Hawaii Panoramas

01/14/2025

A view from a beautiful but treacherous part of Kauai. Please keep this out to stay out of the water in these locales.

Mahalo!

01/13/2025

Keawa'ula Beach, aka Yokes.

The Wai'anae Coast boasts stunning beaches and mountains but struggles with high poverty and homelessness rates.

Its natural beauty contrasts sharply with socio-economic challenges.

01/10/2025

Rest your eyes with Hawaii’s amazing natural beauty. Canoeing on the Big Island. Kahuwai Bay. Kona Village yonder.

Hawaii | USA

01/10/2025

An excellent 360 panorama from the seaside pathways of Hilton Waikoloa Village. Big Island of Hawaii. USA.

Hawaii's public beach access law, commonly referred to as the "Public Shoreline Access" law, guarantees public access to beaches and shorelines in the state. This ensures that the public can access and enjoy Hawaii's beaches, even when they are adjacent to private property. Landowners are required to provide reasonable access to the shoreline, and they cannot block or obstruct public pathways to the beach. The law aims to preserve public access to these natural resources and maintain the traditional Hawaiian principle of "aloha 'aina" (love of the land).

Whether you're strolling along the scenic seaside pathways of Hilton Waikoloa Village or any other beautiful spot on the Big Island, remember that these privileges are protected for all to enjoy. This law is a vital part of preserving Hawaii's natural beauty and ensuring that everyone can experience the aloha spirit. 🌺🏝️

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01/09/2025

Check out this set of interactive panoramas of this historic parlor car. The loo is interesting! Click on the image to enter and look around. Aloha!

In 1900, Oahu Railway & Land Co. founder, Benjamin F. Dillingham, commissioned the design and construction of Parlor/Observation Car No. 64, a showpiece of the OR&L’s rolling stock. Built in Honolulu at a cost of $4,388.24, the parlor car featured a double-size rear platform surrounded by ornate iron grill work and protected from the sun by fluted awnings. The interior showcased luxury, with oak, mahogany, and bird's eye maple.

The parlor car was fitted with a galley, lavatory, washstand, and sideboard, and was frequently used by OR&L for visiting dignitaries, including members of the Hawaiian royal family. The observation platform provided guests with the opportunity to feel the cool trade winds and offered a better view of the landscape.

No. 64 has been restored and is available for charter. A virtual tour of the parlor car can be accessed through the Hawaii Railway Society.

The Locomotive 302, a 300 horsepower Whitcomb diesel electric built in 1944 and weighing 45 tons, is one of the Hawaiian Railway’s operational locomotives. Donated by the military in Hawaii, it is used to pull passenger and work trains.

The Hawaiian Railway Society is an educational, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Hawaii’s rich railroad history. The remaining stretch of track on Oahu, from Ewa to Nanakuli, has been placed on the State and National Registers of Historic Sites.

Creating beautiful panoramas of the Hawaiian Islands

01/08/2025

Hoping for a deluge of rain for Los Angeles.

01/08/2025

Sharing a 360 from the grounds of this glorious home we photographed in Waimea. This is the only Frank Lloyd Wright licensed home in Hawai'i, and it's available as a vacation rental!

Staying true to his principles and aesthetics, this home is a perfect getaway spot. It features a passive solar hemicycle design.

Completed in 1995, this unique home was brought to life by Sanderson Sims in partnership with Taliesin Associated Architects, John Rattenbury, and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Originally envisioned for the Cornwell Family in Pennsylvania in 1954, this 3,700 sq. foot passive solar hemicycle home perfectly embodies Wright's principles of organic architecture, blending harmoniously with the natural landscape. The house features towering glass doors and windows that offer floor-to-ceiling views along its entire span. The second floor seems to float over the expansive curved main living area, suspended from beams in a hidden steel frame that circumnavigates the home.

The architectural features include rounded walls made of coral aggregate block from Oahu, Wright's signature Cherokee-red concrete floors, and a design built into a hill for sheltered indoor/outdoor living, protected from the consistent trade winds. The home is furnished with licensed reproductions of FLW-designed furniture, including Barrel chairs, Origami chairs from 1949, and Taliesin floor lamps. There is extensive built-in seating and custom-built furniture to integrate with the home's round walls. Opaque skylights bring natural light into the home, while warm lighting behind opaque glass illuminates the house at night.

01/07/2025

A sacred beach on the NaPali Coast.

01/07/2025

This is a lovely 360-degree panorama from Kailua Beach and Castles Beach.

Kailua Beach is indeed very picturesque with extra fine white sands. Parts of the beach are popular with kite surfers, kayakers, and wing foiling, being on the Windward coast of Oahu. The beach is also known for its high-end houses that line the coast, offering a glimpse into luxurious island living. Just a short drive from Honolulu, it's a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. Hawaii's public beach access laws ensure that everyone can enjoy these beautiful shorelines.

Castles Beach, located at the west end of Kailua Bay, is a more secluded spot with equally beautiful white sand and calm waters. It's a quieter area, and the beach is located in a residential neighborhood, adding to its tranquil atmosphere.

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01/06/2025

Check out this stunning aerial 360 panorama of Hāpuna Beach. The Big Island is definitely not Oahu.

This gem is one of the best family beaches on the Big Island. With its half-mile stretch of white sand, almost constant sunshine, and fun shorebreak, it's the perfect spot for all ages to enjoy.

Hāpuna is the largest white sand beach on the Big Island and frequently ranks on international Top Ten lists of the best beaches in Hawaii.

Use your finger or mouse to explore the panorama and soak in the beauty of this incredible location.

Note: While Hāpuna Beach has lifeguards, please be cautious during high surf conditions.

01/06/2025

A good night to all. Aloha!

01/05/2025

Live surfing from Oahus Northshore. At Backdoor and Pipeline.

Go Hawaii surfers!

The DaHui Backdoor Shootout format is different than what you’ll see amongst the WSL rank and file. The Backdoor Shootout field is comprised of eight teams of surfer with five surfers per team. The surfers will all compete in four non-elimination heats.

When it’s all done and dusted the winning team will be determined by their best five waves of the event. The individual winner is crowned based on their top three scoring waves.

Last year that honor went to Maui’s Billy Kemper.

01/05/2025

Rest your eyes with Hawaii’s incomparable natural beauty. Beautiful but dangerous Kauai beach. Aloha!Kauai | Hawaii | USA

01/05/2025

Live surfing from Oahus Northshore. We are fangirling our own Bethany Hamilton.

The DaHui Backdoor Shootout format is different than what you’ll see amongst the WSL rank and file. The Backdoor Shootout field is comprised of eight teams of surfer with five surfers per team. The surfers will all compete in four non-elimination heats. When it’s all done and dusted the winning team will be determined by their best five waves of the event. The individual winner is crowned based on their top three scoring waves. Last year that honor went to Maui’s Billy Kemper.

01/02/2025

It went on like this for some hours. We just watch.

Edit: 6 people were injured in a fireworks explosion on NYE. They were transferred to an Arizona burn unit and are now stable.

4 people lost their lives. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

12/29/2024

We are cat people. These are two strays that the cat distribution system bestowed on us.

We tried to get them to take dewormer pills. Big guy, who is really strong, did fine.

Little kitty, shredded us. And we failed. 🩸🩸🩸and 🔪🔪🔪🔪

And now she is feeling hugely betrayed!

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥹

12/28/2024

Wintering in Hawaii. You likely know this spot in Waikiki. An Aloha Friday to you.