Long Vacation in Oahu, Hawaii

Hickam AFB, a photo by Oceanic Chic on Flickr.

As our long vacation comes to an end, we wanted to find a picture that would sum up the last 4 years living in Hawaii.

For us, this picture does a great job at showing our 4 years on the island of Oahu. There were a few dark moments, a few light ones, many airplane rides, the illusion of paradise, many challenging moments, ups and downs and above all a big bright future.

Sometimes we all get caught up trying to hurry things along but nature has a way to show us that most of the time it is very important to stop and take it all in. I'm just very glad that there's plenty of nature in Florida. To Hawaii I bid a fond Aloha.

Pink Hawaiian Flowers

 

Pink Flower

     Flowers are one of my favorite things to photograph. Very few things look better the closer you get. That's exactly what happens with flowers. The closer you get, the more details you can find. There are many different colors and shapes. Almost everywhere you go you can find a flower, and if you get close enough, it can give you an amazing photograph that could spark dreams and feelings. The color of the flower and the time of day can make a big difference in your final picture.

Shades of Pink Plumerias

    
     A local trail, a state park or your own backyard could be a great place to find the most amazing photographic potential. Some flowers are so bright you'll need to take the picture early in the morning or at sunset.

Pink Calla Lily

     I have found a few choices when it comes to pink flowers in Hawaii. However, they are so bright that it makes it almost impossible to take their picture on a sunny day. I have found that cloudy days or shady spots make the pink flowers of Hawaii smile in just the right way.

Plumeria

     But if you find a pink flower in Hawaii with just enough filtered light, it will give you an image with a very special and unique character. 

Pink Plumerias