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A view of Koko Crater, Hawaii from the top of Diamond Head Volcano State Monument across the Maunalua Bay. It's part of Koko Head Park. Diamond Head is also known as Mount Leahi. The trail is only .7 miles but it's a 560 feet up. The trail is decent with about 260 steps and various grades that can get slick if wet. The view of Koko Head, Waikiki beach and downtown are worth the climb. - #KokoHead #Hawaii #view #ViewFromDiamondHead #volcano #DiamondHeadStateMonument #MountLeahi #KokoCrater #MaunaluaBay #landscape #paysages #Landschaft #景色
The spiral staircase inside the extinct volcano Mt Leahi. This leads up to the summit. This is part of the trail on Diamond Head State Monument (AKA Mount Leahi). The trail is about .7 miles long and is about 560 feet up with 271 steps. It's mostly unpaved. The summit has a great view of Honolulu, Waikiki Beach and Koko Head. #MtLeahi #DiamondHead #B&W #SpiralStairs #abstract #dark #abstract #dunkel #sombre #暗い #stairs #escaliers #Treppe #階段
A view of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head Lighthouse from the top of the extinct Diamond Head Volcano in Hawaii. #Hawaii #PacificOcean #coastline #shoreline #ocean #lighthouse #DiamondheadLighthouse
A view of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head Lighthouse from the top of the extinct Diamond Head Volcano. #Hawaii #PacificOcean. #DiamondHeadLighthouse #DiamondHeadStatePark #MountLeahi #coastline #Oahu #O'ahu #lighthouse #phare #Leuchtturm #fyr
A look from inside the extinct Diamond Head Volcano. Note the WWII army pillbox on the peak to the left. The hike to the summit of Mt. Leahi (aka Diamond Head) is 7/10 of a mile and 560' up which includes 271 steps. Once to the top you have a panoramic view of Waikiki Beach, Waikiki Lighthouse, Koko Head, and Barbers Point.
Lion's Ear also known as Klip Dagga in the caldera of Diamond Head Volcano. #Lion'sEar #DiamondHeadVolcano #Hawaii #O'ahu
A view of Koko Head and Maunalua Bay from inside the extinct Diamond Head Volcano on the island of O'ahu in Hawaii. Thanks for the views, faves and comments. Explored 5/8/21 #210. #Hawaii #DiamondHead #KokoHead #volcano #O'ahu #island #île #Insel
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"It is better to have your head in the clouds, and know where you are... than to breathe the clearer atmosphere below them, and think that you are in paradise."
-- Henry David Thoreau (American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher)
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Photograph taken from the "Queens Walkway Into The Ocean" with a beautiful view of Waikiki Bay and the Summit of Diamond Head Crater off in the distance. There are few places that I've visited that provide as much beauty no matter where you look...
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
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Fort Ruger is an old military fort on the island of Oʻahu that served as the first military reservation in the Territory of Hawaii. Named after Civil War General Thomas H. Ruger and built in & around Diamond Head Crater, the fort was established by the United States for the purpose of defending the harbor (Pearl Harbor) of its newly annexed territory. The fort was originally established in 1906 as Diamond Head Reservation and renamed Fort Ruger in 1909.
This fort was the site of Battery Harlow, armed with eight 12-inch mortars. And with the fort's prominent location on Diamond Head, it made a natural fire control station with several posts built into Lēʻahi Peak. One of these bunkers and/or fire stations is seen in the photograph above. You can seen the inside of the bunker with just the small opening 'cut' into the hillside looking south to the Pacific and west toward Pearl Harbor.
The Fort Ruger Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on July 14, 1983, with portions of the site still being used for training by the Hawaii National Guard. More information about the historic district can be found on here:
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Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
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The City’s Canvas
Towers of glass and steel stretch towards the azure ceiling,
Mirroring the vibrancy of Honolulu’s cityscape.
Amidst the urban palette, the green kiss of nature persists,
Palm trees sway, dancing to the melody of island life.
The city, a canvas painted with a fusion of tradition and innovation,
A metropolis cradled in the lap of paradise.
-- By Dan Higgins, 2024
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"Every day of the year where the water is 76, day and night, and the waves roll high, I take my sled, without runners, and coast down the face of the big waves that roll in at Waikiki."
-- Duke Kahanamoku (Native Hawaiian competition swimmer who popularized the sport of surfing; his full name being Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku)
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Known as Lē‘ahi (brow of the tuna) in Hawaiian, the crater was named Diamond Head by 19th century British sailors who thought they discovered diamonds on the crater's slopes. These "diamonds" were actually shiny calcite crystals that had no value. Formed thousands of years ago, the crater was used as a strategic military lookout beginning in the early 1900's and was named a National Natural Landmark in 1968. Today, Diamond Head is a popular hiking destination with panoramic views of Waikiki, Oahu's south shore, and this one...the inside of the tuff cone where the visitor's center is located (see the middle of the photo). This was taken from the very top of the military lookout bunker. I cannot think of another place that I've visited that offers such a panorama of varying views...absolutely worth the hike!!
