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Mauna Kea

A panoramic view looking from Mauna Kea at ~9000 feet down towards Puna, the Saddle Road, and Mauna Loa.

Last Lonely Silverswords

Seen in May 2023, this was the last healthy specimen I could find in the Mauna Kea garden. All others have passed and await the next growth cycle

Aerial Views of Waipi'o Valley in Hamakua on the Big Island of Hawaii

Waipi'o Valley Aerial View

Looking south at Waipi'o lookout from above the Kohala Coast. The steep road down to the valley is visible near the top.

Waipi'o Valley Aerial View

An amazing aerial view of the entire Waipi'o Valley in afternoon sun. Hiilawe Falls is in shadows on the left

Aerial Views of Mauna Lani in South Kohala

Mauna Lani Aerial View

Much of the Mauna Lani community is visible in this aerial view.

Aerial Views of Kohala Summit in North Kohala

Kohala Summit View

Spectacular view of huge Pu'us near the Kohala summit, looking towards Mauna Kea in the distance

Aerial View of Kohala Coast

Looking south along the Kohala Coast between Pololu Valley and Waipi'o Valley

Kohala Coast Aerial View

Looking north along the Kohala Coast from above Waipi'o Valley. Waiamea Falls is in the foreground

Looking Down on Kohala Coast

A view straight downward of the cliffs and coastline just north of Waipi'o Valley

Aerial Views of Huge Pu'u in North Kohala

Kohala Pu'u

A massive Pu'u sits near the summit of Kohala with the steep wilderness valleys beyond. The tiny dots in the crater are cattle.

Green Sand Beach

One of only four in the world. The greenish sand color comes from olivine

Onomea Bay

As seen from the bottom of the Onomea Trail

Rainbow over Red Road Surf

Surf crashing on the cliffs off the Red Road in Puna throw enough mist to create a rainbow

Sunrise at Waawaa Point Looking Towards Kohala

Lava towers just offshore at dawn lead the eye across the water to the distant shores of the Kohala Volcano.

Perfect Wave in Pololu Valley seen from above

Perfect Wave at Pololu Valley

Beautiful curls were incoming this day, as seen from almost directly overhead on the trail down from the Pololu Lookout

Huge bluegreen wave explodes on black lava near Keauhou Bay on Hawaii's Big Island

Keauhou Bay Morning Surf

Lava cliffs surrounding Keauhou Bay are the target of wave action almost daily, even on a calm day like this one

Laupahoehoe Point Surf

I never get tired of this place. The power is astonishing

Surf Explosions at Honokaope Bay

Multiple wave explosions on Honokaope Bay during high surf

Surf well at Wawaloli Beach

Surf floods and recedes with great force from this well at Wawaloli Beach. Seductively beautiful, it can be dangerous to approach

Twin Rocks Surf

The legendary Twin Rocks are a favorite subject, as seen from the shoreline at the bottom of the Onomea trail

Puna Coast Coastal Vista

A pristine coastal area in Puna, respite from the lava that dominates the shore here

Laupahoehoe Surf Explosion

With the tide a bit low, I was able to climb down into this famous lava pool and observe the crashing seas towering over me (and on me)

Keahole Point Lava Shelf

Surf break pours off of lava shelf with each wave at this location near Kona airport

Keokea Beach Park

Gorgeous red-orange cliffs contrast with the color of the incoming waves

Laupahoehoe Surf Storm

A massive wave blasts across the lava stacks at Laupahoehoe Point

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Fine Art Images of Hawaii by Thomas Upton

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