(Coffee Table size in print version). The Hawaiian Islands are culturally and naturally one of the most compelling tropical areas of the world. The colorful interaction of the people, landscape, and water creates diverse photographic opportunities that continue to keep the authors coming back over and over again.

This book is one in a series depicting our photographic exploration of these spectacular islands. An ongoing fascination with the watercolors of nature and their interaction with landscapes around us are a driving force in our photography.

The photographs of Hawaii - The Big Island, were captured during the late summer and early fall. Adequate coverage of the Big Island requires more than one volume. This book is the first of a multi-volume set.

This book provides a travel guide to some of the best landscape, seascape, cultural, historical, and artistic photo locations on the Big Island. These locations offer almost endless opportunities to create great photographic images.

This book serves as a travel guide to some of the most beautiful photographic locations. The book's stunning images are accompanied by detailed information and tips on photo techniques, camera settings, framing, and composition.

The book is intended to be useful to multiple audiences including tourists wanting to make the most of the time available to them when visiting this area, photographers and artists wanting to identify the best locations to create great images, those wanting to continuously improve their photography, and travelers wanting a high-quality keepsake of remembrance.