The Earth is ever-changing...

What appears to be solid is actually in motion.

This photograph is dedicated to Nakota Kai Crumbo - Rest In Peace. After envisioning this photograph for a few years, all the right weather conditions finally aligned with the phase and timing of the rising moonlight, unfortunately on the day of Nakota’s passing. This 20-minute long exposure photograph reveals a high resolution glimpse into the dawning of Halloween at Haleakalā Crater. The star trail movement conveys the rotation of the Earth during the capture.

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This 20 minute, long-exposure photograph reveals the transition of the night into the first light of day – a time and space in between dreams. Photographed along the Kīpahulu Coast of Haleakalā National Park.

Though my years and experience of photographing Kauai from private helicopters, new creative processes emerge as I continue to learn the topography and study the angles of light. An aerial panoramic photograph of the Na Pali Coast, illuminated by the golden glow of the setting sun had been on my mind for years. The conditions were so clear during one of many attempts to create this piece, and to see the results come to life are a dream come true.

When the weather rolls through, the volcanic sands of Hawaiian black sand beaches exemplify such a unique beauty. The rising sun shines through a curtain of rain, shimmering light onto the dancing waves of the Pacific.

The banyan tree is considered to be a symbol of longevity and/or immortality. It grows aerial roots from its branches that form additional trunks and anchor the tree to the ground. I believe this is a tree that represents the intelligence of nature, and the web of life that connects all living things. Its presence is both therapeutic and healing to the human eye.

The portal you may fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.

After 8 hours and 11 miles of arduous hiking across the Na Pali Coast, I marveled at this view near the end of the trail. Seeing all the valleys I had just traversed through, illuminated in the golden light of the setting sun was astonishing.

A light rainfall at dawn gracefully caresses this sacred valley. All the textures and details of the landscape are brought to life by the beautiful rain, revealing a vivid story of the valley’s mana or life force.

After flying through sheets of rain during a private helicopter flight, most of the island stood under shadows of clouds. While passing along the Nā Pali Coast, I watched sunshine break through a hole in the sky, casting a beautiful light onto these stunning sea cliffs. My favorite moments of being a landscape artist occur through discovery and present observation. Only then do I feel captivated to draw my camera.

After scouting the southern shores of Maui for hours, I came across this alluring tide pool filled with vibrant, living sea moss. I studied the seascape and developed my composition before the sun touched the horizon, hoping the sky would illuminate with the sunset. The clouds in the sky caught fire, completing this scene of divine colors.

Off the northern sea cliffs of Maui, the depths and tones of blue in these pristine waters captivated me in the morning light. While on a private boat, I created a motion abstract of the ocean to give a timeless perspective of its endless blue colors.

On December 22nd, 2024, an orchestra of colossal surf conducts a historic symphony on the north shore of Maui. The shapes, forms, and textures of these rogue waves expressing so much sound, beauty, and movement in every wave

The guardian dragon of the sea. In Hinduism, Nagas are regarded as fierce protectors of the aquatic realms. Their presence symbolizes their role in safeguarding the life-giving forces of water and maintaining the balance of nature.

After 11 miles of arduous hiking down the Nā Pali Coast, I was blessed to arrive in Kalalau Valley with this stunning sunset. A place to call home for the next few days...

Watching the waves dance under the moonlight, the ocean washes away all the footprints in the sand that were left under the sun. At night, this beach becomes a galactic wonder.

At Peʻahi, also known as Jaws, the underwater landscape requires swells of at least 25 feet before waves will crest and shape into a beautiful barrel. Photographed from a private boat, I watched this incredible surf break come to life in the early morning light as the pulse of the Pacific reached the northern coast of Maui.

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A wave so pure,

So perfect

It revives my spirit

A joyful mystery

bridging the spectrum —

A portal into dimensions yet to be imagined

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Nestled deep within the lush, verdant heart of Kauaʻi lies Waialeale Crater, one of the world’s richest and most biodiverse ecosystems. Often hailed as the wettest place on Earth, this ancient shield volcano has transformed from desolate lava into a sanctuary of life over the course of five million years.