Well, we all know Hawaii has much more to offer than beautiful beaches. But we sometimes don’t get to see the whole picture. Kauai is nicknamed the “Garden Isle”, for obvious reasons of course. It is lush and green and there are plants everywhere you look. It also gets the most rainfall than any other island. I recognized a lot of those naturally growing outdoor plants as some of our houseplants. Although I am going to admit that my plants don’t grow as big or beautiful as they do in Hawaii. Why is that? 
OK, stupid question. Here are just a few of the places we visited and things we saw. We drove through a tree tunnel, which was probably way more exciting for me than the kids. One of our drives also took us to the Menehune Fishpond, which also had a beautifulul mountainous backdrop. The sun happened to be at the perfect spot too! Waimea Falls and the Hanalei Lookout (where most of Hawaii’s taro is grown) were also interesting and gorgeous. Being Alaskan’s we also gawked at the domesticated animals (and the wild-roosters are everywhere) we saw. What can I say, we don’t have many horses in Nome. (Yes, we do have a few for those wondering.)
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Esther Pederson, portrait photographer
On-location in Nome, Alaska
esther.pederson@gmail.com
907.304.9116© 2010 Esther Pederson Photography
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Barbara Hurst posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 4:09 am.
I love looking at your work or not so work (vacation).
Pat posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 4:23 am.
Esther, I LOVE these! Kauai is one of my favorite islands, and I KNOW exactly where you are in most of these shots!! I LOVE that shot of the taro fields–the geometric shapes always enchant me, and I love the sheen of the water on them. Of course, can’t resist a good waterfall (or two). Lovely, lovely light with the cattle, and that tree tunnel–WOWZERS!! Awesome effect!!!
Bone posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 4:37 am.
Man so lucky you sure get to travel!! I like the Larry shot and also the waterfalls! Did you get doxie?
annabelle posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 4:51 am.
oh so very beautiful….Kauai is now on my places to see list
Lauren posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 7:30 am.
I am totally loving all your Hawaii pics! The one of you and your little guy is beautiful (you are BTW absolutely stunning). LOVE the ones of the kids in the airport, the light in there is amazing! I really like the sunlight in the top right image from today’s post, though they are all lovely! Beautiful work!
Suzy posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 8:46 am.
Wow these are amazing!
nicki posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 4:52 pm.
Not your average vacation beach shots – LOVE LOVE LOVE the rooster. Awesome captures. …and the light coming through with the field of cows – {hearts}
Meaghan posted the following on February 26, 2010 at 8:41 pm.
These are all so beautiful! I’ve never been to Kauai but I’m dying to go now.
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