Ala Wai Harbor at sunset During our stay in Honolulu for Left Coast Crime, we had a room overlooking Ala Wai Harbor. Of course, we expected great sunsets...and we were not disappointed. With a full-on view of the harbor and the setting sun, we saw some spectacular sunsets. We had no rain during our stay, but there were some clouds, which are a photographer's dream. More from … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Ala Wai Harbor at sunset
Friday Fotos
Friday Fotos — the Byodo-In Temple lagoon is serene
Byodo-In Temple Lagoon View Our visit to the Byodo-In Temple was well worth the trip. This was one of the places on my "must see" list and even though it was undergoing a major restoration during our visit, I'm happy we got there. This is just one small section of the temple. The front is currently a spiderweb of scaffolding, but eventually the owner intends to restore the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — the Byodo-In Temple lagoon is serene
Friday Fotos — looking out from Halona Blowhole
Looking east from the Halona BlowholeWe'd heard the Halona Blowhole was something great to see. A Do Not Miss while on O‘ahu. That might be true if you're there at high tide. We were unfortunate enough to be at the blowhole during low tide. It's the only reason I can think of for the lack of activity. Having seen Kauai's Spouting Horn on many occasions, I was disappointed … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — looking out from Halona Blowhole
Friday Fotos – Onomea Bay on the Big Island
Onomea Bay on the Big IslandTo get to Onomea Bay you must take a windy side road, then walk down an asphalt path to the bay. On the way down, there are several spectacular views. Unfortunately, the day we were there it was very overcast so we had lots of gray. The views were still very impressive and at the bottom where the water from the stream meets the ocean, it's pure … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Onomea Bay on the Big Island
Friday Fotos — another view inside Iolani Palace
If you get the chance to walk through, you'll notice how beautiful the woods are inside Iolani Palace. There's a richness in every room. From the dark floors to the banisters and doors, the cedar, koa, and kamani woods work together to enhance the atmosphere. Personally, I found myself in awe of the quality of the craftsmanship. A picture can't do the palace justice, but at … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — another view inside Iolani Palace