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Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
Lens – Nikkor 10-20mm Wide Angle
ISO – 250
Aperture – f/9
Exposure – 1/3200 second
Focal Length – 10mm
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
At the very top of the rim of the Diamond Head Crater is Battery 407 that was constructed in 1943-1944 by the U.S. Military. Mounted inside the top building is this US Coast & Geodetic Survey marker that is stamped 1969. These survey markers, also called survey marks, survey monuments, survey benchmarks or geodetic marks, are objects placed to mark key survey points on the Earth's surface. They are used in geodetic and land surveying.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
Standing as an enduring sentinel, the lighthouse has safely guided innumerable mariners transiting the Pacific region for over one hundred and ten years.
--Fun Facts about the Diamond Head Lighthouse--
‧ Before navigational structures were built in Hawaii, large bonfires guided mariners safely ashore.
‧ The lighthouse locations, Diamond Head was named by British sailors that mistook the crystals they found, while they climbed the volcano's slopes, for diamonds.
‧ Building lighthouses on Oahu were planned after two large ships ran aground in 1893 and 1897.
‧ Originally built in 1899, the first Diamond Head Lighthouse's concrete started to crack, so the structure was rebuilt in 1917.
‧ The lighthouse is 147 ft above sea level & its actual height is 55 ft.
‧ The U.S. Coast Guard assumed responsibility for maintaining this Aid to Navigation in 1932.
The Diamond Head Lighthouse was featured on a United States postage stamp in June 2007. And it was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
This photo was taken from the very top of Diamond Head, at a height of 762 ft above sea level, looking down on the lighthouse.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
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The last time I was in Honolulu I never made it to Diamond Head, so I made sure I did this time. If you go sometime, get there early. The parking lot is small and if full the backup lot is a boring 1.5 mile walk before you even climb the crater.
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This was taken at the top of Diamond Head which is a Hawaii State Monument. There is a very steep trail that goes to this viewpoint, and the view is definitely worth it. The pink building in the distance, on the beach, is the Royal Hawaiian hotel which is a true landmark from the old days in Waikiki.
Diamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu and known to Hawaiians as Lēʻahi, most likely from lae 'browridge, promontory' plus ʻahi 'tuna' because the shape of the ridgeline resembles the shape of a tuna's dorsal fin. Its English name was given by British sailors in the 19th century, who mistook calcite crystals on the adjacent beach for diamonds.
In 1968, Diamond Head was declared a National Natural Landmark. The crater, also called Diamond Head Lookout was used as a strategic military lookout in the early 1900s. Spanning over 475 acres (including the crater’s interior and outer slopes), it served as an effective defensive lookout because it provides panoramic views of Waikīkī and the south shore of Oahu.
On Thursday of our visit to Oahu, we braved the hike to the top of the highest point of Diamond Head at 762 feet above sea level. While tiring, it is absolutely worth it with magnificent views of Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, and a lot of the Pacific Ocean!!
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
This photo was taken from the very top of Diamond Head, at a height of 762 ft above sea level, looking down on Diamond Head Lighthouse and a amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. This was possibly the proudest moment of our trip to Oahu...my wife and I hiked to the top of the Diamond Head Trail and were treated with a magnificent view of the surrounding area. Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, the South Shore of Oahu, Maunalua Bay, the Honolulu Zoo, and this magnificent lighthouse are all visible from the bunker located at the highest point of this volcanic crater that was declared a National Natural Landmark in 1968.
The Diamond Head Lighthouse (opened in 1899) was featured on a United States postage stamp in June 2007. And it was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
Happy Valentine's Day to my wife, Sandy! Here she is on the pier across from our hotel on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii just after our 25th wedding anniversary. This is her element that makes her so happy and I'll never stop wanting to experience these amazing travel moments with her...
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Lens – Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom
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Aperture – f/4.2
Exposure – 1/1250 second
Focal Length – 30mm
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
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Diamond Head crater, East Aerial View, Waikiki and Honolulu Hawaii, Summer.
The three Diamond Head aerial shots were taken various times of the year while flying over on Island Air flights. Each one gives a unique perspective on this Hawaii landmark.
Taken from the very top of the Diamond Head Crater, this view includes all of Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, and even the Barber's Point area way off in the distance, along with many other Honolulu area sites and a lot of Pacific Ocean. While not the easiest thing I've ever done, hiking the Diamond Head Trail to this view is well worth it...highly recommended if you have the opportunity!!
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The unique profile of Diamond Head (known as Lē‘ahi in Hawaii which means 'brow of the tuna') sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline. Hawaii’s most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, & military history. Diamond Head State Monument, first established as a state park in 1962 & a National Natural Landmark in 1968, encompasses over 475 acres including the interior and outer slopes of the crater.
This broad, saucer-shaped crater was formed thousands of years ago during a single, explosive eruption that sent ash and fine particles in the air. As these materials settled, they cemented together into a rock called tuff, creating the crater, and which is visible from the trail in the park. Most of the vegetation and birds were introduced in the late 1800's to early 1900's.
