Blue Wave Pix

Sea Shells And Sea Glass

2012-02-16T00:51:00.001-10:00

Sea shells and bits of sea glass sewn together to make a doorway curtain.

Aquarium

2012-02-15T00:52:00.001-10:00

The aquarium at Disney's Aulani Resort.

Happy Valentine's Day

2012-02-14T00:02:00.001-10:00

From Kat and I ... Happy Valentine's Day!

Narcissus

2012-02-13T00:56:00.001-10:00

A few of the narcissus flowers for a plant we bought in Chinatown before the Chinese New Year's season.

Lazy River

2012-02-12T00:04:00.000-10:00

This family of three floats down the lazy river around the pool area of Disney's Aulani resort.

Interview

2012-02-11T00:34:00.002-10:00

Hawai‘i News Now's Ramsay Wharton and videographer Jon Yasunaga tapes an interview of our niece Kisa and Floyd from the United Fishing Agency for a possible run on the afternoon news. It turned out it did not run ...

Gathering Information

2012-02-10T00:30:00.005-10:00

Hawai‘i News Now's Ramsay Wharton (right, yellow jacket) chats with our family members across a row of ‘ahi. She was there to do live reports for HNN's "Sunrise" morning news show about the high demand for ‘ahi during the New Year's season, and to do a report for that afternoon and evening newscasts.

Inside The Scrum

2012-02-09T00:28:00.000-10:00

Bidders inspect the tail cuts as bids are taken for other fish up the line.

Down The Line

2012-02-08T00:17:00.000-10:00

Auctioneers and bidders walk down the rows of fish for sale. The bidding is fast and furious. Each fish is tagged with the winner and the winning bid. Buyers from all over the island come to the auction, from the local grocers to the high-end restaurants. There are other types of fish for sale, like ‘aku (tuna), mahi mahi, ‘opa (moonfish), and opakapaka (red snapper).

Tail Cut

2012-02-07T00:51:00.000-10:00

One of the United Fishing Agency workers cuts a portion of the tail section of ‘ahi for bidders to inspect.

‘Ahi

2012-02-06T00:39:00.000-10:00

‘Ahi, or yellowfin tuna, is the high demand fish during the New Year's season, especially for the Japanese. Sashimi, or raw fish slices, of high grade ‘ahi is a staple of New Year's celebrations. Here in Hawai‘i, it has become a popular dish among other ethnic groups as well. Pictured above are fresh caught ‘ahi, with a portion of the tail section cross-cut for inspection by those seeking to bid each fish. The red strip on paper near the head, are core samples of the meat. The deeper the color red, the fresher the fish is. Poké is another common dish here that uses chunks of raw fish mixed with seaweed, onions, Hawaiian rock salt, or other seasoning.

Fishing Boat

2012-02-05T00:39:00.000-10:00

Our theme week for February is the "Honolulu Fish Auction". In the pre-dawn hours on Honolulu Harbor's Pier 38, the United Fishing Agency hosts the only fish auction between Tokyo and Maine. Fishing boats unload their catch in nearby mooring spots, like the "Lady Anna" above, and are taken into the auction, where their catch is weighed and tagged.

Nervous Moment

2012-02-04T00:38:00.000-10:00

Emily shares a nervous laugh during her vows.

Fisheye Palms

2012-02-03T00:07:00.000-10:00

A black and white, fisheye lens shot of the palm trees fronting our lanai.

Re-purposed

2012-02-02T00:26:00.001-10:00

This broken surfboard did not go to waste, and turned into a bench.

Instagrams 5

2012-02-01T00:20:00.001-10:00

The February installment of the Instagram collage ...

Row 1: Christmas tree at Ala Moana Center Stage; rainy morning traffic; with Iron Chef America's Mark Dacascos; sunrise from the airport; the Ko‘olau Mountains from the H3 East; rainbow over Waipio.

Row 2: homemade gumbo; Stan Sheriff Center; film truck for "Hawai‘i Five-0"; baby guppies in a cup; frozen yogurt from Yogurtland; submission to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner art page.

Row 3: model airplane at HNL; misted flowers; new plane, old photo effect; Christmas ornament; game camera for TV broadcast; Christmas shoppers at Nordstrom's.

Row 4: feather butterflies at Nieman Marcus; honey toast from Shokudo; family grave stone; final Continental Airlines flight to HNL; New Hope Leeward Senior Pastor Mike Lwin; changing end zone turf panels.

