A surfer maneuvers his way up the rocky coastline and out of the surf as the sun sets in Honolulu. August 2017.

With early morning painted colors and Mānana Island on its horizon, it is no wonder that Waimanalo is famous for its sunrise.

61G lava flow from Puʻu ʻŌʻō makes its way over the Pulama Pali on its way to the sea. Kalapana, Big Island of Hawaii. 2016.

As the sun fades, precious little daylight remains to make the catch before heading home.

A Surfer demonstrates the way to jump in while successfully avoiding the rocky coast. Beyond, the waves await. Honolulu, Hawaii. 2016.

A hiker traverses his way to the summit of Haleakalā, Maui’s highest peak, for a glimpse of its iconic sunrise. Maui, May 2018.

With a swell hitting the south shore, surfers of all ages descended upon the popular Honolulu surf breaks, affording this gray-haired uncle the chance to show the youngsters his moves as he shredded in the surf.

Early morning colors illuminate the floating mangrove near Chinaman’s Hat on Oahu’s eastern shore.

A mystical world unfolds as sunrise paints Koko Head Crater in pastel pinks, purples, and blues.

The famous Waimanalo sunrise doesn’t always paint the sky in purple and gold. On this morning, the moody blues set the tone.

A surfer navigates down the rocks to ocean's edge and makes an airborne entrance as she begins her evening surf session with the sea. Honolulu, Hawaii. 2016.

When surf culture exploded on the mainstream in the 1960s, the Volkswagen Type 2 Bus found perfected purpose in the transport of seafaring thrill seekers and their trustworthy surfboards. An icon of Hawaiian surf culture was born. Nearly 60 years later, with colorful rusted character, these machines still roll in style on Hawaii's shores. February, 2018.

Waimanalo Beach wide angle with Rabbit Island. Waimanalo, Hawaii. 2017.

A surfer goes vertical in the surf at Point Panic. Does he land it? ... Kaka'ako Waterfront Park, Honolulu, Hawaii. 2016.

Valley of the Temples, Kaneohe, Hawaii. 2016.

Palm Trees paint a silhouetted foreground as evening descends on Kakaako.