Hawaii – Stuck in Customs
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Feb 2023 : Thursday
filed under  Camera Gear, Hawaii, Nikon D3X, Travel, United States of America

The Water Wall

Daily Photo – The Water Wall

Here’s another one of the images from my 1000 Stories from 1000 Places NFT drop. It sold out in minutes, but they are now available to trade on OpenSea and X2Y2, etc so be sure to check them out.

It was my first time in Maui, and all I knew about it I got from Lost. I loved that show. Too bad it ended so badly. But I always loved this talk by JJ Abrams that he gave at the TED conference. He talked about having a “Magic Box” and you never really show people what is inside. I ended up speaking with him at a future Google TED-like conference. He went after me and said amazing things about my photography. God I was so… I don’t know the word. There may be some German word for what I was feeling.

The Water Wall

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2012-03-02 23:11:53
  • CameraNIKON D3X
  • Camera MakeNikon
  • Exposure Time1/125
  • Aperture2.8
  • ISO500
  • Focal Length18.0 mm
  • FlashNo Flash
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias-1

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Dec 2022 : Tuesday
filed under  Camera Gear, Hawaii, Nikon D3X, Oahu, Travel, United States of America

Waterfalls in the Jungle Highlands

Daily Photo – Waterfalls in the Jungle Highlands

Here is an amazing place on Oahu. Right after the rain, a thousand little waterfalls tumble down from the highlands. When I was here, there were record-level storms, which kept the waterfalls full and robust. The shooting conditions were really tough!

Waterfalls in the Jungle Highlands

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2012-03-04 20:22:11
  • CameraNIKON D3X
  • Camera MakeNikon
  • Exposure Time1/750
  • Aperture2.8
  • ISO400
  • Focal Length20.0 mm
  • FlashNo Flash
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias-1

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Dec 2021 : Tuesday
filed under  Camera Gear, Hawaii, Nikon D3X, Travel, United States of America

The Water Wall

Daily Photo – The Water Wall

I was looking through my portfolio for a project and stumbled across this image which I don’t think I’ve ever shared on the blog. Somehow it slipped through the cracks! Speaking of projects, check back tomorrow for something new!

The Water Wall

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2012-03-02 23:11:53
  • CameraNIKON D3X
  • Camera MakeNikon
  • Exposure Time1/125
  • Aperture2.8
  • ISO500
  • Focal Length18.0 mm
  • FlashNo Flash
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias-1

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Jun 2021 : Saturday
filed under  Camera Gear, Hawaii, Mavic Pro, Quadcopters, Travel, United States of America

Cookie Cutter Resorts in Hawaii

Daily Photo – Cookie Cutter Resorts in Hawaii

I actually forgot the name of this resort, but it had sort of a funny setup. There were three or four resorts right next door to one another and they all had the exact beach and bay layout. I would go on little jogs along the path the connected all the resorts and I would always get confused as to which resort was actually mine.

Cookie Cutter Resorts in Hawaii

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2018-01-25 18:13:15
  • CameraFC220
  • Camera MakeDJI
  • Exposure Time1/125
  • Aperture2.2
  • ISO100
  • Focal Length4.7 mm
  • FlashNo flash function
  • Exposure ProgramProgram AE
  • Exposure Bias-1

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Aug 2020 : Wednesday
filed under  Camera Gear, Hawaii, Nikon D3S, Travel, United States of America

Best of… Hawaii!

It’s been quite a while since I’ve been to Hawaii, so I thought it would be fun to do a little tour down memory lane of my favorite photos I took while there!

The Exploding Wave Oahu had a peaceful coast where the waves would silently roll up on the beach and other, violent areas where the water would smash against cliffs and rocks. I’ll let you guess which of those is happening here! - Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

The Lost Cliffs of Oahu This is a very very very rare re-processing of a photo! I usually never go back to a work.. so, this is more the exception than the rule.But I started trying a few different things with Photomatix (that you can see in the Photomatix presets at the site), and I just like the overall feel of the photo better than the previous version. I don’t see myself going back to re-do whole swaths of photos… this one just grabbed me for some reason.- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

Temple in the Jungle Highlands - Byodo-In I would never have guessed that something as ornate and unique as this would be buried up in the deep jungled highlands of Oahu!It is a popular destination, and I guess people in Oahu know about it, but I had never heard of such a place. This is the Byodo-In Temple, and I happened to arrive right when the sun came out. This is a nice time because the morning fog and storms had left many layers of clouds and mist in the background, which gave everything a very unusual feel…- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

Fishing on Oahu The rugged coasts along Oahu make for some lay-up (as Tom calls them) photos. Everything is quite rugged and dramatic. But, even if it was not for the drama of the scene, I think this fisherman is extra-dramatic! I didn’t see anything actually caught, but I would think it would be some giant dramatic fish.- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

Paddleboard in HawaiiThe weather in Hawaii was rather dour and dismal for most of my trip. I only caught one sunset while there, so I decided to try to make the most of it.This lone paddleboarder was skating across the surface of the ocean while I was walking along the beach. Although this photo looks fairly serene and calm, I was not. You only get one chance for this shot, unless you are willing to take a shot, sprint, take a shot, sprint, take a shot, SPRINT, etc. I'm sure people on the beach thought I was a loon, but I couldn't think of any other way to get it done!- Trey RatcliffRead the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

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Apr 2018 : Sunday
filed under  Camera Gear, Hawaii, Mavic Pro, Oahu, Quadcopters, Sony A7R 3, United States of America

Sunset on Oahu

My new Microphone!

