Category Archives: landscape photography

B&W photography

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Doug Hoffman

  In about a month, Kohola Gallery in Wailea, will open.   The gallery will feature landscape and underwater photography as well as original glass works, koa wood and bronze sculpture, and jewelry. While there will always be a lot … Continue reading →

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I turn 55 in a week but what I am really excited about is going to Tonga in about 10 days for this years annual whale swim adventure.

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Doug Hoffman

I am getting older, there is no denying it. Time is going by far to fast, and the older I get the faster time seems to go.   In my mind, it seems like yesterday when I went to Vavau’ … Continue reading →

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Clouds can be a powerful tool within the composition of an image

Posted on August 9, 2017 by living with love and peace

Having a nice foreground is good and helps tell a story but take a moment and look at the clouds in these images.  Can you see how they bring a balance to the portraits.   Movement is a big part … Continue reading →

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standing the test of time

Posted on July 1, 2017 by living with love and peace

I have driven by this tree thousands of times.  Recently, I stopped and created this image.  The time was 4 PM and the sun was high in the sky.  The winds were blowing about 15-20 and I dared not let … Continue reading →

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Private Landscape Photography Composition Workshop in Maui

Posted on June 27, 2017 by living with love and peace

Over 8 years ago Maui Photo Tours was created to offer semi-private and private photography workshops for photographers of all levels coming to Maui.   Over the years we learned that each photographer has unique needs and its better to … Continue reading →

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Life on the Rock

Posted on May 30, 2017 by living with love and peace

I live on an island, and some refer to it as the rock.  In fact, some people get rock fever and have to leave the island.   While I am not a Dr. and can’t speak about such things, I … Continue reading →

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Summer is almost here and soon the island will be full of visitors

Posted on May 25, 2017 by living with love and peace

Summer is a busy time in Maui, with families from around the word coming for a week or two to enjoy paradise.   That is good for the economy, as it means the roads and stores will be crowded.  For … Continue reading →

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The sunflower field on Maui is new and people are taking notice

Posted on April 13, 2017 by living with love and peace

If on Maui and you see this sunflower field be PONO and don’t block traffic.  This is private property and the owner has not gated it but will likely have to unless the public respects the flowers and the land.

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Photography as decor

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Doug Hoffman

  One of the questions I get asked a lot, is what kind of photography do I have on the walls in my house.  North Shore sunrise is next to my bed.   It is the first thing I see … Continue reading →

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Early morning light on Maui’s North Shore

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Doug Hoffman

I watched the waves come in for a while and really enjoyed the waterfalls over the exposed coral. The lines of the reef and incoming wave helped me see the image I wanted to create,  but the incoming waves limited … Continue reading →

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