Category Archives: Nikon

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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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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Swimming with whales as part of a small group is Epic!

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

I have started to assemble my gear for my upcoming trip to Tonga this year.   I am blessed to have 17 days on the water this season, with two groups of people from as far away as Switzerland and … Continue reading →

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Humane Society Magazine Cover

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

What a honor to have the August 2017, cover of the magazine that represents such a wonderful organization.   The Humane Society does so much to help animals above and below the surface of the sea. Please support their endeavors. … 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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Kohola Gallery is named after the Whales

Posted on July 2, 2017 by living with love and peace

Whales are large animals that weigh around 30-40 tons but they are also quite graceful. Whale season may be over in Hawaii, and while out of sign, they are never out of mind. Kohola Gallery in Maui, is named after … 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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