Amoeba and I spent the last couple of daylight hours Saturday afternoon at Makapuu Beach. Click on the music, it’ll put you in the mood for viewing my pics. The day was a bit hazy, sorry. Blame the volcano.
Makapuu Lighthouse
Heading Out
Catch the Wave
Riding In
Up & Ready
Easy Rider
Wipe Out!
Cresting the Wave
Run For Shore
Get Ready
High Jump
Looking Good
Whoa!
Flying Low!
A Gentle Curve
Slowing Down
Aye, Aye, Cap'n Nemo!
Sunset at Makapuu Beach
This is sunset from the sunrise side of the island.
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You’ve put a whole new meaning to my surfing the net this morning.
Great pics.
Tony — I’m glad I made a splash!
How fun Q. These photos are just stunning
You should have dropped by the house on your way home. You could have gloated and I could have pfffft back LOL Well done Boise State. Stunning photos my friend.
Thom — had there been an actuial game to gloat over, I might have …. Glad you liked the pics.
Cool photos, Quilly! Made me forget the Boise State debacle!
Gigi — you know I’m from Idaho, right?
Whoooa!!! THAT was fun!! The music really added to this, it feels like I’m there already!!
Jientje — I promise you some real live surfers to photograph.
great set of pics, and the haze just adds to the mood.
Polona — as a beach goer I loved the haze. As a photographer, not so much. It gave everything soft edges.
Gorgeous photos. Love Anthony’s comment!
Barbara — then you’ll likely appreciate my answer to Tony as well!
Gorgeous pictures!
Mama Zen – -thank you!
Great photos Quilly and I love the Beach Boys, their music always makes me think of summer!
Akelamalu — it is summer here year round!
Wonderful set of photos! Makes me miss the beach so much!
Betty — although I will still have beaches in Washington State, there won’t be any surfing. I am certain I will miss scenes like this, too.
Oh wow! I love that photo of the orange sand in front of that gorgeous blue ocean. My son would be so jealous looking at your photos. He loves to surf when he visits from New Mexico.
Kay — yeah, I suppose in New Mexico, you’re son’s surfing opportunities are seriously limited.
“Blame the volcano” — line of my day!
My daughter once went to adventure camp during the summer, where they did rock climbing and surfing — in Donegal. Our summer temps are in the 60′s; the kids had to wear wetsuits. But they had a great time! I imagine it would be somewhat better in your weather however—
Susan — wet suits not required. According to Amoeba, the ocean is bath water temperature. According to me, it’s “just right”!
Love the pictures!
Linda — thanks. I had a great time taking them.
THAT was fun! I am jealous! I’m fighting fleas and you’re watchin’ DUDES surf! What am I doing wrong with my life??? LOL! Jientje is going to have sO much fun with you!
Melli — did you notice one of those “dudes” was female? [nods head] Go back and look again.
Cueing the music was perfect! But I ran out of photos before I ran out of music! WAhh!
Did that one dude have a huge tattoo over one shoulder? Wow!
Those surfers are amazing. Such dexterity and balance. Even 10 years ago I would have tried it, but I’m not so sure now!
Kelley — you obviously didn’t linger long enough over each photo. Yes, that dude had a tattoo that covered his whole shoulder. For a Hawaiian, that is considered a small tattoo. And I am certain I never had the grace or coordination to succeed at surfing, no matter what age I might have started at!
I’ll take one from column A and one from Column B. Are these take-home gifts available? Ha Ha…to be young and agile.
Kelley — these are very high maintenance items. I strongly urge you to reconsider ordering even one. Two is three too many.
It looks leke haze or not you had a great day. Those were great pictures.
Dr. John — I had a lovely time. Thanks.
I really enjoyed those pictures. But why aren’t there ones of you surfing out there?
Cherie — because my camera isn’t water proof.
Pretty awesome stuff! Listen, have I told you how jealous I am of you?
Melissa — you only see the good stuff. Hawaii is a great place to visit but we aren’t unhappy to be moving elsewhere soon.
Those waves are my boys’ dream!! send a few over
Mar — I am sorry, we aren’t allowed to export ocean, but we are allowed to import boys. Send yours over.
Your photos are awesome! I especially like the one of the surfer doing the jump with the surf board in the air! We just don’t have waves like that here on the East coast. Looks like a nice relaxing day for you and Amoeba.
Church Lady — he made jumps like that repeatedly. this is the only one I captured “clean”.
That volcano didn’t ruin the pictures for me. Beautiful.
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Nessa — I may be the only one that knows the difference the volcano makes!
Wonderful pictures Quilly, loved the Lighthouse and Sunset picture. The Guys with their surfboards looked like they were having fun. I could almost hear the Ocean crashing against the shore.
Thank you for sharing.
Sorry I havent’ been by lately, had a Busy Weekend, with Saturday and Sunday ending up the early shift at 0600 and not having much time for the computer when I was done.
Oops made my comment before reading your reply to Melli, I am back to have another look. Hmmm, my eyes must be getting old.
Bill — it is probably because it never occurred to you or Melli that there might be girl surfers – -and the girl wasn’t doing anything spectacular, so she didn’t call for your attention.
Wow, those are such cool shots!
Thanks, Robin! I hope you enjoyed your visit to our beach!
I love them all!
Looks like you had a great fun time, catching the action