Tag Archives: humpback whales

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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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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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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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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Remembering my first Tonga Trip

Posted on May 26, 2017 by living with love and peace

Aloha, I still remember my first trip to Tonga in 2006.  I chartered a 60 foot sail boat with a whale swim permit and spent 2 weeks sailing through the island group.  We spent 6 days in the Vavau’ island group … Continue reading →

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Children are the future

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Doug Hoffman

I have been busy creating a new educational program to share with the children at Montessori Up Country Maui,  with about 90 new images of Humpback and Sperm Whales.  I presented there about this time last year and had a … Continue reading →

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Concentrate on the positive….

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Doug Hoffman

Is it possible that the only thing limiting us from doing what we want is us?  I know it sounds crazy but is it is really.  Perhaps the presence of fear and doubt affects how we perceive ourselves, how we act, … Continue reading →

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2016 Whale Photography Exhibit – Precious Moment

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Doug Hoffman

I photographed this mother and calf in August of 2015.  We were so fortunate to float along with this mother and baby for about an hour.  The calf had been on the far side of its mother for the first … Continue reading →

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Photographic Art at Montage Kapalua Bay, Fleetwood’s Art Gallery, and Honua Kai Resort

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Doug Hoffman

Tomorrow morning I will deliver eleven Humpback Whale portraits to the Montage Kapalua Bay Hotel, for an extended exhibit.  The collection includes  signed and numbered portraits, two -portraits from a series limited to six, and one image that is part of … Continue reading →

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Jumping for Joy!

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Doug Hoffman

I had the opportunity to go whale watching this week in Maui, and it was so nice to get out on the water.  The whales were ever-present and we saw several competition pods, and a few mother calf and escorts.  … Continue reading →

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