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A wider view of Kapalua Beach from a nearby hill. One of the prettier stretches of sand and luscious greenery that you'll see side-by-side.

Picturesque Kapalua Beach. The colors truly speak for themselves.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:33:07 -0700

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Picturesque Kapalua Beach. The colors truly speak for themselves.

A pair of snorkelers get ready to head out into the water at Kapalua Beach.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:28:01 -0700

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A pair of snorkelers get ready to head out into the water at Kapalua Beach.

Golden sand, blue skies and crystal clear water. What else would you expect at the nearly perfect Kapalua Beach?

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:25:43 -0700

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Golden sand, blue skies and crystal clear water. What else would you expect at the nearly perfect Kapalua Beach?

Colorful kayaks sit on the sands at Kapalua Beach waiting for the next lesson.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:23:03 -0700

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Colorful kayaks sit on the sands at Kapalua Beach waiting for the next lesson.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:20:34 -0700

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ALOHA! written in the sand at DT Fleming Beach. It seemed a little cliche when we did it, but it was still fun to try.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:15:59 -0700

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ALOHA! written in the sand at DT Fleming Beach. It seemed a little cliche when we did it, but it was still fun to try.

Close up shot of one of the torches atop Black Rock after the cliff dive ceremony.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:14:57 -0700

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Close up shot of one of the torches atop Black Rock after the cliff dive ceremony.

Quieter times at Kahekili Beach, just north of Black Rock.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:13:15 -0700

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Quieter times at Kahekili Beach, just north of Black Rock.

Rainbow above the West Maui Mountains. This was taken at the Taste of Lahaina in 2007. One of the better rainbow shots I've been able to get. I rarely have a camera ready when I need one, ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:04:58 -0700

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Rainbow above the West Maui Mountains. This was taken at the Taste of Lahaina in 2007. One of the better rainbow shots I've been able to get. I rarely have a camera ready when I need one, ...

One wave after another wash onto the beach at DT Fleming.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:58:20 -0700

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One wave after another wash onto the beach at DT Fleming.

White cap waves and turquoise waters at DT Fleming Beach in Kapalua.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:56:16 -0700

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White cap waves and turquoise waters at DT Fleming Beach in Kapalua.

Another wave retreats back into the turquoise blue waters.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:06:17 -0700

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Another wave retreats back into the turquoise blue waters.

Wide open spaces at DT Fleming Beach Park. In the distance, a woman has brought along one lucky dog.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:01:49 -0700

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Wide open spaces at DT Fleming Beach Park. In the distance, a woman has brought along one lucky dog.

Waves pick up on a slightly windy day at DT Fleming Beach Park.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:56:18 -0700

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Waves pick up on a slightly windy day at DT Fleming Beach Park.

Gentle waves wash ashore the peaceful sand at DT Fleming Beach Park in Kapalua.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:53:50 -0700

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Gentle waves wash ashore the peaceful sand at DT Fleming Beach Park in Kapalua.

Kahekili Beach Park, just north of Black Rock. The building along the sand there is the private cabana operated by the Maui Eldorado.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:36:21 -0700

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Kahekili Beach Park, just north of Black Rock. The building along the sand there is the private cabana operated by the Maui Eldorado.

A view of Black Rock along Ka'anapali Beach.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:32:20 -0700

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A view of Black Rock along Ka'anapali Beach.

A view of the pool at the Sheraton Maui Resort, along one of the outdoor bars they have facing the ocean.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:27:23 -0700

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A view of the pool at the Sheraton Maui Resort, along one of the outdoor bars they have facing the ocean.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:21:29 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:17:48 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:14:23 -0700

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A view of Molokai and it's clouds out in the distance.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:09:47 -0700

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A view of Molokai and it's clouds out in the distance.

A different side of Black Rock. This photo was taken on at the Sheraton behind Black Rock. The skyline from Ka'anapali Beach is in the background.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:07:36 -0700

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A different side of Black Rock. This photo was taken on at the Sheraton behind Black Rock. The skyline from Ka'anapali Beach is in the background.

