The Earth Keeps Rotating

I've been on Maui for 6 years now, and I don't think I'll tire of sunrises or sunsets like these. Please note, the images have not been digitally enhanced in post-production.



Sunrise from Kahului (facing northeast)

Sunset from Haiku (facing north)

Dawn Patrol

Hookipa at dawn - a special and magical time.  If you live on the North Shore and you love to surf, when can you?  Usually, it's before you need to punch in, which is before the sun rises - especially in the summer.  Like a daily ritual, people come to Hookipa Beach Park to exercise their bodies, awaken their minds, and refresh their spirits.  These are all locals.  As a matter of fact, I recognize two people this morning.  One works at Mana Foods and the other at Upcountry Fitness - all Maui citizens enjoying their mornings.   Just another day on the Valley Isle.



Just Arriving - 5:21AM

Stretch and Pray

Follow the Leader

Ridin' Solo

Just Leaving the Truck

Stretch and Focus

About to Jump In

Shreddin' It

Talented

Out For Fun

The Lineup

To Catch or Not

Fresh Coconut Juice for Breakfast

A Commuter's Sunrise

Sometimes even my commute to work can bring a big smile to my face.  This morning, while on the way to Kihei, I pulled over on Mokulele Highway near the Humane Society and got a shot facing the rising sun and a shot in the opposite direction of the sun's rays bouncing off the West Maui Mountains.  The sun rose at exactly 5:49AM, and these shots were taken at 5:51AM and 5:52AM respectively.

Please note these images are straight from the camera (Nikon D40, 18-55mm lens) with no post production processing of any kind.


To the east

To the west