Category Archives: scenic photography

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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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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Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles on the beach in Maui

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

Maui is known for the road to Hana, Molokini Crater, Five Star Resorts, Sandy beaches, Huge surf at Jaws, and for Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Turtles are an Endangered Species so if you go snorkeling and one swims by please … Continue reading →

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Swimming with Whales

Posted on June 28, 2017 by living with love and peace

In two months, I return to Tonga to observe humpback whales in the wild.  Snorkeling with  these majestic giants is one of life’s most incredible experiences and I am so excited to share it. This will be my 12th season … 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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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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MoRe JaWs InSaNitY

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Doug Hoffman

It’s been a few weeks since I got up in the dark, and joined a bunch of fearless photographers and surfers and headed towards Jaws Surf Break in order to catch the sunrise and some waves prior to the surfers … Continue reading →

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