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Our Latest Photos!
4-2008 Brand New Gallery Posted!
4-2008 Brand New Bookmark Gallery Posted
4-2008
3-15-2008 New Theme Pages!
1-17-2008 NEW IMAGES POSTED!
Kalihiwai Beach, Kauai
Alau Island Sunburst, Hana, Maui
6-29-07 NEW IMAGES POSTED!
Wailua Falls-stream, Kauai-Vertical
3-9-07 Heavenly Hanalei: The beauty of Hanalei Bay, Kauai at Sunset. A very special location anytime!
9-27-06 Haleakala Close-up: A closer look at some of the unique textures from this beautiful location on Maui. Enchanting Seas: A dramatic seascape at Maui's Makena Beach (also called Big Beach).
6-19-06 Tunnels Beach: A beautiful two mile stretch of beach on Kauai's north shore with famous Bali Hai in the background. Being fully protected protected by an outer-reef, the calm waters offer first-class snorkeling!
5/23/2006 (Three new images posted!) Mystical Reef : A mystical Seascape from Kealia, Kauai. Haleakala Crater : One of the most unique and beautiful places in all the earth! Tropical Reflections : Taken at Anaeho'omalu Bay, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
11/19/2005 5/24/2005
Coastal Colors
is a rocky reef surrounded by blue sky, red rocks, and green bluffs. This
stretch of shoreline is found on the east-coast of Kauai and it's just one
of the memorable places where the Garden Isle meets the South Pacific. And
for anyone counting this is our 150th Tropical Image. 3/15/2005
If ever there was a photo that spoke "Heavenly
Hana",
Island Showers is
it; a triple crown of water wonder, three separate falls cascading softly
into a tropical pool. Yes, Maui speaks. 3/8/2005
One of the jewels on the Road to Hana is Upper
Waikani Falls it's
located between mile markers 19 and 20. Often called "The Three Bears",
Waikani is a triple water fall. It's flows vary and are heaviest in Winter.
If you ever find yourself in the tropical paradise of Maui, consider
stopping this wonder. 2/10/2005 Evening Glow is similar to Lava Dreams but in this version the fiery reds suggest that the lava is winning the battle of molten Earth versus Pacific mist. These shots were taken within 15 minutes of one another but as the sun set the mood swiftly changed; they're definitely sibling but they certainly have very different personalities.
2/3/2005 Shipwrecks Beach is in sunny Poipu on the island of Kauai. This shot was one of the daily photos at Webshots on 12/14/2004 and it marked the 48th time one of Vince's shots was selected as picture of the day. His Webshots Gallery now hosts 61 images. His other shots of Shipwrecks include Fire at Shipwrecks and A Day at the Beach.
1/23/2005 Coastal Fire pours molten lava into the Pacific at night. The result is very steamy, but no matter how hot the volcanic blast furnace or how much liquid rock is made, it just stops when it meets the warm waters of the Pacific. What an awesome way to make beach front real estate.
1/21/2005 Sunset Over Banana Delta is a natural drama of aqua water, black sand beach, stark lava peninsula and lava flowing into the Pacific. It's especially nice because it's draped in a peach sunset.
1/18/2005 Pacific Evening Mist is a our first black and white print. It was shot at dusk on the east coast of Kauai.
1/15/2005 Hawaiian Koi Pond is a wonderful flurry of activity and color. These magnificent carp-like creatures come in many varieties and were first raised by the Japanese some 200 years ago. Today they can be found in lush upscale ponds around the world. (This is our 142nd Image!)
12/29/2004 Lava Dreams is a stunning capture; it has cover-shot written all over it. Such is the drama of a Big Island lava flow pouring into the Pacific at night.
12/14/2004 Bali Hai Sunset is a unique glimpse of a North Shore Kauai LandMark. The water is Hanalei Bay and the mountain is the beginning of the Na Pali Coast.
9/11/2004 Tropical Moment only needs an appreciative beach lover with polarized sun glasses some spf40 and maybe a Corona.
9/6/2004 Anaehoomalu Bay Sunset captures the palm trees that circle around the Kuulalii Fishpond. The locals call it "A-Bay" and you'll find this mural for sunsets in Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii.
9/2/2004 Where The Rocks Bleed is a wounded lava formation and like all of our lava shots they are taken at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. It's where all the active volcanoes are.
