Big Island Landscape Photography
Fine Art Images of Hawaii by Thomas Upton
Panoramic Scenes of the Big Island
Panorama of Pololu Valley and North Kohala Coast
Video scanning a single high resolution image that tracks the entire North Kohala Coast from Pololu valley floor to Waipi'o valley in the distance past remote coastal cliffs and waterfalls
Menehune Fishpond and Huleia Stream on Kauai
Mauna Loa Seen From Mauna Kea
Clouds Engulf Pu'us at Mauna Kea Summit
Panoramic View From Pololu to Waipi'o Valley
Windbreak Along Mana Road Near Waimea
Mauna Lani Sunset
Pololu Valley Sand Dunes and Ironwoods
Sand dunes in the Pololu Valley (not black like the beach) are thought to be from decomposed lava, pushed inland by wave action. The valley itself was created long ago when the eastern side of the Kohala volcano collapsed into the sea.
Twin Rocks in Big Surf on Onomea Bay
Unusually high surf in Onomea Bay attacks the Twin Rocks that, by legend, defend Onomea Bay
Tubular Cloud Runs Down Kohala Coast
Undulating Kohala Mountain Road
Kohala Mountain Road follows the pu'u covered contours of the Kohala volcano, creating an interesting undulating journey from Waimea to Hawi.
Four Mauna Kea Summit Telescopes
Four major telescopes atop Mauna Kea from left: Submillimeter Array, Subaru, Keck, and NASA Infrared. Haleakela volcano on Maui hides in the distant clouds
Windblown Southpoint Farm
Old farm and vast pasture with just a few wind-beaten trees overlooks the ocean at Southpoint