Summertime Spotters

The next generation of plane spotters get their shots of this Federal Express Boeing 777 freighter as it's about to taxi by. With school out for summer, a lot of the younger aviation enthusiasts show to get their photography fix. Unfortunately, the height of the fence was raised to eight feet a few months ago, and standing on the K-barriers do not help.

Maʻili Beach Waves

Waves crash along the shoreline of Maʻili Beach with Mount Lahilahi in the background.

Lone Sparrow

A lone sparrow perches itself in a chainlink fence.

Wadaiko

This set of wadaiko, or Japanese drums, were on the JS Kunisaki (LST-4003) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The landing craft ship was one of two ships in Hawai‘i for the 2024 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercises. The wadaiko are used by the ship's crew for ceremonial events.

Yuki

Our "Yuki-Pookie" turned ten the other day. This is one my favorite shots of her, feeling at home in her new yard.

Motion Blur Departure

A motion blur photo of Hawaiian Airlines' A330-200, N386HA "Heiheionakeiki (Belt and sword of Orion), as it takes off from HNL's "Reef Runway".

Waimānalo Beach

Located on the east side of Oʻahu, Waimānalo Beach is a favorite for local families. It's known for its fine white sand, the view of Manana Island, with the Ko‘olau Mountains behind it.