A-Z Photographs

	Title	Description	Category
	Big Waves of Winter	Sometimes the big winter waves arrive on a sea unruffled by wind	A, S, W
	Banana & Ginger	The ornamental banana is an elegant exotic and grows straight up, unlike the domestic banana that hangs down. Note the baby bananas.	B, F
	Banyan Tree	One Banyan Tree can spread its air roots over several acres, this is natural architecture at its best.	F, T
	Beach Sunset	The iconic place to enjoy the evening with the locals	H, L, S, T, HP
	Birds of Paradise	Like a gaggle of colorful fowl, these flowers preen themselves in the morning sun	F, T
	Blue Moon Dawn	An actual second full moon in May 2007, shot as the first color came into the sky from the east.	H, L, S, T, VP, B
	Callas & Bananas 3	Backlit by the morning sun, these tropicals show off their best.	F, A, B
	Cathedral Peaks	When the air is very clear, these world class peaks are at their best.	H, L, HP
	Cathedrals	Rain squalls blown in by the trade winds can add the critical difference between a "postcard" shot and a fine art photograph.	L, HP
	Cattleyas First Light	Morning sun dancing through the leaves made this mottled light photo possible, reminescent of Chinese silk embroidery.	A, F
	Chameleon	The contrast between the green chameleon and the red palm sheath caught my eye.	H
	Church in Sugar Field	This little church near Hanapepe seems to have been dropped into a soft field of blooming sugar cane.	L
	Closeness in the Wild	Good friends, fully alert on their path
	Cloud Forest Dwellers	The Iliau or Green Sword loves a foggy environment. It is endemic to Kauai only. If global warming raises the cloud ceiling, the Iliau could be endangered.	F, B
	Coco Pond Lilies	Sun rays playing through the coco palms highlight this water lily pond.	A, F, HP
	Dancing Orchids	The play of light and shadow gradations caught my eye	F
	Dancing Taro	There are so many photogenic spots around Hanalei that I could make a living just photographing there. Taro grows in water paddies much like rice.	L, H
	Dawn of Creation	Here, two layers of clouds are met by the surf spray from below and the reflection of the orange sky looks like molten lava.	L, B, HP
	Earth, Air, Fire & Water	Broiling waves crash sending spray in the first golden rays of sunrise.	W, B, S
	Endangered	as the climate warms and clouds rise, these endemic cloud dwellers may become endangered.	F, H
	Endless Sunset	A moment of eternal time at the meeting of day and night.	H, T, B
	Fern Gathering	Gathering ferns for her outfit is a meditative process.	H
	Fisherboy in Heaven	The boy casting his rod as the sun climbs down the cliffs. The ocean reflects the blue of the sky.	L, B, S
	Fresh as Sunrise	For those who know when the secretive night-blooming cereus will bloom, a special treat waits at sunrise.	F, T, HP
	Fresh as Waterlilies	The flowers themselves always look clean, and living in water they are never thirsty.	F, T, W
	Fronds of Light	This photo montage started as a happy accident in my printer when I printed one image over another. After several additional fumbles in the computer, a winning image emerged.	A, B, T
	Gathering	A timeless activity brought back to life in a lasting friendship	H
	Golden Evening	"Sunset highlights this convergence of land, sea, and sky at Kalalau beach."	S, B, VP
	Golden Rain	Just before sunset the valley bursts into color as rain passes through	A, L, S, T
	Hanakapiai and Na Pali	Stretched out in the moning sun beyond Hanakapiai Beach lies the famous Na Pali Coast	L
	Hanakapiai Beach	I took this photo in the Fall on a hike along Na Pali. When I returned five days later the sand had been washed away.	L, B, VP
	Hanakapiai Coast	The Lau Hala Tree (Pandanas), typical of the North Shore, frames this coastal view.	L, S
	Hanalei Boats	Hauled up for the winter, these boats are protected from the north swell.	L, HP
