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Friday the 13th in Hawaii (May 13, 2011)

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Paragliding at Diamond Head

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Cool Looking Flower

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Fireworks Looking Flower

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Starfish Looking Flower

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The day before Thanksgiving, I was at Diamond Head and took the inset picture of a huge flower bud. The next day, it had opened into a starfish looking flower.

Urchin Looking Flower

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Double Rainbow at Waikiki Beach, Thanksgiving Day 2010

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Flamingo Fancy Fowl

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I thought I would share a photograph of a flamingo. I should spend more time looking at my past images rather than taking more. :-)

Japanese Puppy

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Minature dachshund puppy

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More Cute Puppies

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Welsh Corgi

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Puppy Lullabye

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Cute puppy stuck on his back!

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Hula Girl on Dash

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Reflections of Trish

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Cloud Surfing at Kahala

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This guy was kite surfing at Kahala on a very windy day. The wind would carry him several feet in the air. After getting home and looking at the photograph, it looks like the ropes are connected to the clouds.

Iz Kamakawiwo'ole "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

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In Memory of

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There once lived a man who married his college sweetheart. They had three children and life was good. Tragedy happened when the kids were 11, 10, and 5. His wife, and mother of his kids, passed away. His one and only, although deceased, stayed his one and only. This was a love story that ended too soon. He was and is my father, Walter Ray Jetton - 1930-2010.

Dad was born in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of the King of BBQ, Walter Jetton. After his father passed away in 1968, Dad purchased a radio station in the US Virgin Islands. What better place for someone who loved SCUBA and photography to live. I remember moving into this house my mom called her dream house. She never got to spend one night in that house. The day we were moving in was the day she was rushed to the hospital where she went comatose. Her absence in that house made the three story castle like house seem huge and somewhat spooky. It was only a short time after moving in that she went to be with the Lord. We could not stay in a home that never was, so we moved to Cowpet Bay.

Some random information:

Dad worked for a while at KFJZ in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This is where he got the idea of owning a radio station.

He met mom when he was going to college in Colorado. Her father and my father were photographers at the time.

He and George Marler taught SCUBA at the Fort Worth YMCA prior to them both moving to the Virgin Islands. George owned the dive shops in the British Virgin Islands where we went on a lot of dives. George's photography has been in prestigous places such as National Geographic. He also worked on several movies such as the Bond movies that were filmed there. He has a great book out called "The Royal Mail Steamer Rhone: A Diving Guide and Brief History of the British Virgin Islands"

After moving back to Texas, Dad become a computer network engineer for the DFW Medical Center where he worked until retirement.

Thrill the World 2010, Honolulu, Hawaii: The Video

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Thrill the World 2010, Honolulu, Hawaii

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The zombies' of Jackson gathered by the lagoon on Magic Island on October 23, 2010. This location is at the Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. On Que, groups around the world, became zombies for a unified reason. some came out of the lagoon and other came out of the ground to dance to the tune of Thriller by Michael Jackson. As soon as the song was over, they went back to their graves until next year. Enjoy the photographs.

See more photographs of this event at: http://picasaweb.google.com/103224720680076037833/ThrillTheWorld2010HonoluluHawaii#

My Friend on a Honeymoon.

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My friends on their honeymoon in Hawaii from Seoul, Korea.

This photograph was taken up in the mountains overlooking Honolulu. This is the place has the best view of all. The only better view would be from a helicopter.

Mr. Lee, in the above photograph works for BBQ Genesis in Seoul. I still have a signed baseball from one of the Korean baseball stars that one of their companies provided when ordering chicken. I am hungry just thinking about their chicken! Too bad I am thousands of miles away right now. I wonder if they deliver that far away!

Here is the view from the lookout. On the far left is Manoa Valley where the University of Hawaii is located. In the distance is Diamond Head Crater. Just to the right of Diamond Head is Waikiki and then in the middle is downtown Honolulu. On the far right is Honolulu International Airport (HNL). In front of the airport is Punchbowl Crater where the VA cemetery is located. If you click on the images for the full size image, you will see the rain and a lot more detail.

Surfing Images of Hawaii

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Fresh Caught Supper at Kewalo Basin

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This catch was from yesterday's outing by one on the fishing boats at Kewalo Basin.

