Panoramic

From the Mountain to the Sea

Aerial view of Olowalu Plantation with the West Maui Mountains in the background.

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.

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.

Kihei Daydream

A sunny afternoon on the shores of Kihei, Maui.

A Morning in Paradise

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

Gone Fishing

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

House of the Sun

I made the trek to Haleakala National Park with the intention of hiking into the crater and photographing the rugged landscape. As I started my decent into the crater a thick layer of fog rolled in, derailing my plans. I quickly turned around and hiked out, I made it out with just enough time to hike to the summit of the mountain for the sunset. Sometimes things don't go as planned, but in this instance it worked out great. I was able to capture an amazing sunset at the pinnacle of Maui.

Reaching for the Pacific

A tree topples over the rocky shoreline on the road to Lahaina, Maui. The branches of the tree bear a similar resemblance to out stretched hands reaching for the pacific ocean.

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.

Akaka Falls

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

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

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

Garden of Enchantment

A warm burst of sunlight breaks through the outstretched branches of Japanese Maple Tree on a cool Autumn morning.

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.

Paradise in Paia

Rainbow over the quaint town of Paia, Maui.

Surf City USA

A surfer admires the last moments of the day as the fading sunlight is replaced by the lights of Huntington Beach Pier.

The South Course

A few years ago Makena Golf Course closed its South Course, keeping only a few holes maintained for aesthetic purposes. Hole #15 on the South Course is lucky one of the holes still being maintained by Makena Golf. The view from this hole is absolutely amazing, it is one of the most beautiful holes in the world.