Monthly Archives: January 2012

Iao Valley

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Doug Hoffman

  This image is from Iao Valley on Maui.  It is a popular location for tourists to visit. When doing landscape workshops this is one of the locations we visit.  We do not stay on the path and look along … Continue reading →

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Diving with sharks and the Naia. A great Fiji combination

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Doug Hoffman

I photographed this Lemon Shark while diving in Fiji  This shark has jagged looking teeth and usually some small Trevally following it.  This shark also has remoras on its head and jaw.   The dive is very exciting and if … Continue reading →

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Hawaii is so beautiful!

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Doug Hoffman

  Sometimes when I start to think about how bad it is that we still burn sugar cane in Hawaii, or that our schools are not able to teach our children about the arts, music, physical education, and science  I … Continue reading →

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Chef Mark Ellman of Mala, and Honu Restaurants

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Doug Hoffman
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Red Sand Beach in Hana Maui

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Doug Hoffman

This is one of the most popular places to visit if spending time in Hana.  The trail is very  precarious so be careful should you decide to go there.  It’s best visited after sunrise or in the late afternoon prior … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Humpback Whale adventures on NEW live-aboard in Tonga

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Doug Hoffman

They say the fun of a vacation starts the minute you start planning it.   Thats so true when I think of  Tonga in 2012, because I am thinking about it every day.  I can wait to get there as … Continue reading →

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Indonesia liveaboard Damai – Story by Mark Strickland

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Doug Hoffman

Indonesia is one of my favorite dive destinations.   It has colorful coral, rich bio-diversity of species, great wide angle and macro subjects.  Since 1993, I have been there well over a dozen times.  In 2012, I look forward to … Continue reading →

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Bottom Bunch Dive Club Shark and Humpback Whale Presentation Feb 1, 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Doug Hoffman

I am looking forward to presenting shark and Humpback Whale photographs for members of the Bottom Bunch Dive Club, San Diego Underwater Photographers Society, and members of the public that have an interest in marine life and photography.  The event … Continue reading →

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Reflections and Water Photo Tour

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Doug Hoffman

  Todays, workshop was all about working with water.   We went along the Makena coast looking for tide pools in the hopes of finding some still water.   See Maui Photo Tours for information on workshops.

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Maui Orchids

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Doug Hoffman
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