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Sunrise over Koko Head and Maunalua Bay on the Island of O'ahu
My FIRST image to make it onto the Explore #224!
This one made it into the 7-Day Interestingness archives!
Thanks everyone!
Hanauma Bay Oahu Hawaii and Rock Bridge
If you look close..at the very tip and to the left ,above some white water, is a natural rock bridge that people love to hike to and take pictures from. Last year a young couple both drowned after losing their footing during rough surf. The bridge is called "Rock Bridge" google it!
Such a sweet vantage point from a helicopter. To get these shots, I had to fly with the left door off.
About this Trail:
Length: about 3 miles
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
This hike is pretty easy in the beginning. Walking alone a paved road to the top where you come upon a beautiful view of Hanauma Bay. Then the journey begins to the Rock Bridge
If you`ve never been to Oahu Hawaii, You must come and dip your feet in the warm tropical water on the windward side of the island. Here, the laid back conditions will help you to relax and take in the beauty that surrounds you.. I live just a few miles from here but I never tire seeing these views...Lucky me :)
Where is Waimanalo Beach?
Waimanalo Beach is located on the windward side of Oahu Between Makapuu Point and Bellows Air Force Base, across the street from the Waimanalo Polo Fields.
How Big Is Waimanalo Beach?
Waimanalo Beach is approximately 3 miles long, making it one of the longest stretches of white sand beach on the island of Oahu. Waimanalo Beach is part of the Waimanalo Bay State Recreation Area, and in the center of the beach there is a 75 acre park known as Waimanalo Beach Park. The north end of Waimanalo Beach is outside the beach park and within the Bellows Airfield property. That portion of the beach is closed to the public Monday through Friday but it is open to the public on weekends and many holidays.
What Kind of Facilities Does the Beach Park Have?
Facilities at the park include picnic tables, campsites, restrooms, showers, and parking lots. You will need a camping permit to spend the night at Waimanalo beachPark.
The Ironwood Forest at Waimanalo Beach
One of the things that makes Waimanalo Beach so pleasant is the ironwood forest that lines the entire beach. The forest gives swimmers and sunbathers a shady place to sit when the sun gets too hot on the beach. Sometimes the Waimanalo Beach area is called Sherwood Forest by the locals, a name is that is a holdover from the days before the park was created.
Is Waimanalo Beach Safe for Swimming?
Waimanalo Beach is popular for local family outings because it is one of the safest swimming beach on Oahu. The the small shorebreak is perfect for beginning bodysurfers and bodyboarders. The beach is also used for fishing and occasionally surfing.
Are Jellyfish a Problem at Waimanalo Beach?
If you see "Portuguese man-o-war" warning signs on any beach in Hawaii, do not go in the water. If you see jellyfish blobs on the beach you should also stay out of the water, even if no signs are posted. Man-o-war war stings are painful but usually not dangerous, however the stings can be deadly in people who are very suspectible. I love to swim a at Waimanalo Beach, and I've never been stung there, but I also never go swimming if the signs are posted.
Kaiona Beach Park is a small 4-acre park at the base of the Ko'olau Mountains at the south end of Waimanalo Bay on Oahu's windward (east) coast. It's a great beach for kids and novice swimmers because the water is usually calm. The best area for swimming is the area in front of the seawall, to the right (south) of the grassy area. This is where an ancient Hawaiian fishpond called Pahonu Pond is located. During low tide its walls are visible.
Pahonu means “turtle fence” in the Hawaiian language. Legend has it that a former chief of the district liked turtle meat so much that he had the pond built in a way so that it maintained a constant supply of live turtles. The ocean bottom in the fishpond is sandy and is a nice place for swimming. Outside of the pond it is a mixture of rocks and sandy patches.
On a sunny day, the water at Kaiona has an amazing turquoise color and is so clear that you get the feeling you're swimming in a pool. It's for a reason that this beach is named Kaiona, which means “attractive sea” in the Hawaiian language. The beach has also been used for many years as a community boat anchorage. In 1999, they community built a boat ramp at the south end of the park for small boats.
Two popular landmarks on the beach are the Pahonu and the Shriners Club estates. The latter is a private clubhouse that opened in 1931. It is used for events like weddings, birthday parties and other gatherings.
This is Kahauloa Cove, which sits at the base of Koko Head Crater, just past Hanauma Bay heading toward Sandy Beach. The lava which flowed from this ancient extinct volcanic crater formed layer upon layer of lava which is now exposed in interesting and unique patterns seen all round this cove and ending in the pounding blue Pacific surf. On Oahu in Hawaii.
Blue Moon behind the clouds over Maunalua Bay on the island of Hawaii.
Post by Stephen Ball Photography.
Please don't use this image on websites, or other media without my explicit permission, blogs OK with notification and a link back, thanks! ©2015 Stephen Ball Photography, All rights reserved.
The scenery is perfect to take photos with your friends or even do some professional photography for your portfolio. The lookout can be very sunny and windy depending on the weather. Wearing sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat is recommended. With any activity, it is always a good practice to hydrate. Bringing a bottle of water is highly recommended.
China Walls is a great lookout that you can explore if the popular lookouts are too crowded. Always remember to be safe when exploring areas you don’t know. But most of all have fun and enjoy the beautiful view.
