Aloha everyone, I have been a fan of Lee and Hi-tech neutral density filters and use them during workshops, but now there is a new name in the game. Breath though Photography offers a great line of filters so please check the link. Soon enough I will have some of their filters in hand …
Category Archive: Maui Nature Photography
Jun 29
Nature is fantastic
We went to the beach at dawn to photograph the morning light. We did not expect to see a pair of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles making their way towards the sea. And so our day was blessed from the beginning. So lucky to be in Maui to experience these majestic creatures. After the …
May 12
Magical Sunset
Sunset is my favorite time of the day. I love the soft colors and pastels, and then the peaceful feeling of dusk. Sometime the clouds cooperate like in this image, and sometimes they don’t. The thing is you don’t know if you don’t go. Each sunset has unique light and part of the fun is …
Apr 11
A picture is worth a 1000 words.
I received an email with this image yesterday from Peter Coad, a recent workshop participant. This is what he said….. When I see the portrait I see that he used the elements of composition that we worked on turing our day together. I am so happy to see Peter apply these concepts as …
Jan 13
Sunset in Maui is always different. Thats the fun. You never know what your going get.
When you think about Maui, you might visualize sandy beaches, rocky coast line, lava rock, palm trees, blue skies, you know paradise… This is such a beautiful island and no better place to enjoy a tropical sunset. No matter where you are in Maui when the sun sets, you will see a beautiful view. That …
Jan 05
Paying it forward working with Kaili, who is about to graduate with a photography degree from Langara College
We will be doing a sunrise workshop later in the week and this is one of the locations I will go to. Ho’okipa Maui, has a small group of turtles that haul out for the night and sleep on the beach. Well who wouldn’t like to sleep under the stars in Maui right. Well, …
Jan 02
Sunset workshops are all about the light and motion of the ocean
Sunsets in Maui can be truly breathing. The colors in the sky can be intense beyond words, and sometimes subtle beyond description. Regardless of the quality of light, the way the waves hit the shore can be slowed down allowing motion to become part of the image design. When you combine light and motion, …
Dec 23
Don’t always have to walk far to find beauty in Maui
Literally three feet behind me is the road. I simply pulled over got out of the car, set up the tripod, and created this image. Is it always this easy no. But, it can be. Beauty is everywhere in Hawaii. So, rather than go fast, take your time and enjoy the …
Dec 23
Nature is all around just take a moment and look.
When on a photo tour and workshop in Maui, we tend to concentrate on seascapes, rocky coastline, waves crashing on the beach, sunrises, sunsets, waterfalls, e.t.c., and tend to overlook the obvious. Photographers benefit from taking their time and looking around. By doing so interesting compositions and subjects can surprise you.