Every winter I like to take a break from the cold and travel somewhere warm and sunny. This year I finally made it to Hawaii and spent a month wandering around Oahu and Maui just recharging and of course making images. I fell absolutely in love with Oahu’s north shore surf community and was completely in awe of the big wave riders. I have no idea how they summon the courage to paddle out when the surf is pumping. I saw countless broken surf boards.
Some of the highlights of my trip include watching breeching humpback whales, hiking inside Haleakala Volcano’s crater, snorkeling with Hawaii’s sacred green sea turtles, dancing at sunset to the drum circle at Maui’s Little Beach and hitching rides with my long board in search of mellow breaks meeting many interesting locals along the way.
Thanks so much to all the new friends I made from around the world who helped make this trip an unforgettable one and kept me smiling. Here are some of my favorite photos, enjoy!
Awesome collection! Some really great surf-action shots, and the turtle my favorite!