Pine Cones

2012-01-31T00:57:00.001-10:00

A few pine cones on the wreath that friends gave us.

Honolua Boat

2012-01-30T00:40:00.001-10:00

This boat sits in Honolua Bay while its occupants go snorkeling.

Acapella

2012-01-29T00:11:00.000-10:00

Singers from the New Hope Leeward worship team start off their set with an acapella intro.

Dinner Time Kiss

2012-01-28T00:43:00.000-10:00

Jeff and Farrah share a kiss during their wedding reception.

Fueling Up

2012-01-27T00:08:00.000-10:00

This ground handler waits as his truck fuels up this airliner prior to departure.

Hula

2012-01-26T00:21:00.000-10:00

The Hawaiian Air Serenaders perform hula during pre-boarding festivities for their inaugural flight to the Kansai International Airport (Osaka, Japan).

Battleship BB39

2012-01-25T00:46:00.000-10:00

A group from Arizona made this giant scale model of the USS Arizona, Battleship BB39, as it looked like before the fateful day. They brought the model to Pearl Harbor to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Out Of The Tube

2012-01-24T00:51:00.000-10:00

This surfer shoots out of the wave he's surfing.

Kung Hee Fat Choy!

2012-01-23T00:53:00.000-10:00

Happy Chinese New Year! Today begins the week-long celebration.

The lion dance is a major element of the Chinese New Year celebrations, and big events like weddings. I got this photo during Jeff & Farrah's wedding reception, as one of the two lions were entering the ballroom.

Quiet Beach

2012-01-22T00:23:00.000-10:00

We discovered a beach this quiet beach in Hale‘iwa, off the beaten path.

National Hug Day 2012

2012-01-21T00:39:00.001-10:00

Stylists from the Marsha Nadalin Salon & Spa gathered around Kāhala Mall to give out free hugs during 2009's National Hug Day.

Birthday Candles

2012-01-20T00:38:00.000-10:00

Lit birthday candles atop a cake for one of my aunties ...

Streaks

2012-01-19T00:43:00.000-10:00

Streaks of high altitude clouds fill the sky over Central O‘ahu.

Honolulu Fish Auction

2012-01-18T00:11:00.002-10:00

Early each morning, fish buyers from restaurants and markets head down to the Honolulu Fish Auction on Pier 38. It's the only one of its kind in the western United States. Pictured above are bidders looking at ‘ahi (yellow-fin tuna) to purchase. The fish for sale are all fresh from fishing boats that unloaded their catch hours before the auction's start.

We had an opportunity to go before the New Year. In Hawai‘i, ‘ahi is in high demand during this time of the year, as it a Japanese custom to have sashimi (raw tuna slices) included in the New Year's celebrations. This also drives up the price to over $40 per pound (retail) for premium grade ‘ahi.

Moonset Pines

2012-01-17T00:02:00.000-10:00

A full moon sets between a pair of Norfolk Pines.

Celebrity Interview

2012-01-16T00:17:00.001-10:00

Each New Year's season, TV crews from Japanese TV entertainment shows gather at the International Arrivals exit at the Honolulu International Airport to get interviews with Japanese celebrities.

For the past three years, I have been off the assignment, but I stopped by the airport a couple of weeks ago to chat friends who were on the camera crews. The photo above, shows the one interview that happened while I was there, was with professional wrestlers Kensuke Sasaki (white t-shirt) and Akira Hokuto (white hat) and their children.

Happy 9th Birthday!

2012-01-15T00:40:00.000-10:00

Last weekend, our home church, New Hope Leeward, celebrated it's ninth birthday. Pictured above, is Pastor Mike Lwin on stage, with the balloon decor behind him.

Bug's Eye View

2012-01-14T00:09:00.000-10:00

Almost a bug's eye view from the blades of the new UBU Sports Series S-5M synthetic turf at Hawaiian Airlines Field. I took this photo while doing pre-game set-ups for a University of Hawai‘i Warriors football game.

Strawberries Flambé

2012-01-13T00:49:00.001-10:00

With one of my brothers-in-law and me having birthdays a few days apart, my mother-in-law decided to celebrate both birthdays as one dinner event. We went to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, and my brother-in-law and I both got these Strawberries Flambé as birthday desserts. The blue flame is from the alcohol burning off.

