Nikon D810, 1/250 sec, f/9.0, ISO 200
This is a three image panorama taken from the shores of Waialohe Park. The land in the upper left is the coastline you followed on the Hana Highway to get to Ke’anae Peninsula where the park is located. You can see the trace of the road running diagonally down the left side of the hill.
For photographers, the Ke’anae Peninsula is one reason why the Hana Highway is a multi-day trip. We spent several hours on the peninsula lounging around admiring the scenery, snacking, and taking advantage of the photogenic scenery and myriad subjects that abound in such a small area.
The real reason to go to Waialohe Park is for Aunty Sandy’s banana bread. You will thank me when you do.
Waialohe Park: 20.861407° -156.148056°
Nikon D810, 1/320 sec, f/9.0, 75mm, ISO 200
This is Mile Marker Zero for the Hana Highway. The serious part of the Hana highway starts at this mile marker. There are many, many, many twists and turns, dozens of one lane bridges, and more photogenic locations than can be explored in a single day. If you are a photographer, you simply cannot make the trip to Hana and back in a single day. Plan to spend at least a full day, and I recommend two full days, around Hana itself.
One invaluable source of photography locations along the Hana Highway is the Hana Coast issue of the Photograph America Newsletter produced by Robert Hitchman. I have used his newsletters on several photography road trips around the United States and Canada, and they never disappoint.
Road to Hana Milemarker Zero: 20.917024° -156.264988°
Nikon D810, 1/500 sec, f/7.1, 48mm, ISO 200
Walking down Baldwin Avenue away from the town of Paia you will come upon several surfboard fences. These are very colorful and worth a few minutes of your time. You do require a bit of luck to get a stretch of surfboards not blocked by vegetation or cars.
There are also several nice old storefronts along Baldwin Avenue. Again, luck is required to get a composition unobstructed by cars with the sun in the right position.
Paia Surfboards: 20.916049° -156.381235°
