SUP Silhouette

A black and white silhouette shot of a stand-up paddleboarder at Ala Moana Beach. This photo was taken a decade ago while on break from working on the 2011 Lantern Floating Hawai‘i event.

Anuhea

Hawaiian music artist Anuhea, performed at the grand opening of the Mokulele Airlines Terminal (Terminal 3) at the Daniel K Inouye International Airport. She performed several songs for the Mokulele staff and waiting passengers.

Guideway Installation

The Honolulu Area Rail Transit is an above-ground mass transit rail system that has been under construction for the past several years that will extend from East Kapolei to the Ala Moana district. The photo above shows the guideway being laid in at the Aloha Stadium Station.

The first operational segment of The Rail will run from East Kapolei to Aloha Stadium, and should begin service later this year.

The Rail is now several years behind schedule, and a few billions of dollars over budget. The first operational segment, from East Kapolei to Aloha Stadium, is scheduled to begin in the fall of this year. They estimate that the full system will not be in operation until 2033.

"Hi Neighbor!"

Yuki and Emi look over at the new neighbors and bark.

Copper Strands

A portion of this power cable was cut, and the end stripped to expose the copper wire strands so a terminator can be attached.

Breaking Free

A running back from the Mill Vill Trojans [white helmet] breaks free from the defense of the Ewa Beach Sabers during a Jr Prep Sports (JPS) youth football game. He gained another five yards before being tackled.

Today's post is dedicated in memory of the late Patrick Mauga, who was the voice of the JPS games at Aloha Stadium. He suddenly passed away last year. JPS games won't be the same without hearing Patrick's gregarious voice, and enthusiastic announcing over the PA system, and on the game recordings.

Marina Dusk

Dusk approaches at the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. Hundreds of small boats are moored at this marina, at the west edge of Waikīkī.

Are We Done Yet?

One of the pilots that making the delivery flight of this Jiangxi Air Boeing 737-800, watches and waits as jet fuel pumped aboard for the next flight leg to Majuro (Marshall Islands).

Blue Irises

Happy Easter!

A trio of blue irises in bloom.

New Turf

In the summer of 2016, the Aloha Stadium had to replace its UBU Speed Series S5M Sports Turf. The installers had less than eight weeks to tear out the previous turf, inspect the ground beneath, then lay the drain pads, turf panels, and the sand and rubber in-fill. The job was completed in time for the fall 2016 high school and college football season. Today's photo shows a shot from turf blades level as players from the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors arrive to hold their pre-season Fall Scrimmage.

Kawainui Canal

The Kawainui Canal cuts through part of Kailua. Homes and businesses line the edges of the canal that begins from the Kawainui Marsh and Stream, and flows out to Kailua Bay. People have been known to ride dinghies or stand-up paddle board up and down the canal. The view above looks toward the beginning of the canal, and the Ko‘olau Mountains further in the distance.

Veni Vidi Bici

A play on Julius Caesar's famous phrase "Veni, Vidi, Vici (I came, I saw, I conquered) ... the bicycling community has taken the phrase for the mode of transportation. In Kaka‘ako, bicycling is encouraged to move around what has become the arts district of Honolulu. There are bike racks on every sidewalk , and fronting many businesses. Adrian decided to pose for this shot for her senior portraits session.

Sunflower Farm

One of the sunflowers at a sunflower farm in Waialua, captured with a honeybee collecting pollen.

Waimea Canyon

Waimea Canyon, on the island of Kaua‘i, is one of the island's biggest natural tourist attractions. On a clear day, the view of the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" is majestic, including the Pacific Ocean at the end of the canyon.

Stewardesses And Surfboards

A pair of Virgin America flight attendants pose with specially-made longboards on the event stage before the arrival of their inaugural flight from San Francisco.

Emi Playing With A Toy

In a rare moment, Emi plays with one of Yuki's toys.

Tomorrow marks Emi's 9th anniversary of her "gotcha day".

Happy Valentine's Day!

Pacific Rim Cup

The Pacific Rim Cup soccer tournament is an annual event at Aloha Stadium, hosted by Blue United, and features two J-League and two Major League Soccer teams. Unfortunately, the 2020 and the 2021 editions were canceled due to the China Corona Virus pandemic. Today's photo shows an Under Armour match ball and the champion's trophy at the press conference of the inaugural event.

Gum Wall

The gum wall at the Public Market in Seattle. Yes, we left our mark on the wall as well with a hashtag #ivankatsea2014. I read that the walls in the alley were scraped clean a few years after we left our gum. Of course, people resumed leaving their gum wads on the walls.

Yuki And Her Toys

Yuki's toys gather over her as she falls asleep for her nap.

Colored River Rock

Colored river rock on display at Geoubunga. I raised the saturation levels to boost the colors.