Hanalei Bay, Kauai by Punaguy
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AlooooooooHa!
Continuing on the down the road on my trip to Kauai, we pulled into Hanalei Bay located on the North shore of this beautiful island. This was an amazing beach and highly recommended if you ever visit Kauai. About 500 yards off the beach the waves were breaking in the 10-15 range, but on the beach they were very small. This made for safe swimming conditions for the little ones and their moms. On this beach you can learn to surf without risking your life. You can walk out 50 yards and the water is still chest deep.
Hanalei means "lei-shaped bay," a fitting description of this almost perfectly circular bay. With over two miles of clean, white sand bordering its inner margin and a backdrop of waterfalls and mountains peaks ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 feet high, Hanalei Bay is considered by many visitors and residents to be the most beautiful beach setting in Hawai'i. One of the best views of the beach is from the Princeville Hotel, located on the bluff above the east point of the bay.
In addition to its beauty, Hanalei Bay offers just about every ocean recreation activity in the islands, from boating to windsurfing. During periods of high surf, if you are not an expert bodyboarder or surfer, you can still kayak through the solitude of the taro fields along the Hanalei River. Snorkeling is not recommended here as it approximately 2 miles of sand and doesn't support fish.
Thanks for dropping by and your kind comments on my last couple of posts from this island. Happy Holidays everyone~ Aloha~
Comments (32)
jenay
great work !!! love the mood, the colors and the contrast :)
zoren
very nice....! cool pov.
rayburg
great composition...I like how you subdued the colors...nice work as always
nongo
Ooooo Dave this is spectacular!!! With the mountains in the background and the rays of light coming through the clouds, and everyone simple enjoying life... awwww how peaceful can it get??????? I know when you come to an end of this series, I'm going to have to get a plane ticket... soon... Aloha...
RobyHermida
Beautiful and excellent shot!!!!!!!!!!! ---------------- ;O)
PeeWee05
Gorgeous shot, I really love the way you've captured the light.
stolta
Wonderful capture!!!!
auntietk
Beautiful! The light is stunning.
drag
So much wonderful movement and lighting in this incredible shot. Love the ripples in the sand mimicing the waves.
Apophis906
What a wonderful shot.
Margana
What a beautiful photograph...I love how dramatic it is...The darks and lights are so wonderfully balanced and strong. Sigh...I wish I were there right now. We had snow last night and it's so gray and gloomy outside. This is just the perfect image to see on a day like today. Thank you for sharing this, and all of your wonderful images with us. Hope you have a most beautiful Sunday, Na'e. Aloha and hugs-M :^)
MrsLubner
Looks like a favored spot. wonderful feeling of family, friends, warmth and happiness.
Ionel
Superb capture!!!
Littlejock
Your POV and light is impressive. Great work my friend
beachzz
The light is simply beautiful, and it looks like a place I could spend many hours. I love just swimming in the ocean, and this seems to be the place I could do it, wonderful capture!!
kansas
Looks like a paradise! A most beautiful photo of this beach. Love the light and clouds.
bkhook
WOW.. what a capture.. Beautiful..
sharky_
Very beautiful place. Superb capture. Aloha
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, very beautiful lighting and color on this beach and very nice composition ! Excellent ! Good day :)
Aioros
Magnificent capture!!! Very beautiful!!!
ontar1
Fantastic view and capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mark.spooner
An excellent capture.
TwoPynts
Great info. I'm putting this paradise on my list of must visits! Thanks for sharing brah!
CavalierLady
Beautiful shot, the light and shadow are lovely in this, and well as your composition!
alhak
gorgeous shot!
mps
Wonderful shot.
mikeerson
Love your shot... It only confirms my visions of Hawaii - hopefully, I visit there.
OldHippieKeyboard
You DO realize how great this looks to us mainlanders having to suffer through 30 and 40 degree mornings ... right? ;o) I'm ready to pack my bags and head to Hawaii right now! Beautiful photo ... fantastic landscape ... Well captured!
kimariehere
DAve have to let you know I am really in awe of this compo!!!! amazing compo and lighting .... a real jaw dropping enjoyed reading what you wrote about it too!!! AWESOMe a fave for sure!!
danob
A fine shot Dave sorry to be late.. The light is magical.. Merry Xmas to you and yours as well