Three's Company

When The Honu want to take an extended rest, they will often come out of the water. To find them doing this on a small, secluded and intimate beach at Sunset? JACKPOT!

Honu Day Spa

This Honu was just starting her day, with two Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasses "pampering" her. The fish are endemic to Hawaii, and are responsible for removing parasites, small crustaceans and loose skin.

Half & Half

Kristin finally nailed this shot, after many attempts. It was a deep breath of fresh air for all involved.

Was Up, braddah?

Is there anything more Hawaiian than a Honu giving you the head nod?

A Hard Day's Night

Life, in Paradise, can be so tough that you just have to sleep it off.

Bummin' Around The House

The framing, lighting, and angle of this Honu above the reef, shows perfectly a moment in the life of a Hawaiian Sea Turtle. Cruising the reef. Looking for Algae. Or, maybe somewhere to take a mid-morning nap.

A Honu Visit

Another curious fella that has come to inspect the photographer.

Honu On The Catwalk

This Honu came to investigate me. He slowed and turned at the last moment. With such a perfect pose for my camera, I was convinced he was a diva on the catwalk.

Honu Pop

One of the places we go to shoot the Honu has a very rocky shoreline. And, the Honu swim along this shoreline to eat the Limu. Getting in and out of the Ocean can be precarious at times. On this excursion, when we were exiting the water, I told Kristin, "Be careful, there is one right behind you.". She turned around with her gear in her hands, and caught the Honu as he popped up and took a breath.

A Breath Of Fresh Air

An intimate capture of this Honu, just as she was going up for a fresh breath of air.

Honu Howdy

This Honu swam right up to me, raising his fin. It was a friendly "Howdy", welcoming us for the day.

Fly Like A Honu

I wanna fly like a Honu, into the sea. Fly like a Honu, and let my spirit carry me!

Honu At Home

I was very fortunate to see this Honu in an intimate moment of rest. With the beautiful, healthy coral surrounding her and fish swimming in the background, she is truly at home. And, what a beautiful home it is.

Office Party

Sometimes, when we are out shooting the Honu, it gets crowded!

Buzzin' The Tower

This Honu startled me, when he showed up suddenly in my peripheral vision.

"Howzit, Bro"

When shooting the Honu so close to the shore during strong swells, I sometimes get close and personal with them. I have to constantly stay aware of my proximity as the turtles ride the swells in and out of the shoreline, in their search of Limu.

Honu Silhouette

Diving below this Honu allowed me to not only capture a beautiful silhouette of him, but it also allowed me to bang my head on the reef below.

Honu Surfer

Ever since I noticed the amount of drama, of a wave break, from underneath the water, I had envisioned capturing a Honu riding it. I finally succeeded in capturing "The Honu Surfer".

Beach Babe

This little girl was basking in the sun just at the shore line. The water would splash up around her, keeping her cool. And, the sun was warming her to the core. What a life.

Honu Tempur-pedic

This Honu was sleeping the afternoon away. It seems impossible to be so comfortable on the rocks, but the Honu have their Tempur-pedic's also.

Turquoise Honu

The water clarity, time of day, and angle of my position, all played into capturing the beautiful turquoise waters where the Honu live.

Making A Splash

This Honu was eating the Limu close to shore. When she went up for air, the choppy nature of the Oceans surface created a splashing around her shell that captured the dynamic energy of the water, that day.

Lazy Days

This Honu was just gently cruising around in the late afternoon, making his way to his resting spot within the reef.

The Glider

I watched this turtle flap his fins once, and then effortlessly glide past me, keeping his eye on me the whole time.