Category Archives: David Avery photography

Look around and you’ll find what you seek.

Recently I was asked, “where are the people? I thought Hawai’i was crowded with tourists.” I typically respond with, “you find what you seek. If you travel to Hawai’i to find people, you will find them.” My thought pattern continues with … if you travel to find natural surroundings, raw shoreline, beautiful blue water, lavaContinue reading “Look around and you’ll find what you seek.”

Maui – early morning – the calm before the beach is active.

Early morning beach time is really special on Maui. Most tourists avoid early bird beach adventure. And the ones that show up are quietly enjoying a morning walk, run or combing. Seeking a ‘no foot prints in the sand’ photo can be challenging on all Hawaiian islands — so arrive early. It’s the calm beforeContinue reading “Maui – early morning – the calm before the beach is active.”

Maui’s coconut palms overhead – and overheard

Found throughout the tropic and subtropic area, the coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many domestic, commercial, and industrial uses of its different parts. Coconuts are part of the daily diets of many people. Coconuts are different from any other fruits because they contain a large quantity of “water” andContinue reading “Maui’s coconut palms overhead – and overheard”

Hidden Lahaina isn’t so difficult to find. Just look for it.

Just off Front Street, Lahaina comes to life. Not the kind of life found on the street … I’m talking about spots that are void of the congestion and foot traffic. I found the other side of Lahaina seeking refuge from the grunge, overdone retail, stench, street hecklers, etc. etc. Not that some of thoseContinue reading “Hidden Lahaina isn’t so difficult to find. Just look for it.”

Maui’s red dirt keeps you digging for more.

Return from Maui and you’re sure to remember red dirt. It’s ever present. Add a little water and voila, you have red mud. Either way, you’ll be reminded long after you leave. For some reason, washing with soap and water ‘sorta’ works. Scrub a dub on the hands and feet and you’ll remove most ofContinue reading “Maui’s red dirt keeps you digging for more.”

Pu’u ‘O’õ – on the eastern rift zone of the Kīlauea volcano

Puʻu ʻŌʻō (pronounced “poo-oo oh-oh”) is a cinder/spatter cone in the eastern rift zone of the Kīlauea volcano of the Hawaiian Islands. The photo herein was taken about 25′ very mouth of Pele. Look close enough and you can see Pele’s mouth, nose and eyes. I was lucky to have gotten up close to thisContinue reading “Pu’u ‘O’õ – on the eastern rift zone of the Kīlauea volcano”

Place of refuge – and the Big Island

One of the most accessible, interesting, and enchanting cultural sites in the State of Hawaii is the Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park.  Translated, the “Place of Refuge at Honaunau” is the most complete restoration of an ancient Hawaiian religious sanctuary in Hawaii. On the black lava flats of the southern Kona Coast, Pu’uhonua oContinue reading “Place of refuge – and the Big Island”

Big Island and the Kohala coastal area.

As you drive 20-minutes north of Kona International Airport, you’ll marvel at the rugged lava fields surrounding you. You may not see it from Queen Kaahumanu Highway, but the Kohala Coast, also simply known as “South Kohala,” is where you’ll find some of the island’s finest resorts. Nestled amongst the jet-black and rust-red lava rockContinue reading “Big Island and the Kohala coastal area.”

The Big Island tide pool flow with a storm nearby.

Located on the Kapoho Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, the Kapoho Tide Pools are an unusually large grouping of tide pools and spring fed pools that stretch out for roughly one mile along the shoreline and extend as much as 600 feet out into the Pacific Ocean. The pools formed naturally and, surprisingly,Continue reading “The Big Island tide pool flow with a storm nearby.”

Hike to La’au Point. Six miles round trip from Dixie Maru Beach. Whew.

The day began with a serious hike. Not a typical out and back day hike. No, I’m talking about a full-on hike to La’au Point – in the mud, through the woods and we didn’t stop at grandmother’s house for cookies and a nap. The trip to La’au Point is tough — add in soggyContinue reading “Hike to La’au Point. Six miles round trip from Dixie Maru Beach. Whew.”