	Hanalei Hukilau	As in the olden days, the Hawaiian families still help with the catch.	S, W
	Hanalei Pier	Hanalei has many moods. The most typical is when clouds and sunshine mix.	H, L, S
	Hanalei Sunset	Hanalei must be closer to heaven, especially on enchanted evenings like this.	L, W, HP
	Hanalei Sunset # 3	Hanalei is enchanting any time of day, but add a great sunset...	L, S, HP
	Hanalei Taro and Light	The taro stalks are planted into flooded paddies The new leaves reflect in the still water. In another 2-3 weeks the leaves will block out the reflection.	B, L, W, HP
	Hanalei Valley	Cast in a timeless aura reminiscent of South Asia, the Taro fields of Hanalei are also a wildlife reserve	H, L, HP
	Hanapepe Valley Road	Tucked away upvalley before the goat corral is this scene. Monkeypod trees drop yellow leaves	L
	Hawaiian Fisherman	People will go to the darndest places to catch that rare fish...	H, S
	Hawaiian Prince	A favorite fishing spot in Koee. Add a native Hawaiian and you have magic.	H
	Heart of the Valley	The stream cuts the valley and nourishes the whole ecosystem. It is peaceful as well as energizing.	B, L, HP
	Heiau at Sunset	This is one of the many dramatic moods of the Na Pali coast. Here is the Hawaiian's sacred site in Kalalau.	H, L
	Help Across the Water	He stands centered and supportive as she moves from rock to rock (candid shot).	H
	Hidden Camp	Far up a remote Valley a camper finds peace, solitude and regeneration. (Image: Na Pali)	H, T
	Home Of Kahuna	This area has so many moods. Here it is forceful and dramatic	A, H, L
	Home of the Hawaiian Princess	Playfully she peers out. She is very comfortable in her environment.	H
	Honopu Arch & Kayak	The kayak gives the scale to this immense arch beyound Kalalau beach.	A, H, B
	Hula Class	She is an accomplished hula practitioner, he is skilled in other traditional ways, including fire-making with two sticks. Here he tries a few hula moves.	H
	In The Lotus Garden	Breathing in the beauty of the lotus garden is like nourishment.	F, T
	InSpired	A landscape from a farytale, this amazing fluted cliff rises from the Kalalau Valley floor.	H, L, HP
	Kalalau	Close to sunset, bands of light shine on the valley rim. A minute later the fog came in.	H, L, HP
	Kalalau Beach Sunrise	When the sun climbs above the peaks several thousand feet above, the shadows move rapidly across the sand.	L
	Kalalau Cliff Dwellers	Goats gone wild and shy are a fun addition to the landscape	L, VP
	Kalalau Lookout	The moods of Kalalau Valley change rapidly with the weather.	L, HP
	Kalalau Rainbow	Often when I visit the Kalalau Lookout, I see nothing but fog. Today, a rainbow.	H, L, HP
	Kapok Flower & Bud	The 7 inch bud snaps open and peels like a small banana, revealing a shower of pink stamens inside.	F
	Kayak Landing at Kee Beach	After a stiff paddle against the wind, the protected cove at Kee Beach is a welcome haven.	L, S
	Ke'e Lagoon	Not far from the trailhead along Na Pali at Ke'e Beach this view opens up	H, L, S, T
	Ke'e's Secret Beach	This sometimes-beach is just past the lagoon.	H, L, S, W, VP
	Kilauea Church	The little stone church in Kilauea is a safe place to wait out a hurricane and always a pleasant place to visit.	H
	King Protea	Originally from South Africa, the Protea is furry to withstand high altitude and harsh winters.	F
	Kokee Ferns	In Kokee, beyond the beaten path, wild beauty and enchantment can still be found.	F, H, L, HP
	Kona Storm 2	Intense waves and intense sunset, nonetheless there is also a dynamic peace about this scene.	L, S, W
	Kona Storm Surf	As the kona storm receded to the west it left Kauai with this magical evening	L, S, HP
	Light, Shadows and Reflections	On a perfect morning, these water lilies seem to play with color and light.	F, W
