " tako ".
6:32am Pacific Time
Sunday, June 27, 2010
A Moment to Cherish
" The migratory habits of the early morning ' Surfers March 'as pods of surfers march in a single file in search of a wave.
5:37am Pacific Time
Shhh-hh-h . . . Be Quiet !
" I must be quiet as I hide in the shrubbery, down wind andholding my breath as I secretly photograph a rare moment
to witness the pods of surfers in search of a wave.
5:38am Pacific Time
National Geographic Moment
This is what I consider a, ' National Geographic Moment ' with camera in hand and a moment to photograph the,
' Surfer's March ' not witnessed but by a few people ".
6:03am Pacific Time
A Ritual to Behold
" As like in ' National Geographics the March of the Penguins ',the pods of surfers instinctively are drawn to he best surfing
spots in the world ".
6:03am Pacific Time
Huff and Puff
" As pods of surfers forge on like the ' March of the Penguins ' . . . there is always a little straggler left behind crying out . . .
Mommy! Mommy! . . . Wait for me ! "
5:59am Pacific time
Hi Ho! . . . Hi Ho!
" Step by step . . . the surfer pods carefully walk the reefs at low tide stepping in between the jaggd rocks, the holes in the
reef and even spiny sea urchins ".
6:18am Pacific Time
Early to Bed . . . Early to Rise
" Early in the morning before throngs of beachgoers flock tothe beach, fighting for parking spaces . . . surfers sneak into
the ocean . . . trek along the reefs at low tide then disappear
into the ocean in search of a wave to surf ".
5:56am Pacific Time
Family and Tradition
" The ritual of the early morning surfer in search of a wavewith their choreographed - like march is a tradition that is
past down from family to family from generation to generation ".
5:37am Pacific Time
Where Did He Learn to Surf?
" Surfers at a young age have been taught to recognize whattypes of waves look for and how to surf before they could
barely walk ". " The first words out of thier mouths was not
Mama or Dada . . . but . . . but . . . but . . . Cowabunga . . . .
Awesome Dude . . . or Surfs Up ".
5:40am Pacific Time
How's the Water ?
" They are trained from the day they are born . . . they neversay, Yikes Mama the waters too cold, can I wait till the sun
comes out !" " In their minds it is instilled them at a young
age to think and say, Tis not hot . . . Tis not cold . . but just right.
6:14am Pacific Time
He Ain't Little . . . He's My Brother
" It's tough being the youngest and smallest surfer amongstthe adult surfers, but . . . but . . . but . . . I try to keep up
to be the best I can be ".
5:59am Pacific Time
Whaddssuuup! Dude!
" As surfers continue their early morning search of a wave,a lone surfer returns in the opposite direction ". " There is an
exchange, Where is the surf ? . . . a reply with a big smile
and shrugs his shoulders, I dunno . . . the unspoken word,
always be secretive ".
6:37am Pacific Time
Lucky You Live Hawaii
" At the end of an early morning, a long day in search of the ultimate wave, a surfer knows what's next ". " Surfer Dude is
taking a trip to a local lunch wagon to pick up his favorite
Mixed Plate Lunch . . . a reminder of a bumper sticker that
says, LUCKY YOU LIVE HAWAII ".
6:23am Pacific Time
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Good Morning Ala Moana Beach
The still calmness of the waters of Ala Moana Beach in theearly morning as Diamond Head is about to greet the sunrise.
5:28am Pacific Time
An Intersection Light Show
Streaking lights on the corner of Keeaumoku and King Street.7:38pm Pacific Time
Should I or Shouldn't I ?
Surfer on top of a wave uncertain whether to ride it or bail it.12:02am Pacific Time
Could it Possibly Be Low Tide?
What makes you think it is low tide at Ala Moana Beach Park.5:57am Pacific Time
Everyone's Woken Up
It's no secret . . . everyone's up and the beachgoer's begin totrickle to Ala Moana Beach Park.
5:43am Pacific Time
Peace and Quiet . . . Serenity
Peace and quiet . . . serenity in the wee hours of the morning.5:14am Pacific time
Early Morning and All is Well.
It's early morning at Ala Moana Beach Park and all is well.5:09am Pacific Time
Early Morning at Ala Moana Beach Park
It's early in the morning at Ala Moana Beach Park glitteredwith the skyline of Waikiki.
4:51am Pacific Time
Manoa Valley Rains
Beads of water from Manoa Rain clings to the Monsterria Leaves.9:50am Pacific Time
Heavy Equipment in Manoa Valley
Gentlemen ! . . . Start your engines . . . it's road paving timein Manoa Valley.
8:49am Pacific Time
Friday, June 25, 2010
Taking Care of Business !
Cars zip by . . . who cares . . . huff and puff . . . I only have25 minutes to go.
8:38pm Pacific Time
Surfer Girlfriends
Surfer girlfriends call it a day after an awesome day of surfing.12:37pm Pacific Time
