Kilauea Lighthouse

Kilauea Lighthouse, standing 16m tall on northern coast of Kauai Island, Hawaii is last thing one sees before reaching Alaska almost 5000 km further north. Around the lighthouse resides Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refugee, a sanctuary where one can see Humback Whales, Monk Seals and Dolphins. Taken September 2016.

Na Pali Coast from Above

Na Pali Coast is a 17-mile-long stretch of coastline on the northern shore of Kauai Island, Hawaii. Here emerald pinnacles rise from blue sea, reaching up to 4000 feet. Na Pali Coast is inaccessible to vehicles. Only land access to this area is 11-mile-long Kalalau Trail which ends at secluded Kalalau Beach. Boat- and helicopter tours provide alternative views. This rugged terrain can also be seen in many movies, including e.g. Jurassic Park, Pirates Of The Caribbean series and 1976 remake of King Kong. This photo was taken from helicopter in September 2016.

Weeping Wall

Mount Waialeale, rising over 1500 metres high is the second highest point on the island of Kauai. With rainfall of over 11 000 mm, this place is one of the most wettest spots on the earth. Inside this old shield volcano one can see how thin waterfalls cut lines down the emerald green walls. With oveer 350 rainy days per year, the peak of mountain is always covered with clouds. Can you spot a helicopter in the picture? Taken September 2016.

Hanalei Valley Overlook

Hanalei Valley on the North shore of Kauai has been an important agricultural site for as long as people have populated Kauai. Hanalei Valley Overlook, right next to the main highway of the island peers over the taro fields of Hanalei Valley below. Nowadays the entire valley is part of a National Wildlife Refugee, established back in 1972 to protect Hawaiian Stilt, Hawaiian Coot, Hawaiian Gallinule and Hawaiian Duck. Hanalei Valley also provides good backdrop for an adventure. One can hike up the ridge on the left hand side and continue as far as another side of the island. Handheld HDR. Taken September 2016.

Kalalau Valley

Kalalau Valley is located in the rugged Na Pali Coast of Kauai, Hawaii. Valley, inaccessible to automobiles is know for its beauty. Lush cliffs more than 600 metres high surround the valley from 3 directions. Taken September 2016.

Blue Hour at Big Island

Since January 1983, Kilauea volcano has been continuously erupting via a lava vent Puʻu ʻŌʻō. First erupting approximately once a month with lava fountains up to 500 metres high, each of these eruptions were given an individual episode number. Now 34 years later these eruptions are still ongoing with episode number 61 which began in August 2011. Whenever lava flow takes a new route, it will be named with episode number and sequential alphabet. Lava flow 61g has been active since late May 2016. Since then, lava flow has entered ocean on southern shore of Big Island. When reaching ocean, lava flow with temperatures over 1000 degrees celsius boil the sea water, creating steam plumes filled with toxic gasses. Taken September 2016.

Lunar Landscape

Haleakala (House Of The Sun) is a volcano rising 3600 meters above sea level on Maui, Hawaii. Each morning, masses of visitors drive 2.5 hours up to the summit to see magnificent sunrise. Views from summit are amazing as sun rises behind 33 kilometer wide crater. According to the legend, Hina, mother of a demigod Maui was unable to complete her work in the daylight hours. This was because sun god La liked to sleep in and race across the sky shortening days. Maui decided to do something about this. One morning, Maui waited for La on the summit and he managed to catch La using a lasso. After a while, Maui agreed to release La on one condition; he would slow down his speed in the sky. This picture was taken few hours before sunrise in September 2018.

Green Gateway

Kipahulu section of Haleakala National park lies on the shores of southeastern Maui. Area is stranded from the rest of the park can be reached only by a very narrow and winding road. The main attraction of Kipahulu Valley is Pipiwai Trail, 2-mile long trail leading hikers to 400 feet high Waimoku Falls. Even though waterfall is majestic, my favorite part of the hike was the bamboo forest. After a good nights sleep we were able to reach trailhead shortly after sunrise and saw no-one hiking up. Peaceful sound of raindrops falling to the leaves and hollow bamboo trees striking another in the wind created ambience I have never heard before. Taken September 2018.

Secret Sunset

Makena Cove (aka Secret Cove or Pa'ako Beach) is a beautiful, crescent-shaped little beach in the shores of Maui, Hawaii. Hidden behind a rock wall, this not-so-secret-anymore cove is popular amongst wedding photographers (and whoever wants to get married in Maui). If you are lucky, you might have this beach all for yourself; however it is more likely to share the location with few wedding groups and others enjoying beautiful views.

Beach Beauty

Makena Cove (aka Secret Cove or Pa'ako Beach) is a beautiful, crescent-shaped little beach in the shores of Maui, Hawaii. This small but beautiful spot is a popular destination for beach weddings with its white sand, palm trees and black lava rock. Taken October 2018.

Haleakala Sunrise

Haleakala (House Of The Sun) is a volcano rising 3600 meters above sea level on Maui, Hawaii. Each morning, masses of visitors drive 2.5 hours up to the summit to see magnificent sunrise. Views from summit are amazing as sun rises behind 33 kilometer wide crater. According to the legend, Hina, mother of a demigod Maui was unable to complete her work in the daylight hours. This was because sun god La liked to sleep in and race across the sky shortening days. Maui decided to do something about this. One morning, Maui waited for La on the summit and he managed to catch La using a lasso. After a while, Maui agreed to release La on one condition; he would slow down his speed in the sky. Taken July 2019.

Serenity

Serene waterfall near Haiku, HI. Taken July 2019.

Fire Sunset

Sunset at Makena Beach in Maui, Hawaii. Also known as “Big Beach”, Makena Beach is a mile-long beach nested between lava outcroppings. Due to brush fire from day before we were able to enjoy one of the best sunset we’ve ever seen! Taken July 2019.

Coastal Beauty

Big waves roam to the seaside cliffs during sunset at Makena Cove, Maui, Hawaii. Taken July 2019. Exposure blending of 4 pictures.