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Female Surfer at Point Panic, Oahu, Hawaii

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Walter Jetton Catering to the presidents of the US and Mexico

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1920s -1930s Street Boxing video outside of Grandfather's Store

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Yesterday at Point Panic

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Female surfer at Point Panic.

Yesterday's Surf Pics

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I finished work at 1PM, so around 2:30 I headed out to Kakaako and watched the surfers at Point Panic. The lighting was gook late in the afternoon, so the pictures came out alright.

Diamond Head Light House on Oahu, Hawai'i

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I hiked to the top of Diamond Head Crater the other day for the first time. The hike is very strenuous and surprisingly hard. I alternate walking five miles and swimming each day. One lady collapsed in the tunnel near the top.

On the way back home, I stopped near the Diamond Head Light House to reflect on the day's events. The area around Diamond Head is dry this year. Some years it is a beautiful green color, but it is currently a barren brown color.

The brush would not allow an unobstructed view of the light house and ocean, so this was the best image I could grab. Notice that this light house is on the leeward side of the island of Oahu. The trade winds hit the other side of the island and the warmth of the land causes some clouds to build in the mountains. This explains why the clouds do not extend out over the ocean.

EX Jewelry

2010-07-18T14:43:00.002-10:00

This is model McKenzie Milan displaying a new line of bra straps from a local company here in Hawaii.

Korean Festival at Kapiolani Park

2010-07-10T06:11:00.001-10:00

These are pictures from last year's Korean Festival at Kapiolani Park. This year, since I will be a volunteer there, no pictures will be taken by me. Stop by and say high!

Action at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center

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It was very interesting hearing the steel drums. It brought back memories from my youth growing up in the Virgin Islands. Ha! They actual had a steel band from the mainland. I watched the drum maker on St. Thomas, USVI bang out the drums. He would actually tune them by banging the areas of the drum. They are made out of fifty-five gallon drums. What a great way to recycle.

Here are some onlookers.

There was a lot of action at the hula show. I bet the ladies loved watching this guy.

July 7, 2010 Morning

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A beautiful morning looking towards the Royal Hawaiian and Hilton Hotels.

One guy decided to flip himself off of the pier at Kapahulu.

A couple of ladies taking the opportunity to pose for the cell phone camera.

King Kamehameha Statue on July 2nd, 2010

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Hawai' Veteran's Memorial

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This Veteran's Memorial, more specifically, the Viet Nam Veteran's Memorial is on the grounds of the state capitol building. It is kind of hidden on the Eastern side of the lawn.

Hawai'i State Capitol Building

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Here are some photographs of the Hawai'i State Capitol building. It is a very interesting building and great for photographers!

The Veteran's Memorial is located under the tree in this photograph.

Couple in Waikiki

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Here is a couple from Japan visiting Waikiki.

July 3rd Rainbow in Waikiki Hawaii

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Here is this morning's rainbow. It would rain, then show a beautiful rainbow. About the time people would forgive and forget the rain, the drops would fall again...

Tonight's Sky

2010-06-24T22:00:00.001-10:00

The clouds rolled in late in the afternoon on June 23rd. They had character, so my trusty Nikon grabbed them out of the sky and put them in digital form. Blue sky is great. Grey sky is ugly. A partly cloudy sky is the best.

Ingenious Korean Movers

2010-06-23T20:39:00.000-10:00

I currently reside in a twenty-four story building. When we moved in, we had to reserve the elevator so that they could put padding on the inside to protect the floors and walls of the elevator. They also raise the ceiling in the elevator so that long couches and other furniture will fit. If the item does not fit in the elevator, then you are out of luck.

Moving in Korea is not the same. They have this ingenious way to get even a grand piano into a penthouse suite. The photographs I took a couple of months ago of a unit being moved in the Dream Town Apartments shows how they get items from point a to point b. If you have never seen this method before it is amazing to watch. If you spend a lot of time in Korea it becomes common place and not very interesting. I bet the Koreans would get a kick out of me stuffing a mattress into an elevator!

Water Feature along Kalakaua in Waikiki, Hawaii

2010-06-22T22:00:00.008-10:00

This is a nice little waterfall found along the sidewalk in Waikiki, Hawaii. It is a place where a lot of people like to stop, pose, and take a snapshot. I too could not resist taking a photograph.