	Long Sunset	I have watched and photographed several hundred sunsets from this spot. Some are memorable. This one is unique for its peace and color.	S, W, HP
	Lotus Opening	Fresh as an opening lotus.	F
	Loving the Rain	An afternoon rain bejewels these Nile waterlilies	B, F, H, T, W
	Loving the Rain (cropped)	After a rain squall the late sun briefly shone through on rain drop gems	B, F, T, W
	Lowland Ohia	Ohia trees usually bloom at higher elevations, but here we look up at the shrouded peaks	F, L, T, VP
	Luminous Valley	At just the right moment the sun breaks through to spotlight this majestic theatre.	H, L
	Magical Evening	Some moments are so special that they open the heart.	B, S
	Maha’ulepu Sunset	Maha’ulepu is a favorite retreat for many islanders and visitors alike.	L, HP
	Majesty of Na Pali	The strong light rays are the result of the salt spray filling the air. I could hardly get my camera out of its bag fast enough to capture this rapidly changing scape.	B, L, HP
	Microclimate	When I looked closely I saw the condensation droplets also on the warmer underside of this 1 1/2 inch long feather, a greenhouse effect, therefore the name.	A, T, B
	Morning Beach	The symmetry in this photo is mimicked by the wave climbing the beach.	L, S
	Morning Callas & Bananas	Backlight by the morning sun, these tropicals show off their best.	B, F
	Morning Meditation	Selected from about 1000 shots, this night blooming cereus was photographed backlit about ten minutes after sunrise. The cereus opens after sunset and stays open only one night, closing about half an hour after sunrise.	B, F
	Morning Meditation 2	Chosen from over 1000 shots this backlit cereus flower was photographed shortly after sunrise.	F, T
	Morning Meditation 3	The night blooming cereus lasts only a few hours, therefore the flower always looks fresh.	F
	Morning Meditation 4	The night blooming cereus opens after sunset and stays open for the first rays of the rising sun. No filters or artificial lights are ever used.	F
	Morning Peaks	I was fixing the Kalalau Trail early one morning when I looked up and saw this magnificent sun play between the Pali.	L, VP
	Na Pali Arch	The crashing waves of winter show off this arch with frothy lace.	L, S, T, W
	Na Pali Island	This 180 degree shot encompasses the Kalalau Beach and surrounding Pali.	H, L, S, W, HP
	Na Pali Mist & Trail	"Rugged" is a term often used to describe Na Pali. It is also unpredictable has many moods and is often beautiful.	L, H, B, W
	Na Pali Surf	The Na Pali cliffs are steep because the coast is eroding rapidly.	L, H
	Na Pali Surf Spray	Today the vog (volcanic smog) graced the land and sea with a pale blue hue.	L, S, W
	Na Pali Wavestorm	The cliffs and the waves are both untamed. The cliffs are powerful in their sheer rigid mass and the waves are powerful in their movement.	L, B
	Natural High	Walking out the 11 miles from Kalalau I turned arond and was uplifted by this beautiful 'scape.	L, S, W
	Ohia Cliffs	Kokee, "the wettest place on earth," is 4000 feet avove the hot valley.	H, L
	One Moment in Time	A magical moment and then it is gone forever. Like memories, only the photograph can boast of its splendor.	T, S, B
	Pakala Sunset	The peaceful hamlet of Pakala has a tiny park next to the ocean.	L, T, HP
	Pandanas Garden	Unusual conditions often spell opportunity. The mist in the air is actually the spin drift from a big surf closeby. The salt spray turns the light amber.	H, T
	Paperbark Eucalyptus	This beautiful bark is actually an insulating defense against fire.	A
	Passing Storm	Just for a few minutes the sky looks threatening, but the rainbow reveals the bluff.	F, H
	Peace by the River	In our busy lives, how often do we actually stop and relax when we find a place lke this?	H, L, W
