Two Daredevils

Wintertime means big waves on the North Shore.  A small part of me would love to be the camera-person you see in front of the surfer (but the other 99% of me would be terrified to stare up at a wall of water that big!).

Sandy Beach Wipeout

Sandy Beach is also affectionately known as "Breakneck Beach"  - a name it owes to the steep shoreline and powerful shorebreak which make it a dangerous place for inexperienced body surfers and boogie boarders.  There is no shortage of young daring guys willing to take on the waves though!  I like the expression on this guy's face - still smiling as he's crashing :)

B: Boogie Boarding

For obvious reasons, boogie boarding is very popular in Hawaii.  It's an inexpensive way to enjoy the waves and easy to get the hang of.  However, there are some places - like the wintertime North Shore and Sandy Beach - where the novices should stay on the shore!  This guy was quite good, doing lots of flips and turns in the large surf.  For other 'B' photos please visit ABC Wednesday.

Paddling Out

A boy and his board head out to take on the surf at a North Shore beach.  It was a windy day, so the mist blowing off of the crests made the scene more dramatic.

Reflecting in Reflections

For whatever we lose (like a you or a me),
It's always our self we find in the sea.

~e.e. cummings

S: Surfing

It's that time of year on the North Shore - surf is higher and traffic backs up on the two lane road that runs parallel to the water, as rubberneckers try to catch a glimpse of the waves.  For more 'S' photos please visit ABC Wednesday.

Surfer Girl

I thought it was about time I posted a photo of a girl surfing - seems like almost all of the ones I've taken so far have been of the guys.  It's great to see these strong women out there taking on the waves!

Surf Lesson

A father and his kids waiting to hit the water for their surf lesson while vacationing at Waikiki.  This strip of the beach, in front of the Outrigger Reef and other resorts, is a perfect place for beginners to catch long, gentle rides. 

Surfboard Parking

Surfboards locked up for safekeeping outside of Duke's Canoe Club Restaurant in Waikiki.

*We are in the process of moving into a new house here on Oahu, so I have not had many opportunities to take photos or post them recently.  I am looking forward to getting back into daily photo blogging and catching up on all of my friends' blogs!

W: Waves!

I took this back in January when the waves on the North Shore made for terrific surf-watching.  For more 'W' photos, visit ABC Wednesday.

Pile of Boards

Saw these stacked up at Waikiki last weekend.  If you look closely you can see a surfer's reflection in the yellow board.