Dawn Colors

2012-01-12T00:27:00.003-10:00

The sky turns various colors as the sun comes up behind me, as the moon sets.

Wolfpack

2012-01-11T00:44:00.000-10:00

A football helmet of the Pac-Five Wolfpack on the turf of Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium. I took this photo during an injury time-out, while shooting the on-field camera.

Pac-Five is a sports amalgamation of 13 small private schools on O‘ahu, where students combine to form teams in 13 sports. The original five schools that make up Pac-Five are: Maryknoll High School, Hawaii Baptist Academy, University Lab School, Lutheran High School, and the Mid-Pacific Institute.

Wāhine Volleyball

2012-01-10T00:56:00.000-10:00

One of the volleyballs of the nationally-ranked University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wāhine (Women's) Volleyball team during their pre-game warm-ups. Na Wāhine finished off the season falling in the NCAA Regionals.

I've been on the broadcast TV crew that covers Hawai‘i home basketball and volleyball games at the Stan Sheriff Center at the Mānoa Campus.

Happy Birthday Cobe!

2012-01-09T00:47:00.000-10:00

Happy Birthday to our nephew Cobe!

Kaukonahua Road

2012-01-08T00:47:00.000-10:00

The theme week for January is "iPhone Photos". Leading off, is a shot Kaukonahua Road, as we ventured to Waialua. This portion of the road is lined with pine trees, that almost forms a tunnel.

Komoda Store

2012-01-07T00:19:00.000-10:00

During one of our recent Maui trips, a magazine writer/photographer was doing a profile of Komoda Store, in Makawao. While we were there, the writer gathered the Komoda Store people to get a group shot, and I jumped in to this photo as well.

The store is known for its super-delicious baked goods. Folks come from all over the "Valley Isle" to get their breads and pastries. Locals who visit Maui from other islands, like us, make it a point to stop there for breakfast and snacks. Komoda Store is a must-stop when on Maui, and you need to go early!

Turn Here

2012-01-06T00:35:00.000-10:00

A ramp worker from AirServce Hawaii marshalls this Virgin Australia Boeing 737 to its overnight parking spot, after arriving from Seattle-Boeing Field.

Rear Axle

2012-01-05T00:55:00.000-10:00

A car's rear axle and wheels abandoned in an empty lot.

Blue Crabs

2012-01-04T00:40:00.001-10:00

A box full of soft shell blue crabs for sale at a Chinatown seafood vendor.

Croton Flowers

2012-01-03T00:48:00.000-10:00

A close-up of tiny croton flowers in bloom.

Bang The Drum All Day

2012-01-02T00:44:00.000-10:00

One of the drummers on the New Hope Leeward worship team bangs the drums while rehearsing the song "Deep Cries Out".

Instagrams 4

2012-01-01T00:37:00.000-10:00

Happy New Year!

Leading 2012, is our monthly Instagram collage. Here is the January edition ...

Row 1: cupcakes from Let Them Eat Cupcakes; Kaukonahua Road; sunrise clouds; traffic on HNL's South Ramp;

‘Aulani aquarium; sun through twin palms.

Row 2: a beach in Kāhala; moonset pines; lazy river pool at a house; morning traffic; Pac-Five Wolfpack helmet; multi-colored rose bouquet.

Row 3: Diamond Head back view; soccer ball on the Waipio Soccer Stadium pitch; closed Borders store; replay machines in a production truck; fountain at Ala Moana Center; early evening weekend traffic.

Row 4: ‘Aulani coaster; Japanese tourist wedding at St. Peter's Church; Radford Rams vs ‘Iolani Raiders; pumpkins; sunset over the ocean; EFP camera for a soccer game.

Bougainvillea

2011-12-31T00:22:00.001-10:00

Closing out our posts for 2011, is a shot I took of a bougainvillea plant with a Nikon 10-24mm ultra-wide lens outside the T-Hangars at HNL.

The Kick Is Up ...

2011-12-30T00:40:00.000-10:00

Placekicker Danny Hrapmann of the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles attempts a 39-yard field goal during practice for the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl that was played on Christmas Eve against the University of Nevada Wolfpack. The Golden Eagles practiced at Hawaiian Airlines Field in the mornings leading up to gameday. The Golden Eagles beat the Wolfpack 24-17.