Black Rock in Ka'anapali with torches lit at night. Very memorable for anyone that has taken a nighttime stroll along the beach in Ka'anapali.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:53:59 -0700

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Black Rock in Ka'anapali with torches lit at night. Very memorable for anyone that has taken a nighttime stroll along the beach in Ka'anapali.

The Hawaiian Warrior leaps into the water below as part of the Cliff Dive Ceremony at Black Rock.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:48:49 -0700

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The Hawaiian Warrior leaps into the water below as part of the Cliff Dive Ceremony at Black Rock.

View of the nightly Cliff Dive Ceremony at Black Rock at the Sheraton Maui Resort in Ka'anapali.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:45:07 -0700

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View of the nightly Cliff Dive Ceremony at Black Rock at the Sheraton Maui Resort in Ka'anapali.

The Hawaiian Warrior presents his lei to the heavens as part of the cliff dive ceremony at Black Rock.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:41:16 -0700

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The Hawaiian Warrior presents his lei to the heavens as part of the cliff dive ceremony at Black Rock.

Black Rock at dusk.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:44:45 -0700

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Black Rock at dusk.

A view of Molokai on the horizon in the distance, framed with luscious greenery and coral-filled water.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:41:43 -0700

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A view of Molokai on the horizon in the distance, framed with luscious greenery and coral-filled water.

A sailboat enjoys a golden Maui sunset.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:41:03 -0700

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A sailboat enjoys a golden Maui sunset.

The sun setting behind the clouds in West Maui.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:36:27 -0700

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The sun setting behind the clouds in West Maui.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:33:02 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:23:11 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:19:55 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:13:28 -0700

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Sunset in West Maui taken off the shores of Ka'anapali.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:11:13 -0700

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Sunset in West Maui taken off the shores of Ka'anapali.

Sunset in West Maui taken off the shores of Ka'anapali aboard the Teralani.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:02:18 -0700

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Sunset in West Maui taken off the shores of Ka'anapali aboard the Teralani.

Black Rock at dusk with torches lit and the moon watching from above.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:40:35 -0700

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Black Rock at dusk with torches lit and the moon watching from above.

Torches lit atop Black Rock at dusk.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:31:27 -0700

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Torches lit atop Black Rock at dusk.

Black Rock Cliff Dive just after the sun sets.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:25:21 -0700

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Black Rock Cliff Dive just after the sun sets.

Cropped as a panorama. Black Rock Cliff Dive just after the sun sets.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:22:06 -0700

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Cropped as a panorama. Black Rock Cliff Dive just after the sun sets.

Stars above the cliff near Black Rock.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:18:40 -0700

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Stars above the cliff near Black Rock.

Stars Over Maui. A moonless sky invites a world of stars to decorate the sky. Jupiter is the brightest in the middle and the Milky Way floats peacefully on the left.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:05:01 -0700

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Stars Over Maui. A moonless sky invites a world of stars to decorate the sky. Jupiter is the brightest in the middle and the Milky Way floats peacefully on the left.

Looking up from the base of Black Rock, with a little color modification with Photoshop.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:00:29 -0700

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Looking up from the base of Black Rock, with a little color modification with Photoshop.

Ka'anapali at Night. Hotels lit bright along Ka'anapali Beach at night. The stars try to compete above.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:54:35 -0700

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Ka'anapali at Night. Hotels lit bright along Ka'anapali Beach at night. The stars try to compete above.

Tall and lush green coconut palm trees against a cloudless, blue sky.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:48:16 -0700

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Tall and lush green coconut palm trees against a cloudless, blue sky.

The northern stretch of Ka'anapali Beach as seen from the Sheraton.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:42:59 -0700

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The northern stretch of Ka'anapali Beach as seen from the Sheraton.

Along side Ka'anapali Beach looking north towards Black Rock.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:10:16 -0700

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Along side Ka'anapali Beach looking north towards Black Rock.

Ka'anapali Beach with a view of Lanai.

nobody@smugmug.com (Kris Nelson) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:50:23 -0700

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Ka'anapali Beach with a view of Lanai.