Hana Trip (9/14-16/12) - Video, 10/22/12

While in Hana, Maui - our group asked if I could do a video compiling pictures that we took. I am happy I was able to do this and present it at our photography club "Eyes of Hawaii" meeting. Pat (Patti) E. from Hana was very kind in coming to our meeting to narrate. All of us truly enjoyed our trip.

http://vimeo.com/52736346

Happy Birthday, Erick, 11/9/12

We came to Sushi Bistro for my birthday and I was happy that we would celebrate Erick's here. The sushi was so "ono" yummy. Let me tell you Erick knows how to order. Here is a sampling of their specials.

 This draft beer was smoooooth!

We had more sushi than what you see here.  Our Sushi chef was a good sport as we took pictures of his creations.

And although I was full, I could not resist this dessert. Erick it was fun celebrating your birthday here!

71ST ANNUAL NÂ HULA FESTIVAL, 8/5/12 (edited -11/10/12)

I edited this post after finding out the pictures were really small and therefore appeared soft and out of focus. It is a long story, however I understand what I was doing wrong. Thanks Erick.

The venue this year was at the Waikiki Shell at Kapiolani Park, due to the renovation of the Waikiki Band Stand. I wish more could have attended this beautiful festival. It was a bit of a disappointment as there were no trees to shade us as well as it was not visible to the public. It was free but not visible for those to stop by. Here is a link to last year's post

Puanani Alama, Makaleka, and Leilani Alama are the hula instructors. They too were once students of hula and now enjoy the fruits of their labor as they watch their students perform.

Puanani Alama

 Makaleka

Leilani Alama

Although there were many hula dancers, I tend to focus on a few dancers.

Diamond Head Sunset Shoot, 10/29/12

Eyes of Hawaii Photography Club arranged for a photo opportunity below the lighthouse to capture the sunset, the moonrise and yes the lighthouse. It is fun to go on these outings cuz everyone sees different things. Here is what I saw...

Luckily we had those HUGlight by My Light, neck flash lights to get back to the car, thanks Richard.
You can get those neck flash lights from Costco - 2 in a pack.

Did I mention moon rise, we did not see it, it was too cloudy.

Official Unofficial

Thanks Erick and friends for documenting me as I opened the box with my new camera, Canon 5D Mark lll. Some of you may have already seen it but I thought I would add it to my blog. Be ready to laugh, the background sound is from a video that a Korean restaurant started to play. Again, too funny!

Waikiki Roughwater Swim, 9/3/12

If you missed this event, mark your calendar - it is always on Labor Day.  

There were 5 heats, with 5 minute interval starts. Each person had their number written on both arms and their heat alphabet on both calves.

 Kaia: President of the Waikiki Roughwater Swim Board and Race Director

 Finish side...

Congratulations to this swimmer, however he was not the first; last year finisher came in at 47:29. Apparently this year's results have not yet been published.

Rainbow Aquatics Swim Team member pouring water for a swimmer - there was a tent with water and gatorade. This team also assisted with the numbering of the swimmers, transporting their belongings, receiving the t-shirt order and pre bagging their order for pickup.

Congratulations swimmers!!!

Shun Wah and I enjoyed photographing another Waikiki Roughwater Swim.