Pictured above is #63 DS Lance Schuffert, #78 LS Jonathan Guerry, #60 DS Adam Weathers, #39 P/H Peter Boehme, and #25 PK Corey Acosta. QBs Rickey Lloyd (#8) and Arsenio Favor (#6) warm up at the top of the photo.

Aloha ‘Oe John Heckathorn

2011-12-29T00:42:00.001-10:00

I was saddened to find out that Hawai‘i Magazine Editor John Heckathorn passed away yesterday. I had the privilege and pleasure to work with Mr. Heckathorn on a media flight that Hawaiian Airlines held on their Bellanca CH-300 "Pacemaker" that we were both on, in May 2010. Pictured above, is John posing with the CH-300 after our media flight.

The flight had turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as I was invited by Hawaiian Airlines to photograph the media flight for my own article that I was working on. Upon arrival to the fixed base operator where the Bellanca is kept, I was introduced to Mr. Heckathorn, who was also going to be on the flight. He asked who I was shooting for, and I responded that I freelance for airliner publications. He then asked if he could use my photos for his article, to which I obliged. I was surprised that he was going to use his iPhone to photograph the flight, since his magazine did not have a photographer available. They ended up using four of my photos for his article that appeared in the August 2010 issue. THat flight was a definite blessing.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Heckathorn ‘ohana. John was truly a force in the publication scene here in Hawai‘i, and will be truly missed.

Highway Inn Mural

2011-12-28T00:29:00.001-10:00

A few weeks ago, a mural outside the Highway Inn restaurant was dedicated with a Hawaiian blessing and prayer. The mural was painted members of 808 Urban, and it depicts the history of the town of Waipahu, and the many ethnic groups that make up the former sugar cane plantation area of O‘ahu.

Annuals

2011-12-27T00:36:00.001-10:00

Some of our annuals in bloom on our lanai.

Rock Wall

2011-12-26T00:39:00.000-10:00

One of the rock walls forming the Lagoon 1 at Ko Olina with Kahe Point in the background.

Mele Kalikimaka

2011-12-25T00:32:00.000-10:00

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Angel Ornament

2011-12-24T00:40:00.000-10:00

A crystal angel ornament shot with a four-point cross filter.

Engine Check

2011-12-23T00:32:00.000-10:00

One of the pilots from this China Southern Airlines 737 delivery flight inspects the main fan blades of the right side engine shortly after arriving at HNL. The other pilot holds a "Remove Before Flight" pin, that will be placed in the intake to prevent the fan from freely spinning in the wind. The delivery flight crews usually do a post-flight walk-around after they arrive at HNL.

Waterfall

2011-12-22T00:50:00.000-10:00

An abstract black & white shot of the waterfall at the entrance to the Honolulu Country Club.

Wine Selection

2011-12-21T00:16:00.000-10:00

The selection of wines at the Aulani's ‘Ama ‘Ama Restaurant.

Spanish Lavender

2011-12-20T00:04:00.001-10:00

A selective color shot of Spanish Lavender at the Ali‘i Kula Lavender Farm in Kula, Maui.

Film Truck

2011-12-19T00:26:00.000-10:00

This film truck had two second unit cameras and crew shooting a car chase scene on Lagoon Drive for an upcoming episode of "Hawai‘i Five-0".

Boogie Boarding Toddler

2011-12-18T00:29:00.000-10:00

This little guy rides a tiny wave on his boogie board with his big sister alongside.

Wedding Cake

2011-12-17T00:40:00.001-10:00

Jeff and Farrah's wedding cake seen through a fish eye lens and Lightroom effect. I photographed their wedding a few months ago as a referral from a close friend.

Tailgunner?

2011-12-16T00:03:00.000-10:00

This Ilyushin Il-76 of the Russian Air Force was brought over President Dmitriy Medvedev's limousine and entourage vehicles for last month's APEC2011 Conference. Many of the cargo aircraft built during the Soviet-era had navigator's windows in the nose, and gunner's ports in the tail cone. It appears this IL-76 had its guns removed, but looks like the station can still be manned.

Cookies

2011-12-15T00:54:00.000-10:00

A selection of locally-made cookies seen through a fish eye lens, from one of the vendors at the Made In Hawai‘i Festival.

Paddler

2011-12-14T00:47:00.000-10:00

This man paddles in the waters around Ala Moana Beach Park ...

