Beautiful photos of the Hanalei Taro Fields taken in Fall 2021 using an iPhone 12 Pro Max. Upon reaching the bottom of Hanalei Hill from Princeville, you are greeted with an enchanting one-lane bridge and a spectacle of magnificent mountains and green fields. The green fields (paddies) contain taro, a starchy vegetable that is a …
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Though the island is relatively small, Kauai boasts a wide variety of magnificent settings and climates. On this most beautiful Garden Island, you will find everything from green mountains to red canyons. During the Golden Hour, sunrises and sunsets are especially epic when the sun showers the island’s colorful landscapes and seascapes with golden rays. …
The late Andy Irons is a beloved figure on Kauai, especially on the North Shore where he grew up and learned how to surf at Pine Trees (aka Waioli Beach at Hanalei Bay). Kevin Ancell, the surfer turned artist, has crafted a wonderful tribute to Irons at Waioli Beach. Ancell has painted a mural of …
Local fishermen of Kauai’s North Shore turn out at sunset to fish the waters at Haena Beach Park in these photos. Haena Beach (and adjoining Tunnels Beach) is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world in our opinion, especially at sunset. This is the location of the famed Bali Hai, also known as …
There’s nothing like a sunset at Hanalei Bay. The semi-circular bay frames the sunset against the silhouette of the Hanalei Pier. Dramatic skies are reflected on the water and even on the wet sand. Each night, visitors and residents alike gather near the Hanalei Pier to watch the show that nature puts on. Unless there’s …
Below are some of our recent aerial photos of Kauai. Some of the photos were taken with our new DJI Spark Drone. We found the small drone to be very easy to use, and it did well in the relatively high winds along the coast. The drone’s 12 MP camera produces nice photos at 3968×2976. …
Sunrise at Hanalei Bay is a magical time (though anytime is magical at this beautiful spot). On clear mornings the sun rises over the mountains and casts a golden glow over the bay. Photos
In the old days, panoramic shots were the domain of professional photographers. Today, with smart phones such as the iPhone 6, 7, 8 and 10, anyone can take near-professional, wide-angle shots of their favorite places. Our favorite place, of course, is Kauai, and we’ve been taking panoramic shots all over the island. Below are a …