Category Archives: bucket list adventure

Seems like just yesterday when the fleet of Voyaging Canoes gathered in Maui.

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Doug Hoffman

  Tomorrow is the beginning of the Mahalo celebration for the Hawaiian Canoe Hokulea and her crew.   For three years the canoe has been at sea voyaging and now she has returned.  What a special day indeed. Standing next … Continue reading →

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One of my favorite fish to photograph is the Frog Fish

Posted on August 5, 2017 by living with love and peace

  I photographed this fish a few years back and forgot about as I have been focusing on whales rather macro life.   That said today while organizing some hard drive space I came across this portrait and smiled.   … Continue reading →

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Not that long ago that I was in the water with Germany’s Fearless Diver

Posted on July 29, 2017 by living with love and peace

It was December of 2015, and I was in Dominica on a Govt permit allowing us to swim with Sperm Whales. These whales are so unique.  They dive miles beneath the sea to the darkness to feed on Giant Squid. … Continue reading →

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Whale Time

Posted on July 5, 2017 by living with love and peace

  My favorite time of year is coming and soon enough I will be back in Tonga and swimming with whales.   I feel so fortunate to be able to return this season.  There is something so special about being … Continue reading →

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Fiji – One of my favorite destinations

Posted on July 4, 2017 by living with love and peace

In about 10 weeks, I will be going on a charter with the Fiji Siren live-aboard  based out of VoliVoli resort in Rakiraki Fiji.  I love diving in Fiji because of the spectacular soft corals, hard corals and abundance of fish. … Continue reading →

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Color Beneath The Sea

Posted on July 3, 2017 by living with love and peace

This portrait was created in Fiji, in a area called the Bligh water, named after the famous Capt. Bligh and Mutiny of the Bounty.   It is one of my favorite places to dive and I am very fortunate to … 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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Turtle Time

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

Whenever I have the opportunity I like to go to the North Shore for Sunrise and watch the Turtles wake up and return to the sea after a night of basking on the sand.  If coming to Maui, this is … 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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Sperm Whale Photography Expedition December 1-12th, 2018

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

  December 1-12th, 2018 is the next Sperm Whale trip in Dominica.   Ten days of whale swimming and 11 nights of accommodation.  Cost is $8,995 December is great month to swim with Sperm Whales.  Who wants to go?   … Continue reading →

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