This shot was taken just before sunset and I didn`t know if I would be able to capture any essence of the sun but there was this moment when a beam of sunlight hit the top of the cloud.
Where is Waimanalo Beach?
Waimanalo Beach is located on the windward side of Oahu Between Makapuu Point and Bellows Air Force Base, across the street from the Waimanalo Polo Fields.
How Big Is Waimanalo Beach?
Waimanalo Beach is approximately 3 miles long, making it one of the longest stretches of white sand beach on the island of Oahu. Waimanalo Beach is part of the Waimanalo Bay State Recreation Area, and in the center of the beach there is a 75 acre park known as Waimanalo Beach Park. The north end of Waimanalo Beach is outside the beach park and within the Bellows Airfield property. That portion of the beach is closed to the public Monday through Friday but it is open to the public on weekends and many holidays.
What Kind of Facilities Does the Beach Park Have?
Facilities at the park include picnic tables, campsites, restrooms, showers, and parking lots. You will need a camping permit to spend the night at Waimanalo beachPark.
The Ironwood Forest at Waimanalo Beach
One of the things that makes Waimanalo Beach so pleasant is the ironwood forest that lines the entire beach. The forest gives swimmers and sunbathers a shady place to sit when the sun gets too hot on the beach. Sometimes the Waimanalo Beach area is called Sherwood Forest by the locals, a name is that is a holdover from the days before the park was created.
Is Waimanalo Beach Safe for Swimming?
Waimanalo Beach is popular for local family outings because it is one of the safest swimming beach on Oahu. The the small shorebreak is perfect for beginning bodysurfers and bodyboarders. The beach is also used for fishing and occasionally surfing.
Are Jellyfish a Problem at Waimanalo Beach?
If you see "Portuguese man-o-war" warning signs on any beach in Hawaii, do not go in the water. If you see jellyfish blobs on the beach you should also stay out of the water, even if no signs are posted. Man-o-war war stings are painful but usually not dangerous, however the stings can be deadly in people who are very suspectible. I love to swim a at Waimanalo Beach, and I've never been stung there, but I also never go swimming if the signs are posted.
Makapuʻu is the extreme eastern end of the Island of Oʻahu in the Hawaiian Islands, comprising the remnant of a ridge that rises 647 feet (197 m) above the sea. The cliff at Makapuʻu Point forms the eastern tip and is the site of a prominent lighthouse. The place name of this area, meaning "bulging eye" in Hawaiian, is thought to derive from the name of an image said to have been located in a cave here called Keanaokeakuapōloli. The entire area is quite scenic and a panoramic view is presented at the lookout on Kalanianaole Highway (State Rte. 72) where the roadway surmounts the cliff just before turning south towards leeward Oʻahu and Honolulu.
The Makapuʻu area is reached approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) east of Waimānalo Beach on Kalanianaole Highway (State Rte. 72) or from the Honolulu side (south shore; Hawaiʻi Kai) travelling east along the same highway beyond Sandy Beach. The Makapuʻu Point State Wayside Park, a 38-acre (15 ha) roadside park, is about midway up the draw on the right-hand side coming from Hawaiʻi Kai.
There is a fantastic hiking trail to the lighthouse!
At Sea Life Park, located just 15 miles from Waikiki on Oahu's scenic Makapu'u Point, Hawaii's marine life comes alive in a dazzling display sure to entertain and delight. Sea Life Park is a world-class marine attraction perched between the majestic Ko'olau Mountain Range and the point's breathtaking beaches. Visitors of all ages flock to the park to see dolphins dance, sea lions sing and penguins perform in this magical facility by the sea.
Directions to Koko Kai Mini Beach Park (China Walls): Take the H-1 east bound toward Hawaii Kai. Continue straight on Kalanianaole Highway (HI-71) and then turn right at Lunalilo Home Road. Turn left on Poipu Drive. Take the 3rd right onto Hanapepe Loop. Take the 2nd right onto Hanapepe Pl. Koko Kai Mini Beach Park is located between two residential homes. Find parking along Hanapepe Loop.
Here's one of the photos I took during a hike today. A panoramic view of Hanauma Bay. Three stitched pictures. We spent almost 6 hours on the trail and spent more than half of that snapping pictures. This must have been nicer if it was a clear day. My feet and legs are sore right now. 'will rest early tonight...
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Another clear night on Oahu. I hiked to the top of the hill and shot several frames with satellite dishes in my foreground before the clouds started rolling in. On the way down, I looked back to capture a parting view of my night's activity.
[ZeroImage pinhole photograph] Taken last April beneath a lava arch on the slopes of an extinct volcano in Hawaii. From the series, Artifacts of an Uncertain Origin.
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Related essay about this image (and photography in general):
Hiking trail visible!
The Makapuu Lighthouse Trail, also known as the Kaiwi Scenic Shoreline, is the second most popular of all the Oahu hiking trails, next to the Diamond Head Hike. This easy to moderate summit trail is definitely one of the most memorable, with stunning views overlooking Makapuu Beach, Koko Head, the windward coast, and Molokai & Lanai neighboring islands. You will also discover some exciting points of interest along the way including Makapuu Point, old military pillboxes, giant tide pools, a hidden blowhole, and the popular Makapuu lighthouse landmark. - See more at: www.best-of-oahu.com/makapuu-lighthouse.html#sthash.KVgqc...