Firehouse Door

2011-12-13T00:11:00.000-10:00

A close-up of the Hawaiian tribal artwork on one of the three sets of doors for the Honolulu Fire Department's Station 1 in downtown Honolulu.

Makiki Rainbow

2011-12-12T00:35:00.000-10:00

A rainbow hovers over the Makiki part of Honolulu.

Royal Palm Drive

2011-12-11T00:40:00.000-10:00

In the Central O‘ahu town of Wahiawā, is Royal Palm Drive. This street is lined with royal palm trees from begining to end. Above is the view looking down hill, with the Wai‘anae Mountains in the background.

M-I-C-K-E-Y ...

2011-12-10T00:03:00.000-10:00

We had a chance to get our photo taken with Micky Mouse, while he and Minnie hung out by the pool area.

Floating Glass Ball

2011-12-09T00:07:00.000-10:00

In the ‘Ama ‘Ama Restaurant, there is this small pool with a running spigot and a floating glass ball. The ball moves as the wind blows. Lagoon 1 "Koholā" is in the background

Splashdown

2011-12-08T00:00:00.000-10:00

This girl is seconds from ending her slide ride at one of two Aulani's water slides.

USS Arizona Memorial

2011-12-07T00:51:00.006-10:00

Taking a break from our theme week to commemorate the 70th anniversary on the attack on the Pearl Harbor Naval Base. At 7:53am, waves of fighter-bombers from aircraft carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the naval base and neighboring Hickam Army Air Field. The attack resulted in over 2,400 killed, and several battleships sunken while moored at Ford Island. Other military bases on O‘ahu: Wheeler Army Air Field. Bellows Army Air Field, ‘Ewa Marine Corp Air Field, and Kāne‘ohe Marine Corp Air Field were also attacked.

We pause to remember those who lost their lives on the "Day of Infamy". To this day, there are still sailors and marines who are entombed in the sunken hulls of those battleships. Over 2,000 survivors made their way back to Pearl Harbor to mark this anniversary. The Hawaiian name for Pearl Harbor is Pu‘uloa.

My mom told me that a Japanese fighter plane was shot down and crashed a couple of hundred yards from my grandparents' house in Wahiawā, as planes were attacking Wheeler. My grandfather, on my dad's side, was at work near the naval base when the attacks began.

Poolside Dance

2011-12-06T00:24:00.000-10:00

Minnie Mouse and one of the Aulani cast members lead hotel guests in a dance at poolside.

Pool Area

2011-12-05T00:18:00.000-10:00

The Aulani pool area with the east tower in the background.

MIckey & Minnie

2011-12-04T00:20:00.002-10:00

The theme week for December is our lunch outing and stroll at the Disney Aulani Hotel & Resort.

Leading off, is Mickey and Minnie Mouse, decked out in aloha wear, strolling down one of the walkways at the Disney Aulani Resort. Several Disney cartoon characters make appearances around the grounds of the new resort.

Paradise Cove Chapel

2011-12-03T00:08:00.000-10:00

An exterior shot of the wedding chapel at Paradise Cove in Ko Olina. I took this photo for the packaging of their wedding DVD I shot for Chason & Emily.

Neon On Water

2011-12-02T00:09:00.000-10:00

Neon lights reflect off of the water's surface.

Instagrams 3

2011-12-01T00:25:00.000-10:00

December's Instagram collage ...

Row 1: sunset clouds behind Norfolk pines; end zone view; homemade pizza; hand-held TV camera for a volleyball match; Ko Olina Lagoon 1; clouds

Row 2: pink mannequins; morning traffic; sunrise colors; sand dunes; BC Lions cap logo; guppies

Row 3: rainy side-view mirror; cheesesteak from Chicago Eatz; guppies in waterlily; Disney Aulani glasswork; orchids; waterlily

Row 4: Tetsuo Harano tunnel (Interstate H3); polished turbo shells; Chinese lion dance; EVS remote controller; succulent flower; 9/11 Memorial at Honolulu Hale

Sit Down Paddleboard

2011-11-30T00:52:00.001-10:00

These two women use stand up paddleboards as kayaks, as they check out the stage for the 2011 Lantern Floating.

Hawaii Theatre

2011-11-29T00:19:00.000-10:00

The Hawaii Theatre is one of the premier entertainment venues in Honolulu. The 90-year-old landmark hosts a number of theatrical and musical performances.

