Kaupō Beach Park in Waimanalo, Oahu, Hawaii

by Admin | Feb 22, 2017

Kaupō Beach Park in Waimanalo, Oahu, Hawaii

Kaupō Beach Park is a surfers dream! On the advice of a friend (and some borrowed surf boards) we made our way here to check it out. What a beautiful beach!

In the distance is Rabbit Island, also known as Mānana Island. Rabbits were introduced to the island in the 1800’s but were later eradicated to preserve the local ecosystem.

The smaller island to the right is named Kaohika’ipu (also known as Black Rock).
Rabbit Island and Black Rock are now State Seabird Sanctuary’s and require a permit to visit.

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Japanese Garden at Point Defiance Park 2016

by Admin | Jan 7, 2017

Point Defiance Japanese Garden (2016)

Once I heard the Metro Parks was planning on redesigning the Japanese Garden in Point Defiance Park I set out to photograph it’s current state. From what I understand the new changes are in partnership with Tacoma’s Japanese sister city, Kitakyushu, and will be modified to be more respectful of traditions and cultural heritage. I love Point Defiance and it’s exciting to see how much attention and effort is going into updating this park symbol.

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Looking Down the Columbia River Gorge

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by Admin | Sep 30, 2016

Gig Harbor September Sunset

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Ocean Shores, Washington

by Admin | Sep 18, 2016

Ocean Shores, Washington

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