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Oahu, the third-largest island in Hawaii, is a paradise for photographers. With its stunning beaches, lush greenery, and towering mountains, Oahu offers a diverse range of photography locations. From the iconic Waikiki Beach to the rugged coastline of the North Shore, Oahu has something for every type of photographer. The island is also home to historic landmarks such as Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, as well as cultural sites like the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Showers Approaching
Showers Approaching

Waikiki Marina with rain clouds moving in.

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Lualualei
Lualualei coast

I'd like to write about how amazing and beautiful this place is. I know it looks beautiufl but, right behind me and just down the beach were several...

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Mauna Lahilahi
Views from Mauna Lahilahi

Quite a view from this little mountain jutting out into the ocean on Oahu's Leeward coast.

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Nanakuli
Nanakuli

Definitely one of the most colorful sunsets we saw in Hawaii. I found it difficult to photograph because of how quickly the light moves across the...

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front row
front row

Ehukai Beach Park, HI

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Makapu'u Sunrise Surge
Makapu'u Sunrise Surge

I took a short break from photographing Arizona, for a family vacation on the Island of Oahu. Although not a photography trip, I did find time to...

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Waikiki Marina
Showers Approaching

After Maui I joined my sister's family in Honolulu. While Waikiki was beautiful, it unfortunately had the tendency that week for rain to roll in...

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Blue Hour at Kea'au
Kea'au

This was the second time I had shot this exact scene. The first time, 4 years prior on our first visit to Hawaii to see my Aunt & Uncle. It was our...

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Makaha Sunrise
Makaha Beach

Surfers were out catching some waves as the sun was rising.

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heavy light
heavy light

Waialua Bay @ Hale'iwa Beach Park, HI

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ignition
ignition

North Shore, HI

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sunrise
North Shore

North Shore, Oahu

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Arch at Kea'au
Kea'au

From my climb on Hood on the 20th, my wife and I arrived in Oahu the following Monday. We were able to spend two weeks there thanks to my Aunt's...

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View From Diamond Head
View From Diamond Head

The last time I was in Honolulu I never made it to Diamond Head, so I made sure I did this time. If you go sometime, get there early. The parking...

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North Shore Chill
North Shore

This sky ranks up with some of the most awesome skies I have gotten to shoot. Things lined up pretty well for this shoot, too. All afternoon it was...

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Warm Waves
Yokohama Bay

Loved feeling the warm water rush over my legs as my feet sank into the sand on this gorgeous Hawaiian morning.

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looking leeward (re-process)
looking leeward (re-process)

Sunset along the Waianae Range from Kaena Point State Park, Oahu, Hawaii.

I've learned a few new tricks since I first processed this image. I think...

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Lā'ie 151
Lā'ie 151

Lā'ie Point State Wayside, Oahu

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falling sun
falling sun

Sunset Beach, Oahu, HI

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Makua Beach
Makua Beach

Just got back from Hawai'i! Processing all these shots should keep me a little busy through the winter :-) This sky was probably the most spectacular...

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Oahu!
Most notably George Kurzik.