Footprints

2011-11-28T00:02:00.000-10:00

My footprints in the sand along a beach ...

G-Shocks

2011-11-27T00:21:00.000-10:00

Kat's Baby G and my G-Shock watches that were birthday gifts to each other ...

Carry Shot

2011-11-26T00:26:00.000-10:00

THis Japanese tourist wedding couple does their carry shot pose at Magic Island Park.

Underside

2011-11-25T08:00:00.000-10:00

An American Airlines Boeing 757-200 passes directly above me as it departs for Los Angeles. I wanted to get a photo of the Air China 747-400 taking Chinese President Hu Jintao back to Beijing, after the end of the APEC 2011 Conference that was held here in Honolulu.

Diamond Head

2011-11-24T00:46:00.001-10:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

An ocean view of the world-famous Diamond Head from the open ocean.

Curved Palms

2011-11-23T00:33:00.000-10:00

A fish-eye lens view of the palm trees at Sans Souci Beach Park, at the east end of Waikīkī,

Boat Cam

2011-11-22T00:47:00.000-10:00

One of the hand-held cameras for the Lantern Floating event is wireless TV camera on this twin-hulled canoe.

Orange Clouds

2011-11-21T00:11:00.000-10:00

With the help of a Lightroom preset, I turned the late afternoon clouds more orange than the actual color temperature.

Stacked Rocks ... 2

2011-11-20T00:23:00.000-10:00

Another rock stack I made during one of our beach jaunts to ‘Āweoweo Beach ...

Tailgaters

2011-11-19T00:42:00.001-10:00

Before a recent game, University of Hawai‘i Warriors fans' tailgate parties get into full swing in this section of the Aloha Stadium parking lot. Tonight, they face the Fresno State Bulldogs.

Air Force One

2011-11-18T00:23:00.000-10:00

With the end of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference, APEC2011, in Honolulu, President Barack Obama, left town for Australia in "Air Force 1". Today's photo shows the presidential aircraft lifting off of HNL's Runway 8L.

This Boeing 747-200B is one of two that are identical that carries the President of the United States.

Sea Wall

2011-11-17T00:34:00.000-10:00

The sea wall that runs in front of the Waikīkī Aquarium, with the hotels of Waikīkī in the background.

Sun And Plumeria

2011-11-16T00:36:00.000-10:00

A wide-angle lens photo of this plumeria tree with several bunches in bloom, with the sun in the background.

Wilson

2011-11-15T00:08:00.000-10:00

At the bed & breakfast we stayed at, there was this Wilson volleyball lying on the grass. I though that it reminiscent of the Tom Hanks film "Castaway".

Roast Duck

2011-11-14T00:53:00.000-10:00

A grandmother and her granddaughters wait for their order of Chinese roasted duck.

From The Ocean

2011-11-13T00:35:00.000-10:00

Looking out toward Mokule‘ia and Kaena Point from the ocean ...

Shoppers

2011-11-12T00:19:00.003-10:00

Additional merchants were located in the neighboring Blaisdell Arena. The booth on the left were giving away juice samples. Photo taken with a fish-eye lens.

Waikīkī Natatorium

2011-11-11T00:25:00.010-10:00

On this day, we honor all veterans of the US Armed Forces who dutifully served our country, and to those who laid down their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy.

The Waikīkī Natatorium War Memorial stands at the east end of Waikīkī, as a memorial dedicated to those from Hawai‘i that were killed in World War I. Built in 1918, it featured an ocean water swimming pool and concrete bleachers. Duke Kahanamoku, Johnny Weismuller, and Buster Crabbe were among the notables who raced in the 100-meter-long pool.

The memorial pool has been closed to the public for years, due to the eroding concrete. It has been the subject of intense debate, on whether to demolish the entire Natatorium, or preserve some, or all, of the 90+ year old structure. Currently, there is work being done to preserve the west end seawall.

Christmas Ornaments

2011-11-10T00:37:00.000-10:00

Christmas ornaments made from sea shells, and taken with a fish-eye lens.

Crowded Aisles

2011-11-09T00:49:00.000-10:00

In the opening hours of the festival, hundreds of people line the aisles of the Blaisdell Center's Exhibition Hall to look over the goods the merchants have to sample, and for sale. Today's photo taken with a fish-eye lens.