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Big Island Landscape Photography
Fine Art Images of Hawaii by Thomas Upton


Hiking the Makuala O'oma Cloud Forest
Mist and fog cast a soft glow over the trails in the Cloud Forest The slopes of the Hualalai Volcano on the Island of Hawaii have weather...
Thomas Upton
6 days ago5 min read
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Visiting the Waikoloa Dry Forest
I've probably driven up the road from Waikoloa Beach to Waikoloa Village more than 100 times, but it wasn’t until recently that I noticed...
Thomas Upton
May 283 min read
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Hiking Past Pu'u Hinai in Waikoloa Village
Finding hikes can be a challenge in the Waimea – Waikoloa area on the Big Island, as much of the land is privately or government owned,...
Thomas Upton
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Hiking to the End of the World on the Big Island
Lava is prominent all along the Big Island’s west side thanks to some major Mauna Loa and Hualalai eruptions that occurred over the last...
Thomas Upton
Jul 31, 20244 min read
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What to See on BigIslandView.com and How to See it All
The BigIslandView.com Blog has many visitors, but far fewer people explore what is available on the rest of the website. For information...
Thomas Upton
Apr 22, 20245 min read
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Kaulana Manu Kipuka - A Flora and Fauna Oasis
On the Big Island Saddle Road, between Hilo and Mauna Kea, there is a relatively new parking lot and visitor facility on the north side...
Thomas Upton
Jul 15, 20233 min read
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Hiking off the Kawaihae-Mahukona Road
Part of our fitness discipline is to take at least a one-hour walk each day when on the island. Much of the time, this just means walking...
Thomas Upton
Jul 15, 20232 min read
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Hiking to the top of Kohala via the Koai'a Corridor
A challenging Big Island hike I’ve been wanting to try for some time is the Koai’a Corridor trail which provides access to the top of the...
Thomas Upton
Jul 7, 20236 min read
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Hiking the Iconic Huluhulu Pu'u - Easy and quick
Anyone who traverses the Big Island’s Saddle Road towards Hilo will notice the many massive pu’us (cinder domes) that dot the landscape...
Thomas Upton
May 29, 20233 min read
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Mana Road - Winds Forever Around Mauna Kea
Mana Road, to the uninitiated, is a nice side road in Waimea that is lined near town with small farms, ranches, and homes. Some great...
Thomas Upton
May 29, 20232 min read
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Kalopa State Park - The Big Island's Muir Woods?
If you’ve seen all the amazing waterfalls, beaches, and volcanoes on the Big Island and crave a walk in the forest, then Kalopa State...
Thomas Upton
May 29, 20234 min read
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Guide to Fine Art Media for Big Island Images
Identifying a favorite image is only the first step creating an art piece for your home. You must decide how to display it, which...
Thomas Upton
May 29, 20235 min read
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My Top 15 Big Island Must See Places for Great Photos
Big Island locations from the northern tip to south point with terrific photo opportunities. FInd iconic scenes or tiny vignettes to enjoy.
Thomas Upton
May 29, 202310 min read
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Koai’a Tree Sanctuary - Precious trees and fabulous views
On an island with large amounts of privately held land, it is a pleasure to find places like the Koai’a Tree Sanctuary, a tree-filled...
Thomas Upton
May 29, 20232 min read
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Onomea Bay Trail – Short and fabulous
If you travel north of Hilo (on the Big Island) for about 5 miles on the belt road (Route 19) you will see a sign directing you to a...
Thomas Upton
May 29, 20233 min read
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Mud Lane - Not so muddy
Waimea is a busy town sitting south of the Kohala Volcano and midway between the Kona and Hamakua coasts. It resides essentially on a...
Thomas Upton
May 29, 20233 min read
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Holy Cow! Stranded at Keokea Bay
If you’ve looked at many of the galleries on this site, you’ll have probably noticed that Keokea Beach Park is prominently featured . We...
Thomas Upton
May 29, 20232 min read
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Hiking to Green Sand Beach
A few miles east of the Island's southern-most point (South Point) is a dramatic, partially submerged Pu'u, or cinder cone, whose center...
Thomas Upton
May 29, 20233 min read
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Big Island Hikes, Beautiful Spots, and Great Photo Locations
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