8/29/2004 Rainbow Falls Foliage captures the Wailuku river spilling 80' down into the natural pool beneath. The cave it rushes over is massive and the lush green foliage in the foreground wonderfully frames this composition. This captivating water fall near Hilo on the Big Island gets it's name from the rainbows that often rise from its' mist in the early mornings.
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8/17/2004 On the east coast of Kauai in Anahola you'll find Kalalea mountain but it's most commonly called "Kong". A close-up on the center peak looks just like him. This shot is wonderfully surreal, a unique vista of a compelling place at an unusual time. A natural tapestry of orange, brown and blue.
8/14/2004
Alau Island Sunrise
is a dramatic silhouette of a seabird sanctuary off
Koki Peninsula, near Hana.
Kihei Beach is a lot more beautiful do to superior scanning of the original 35mm slide.
7/22/2004 Bird of Paradise with Friend was reworked and dropped in without mention, but it's too sweet not to bring it to your attention. What a tropical moment!
7/20/2004 Mon Kaanapali Beach has been rescanned and improved. Hope you enjoy!
7/19/2004 Was taken at Shipwrecks Beach in Poipu, Kauai. This stretch of memorable sand and surf is right next to a five star Hyatt Regency Hotel and by any rational accounting it's an amazing place!
7/8/2004 Thu Coastal Tranquility is a wonderful outcropping just north of Kealia beach on the isle of Kauai, it's host to a very memorable bike trail that hugs the coast line for miles.
Our latest scan of Lava Flow Close-up is so technically superior to the original scan it deserves reintroduction.
1/2/2004 Thu Hanauma Bay Lookout deserves special mention, because it's the first shot we've posted taken by Vince's teenage son, Scott Tylor. He's only 17 and has demonstrated he has his father's eye for composition; the acorn hasn't fallen far from the tree. We wish him much success.
1/1/2004 Wed Hawaiian Mist is the latest of Vince's signature dreamscapes. This dramatic series is a rock, surf and sunset lovers treasure trove. Here's the series S01, S02, S03, S04, S05, S06, S07, S08, S09. Enjoy!
12/26/2003 Fri
Plumerias are tropical flowering trees that grow to twenty feet tall and they are a frequent site in Hawaii. It's flowers come in many varieties and are renowned for their sweet fragrance. They are often strung together to make leis (lays) and if haven't worn one of these flower garlands around your neck, you should. They were named after Charles Plumier, a 17th century French botanist.
12/25/2003 Thu Fire at Shipwrecks is located in front of the Hyatt Regency in Poipu on the island of Kauai. It is a favorite body boarding / bodysurfing spot for the locals, but be careful of the rocks and strong surf.
10/23/2003 Thu
Kalalau Valley Ridges is
a very masculine shot of the valley taken from a viewing ridge in Kokee State Park on the west side of Kauai. The valley was
inhabited until 1919 but now it's just for the wildlife, if you want to see this spectacular view come early because by afternoon it's generally shrouded in fog. 10/6/2003 Mon Honolua Bay Shoreline shows the contrast between green meadows, rocky shoreline and the aquas and blues of the bay. It's a safe haven for boats and a wonderful place to snorkel; you'll find it on the northwestern coast of Maui, about 10 miles northwest of Lahaina.
South Maui Lookout I believe this site can be seen on the road from Lahaina to Kihei.
10/5/2003 Sun Opaekaa Falls is a picturesque twin waterfall in Wailua on the east coast of Kauai; it gets its name, which means "rolling shrimp," from the shrimp that lay their eggs in the many rocky pools at its base.
9/4/2003 Thu Maui Tropical Plantation is a very special place. It's a popular tourist stop with about 60 acres of cultivated crops, trees and exotic flowers. Admission is free and a old style tram takes you on a narrated tour of Hawaii's rich agricultural heritage. Nice coffee shop too.
Rooster Crowing could have easily been called Hawaiian alarm clock. These guys are as prolific as rabbits and they do go off at 5 in the morning. On the island of Kauai they might outnumber people.
9/3/2003 Wed
8/30/2003 Sat Sunset over Haleiwa captures the night time tropical atmosphere of this quaint little artsy town on the north shore of Oahu. During the day you'll find cafes, art galleries, trendy boutiques and fine dining in an historic setting. And for skilled and experienced surfers there are 20 foot winter waves.
8/26/2003 Tue
8/22/2003 Fri Fishing at Sunset is one of Vince's best memories of a fishing and camping trip he took in Haena with some friends up on the north shore of Kauai last July. At sunset drama painted the sky layers of red, it was awesome, they still talk about the colors they saw that evening.
