Royal Guards Lurking At The Gate

On November 1, 2024, in Hawaii, by admin

Nikon D810, 1/1000 sec, f/4.0, 120mm, ISO 200

This seal is mounted at the gate leading to Iolani Palace. There are numerous photographic opportunities throughout the palace. There are nice wide landscapes as well as fine detail macro photography. Iolani Palace is worth a full day for photographers, and is an ideal location should the weather turn bad during your visit.

Iolani Palace: 21.306187° -157.859564°

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Do You Know The Way?

On October 30, 2024, in Hawaii, by admin

Nikon D810, 1/320 sec, f/11, 86mm, ISO 200

I like direction and distance signs like this one. I would like to see a coffee table book of such signs from all over the world. Unfortunately, the drab sky and sun in the wrong location renders this image unworthy of such a project. Such is photography when you do not have long in a specific location.

North Shore Distance Sign: Kamehameha Highway near Hale’iwa

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Secrets Of Oahus Pink Pineapples

On October 28, 2024, in Hawaii, by admin

Nikon D810, 1/400 sec, f6.3, 102mm, ISO 200

On your way to the North Shore of Oahu, be sure to budget time for a stop at the Dole Plantation. There are many photographic opportunities here, to include a pineapple garden maze, a train, and the plantation garden.

I think it is best to stop here on your way to the North Shore, rather than when returning to the Honolulu area. There is much to do on the North Shore, and you do not want to have to worry about getting to the Dole Plantation before closing time.

BTW, the best pineapples in the Islands are the Maui Golds. Everything tastes so much better with a piece of Maui Gold.

Dole Plantation: 21.526052° -158.038253°

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