Longest Volcano Tube in the World

2010-06-21T22:00:00.023-10:00

This was an interesting find on the Island of Jeju in South Korea. This is where the largest known volcanic tube in the world is found. The tube was huge compared to the ones I have seen in Hawaii. It was a cool, rainy day and water was dripping from the ceiling above, so after a few minutes of walking this tube, we decided to turn around. We do not know how much longer it was, but we are convinced that they are correct about it being the longest. Yes, we were skeptical before the long walk. You can see the fog inside the tube in the first picture.

Blue Heron in Flight

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This blue heron was diving for fish just off of the beach at Waikiki. The flight was no more that twenty feet, but the three shots show the bird going back to its hunting perch.

Man with Birds

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There are a couple of people that show up most mornings on the Kapahulu Pier. They feed the birds and seem to enjoy the attention.

Crane at Ilikai

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This crane was at the Ilikai a week or two ago. It was lifting trees to the upper level. This is not the main Ilikai Hotel, but the building just Ewa of the main building.

Tree Trimming at Beachwalk

2010-06-17T22:00:00.010-10:00

One morning about a month ago, the trees were being trimmed along Beachwalk in Waikiki, Hawaii. Even thought the tree trimmer was busy trimming the palms, he caught eye of the camera and posed.

Valley of the Temple

2010-06-16T22:00:00.007-10:00

Here is a temple located on the Island of Oahu. The surroundings are beautiful, but the building itself lacks the intricate paint of those I have seen in Asia. They do charge you to drive into the area, so beware since that is another shocker compared to the temples in Asia.

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Cactus in Makapu'u

2010-06-15T22:00:00.001-10:00

This little cactus was found on the way up to see the Makapu'u Lighthouse on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu.

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Flower in South Fort Worth, Texas

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Here is another flower photograph from Fort Worth, Texas.

Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Texas

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Fort Worth has a great botanic garden just east of downtown. Here are some colorful flowers from that visit.

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Signature Tree

2010-06-12T22:00:00.001-10:00

This is a tree located in the International Marketplace in the heart of Waikiki, Hawaii. The photograph is not all that great, but if you click on the image, the large image will allow you to see all of the writing.

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I normally hate photographs that are not level, but this one is an exception. The tilt adds character and kind of goes along with the little boy. What do you think?

Tractor Tire Ring

2010-06-11T10:08:00.000-10:00

I do computer aided design work that involves jewelry design. Here is a rendering of a tractor tire ring that I just finished. You know, some people like tractor tires on their fingers.

This was designed in Rhino and rendered in Flamingo. You can find my CAD website here.

Old House along the road in Arkansas

2010-06-10T22:00:00.000-10:00

This old house was somewhere between Bentonville and Eureka Springs, Arkansas. If it could talk, it would probably have a lot of stories to tell.

The Birthplace of Walmart, A Humble Beginning

2010-06-09T22:00:00.007-10:00

Walmart is the largest employer in the world and even if you hate Walmart, it is worth study. Going to Bentonville, Arkansas was a lot different than I had expected. You would think a multinational company that raked in billions of dollars a year would have a magnificent building for their headquarters. I was so wrong. It was simply a large warehouse building. It even lacked windows like most warehouses. Wow, I was in disbelief. I could not even grab my camera to take a snapshot. It simply was just like any warehouse in America. Even the grave of the founder, Sam Walton, was pretty much a simple headstone and nothing more. You know, you hear the story of him riding around in an old truck even though he was worth a lot of money, and it really sinks in once you visit. Well, I did grab my camera for a fast picture of the original store of Sam Walton. Here she is. It is hard to imagine that the Walmart and Sam's Club empire that employs more people than any other business started in this mom and pop looking store. Like I said, it is worth some study.

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Stand Up Paddle Event

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Will I see you there?

Jeju Do Chinese Restaurant's Sweet and Sour Pork

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After a day of traveling the western part of Jeju Do, we had the driver take us to a Chinese restaurant. My wife grew up in Korea and wanted some Chinese food that she just cannot get in Hawaii. I on the other hand love the sweet and sour dishes without all of the food coloring and cooked in more of a traditional style. This is the sweet and sour pork dish. Yes, I succumbed to taking pictures of food. Oh well, my mouth is watering just thinking about this dish. The Chinese people living on Jeju Do have had a very rough life. The history is well worth reading about.