Wild Orchids is a floral quartet of pink orchids. A friend I know used to tell us the weeds in Hawaii are orchids and it's almost like that, many beautiful flowers grow without cultivation.
Pololu Valley Wide Angle is an amazing capture of the lush green Pololu valley stream meandering onto a black beach with the Kohala coastline in the background. The valley was once home to taro plantations but now it's a forest reserve, you'll find it on the north shore of the Big Island.
Pololu Valley Ocean View focuses on steep tropical cliffs towering over the Pacific. Massive mountains meet pounding surf.
8/19/2003 Tue Makapuu Beach is at the foot of the Koolau cliffs in the southeastern corner of Oahu, The islands in the background are both state protected bird sanctuaries. The larger is called Rabbit island as it looks like a hare peeking it's head out of the water with it's ears folded back and because back in the 1890's an entrepreneur tried to ranch rabbits there. The business failed, but the rabbits remained until 1994 when they were removed to make a safe haven for birds . . . rabbits ruled for a hundred years.
8/16/2003 Sat Lanikai Waters is a shot of a pair of small islands that sit directly offshore Lanikai Beach on the island of Oahu. They are know as the Mokuluas or the Mokes to locals. They site in Kailua Bay like bookends off the beach marking a great place to explore, surf, snorkel and sun.
Kilauea Lighthouse was built in 1913 on the northernmost point of the island of Kauai but it's been thirty years since it has deterred ships from running aground. Its' light shines no more, but it's glory is not gone, it is the centerpiece of one of the world's most spectacular bird sanctuaries. Poised on it's massive peninsula above shear cliffs, it often has the company of humpback whales while it's sky is decorated with rare terns and albatrosses. It's a site to see.
8/14/2003 Thu Wailua Falls is a 200 foot high beauty and it can be seen from the highway (no hike required). It's found on the road to Hana on the island of Maui. In this particular shot the mossy grotto at the foot of the falls is clearly seen.
Bird of Paradise is one of our best sellers, a shot rich in color. Its large orange, blue, red and white blossom resemble the plumage of an exotic bird. In Hawaii you see it year round and it is an accepted and loved part of island traditions.
Hammock is our best seller, the flagship of our line and it's not hard to know why. The hammock is empty and the lone snorkeler is unknown, it could be you. Just imagine yourself in this tropical setting, away from the demands of the fast-pace world we live in. You'll find it just south of Hanalei Bay in the shadow of the Princeville Hotel on the island of Kauai. In a word it's paradise! If fact the allure of this shot is so strong it got me to move here sight unseen from New Jersey two years ago.
Good Night Kauai was taken on the Na Pali Coast of Kauai, it's one of VK's favorite places to shoot, probably because it's one of the most dramatic places on Earth.
8/13/2003 Wed Taro Field is an image taken in the Hanalei valley on Kauai. Taro is the crop that yields poi, a beloved starch in the diet of ancient Hawaiians. Poi is still made today, but it's not the staple it once was.
8/10/2003 Sun End of Hana is a picture of what lies beyond the quaint little town of Hana, it's near the end of a road. When you see this you have arrived at the green tropical cliffs of Hana in Maui.
Even those who are addicted to the surf have to yield to the end of the day. This shot was taken on Hanalei Bay on Kauai, just north of Princeville.
8/9/2003 Sat Haleakala means "House of the Sun"; and with a summit at just over 10,000 feet it's an arduous journey to the top, but the sunrises are spectacular.
8/5/2003 Tue
Webshots calls it Hawaiian Seascape.
7/31/2003 Thu
Here's a picture so beautiful it's hard to believe, It's Kealia Beach on the coconut coast of Kauai and it's the beach we go to most often because it's at the bottom of our hill.
7/28/2003 Mon
Is on the south side of Kauai, I've posted it as a 200k detail shot, this is to more clearly show it's whitewater detail.
7/27/2003 Sun This chart shows how much of VK's work is currently available on-line. We appreciate your visit and hope you'll check back for new postings. Aloha.
7/21/2003 Mon
7/18/2003 FRI
7/9/2003 Wed
This jewel of natural beauty was once just a collapsed volcanic cone but now it's a shallow water cove of royal blue to emerald green waters with good swimming, snorkeling, sun bathing, and people watching.
6/20/2003 Fri
These two 80 feet towers of water spill into the beautiful tropical pool below creating a mist which often spawns a rainbow on sunny days and yes it's the waterfall from Fantasy Island. |
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