The trail to the summit of Lē‘ahi was built in 1908 as part of O‘ahu’s coastal defense system. The 0.8 mile hike from trailhead to the summit is steep and strenuous, gaining 560 feet as it ascends from the crater floor. The walk is a glimpse into the geological and military history of Diamond Head. A concrete walkway built to reduce erosion shifts to a natural tuff surface about 0.2 mile up the trail with many switchbacks traversing the steep slope of the crater interior. The ascent continues up steep stairs and through a lighted 225-foot tunnel to enter the Fire Control Station completed in 1911. Built on the summit, the station directed artillery fire from batteries in Waikiki and Fort Ruger outside Diamond Head crater. At the summit, you’ll see bunkers and a huge navigational lighthouse built in 1917. The postcard view of the shoreline from Koko Head to Wai‘anae is stunning, and during winter, may include passing humpback whales.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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This is an aerial shot of Diamond Head and Waikiki as soon as we took off from Honolulu International Airport to head to Maui. You can see the crater of Diamond Head quite clearly.
Diamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu. It is known to Hawaiians as Lēʻahi, which is most likely derived from lae (browridge, promontory) plus ʻahi (tuna) because the shape of the ridgeline resembles the shape of a tuna's dorsal fin. Its English name was given by British sailors in the 19th century, who named it for the calcite crystals on the adjacent beach.
The crater and cone mountain formation was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1968.
Information from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_Head,_Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi is a lovely and diverse city located on the south side of the island of Oʻahu to the east of Pearl Harbor. It serves as the capital of Hawaiʻi and the seat and namesake of Honolulu County. In 2020, the city was home to roughly 350,000 residents and had a metro area with roughly 1 million residents.
As is becoming a regular thing on our vacations, we have to find the "Greetings from" mural or, in this case, the "Greetings & Aloha from Waikiki" mural in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii (the home of Waikiki Beach). This one was not planned but we stumbled upon it on the way to somewhere else. Then it became part of the plan when we added it to the 'to do' list. A couple days later, maybe a u-turn on a 6 lane road, and here we are with a photo of another great mural...from Hawaii this time!
It was commissioned by the Honolulu Coffee Company to be painted on the side of its Experience Center on Kalakaua Avenue, across the street from the Hawaii Convention Center.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
Honolulu suburbs around the base of Diamond Head.
Taken in 2001 and scanned from a slide. Also posted in 2008.
The trail to the summit of Le'ahi was built in 1908 as part of O'ahu's coastal defense system. The 0.8 mile hike from trailhead to the summit is steep and strenuous, gaining 560 feet as it ascends from the crater floor. The walk is a glimpse into the geological and military history of Diamond Head. A concrete walkway built to reduce erosion shifts to a natural tuff surface about 0.2 mile up the trail with many switchbacks traversing the steep slope of the crater interior. The ascent continues up steep stairs and through a lighted 225-foot tunnel to enter the Fire Control Station completed in 1911. Built on the summit, the station directed artillery fire from batteries in Waikiki and Fort Ruger outside Diamond Head crater. At the summit, you'll see bunkers and a huge navigational lighthouse built in 1917. The postcard view of the shoreline from Koko Head to Wai'anae is stunning, and during winter, may include passing humpback whales.
It was definitely worth the hike up, to see this view :)
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As our flight from Honolulu, Oahu took off towards the Big Island of Hawaii we got this great view of Diamond Head, the extinct volcano on the south-east edge of Honolulu; to the left of the volcano rim and beyond the park are the many high-rise hotels of the famed Waikiki Beach area of the city. Further inland the city sprawls across the narrow coastal plain and up into the canyons of the heavily-eroded volcanic mountains.
For visitors to Honolulu and Waikiki this view comes as a bit of a shock and revelation because, viewed at ground level from the beach and hotels, Diamond Head appears to be merely a steep ridge that becomes a headland as it rises to the ocean's edge...there is no hint of the almost perfect volcano circle landform. Perhaps it should be renamed Diamond Crater.
Pentax ME. Epson V500 scan of 35mm Kodachrome 25 slide.
Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head looming in the distance shot at Blue Hour.
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Aerial view of Diamond Head State Monument crater and Waikiki, Honolulu Hawaii.
The three Diamond Head aerial shots were taken various times of the year while flying over on Island Air flights. Each one gives a unique perspective on this Hawaii landmark.
Using my macro lens, I can see people on top of Diamond Head.
Lens: Sigma APO MACRO 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
I don't remember whether this is the stairway with the 99 steps or the one with the 75. It's definitely not the spiral staircase with the 30-or-so steps. You have to use them all, both going up and going down (as we're doing here). Plus there's a 225-foot (70 m) uphill tunnel you have to navigate. Most descriptions say it's lighted; the day we were there it wasn't.
Taken in 2001 and scanned from a slide. Also posted in 2008.