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Monk Seals, Rocky and Buster, on Queen's Beach Waikiki, Hawaii

2010-06-07T22:00:00.016-10:00

The monk seals of Hawaii are not only protected, they are closely guarded. When Rocky and Buster decided to do a little sunbathing on Queen's Beach in Waikiki, two Honolulu Policemen put up a barrier and had to keep people away. You could say they are treated like royalty wherever they go. This is an event, so I will post more than one photograph. They are not very glamorous to look at, but here they are.

Honeymoon in Hawaii from Korea

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I met a real nice couple on the beach in Waikiki last Saturday. They were on their honeymoon, but were leaving soon to go back to Korea. We will have to get together next time I visit Korea or they visit Hawaii! I wish you both a long and happy marriage.

Old truck on Jeju Do

2010-06-05T22:00:00.007-10:00

Out in the country part of the island of Jeju, there were these old trucks that caught my attention. It was a rainy day and it was a little hard to get the driver to pull over for photographs. I bet they just love someone like me that wants to shoot everything. Anyway, the driver and my wife had a great time teasing me about taking this photograph of one of the old trucks. I just wish I had of stopped at the truck without the hood since the motor was even more fascinating.

Waterfall on Jeju Do (Largest Korean Island)

2010-06-04T22:00:00.003-10:00

Here is a beautiful waterfall found on the Island of Jeju in South Korea. There were more than one waterfall seen along the hike, but this was the largest and prettiest. There is something about waterfalls that will make a long hike worth the effort.

Flowers of Seoul

2010-06-03T22:00:00.015-10:00

One Monday in Seoul, we decided to go visit the National Museum of Korea. That was a horrible move on my part since when we arrived after taking the bus and a couple of subway trains we found the museum closed on Mondays. Well, I saw a sign that said that the Family park was a fair walk away. Once again I messed up. I confused it with the Children's Park which is a great place to visit unlike the Family Park. We then dragged ourselves back to the subway wanting the day to get better. We saw signs everywhere pointing to this new venue, so we rode the subway excited about being able to see something in Seoul we have not seen. That was strike three. With all of the advertising, one would not expect the place to be under construction and not even open yet...

I did however get a photograph of the flowers in front of the museum. The grey and rainy skies did provide some nice blooms.

Island Restaurant off of Inchon, South Korea

2010-06-02T22:00:00.022-10:00

Here is a restaurant that was on a little island we took a ferry boat to. There were a few restaurants on the island and some very small hotels as well. The tour buses were in full force carrying mostly Chinese and Japanese tourists. This island was seen on a couple of Korean dramas as well. It was picturesque and had the feel of a place you would like to call home.

We must have arrived after a large tour group left since the other side of the food establishment had dishes all over the tables. You will notice that the tables are low so that you can sit on the ground while eating. I was glad that I wasn't the dishwasher! The room to the left is where the owner resides. The commute to work is very short. They had many tables outside as well that overlooked the ocean that was maybe a hundred yards away. I would bet that this place is even more beautiful when the snow is falling. Yes, snow is pretty when you live in Hawaii. :-)

Lonely Boat in Incheon, South Korea

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We ate lunch on a little island just outside of Incheon, South Korea. When lunch was over, we got in a fairly long line of vehicles waiting on the ferry ride back to the mainland. This boat was sitting in the mud at low tide, so I jumped out of our Komando Ssangyong jeep like vehicle and shot this photograph. The weather was on the grey side which really made this boat look lonely.

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Korean Airlines at Gimpo Airport, South Korea

2010-06-01T22:00:00.012-10:00

Here are a couple of photographs of a Korean Airline's jet getting prepared for flight. These were shot through the glass window at Gimpo Airport as we waited for our flight from Seoul to Jeju Island.

Tree in Fort DeRussey

2010-05-31T22:01:00.000-10:00

There are many trees here on Oahu that are very interesting to look at. The person with a camera strapped around the neck will take their best shot to capture the natural beauty that lays before them. The problem is trying to capture what is actually seen, only to look at the image that lacks detail. High dynamic range photography helps alleviate this problem. Yes other problems seem to present themselves such as the ghostly leaves blowing in the wind. Oh well, this tree still has a majestic beauty about her.

Diamond Head Crater on the island of Oahu, in Hawaii

2010-05-30T22:01:00.001-10:00

Diamond Head Crater is the most photographed natural landmark in the world. It is easily recognized the moment you see it. No marketing firm on earth could ever create a more recognized icon.

