Sunday, March 27, 2011

Ala Moana Spring Runway Fashion Show


Models strutted their stuff with a preview of spring styles and trends. It was a challenge for me shooting with the variable lighting and my shorter lens, despite my front row seat.





Valerie Joseph-It Girl Event


Valerie Joseph boutique store had 10 finalists vying for the title of "It Girl". Autumn Matsuwaki (in red) was a crowd favorite. She was featured in Thursday's Star Advertiser. But she was edged out by the youngest contestant (last pic). The photogenic Autumn made it a joy to shoot the event.







Friday, March 25, 2011

Fashion Show-AM


Mid afternoon fashion show at center stage. Just an hour or so after the yoga demo and the overhead sun made it extremely challenging to shoot






Yoga-Ala Moana Centerstage


The Lululemon store did a demo of various yoga poses. Loved the intense expression on this girl. They had potted flowers all around the stage except for the runway ramp area, which made it a bit difficult to shoot.






Monday, March 21, 2011

Super Moon

The moon was at its closest to the earth in 18 years on Saturday but I got rained out at Kakaako Park but managed to take a pic of the sunset. Went back on Sunday and it was dark, no one was around except a few werewolves in the bushes. Decide to head on over to Magic Island. Got a few shots there but I think Kakaako Park might have had a better view.




Monday, March 14, 2011

Honolulu Festival 2011

There were many ethnic performers at the Honolulu Festival. All with smiles, happy energy and colorful costumes.

Pretty Vietnamese girl

Pretty Vietnamese girl modeling a fashion design from her country.

Expressive performers

These performers put their heart and soul into their work and it showed.

Mother and child

The look of concentration

This young boy playing in the Filipino group orchestra was so focused.

Honolulu Festival-Day 2

More great entertainment at the Hawaii Convention Center for Day 2 of the Honolulu festival. I thought it might be cool to take a pic of the hula dancers' feet, since we always follow their hands.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Eat the Street


My latest photo opportunity was at this event called Eat the Street on South Street in Kakaako. 24 lunch trucks and 3,000 people made for long lines. I was one of those that waited 2 and a half hours for Korean tacos.

Chinese New Year Parade-2011

Food-Xiamen seaworms

Great part about traveling to China is to try different foods. This was one of Xiamen's specialty dishes, seaworms in gelatin...with the special sauce.

More People Pics-Little boy at Wutai Mountain, China

While on our visit to the temple, I saw this little boy peering curiously into this large cauldron.