Wailea, Maui

We spent the last 4 days of our trip in Wailea, Maui. The beaches are great here and the condos and houses are amazing. Wailea reminded us a lot of Arizona since it is climate is very warm and dry.

The view from the lanai at our condo in Wailea. We stayed in Ekahi Village in Wailea. The trade winds were really going this day. You can see the wind in the coconut trees in the distance.
Angie and Scott hanging out with the locals at Ulupalakua Ranch
Wailea Sunset. This was at the beach near our condo.
2 exposure blend, 1/20 sec and 1/2 sec at f/16, ISO 100, polarizer.
Green Sea Turtle at the Maui Ocean Center
Angie and Scott at the Maui Ocean Center.
Wailea Sunset - Another one from the beach near the condo.
1 sec at f/22, ISO 100, polarizer, 3 stop reverse graduated neutral density filter
Maui Taco on the beach in Wailea. Their fish tacos are amazing. We went there two days in a row for lunch. You wouldn't think Maui would be the best place for Mexican food, but Maui Taco is actually quite good.
Plumeria flowers.
Scott and Angie on the beach in Wailea.
Coral and Waves - 1/4 sec at f/11, ISO 100
Wailea Sunset
1/2 sec at f/16, ISO 100, polarizer, 3 stop reverse GND filter
Scott and Angie on the beach in Wailea on our last night in Maui.
Wailea was our last stop on Maui before we headed back home. We really enjoyed our trip and can't wait to get back to Hawaii.

Hana, Maui

We spent 3 days 2 nights in Hana during our trip around the island of Maui. Hana was one of the most relaxing places we have ever visited. The local people here a so laid back it is almost ridiculous. Its an excellent place to unwind and get away from it all.

The beach at Hana Bay.
Sea shells
Angie outside our condo in Hana. We stayed at Hana Kai which was a very cool place.
Ocean view from inside the condo.
Sunrise view from the lanai at the condo. Scott is down on the rocks photographing the sunrise.
Hana Sunrise.
2 exposure blend. 1/3 sec and 3 sec at f/22 ISO 100, polarizer.
Waves and Rocks
1 sec at f/11, ISO 100, polarizer
Black Sand Beach near Hana
1/4 sec at f/16, ISO 100, polarizer.
Pools of Oheo, Haleakala National Park, Coastal Area
2 exposure blend, 1/30 sec and 1/4 sec at f/16, ISO 100, polarizer
Scott and Angie at the Pools of Oheo
Hana Sunrise - Black and White
1/8 sec at f/16, ISO 200
Red Sand Beach
Heart shaped coral on red sand
1/3 sec at f/16, ISO 100, polarizer
Another heart shaped coral on red sand.
1/6 sec at f/16, ISO 100, polarizer
Scott and Angie at Red Sand Beach

Road to Hana

We drove the road to Hana after we left Paia. This was an amazing drive through the rain forests of Maui. The road had numerous 1 way bridges and hairpin turns. The total drive time was about 3.5 hours including several stops along the way.

Rainbow Eucalyptus Grove. These trees are very unique due to the rainbow colors found on the bark of the trees.
Scott and Angie

Lots of cows grazing along the road.
One of the many waterfalls along the way.
Scott at one of the overlooks above the ocean.

Paia, Maui

We spent 2 days in Paia, Maui after our backpack in the Haleakala Crater. Paia means "noisy" in Hawaiian and the town is referred to as Maui's Coolest Little Town. We liked Paia because it is quite different from the big resort towns in Hawaii. There are lots of interesting people that live here. It's like a windsurfer/hippie colony. Lots of great food and interesting shops.

Angie on the beach in Paia.
Interesting mural on an old structure on the beach. We believe these were structures from the old Paia Sugar Mill.
Relaxing on the beach.
Scott photographing the sunset.
Nikon D80, 1.8 sec at f/22, ISO 100, 3 stop soft GND filter.
Nikon D80, 1.6 sec at f/16, ISO 100, 3 stop soft GND filter.
Angie outside our hotel in Paia. We stayed at the Paia Inn which was one of the coolest hotels we have ever stayed in. The hotel is in the middle of downtown Paia above the shops on the street. Everything you need is within walking distance (beach/food/shopping).