Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Kahalu'u, Hawaii

Kahalu'u is a residential community and census-designated place in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, in the District of Koolaupoko on the island of Oahu. In Hawaiian, kahalu'u means "diving place".

Saturday, July 13, 2013

A Girl in Shadow

The sun shining its golden ray.
The waves rippling so rush to the bay.
A girl sitting on the concrete rim quietly.
She's blowing her emotion very far over the sea.

Who knows what she is thinking?
Though the photographer is just wondering.
He can only take a shot instead of asking why.
So the viewers can guess for a try.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Angkor Wat at Dawn, Cambodia

Angkor Wat is the largest first Hindu, and then Buddhist temple complex and the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire.

Angkor Wat lies 5.5 kilometers north of the modern town of Siem Reap of Cambodia, and is one of the most famous and attractive tourist destinations of Cambodia. 

Hanauma Bay, Hawaii


Yeak Laom Lake, Ratanakiri Province of Cambodia

A boy jumping into the clear water of Yeak Laom Lake in Ratanakiri, the northeastern province of Cambodia.

Yeak Laom Lake is located in Yeak Loam commune about 5 kilometers south of Ban Loung city of Ratanakiri province of Cambodia. It is a lake in the middle of a mountain, formed many centuries ago from a volcano. The lake is about 800 meters in diameter and 48 meters deep during the dry season. The water is clear and suitable for swimming.

Beautiful Cambodian Girl

Beautiful young Cambodian girl living in the remote Ratanakiri province of Cambodia. She's about 16 years old, and I can tell you that her beauty is very natural.

I took this photo while she was travelling to that province.

Spinning Photo

F-stop: f/22
Exposure Time: 1/10 sec
ISO Speed: ISO-100
Focal Length: 10 mm

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

The View from the Summit of the Diamond Head State Monument

The unique profile of Diamond Head sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki's coastline. Hawaii's most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater.

Diamond Head State Monument

The unique profile of Diamond Head sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki's coastline. Hawaii's most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Common Waxbill

This beautiful common waxbill was captured in the Diamond Head State Monument in Hawaii during my visit at that place on July 7, 2013. 

The Common Waxbill (Estrilda Astrild), also known as the St Helena Waxbill, is a small passerine bird belonging to the estrildid finch family. It is native to sub-Saharan Africa, but has been introduced to many other regions of the world and now has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 10,000,000 square kilometers.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

USS Arizona Memorial, Hawaii

The USS Arizona Memorial, located at Pearl Harbor in HonoluluHawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 by Japanese imperial forces and commemorates the events of that day. The attack on Pearl Harbor and the island of Oahu was the action that led to the United States' direct involvement in World War II.

Battleship Missouri Memorial, Hawaii

Battleship Missouri (USS Missouri) Memorial is located on historic Ford Island, within Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The USS Missouri, born in the midst of World War II, is a United States lowa-class battleship and was the third ship of the U.S. Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. State of Missouri.

World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument in Hawaii