My old studio microphone was getting a bit ropey, so I decided to invest in a new one. It’s great! Maybe you can see a difference in some of the new videos we are churning out… audio is so much more important than most people know!

Here is a link to my Kit.Com where that microphone is featured.

Daily Photo – Sunset on Oahu

This was where we had a little family trip for a week in Hawaii. It was perfect for the whole family. Everyone loves the water for sure, so we were in it most of the time. This area was pretty cool because there were about four hotels together, each one with its own protected bay like this. They were all connected by a common path that I used every day to go for a jog and try to work off the pina coladas!

Sunset on Oahu

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2018-01-24 18:11:50
  • CameraFC220
  • Camera MakeDJI
  • Exposure Time1/550
  • Aperture2.2
  • ISO100
  • Focal Length4.7 mm
  • FlashNo flash function
  • Exposure ProgramProgram AE
  • Exposure Bias-1

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Oct 2013 : Thursday
filed under  Hawaii, Oahu

The Waterfalls of the Lost World

A backdrop from Lost

You might recognize this scene below if you were a fan of Lost! I miss that show — I liked it quite a bit. Now I’m into Fringe, which has a lot of the same feel as that show… but I wish there was more like it on TV. I like those complex-plots other-worldly ones… what I really wish for is more Twin Peaks. I thought I heard a rumor out there that something may be in the works around that!

Daily Photo – The Waterfalls of the Lost World

This is a magical place — and it’s extra magical when it rains. There are only a few places in the world that have this kind of a feel, and this one in Oahu is one of the best. The other place I see this kind of crazy waterfall scene is in the south island of New Zealand around Milford Sound. The key to getting a good photo is to wait for a major rainstorm and they pray for an immediate stop! If there is sun, it is even better… but getting sun right after a major rainstorm is pretty rare.

The Waterfalls of the Lost World

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2012-03-02 23:11:53
  • CameraNIKON D3X
  • Camera MakeNikon
  • Exposure Time1/125
  • Aperture2.8
  • ISO500
  • Focal Length18.0 mm
  • FlashNo Flash
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias-1

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May 2013 : Friday
filed under  Hawaii, Oahu, Travel

Bathwater Warm Pool at Sunset

This is embarrassing

I believe this French newspaper article is speculating that Google Glass is too geeky for the public, and they chose to put my photo right next to a naked Robert Scoble in the shower. This may be a new internet-low for me… not sure where the link is!

Daily Photo – Bathwater Warm Pool at Sunset

I didn’t actually get in this water, but I was imagining that this was exactly the same as my body temperature. It just kinda looks like that, doesn’t it?

I took this photo at the Disney resort on Oahu. I didn’t even stay here… just stopped by for a few hours with Tom to take photos! It’s very pretty there… certainly worth a visit.

Bathwater Warm Pool at Sunset

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2012-03-03 00:14:30
  • CameraNIKON D3X
  • Camera MakeNikon
  • Exposure Time4
  • Aperture5.6
  • ISO200
  • Focal Length14.0 mm
  • FlashNo Flash
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias+1

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Feb 2013 : Wednesday
filed under  Hawaii, Oahu, Travel

Fishing on Oahu

Speaking of fishing…

I’m running into an increasing number of people who call themselves “Pescatarians” – vegetarians that also eat fish. Have you run into these sorts too? I think I’m pretty close to that actually… I do find myself mostly eating veggies and fish lately…

Daily Photo – Fishing on Oahu

The rugged coasts along Oahu make for some lay-up (as Tom calls them) photos. Everything is quite rugged and dramatic. But, even if it was not for the drama of the scene, I think this fisherman is extra-dramatic! I didn’t see anything actually caught, but I would think it would be some giant dramatic fish.

Fishing on Oahu

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2012-03-04 16:45:07
  • CameraNIKON D3X
  • Camera MakeNikon
  • Exposure Time1/2000
  • Aperture5.6
  • ISO400
  • Focal Length250.0 mm
  • FlashNo Flash
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias-1

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Nov 2012 : Thursday
filed under  Hawaii, Oahu, Travel

Along the Coast of Oahu

Strong Winds

When I was up here on the cliffside with Tom, he was commenting about how he enjoyed all the strong winds. I was surprised, because I don’t like it windy at all. I find the wind (after a certain speed) to be rather annoying. But he likes a strong wind blowing around him! I didn’t think anyone would like such a thing… so this was interesting to me.

Given the choice, I prefer still air or a slight breeze at 72 degrees (21 C)!

Daily Photo – Along the Coast of Oahu

It doesn’t take too long to drive around the edge of Oahu — maybe just a few hours or so. This is pretty convenient to quickly check the whole island for weather and lighting conditions. When there is interesting weather in one part, there is probably something quite different in another part of the island. And since there is scenic stuff everywhere, this makes photo-taking a pretty fun and convenient experience!

Along the Coast of Oahu

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2012-03-03 18:02:40
  • CameraNIKON D3X
  • Camera MakeNikon
  • Exposure Time1/750
  • Aperture5.6
  • ISO200
  • Focal Length210.0 mm
  • FlashNo Flash
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias+1

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