	Peace of the Wavestorm	The figure sitting cross-legged on the beach to the left is not posing. His shape matches the massive shape of the cliffs and provides a scale for the size of the winter waves.	B, L
	Pink Perfection	Just the right light, the right reflections and the freshest water lilies.	F, T, W
	Pink Waterlilies	Fresh and perky as a waterlily in the morning...	F, W, HP
	Play of Waves	This play of waves is only visible from a bluff almost directly above, nearly vertical to the scene.	W, S
	Plum Blossoms in Fog 2	High up on the slopes of Mt. Haleakala fog and plumb trees are both common.	F
	Poinciana Reflections	The lawn turns red beyound the purple irises.	H, L, T, B
	Poipu Summer Fun	The ocean has many moods. Today it is fun.	H, L, S, W, HP
	Polihale Sunrise	A favorite image in the gallery, this dramatic shot was taken when an early shaft of sunlight illuminated the beach.	L, B, HP
	Present in Now	Surrounded by nature, there is little need to mind chatter.	H
	Princeville Pink	A picture perfect place in Princeville with a pastel palette.	L, T
	Pure Living Water 2	Not only is the movement of the water fascinating but also its transparency, reflections from the sky and sunlight from the surroundings.	A, W
	Pure Sunrise	The perfection of the night blooming cereus is only revealed for a few minutes at sunrise.	F, T
	Purple Promise	So fresh! So pure. This image needs a lot of space around it to express this calm purity.	A, F, T, W
	Quartz Gold	Rarely does quartz display such abundant facets. The image comes from the surface as well as deep within.	A
	Quartz World	Throughout history quartz crystals have mystified and intrigued humans	A
	Quartz: Crystal City	The beauty and symmetry of crystals may have influenced the design of cities	A
	Quartz: Gold	Clearer than glass, mineralogically speaking, quartz is over 99.9% pure SiO2.	A
	Quartz: Peak Light	The point of a quartz crystal always taperes at exactly the same angle, even if it has many points like this one.	A
	Quartz: The Messenger	Powerful and clear, the messenger reveals the depths.	A
	Quiet Moment	When one lives in the present moment, there is no time and no waiting, only the fullness of Now.	H
	Red Cattleya	What passionate colors nature makes available to attract the perfect pollinator.	F
	Red Phalenopsis	Some colors in nature are so rich that they cannot be reproduced even by modern technology. This comes close.
	Reflective Mountain Stream	The beauty of these surroundings allows the mind to be still.	H
	Relax	Ahhh... yes, in the shade.	F, L, T, W, HP
	Return of the Endeavour	The ship that Captain Cook sailed to discover Hawaii was reconstructed from the original blueprints. It retraced its route to Kauai in 1999.	H, S
	Salt Pond Sunset	This image has a convergence of three features: a good sunset, a wave below the sun and simultaneously surf spilling over the reef.	B, L, HP
	Salt Rocks	The Hawaiian salt-making area of Salt Pond gets flooded during the winter rains, offering new visual opportunities.	H, T, S, HP
	Shipwreck Surfers	Riding the waves under a rainbow at sunset in Poipu. Life is so tough in paradise.	L, S, HP
	Showoff	'Nuf said.	H, T
	Sky Island	Sky above, sky below, only when the wind has died down is such a scene possible.	H, T, S, B
	Spires of Light	Stage lighting in the amphitheatre. The show is nery zen.	L
	Spray of Orchids	The magic of flowers is amplified in the orchid family, and in the orchid family especially by this species.	A, F, T, VP
	Stillness in Action	The theme of the photo and idle photographer who jogs into action at the sign of a good wave.	S, W
	Sublime Architecture	Visitors in the gallery consider this African Blue Palm to look painterly. The texture and structure help that effect.	A, T, VP, B
	Summer Full bloom	This was the largest bloom of only three during the summer of 2006.	F
