Panorama Views from Aloha Tower

Panorama Views from Aloha Tower

The Aloha tower is one of the most recognizable symbols of Honolulu.  Originally opened on September 11, 1926 at a then astronomical cost of $160,000, the Aloha Tower is located at Pier 9 of Honolulu Harbor. It has and continues to be a guiding beacon welcoming vessels to the City…

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Color Not Required

Color Not Required

Hawaii is overwhelmingly beautiful just about anywhere you go; whether it’s sunny or stormy.  Sometimes you have to give your eyes a break from the vivid colors to really appreciate the textures and patterns of the natural world around us. Here are some images posted previously in color, but today…

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West Coast of Oahu

Another image of the west coast of Oahu captured on a day in between the storms. And for my Lightroom enthusiast, below is the image of the “before” that came out of the camera.  Opening up the shadows, reducing sky highlights and a bit of dodging in key locations gives a whole…

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Makaha Beach

Makaha Beach Park  is located on Oahu’s leeward (west) coast and offers good swimming, bodyboarding and surfing conditions. In the winter months, the surf is often times up and there is a strong shorebreak and rip currents. This is when Makaha Beach is only suitable for experienced surfers. #Hawaii, #TerriButlerPhotography,…

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Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout

Nuʻuanu Pali is a section of the windward cliff of the Koʻolau mountain located at the head of Nuʻuanu Valley on the island of Oʻahu. It has a panoramic view of the windward (northeast) coast of Oʻahu. The Pali Highway connecting Kailua/Kāneohe with downtown Honolulu runs through the Nuʻuanu Pali…

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