Body Boarding off Kapahulu Pier

2010-05-29T22:00:00.006-10:00

Here are some body boarders catching waves off the Kapahulu Pier.

Hilton Lagoon in the morning

2010-05-28T22:01:00.001-10:00

I love the mornings in Waikiki. The pictures just have a better look and there are less people around. Here is an image of the Hilton Lagoon in Waikiki, Hawaii.

Net Ball? Yes, Net Ball

2010-05-28T09:50:00.001-10:00

A month or so ago, a group of Australians gathered at Kapiolani Park near Waikiki Beach. What were they there for? Well, that is what I wanted to know as well. They were dressed in cheerleader type uniforms, but they carried balls that looked like volleyballs. Maybe they were volleyball cheerleaders? Nope. They were net ball players. What? Yea, net ball players. It is very popular in Australia, but me being on top of things rather than down under (I know, stupid joke), I did not have a clue it even existed. Here is what I found out. The sport is normally played on a wooden court. The Kapiolani games were played on grass. That is no big deal since the game is like basketball, only you cannot bounce the ball. Players with the ball need to keep a foot stationary as well. The basketball style nets were a little lower as well and they lacked a backboard. That makes it much harder to get the ball in the hoop.

While speaking with one of the coaches, they said that the team from Hawaii played outstanding and I think they even beat the Australians at their own game. Congratulations! I only had about ten minutes to get a couple of shots off (okay four shots), and here they are.

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Seoul Fish Market Closer Up

2010-05-26T22:01:00.000-10:00

While killing time at the fish market waiting for my sister in law, I got a close up view of the activity down below. Everything from crabs to sharks were being sold. If you love seafood, this would have been paradise. For the non-seafood lovers, there were vegetable vendors just outside the fish market.

Seoul Fish Market

2010-05-25T22:00:00.002-10:00

Here is a view of Seoul's Fish Market from the bridge that led from the subway terminal. You can tell that there are a lot of different fish being sold. Each sign represents the company that is located beneath the sign. I guess this is derived from the saying that you should keep your friends near, and your enemies even closer. That is, the competition here is side by side. You cannot get closer than that. The theory behind this business practice is that people will come from all over to purchase their fish here, therefore there are more customers at this location. In America, the business practice is less common, and leans towards keeping your competition out of a five mile perimeter. We purchased a lot of seafood there for supper that evening.

Shopping Cart in Canal

2010-05-24T22:00:00.004-10:00

This is an image of a shopping cart in the Ala Wai Canal that separates Waikiki from the rest of Honolulu. The homeless use them to carry their belongings from one place to another. There are others who use the shopping carts to carry their groceries all the home. They then leave the carts in front of where they live, even if it is on the 12th floor of a luxury condo.

Fan Palm and Pink Plumerias

2010-05-23T22:00:00.001-10:00

These images were taken in the Waikiki area of Honolulu on the Island of Oahu. I love the beautiful foliage here in Hawaii. My wife says that I take too many photographs of flowers. Oh well, after taking some bikini photos and bragging to her that I stopped taking flower pictures, she agreed that flowers make a great subject. :-)

Foliage of Hawaii

2010-05-22T22:00:00.011-10:00

The great weather of Hawaii allows plants to flourish here. These are examples of the plants here.

Fresh Caught Fish

2010-05-21T22:00:00.000-10:00

I walk a lot around Magic Island to keep the body from becoming an out of control marsh mellow like glob. These ladies are out fishing several days a month. The guy on the right holding up the newly caught Sergeant Major fish is a walking buddy of mine.

Discarded Bottle

2010-05-20T22:00:00.004-10:00

This bottle was laying along the path for several days. There is a bottle tax that can be partially refunded at recycling centers. The homeless use this as an opportunity to earn some money. My guess is that this little bottle is excluded from the bottle tax.

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This blueish flower with a yellow center grows in front of the condo building here in Honolulu, Hawaii. I just love the small details in these intricate flowers.

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2010-05-18T22:00:00.005-10:00

Some days at the Kapahulu Pier look better than other days. It does not always have to do with the weather.

Honolulu Fire Rescue Helicopter

2010-05-17T22:00:00.001-10:00

The Honolulu Fire Department has all kinds of equipment readily available. This includes trucks, boats, and helicopters. Here is an image of a helicopter looking for a missing person just off of Waikiki Beach.