	Sunrise Rainbow Ke‘e	Just at sunrise, I had to run back to fetch my camera to capture this interesting lighting.	S, T, W
	Sunset Surprise	I was photographing the sunset when I turned around and saw this rainbow. A few seconds later I was soaked in tropical rain.	B, T
	Sunset Waves	An astute photographer is always on the lookout for a confluence of lucky events, like this meeting of waves and sand at the moment of sunset.	L, W, T, S
	Swan and Koi	The swan looks unperturbed by the school of koi below	A, W
	Sweet Solitude	"Inspiration" means breathing in. Na Pali is a place that inspires and reinvigorates the soul.	L, S
	Terns Returning	The allure of Na Pali Coast is timeless. The Hawaiian terns are charcoal grey to adapt to the lava.	H, S, HP
	Thanks Giving	A genuine moment of elation and gratitude.	H
	The Inner Sanctum	Pure and abstract elegance.	A, F
	The Rainbow Ends Here	Hanapepe is a place afternoon rainbows, because it gets squalls of rain blown over from the windward side of the island and clear western skies.	H, T
	The Sky Below	Perfectly shaped pools form when waves have carved out the sand. At sunset, they glow with the sky.	L, W, T
	The Team	As if arranged by the master, these waterlilies glow in the afternoon light.	F, VP
	Timeless Kauai	Such intense beauty that it registers as "timeless" or "eternal"	H, L, T, W
	Traveler Palm	This unique heliconia was named because it gave travelers their true orientation.	A, T, VP
	Tree Cattleya	What a wonderful surprise to come across an orchid nestled in a tree fork.	F, H, T
	Tropical Bouquet 2	All photographs are shot with natural light and this one is no exception.	F
	Tropical Bouquet 3	The calla lilies grow wild above Waimea Canyon and ornamental banana flowers and heliconia can be had at the local farmers' market for pennies.	F
	Tropical Bouquet IV	A lucky accident in my computer collapsed the top half of an image into the bottom. This photomontage is lucid like a good watercolor.	A, B, F, HP
	Valley Sunset	The valley and ocean were still as the sky was briefly set ablaze.	H, L, S
	View to Forever	A timeless piece with many interacting visual planes...reflections, views of submerged rocks and clouds echoing beach rocks.	B, T, S, L, HP
	Waimea Canyon	The moods of Waimea Canyon are endless. One constant is they are always enchanting. This is the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific."	L, H, T, B, HP
	Waimea Canyon after Rain	Waterfalls are pumping and the colors are jumping after heavy spring rains.	L, HP
	Waipo‘o Falls	Only at certain times of the year, when the sun is just right, does a rainbow appear at Waipo‘o falls, Waimea Canyon.	W, VP
	Water More Precious than Gold 3	The sun is playing with this stream of pure spring water. Water is more essential even than food.	W, A
	Welcome	A timeless gesture of welcome in a timeless setting following a timeless tradition.	H, T
	White Phalenopsis	Moving this orchid slightly to receive reflected light from the side brought out the patterns of the calyces. That made the shot.	F
	White Pink & Red Phalenopsis	Reflected light only shows these orchids off.	F
	Wild Coast (Na Pali)	Here a wild coast converges with a wild ocean and unpredictable weather patterns. This is a winter scene	A, B, H, L, W
	Wild Westside	Hanapepe Valley is one of the few lower valleys not yet developed. Storms can be tracked from this outlook	L, S, HP
	Window in the Jungle	There is probably something ancient and instinctual about such a jungle-framed view.	T

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The Arius Hopman Gallery specializes in Traditional Plein Aire Watercolors and Tropical Art Photography.

Including Fine Art Hawaii Photos; Kauai, Maui, Na Pali Trail, Kalalau Valley, Waimea Canyon.
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