Looking toward Mauna Loa

Mauna Loa is one of five volcanoes that form the Island of Hawaii in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi in the Pacific Ocean. Mauna Loa is the largest subaerial volcano in both mass and volume, and has historically been thought of as the largest volcano on Earth; however, the recently discovered submerged supervolcano Tamu MassifContinue reading “Looking toward Mauna Loa”

Haleiwa, O’ahu. Scenic, surf-oriented, sunny and so laid back. It speaks aloha.

The sleepy little town of Haleiwa is nestled comfortably along Oahu’s North Shore. And it feels like you’re in the country — as it’s a complete 180 from the crowds of Waikiki. Over 100 years ago – before Waikiki built its first hotel, visionary businessman Benjamin J. Dillingham opened Hawaii’s finest lodging on a smallContinue reading “Haleiwa, O’ahu. Scenic, surf-oriented, sunny and so laid back. It speaks aloha.”

Ka Lae – South Point – Big Island: 18.9111° N, 155.6811° W

This photo was taken early in the day at Ka Lae, also known as South Point, is the southernmost point of the Big Island of Hawaii and of the 50 United States. The Ka Lae area is registered as a National Historic Landmark District under the name South Point Complex. Click to enlarge.

The Nuʻuanu Pali lookout watches over the cliffs of the Ko’olau mountains

On Oahu’s Windward coast, the Nuʻuanu Pali lookout watches over the cliffs of the Ko’olau mountains. The Koʻolau Range is a name given to the fragmented remnant of the eastern or windward shield volcano of the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972, and is truly one of theContinue reading “The Nuʻuanu Pali lookout watches over the cliffs of the Ko’olau mountains”

Hawaii allows you to set a path, find one or follow one. Get busy moving because small moments make life.

Hawaii can be experienced without crowds of people, and for most of us who find our way back again and again it’s what we thrive to do … avoid crowds. Discovering a new beach or a spot where throngs of people haven’t landed is one of the best things about the experience. In my earlyContinue reading “Hawaii allows you to set a path, find one or follow one. Get busy moving because small moments make life.”

Surf808 finds the hidden surf and roads less traveled

Summer is still sizzling in the middle of the Pacific. Fact is, the temperature stays fairly constant most of the year. Yet another reason to live aloha. The paths leading away from tourists are not hard to find – you just have to look or Google the trails marked “steep or dangerous.” Actually, trails onContinue reading “Surf808 finds the hidden surf and roads less traveled”

The mountains of east Moloka’i – the Kamakou Preserve – can be clearly seen early in the day.

The nearly 2,774-acre Kamakou Preserve on the slopes Kamakou, the island’s highest mountain, is striking when viewed from Maui.  Before you venture, plan ahead because the weather can and will affect your visit to the Preserve. When there, you can see more than 250 rare Hawaiian plants, 219 of which can be found nowhere elseContinue reading “The mountains of east Moloka’i – the Kamakou Preserve – can be clearly seen early in the day.”

Hawaii beaches: red, black, white, pink(ish), and green.

Papakōlea Beach, also known as Green Sand Beach or Mahana Beach, is a green sand beach located near South Point, in the Kaʻū district of the island of Hawaiʻi. One of only four green sand beaches in the World, the others being Talofofo Beach, Guam, Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island in the Galapagos Islands, andContinue reading “Hawaii beaches: red, black, white, pink(ish), and green.”

Awa`awapuhi hiking: tough hike – great views. Worth the adventure.

Found in Koke`e State Park this trail winds through a highland forest with occasional ridge top views. It’s all downhill. Let me reiterate … all down hill means all uphill on the return trip. The day I hiked this trail, I carried a 100oz of water, a Canon 7D, tripod, Sony PCM50, etc. a pointContinue reading “Awa`awapuhi hiking: tough hike – great views. Worth the adventure.”