White Flower

2010-05-16T22:00:00.003-10:00

This photograph was taken during the month of April in South Korea. Spring is a beautiful time in Korea with all of the flowers blooming and the time nature comes to life once again.

Bench Sitting on Kalakaua Ave. Waikiki, Hawaii

2010-05-15T22:00:00.006-10:00

Here are a couple of visitors sitting on a bench taking a break from all of the activities Waikiki has to offer.

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Ride in Jeju, South Korea

2010-05-14T22:00:00.006-10:00

While visiting Jeju, South Korea, we hired a car and driver to take us around the island for a couple of days. This was one of the stops we made. It was a small carnival type of place that had a lot of school age kids. The line to this ride was fairly long, but the ride kept going mostly empty since most kids wanted the seats that gave the most thrill.

Butterfly

2010-05-13T22:00:00.007-10:00

This is not the best looking butterfly or the best butterfly photograph, but it does show a photography trend of square images. The vocal point of the image is in the center with the butterfly brighter than the surrounding area. The butterfly is also in focus with a blur going out from it. The photograph was taken in Hawaii.

Duck in Kapiolani Park

2010-05-12T22:00:00.002-10:00

This duck was just sitting there waiting for someone like me to take his photograph. Well I did. If you click on the image, the original size file will come up. It takes a long time to load, but if you like to see detail, it will be worth it.

Body Boarder Riding a Beautiful Blue Wave

2010-05-11T22:54:00.003-10:00

Hawaii has great waves, and this body boarder knows that first hand.

Body Boarder Preparing for Jump

2010-05-10T22:49:00.002-10:00

If I stopped to think about the jump, I would chicken out.

Nothing but Foam

2010-05-09T22:39:00.002-10:00

Sometimes at the end of the ride, you see nothing, but foam.

More Kapahulu Jetty Jumpers

2010-05-08T19:44:00.004-10:00

A couple of young guys jumping off of the Kapahulu Jetty.

Kapahulu Pier Splashes

2010-05-07T19:33:00.008-10:00

When the waves are high and angled just right, the water will splash high into the air at the end of the jetty.

Rooftop Plant

2010-05-06T19:28:00.005-10:00

Here is another plant from the rooftop garden. Not bad for 24 stories high!

Namsan Tower in Seoul

2010-05-06T17:51:00.002-10:00

The earlier posted Seoul Tower blog posting raised some questions about the tower. All these years I have known the tower as Namsan Tower. Upon this year's visit, it seems to be called Seoul Tower. I guess it is just easier for the foreigners to call it the latter. Namsan translates to south mountain, Nam meaning south and san meaning mountain. There is an observatory that provides a view of the surrounding area of Seoul. You can say it is very similar and has the same purpose as the other famous towers around the world. There is a very large park that the tower sits on. We took the gondola to the top of the mountain to reach the tower. For more information, you may check this site out: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_4_4_3.jsp

More photographs from Namsan Park will be posted if a few days.

Seoul Tower photograph of.... Me!

2010-05-06T07:08:00.001-10:00

Well here I am on a visit to Seoul Tower on April 14, 2010. This was one of the best weather days that we had during our two week visit to Korea. It seems that I go to the tower upon every visit to Seoul. I am not sure why, but it just seems to be the place to go. By the way, I am much better looking in person. :-)

This photograph was taken by my wife, so it is probably much better than my photographs (accept for the subject matter).

White Bougainvillea

2010-05-05T22:23:00.009-10:00

Our condo in Honolulu has a rooftop garden. This is a bougainvillea plant in that garden.

Hula Dreams

2010-05-04T19:19:00.009-10:00

This image was taken at the Lantern Festival that occurs every year at Ala Moana Beach Park. The event is shown live internationally. This slow exposure of the hula dancers shows the beauty of hula dance in a unique way.

Side Entrance to Gyeongbok Palace

2010-05-03T23:01:00.002-10:00

This is a really cool angle taken from the right side entrance. There is a moat between this gate and the palace seen inside. It almost makes you want to travel back in time to see the palace during the Chosun Dynasty.

More palace pictures where posted on May first.

Surfing in Hawai'i

2010-05-03T19:15:00.006-10:00

Surfer in action just off of Magic Island at the Ala Moana Beach Park on the island of Oahu.