Marine biologists can distinguish individual whales by the markings under their tail.
Humpbacks up close
This shot isn't cropped...we were that close!
Tail of two whales (sorry...couldn't resist)
These two humpbacks were putting on a nice show for us. Managed to get both of their tails in the air at the same time.
Humpback rolling
This whale was rolling in the water showing it's long pectoral fin along with it's tail.
Starry Starry Night
Taken from the Haleakala Summit on Maui, just at the first dawn light
Sunrise on Haleakala Volcano
Maui North Shore panorama
Paia Beach B&W
Long exposure of the ocean flowing over the rocks
Paia Beach
Long exposure of the ocean flowing over the rocks
Kite Surfer at Paia
This was taken outside Big Mama's Fish House in Paia, HI. I had hoped to see some wind surfers, but as you can see, the conditions were a bit rough - there was only this one lone kite surfer.
Iao Valley State Park river
Long exposure of the river flowing over the rocks
Lahaina coastline
Taken at Honokowai beach park. I love how the lighting combined with the depth of the ocean creates lines of beautiful color.