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Best of Your Todays

"May the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrow" - Jason Mraz

Pathway to Paradise

Journey through the lush bamboo forest on the Pipiwai Trail in Hana, Maui.

The Magic of Maui

Pa'ako Beach, is affectionately known by locals as Secret Beach for the fact that it is hidden between two large homes in Makena, Maui. Thanks to its picturesque landscape, Pa'ako Beach has become a favorite location for beach goers and a popular place for wedding ceremonies. On any given day this tiny cove is filled with people. It was to my surprise when I arrived near sunset that I was the only one there. What was even more amazing was the breathtaking sunset that unfolded before my eyes. Having the entire beach to myself, I seized the opportunity to do a panoramic picture capturing the full beauty of Pa’ako Beach uninterrupted.

The Gates of Swell

Windsurfing Board fences on the North Shore of Maui

From the Mountain to the Sea

Aerial view of Olowalu and the West Maui Mountains.

Kihei Daydream

A sunny afternoon on the shores of Kihei, Maui.

The Radiance at Napili Bay

A warm glow from the tropical sunset blankets the entire Napili Bay.

Twilight

A warm glow fills the crater of Haleakala National Park at twilight.

Sunset Over Kahoolawe

The sun sets over the island of Kahoolawe, illuminating shore break on a rocky cove in Wailea, Maui.

Lone Kiawe

Along the beautiful drive of Maui's Pali Highway, kiawe trees fill stretch of the coastal road. I've driven past this lone kiawe tree many times with out a second thought. One day during high tide I notice this tree on my way to Lahaina, it looked as if it was growing straight out of the Pacific Ocean. I went back for several weeks during high tide to photography this three. It is a very simple shot, however it took many attempts before I got a picture that I liked.

Dark Fire

Gone Fishing

A lone fisherman cast his line into the warm waters of the Pacific.

The Secret Sunrise

This picture has been a month long weekend project for me. I've been getting up before the crack of dawn and making the trek down to the south side of Maui, all in the effort of capturing a panoramic sunrise of this small cove. After many disappointing sunrises, the weather finally cooperated and a beautiful pink glow appeared near the horizon. I was able to capture a few shots of this moment before the color disappeared. This is the sunrise at Secret Beach, Maui.

Pastels Over The Pacific

Maui has some the most amazing shorelines in the world. Of course Maui has some spetacular white sand beaches but there are also black sand beaches, jagged lava rock shores, and steep cliffs. If you have ever driven from the Kahului Airport to Lahaina you would have likely seen all the shorelines mentioned above. Here is a picture I captured on the road to Lahaina of a toppled kiawe tree. Its branches stretches across a black sand beach as a pastel colored sunset illuminates the sky.

The Three Bears

As the morning light peaked over the horizon, I was well on my way maneuvering through the twist and turns of the 60 mile stretch of the Hana Highway. I was heading to the remote town of Hana, on the far east side of Maui. The drive along the Hana Highway is breathtakingly beautiful, but I often forget to slow down and enjoy the journey. I'm always in a rush to get to where I'm going and I don't take enough time to slow down and appreciate the beautiful place that I live. On this trip I took some time to explore and photograph the amazing journey. Here is a brisk morning photo of Upper Waikani Falls, affectionately nicknamed Three Bears Falls, found right along the road to Hana.

Old Lahaina

Beautiful sunset over a forgotten wharf in the historic town of Lahaina, Maui. A 30 second exposure smoothes out the ocean and lengthens the clouds giving the deteriorating wharf a calm feeling. 1st Place Winner in the Professional Division at the 2013 Photo Maui Juried Exhibition 2nd Place Winner in the Open Division at the 2013 Photo Salon Contest

The Coast of Kauai

With the sun setting quickly and the rain clearing for a few minutes I was able to capture this spectacular scene of waves cashing into the shore while the Na Pali coast is blanketed with sunlight.

Enchanted Garden

A soft morning glow blankets the outstretched canopy of a Japanese maple tree.

Akaka Falls

A clearing through the dense rainforest reveals the towering 442 foot tall Akaka Falls.

A Pier in Paradise

The sun disappears over the horizon as the last rays of light shine on Waimea Pier. International Pano Award Bronze Award 2014

The Silversword

A majestic 6 foot tall silversword absorbing the last rays of sun on the slopes of Haleakala.

A Morning in Paradise

Daybreak fills the air with a radiant glow on the shores of Hana, Maui.

The Cherish Land

Waimea Canyon in all its glory.

A Makena Morning

Makena Beach is a favorite spot for Maui residents and tourist alike. It is one of Maui's largest beaches, known for its golden sand and large shore break. On this calm morning before the crowds of beach goers arrived a morning glow filled the distant sky. I was extremely lucky to have a crystal clear morning that provided an unadulterated view of the islands of Kaho'olawe and Molokini. The amount of detail I was able to capture of these two neighboring islands is amazing.