NFC Wins 2009 NFL Pro Bowl

Arizona Cardinals (NFC) wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald tiptoes the sidelines after catching the game winning touchdown in the NFC's 30-21 win over the AFC in the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. Fitzgerald outjumped Tennesee Titans (AFC) cornerback Cortland Finnegan to pull down a pass from New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning in the fourth quarter, which put the NFC ahead.

The 2009 Pro Bowl ends a 30-year run at Aloha Stadium. The 2010 game will be played in Miami, FL, the week prior to Super Bowl XLIV. Despite the game being moved, players in this year's all-star game said they preferred to play in Hawai‘i, because they see our location as vacation time for them and their families. To them, Miami is "another day at the office." The NFL said they are looking at the Pro Bowl returning in 2011.

2009 Pro Bowl Ohana Day

The National Football League puts on Ohana Day the day before the Pro Bowl, the NFL All-Star Game. Both AFC and NFC teams hold their run-throughs, and include performances by team mascots and cheerleaders. There are also games and contests for fans, young and old.

Today's photo features NFC All-Star, and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith signing autographs for a few young fans that participated in the NFL's Play 60 physical education program, during the NFC's practice session.

True Blue

These blue flowers are quite common around Honolulu, as people have them as shrubs in their yards.

Blue Leaves

I came across this plant in a community garden. I think this plant is used for cooking in some Asian cuisine.

Blue Shimmer

Actually, this shot was taken during the day with the sunlight relecting off the water at a high shutter speed and a soft filter, then with Photoshop, I monochromed it, and added the blue filter to it.

Blue Laguna

I found these tiny blue flowers at a wedding chapel where I was videotaping a Japanese tourist wedding.

Blue Hydrangea

I got these blue hydrangea during a an Easter display at Kahala Mall. It was mixed with pink ones and white ones around the center's fountain.

Blue Ginger

This blue ginger is another variety of the ginger flower species, and is quite common in Hawai‘i.

Moonlight Reflection

The theme week for February is "Blue". Leading off theme week, is the full moonlight reflecting off of the ocean.

Cup On Ledge

Kathy got this coffee cup of flowers from one of her students back in May, and this is the shot of the entire cup with the flowers.

South Wind Approach

When the winds blow from the south and west, they are called Kona Winds, and it forces HNL to reverse their arrival and departure patterns. Arriving flights get to fly a mile off of the southern coast of O‘ahu, which includes Waikiki Beach. This Japan Airlines 747 flight arriving from Japan is making its turn to land on the "Reef Runway" (Runway 26L), which is behind the buildings. The 747 above, appears closer to the buildings than it really was.

In all the flights I have flown in or out of HNL, there was only one time so far, where the flight I was on landed in a south wind approach on Runway 26L. It's a lot better to look at the south coast view at a lower altitude and slower speed.

Loulu Berries

These berries are from the Loulu Palm shot I posted in November 08. From what I've read, the berries are not edible, and can be quite toxic.

Coat Of Arms

The Hawaiian Coat Of Arms adorns the gates of ‘Iolani Palace, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Dried Brush

The hills behind a lookout on the Interstate H3 North, which overlooks Kane‘ohe Bay.

Kung Hee Fat Choy!

Or Happy Chinese New Year! Today is the beginning of the new lunar year, the Year of the Ox.

Kat got this shot during a lion dance at her pre-school's Chinese New Year's festivities. The boys on the left are feeding the lion li see (good luck money envelopes).

Thanks Kat, for the great shot! :-)

Stump Sitter

This lad sits atop the stump of a coconut tree at Kahala Beach Park.

Pink Rose

One of the things that fascinates me about roses, are the amount of petals in a flower. The rosebud is deceptive to the fact of the end result ... seen above.

Slide

This 20+ foot sliding board is part of a pool on the former estate that once belonged to actress Lana Turner and actor Johnny Wesimuller. The pool was built so that Weismuller could swim laps.

I got this photo during a video shoot to promote local artist Dana Queen for an art auction network.

Study Time

Several months ago, I posted a shot called "Aspiring Model", which featured Sean, whose mom hired me to take a bunch of shots for his portfolio. This is another of the shots ... in the background is Sean's mom, singer Melinda Gaborno.

‘Iolani Palace

‘Iolani Palace is where the Hawaiian monarchy lived during their reign prior to the island nation becoming a US territory, then the 50th State in 1959.

Today's photo was taken while Kathy & I had gone to check out the Honolulu City Lights during this past Christmas season.