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Yesterday for the 3rd year in a row I was at the beach in Waikiki for the annual Independence Day, 4th of July outrigger canoe races. You can check out the Independence Day gallery (in the Hawaii gallery) to see photos from the Waikiki Outrigger Races yesterday at the beach! There are photos from 2010, 2009, and 2008:

http://www.bakubo.com

Just like in 2009 and 2008 it was a lot of fun! When I shoot there I am barefoot and just wear board shorts. On the beach and out in the water up to my waist and almost to my chest a couple of times. Like in previous years my hands and camera didn't get a drop on them. Oh, I am good. For those who care about this stuff, the camera was the A700 with 18-250mm.

Some lovely exotic brunettes and action shots, Henry!

Half-submerged-in-water shots are very clean and the mood busy with cheerfulness.

It certainly looks like the Hawaiian way of celebrating the 4th of July...and you're getting very experienced with keeping the camera and its kit dry during these very 'splashy' moments.

Lovely water colour as well and thanks for sharing. : ))

Yildiz

aster wrote:Some lovely exotic brunettes

you can say that again

As the image came up, my question was what out rigger and then I had to scroll down.
Very enticing order of the photos there, Henry. I love the second one where the sand is all
stirred up with a brown delineation with teal waters. The third one gives a nice context with
diamond head in the background. As for the first one, all that could be said has been said and
seconded.

Sury

Thanks to everyone! It was a blast with all the boats launching and then returning, the crews on the beach, and the cheering fans. Also, children there too!

Cheering the canoes!

Girl on the right - WOW! Girl on the left - you need to learn how to smile.

Always remember a smile improves your face value.

Dusty

Nice. I just had a very serious discussion with my wife about going to Hawaii at the earliest affordable opportunity.

Pretty intrepid reporting there Henry, braving the sand, wind, sun and water too bring us the latest beach action pix from Hawaii, I especially like the canoe in the first photo.
Greg

Greg Beetham wrote:Pretty intrepid reporting there Henry, braving the sand, wind, sun and water too bring us the latest beach action pix from Hawaii, I especially like the canoe in the first photo.
Greg

Most naturally, Greg! How could we think otherwise?! : ))
We know you've always been the greatest fan and supporter of the Ke Kai label/team especially when they are Out-of-Focus... Admirable, unwavering disposition you always display !! : )))

(just in case to prevent a misunderstanding, Greg, I'm kidding, of course) : )

Enjoy!

Yildiz

Sigh...Indeed yes Yildiz, such devotion always has it's distractions, but we must remain steadfast....
Greg

Greg Beetham wrote:Sigh...Indeed yes Yildiz, such devotion always has it's distractions, but we must remain steadfast....
Greg

That, my friend, is usually a sign of good, solid character!

Don't ever soften your mindset for any distractions....steadfast is good!


Yildiz

When the beach is so crowded with canoes, crews, and fans it is sometimes easier with the kid and ice chest to get from one end of the beach to the other end by water:



Those waves can sneak up on you:

These are great photos with guielines to how the locals manage to survive the extraordinary conditions.

Thanks for sharing, Henry. : )

I looked through your website but only saw your previous galleries. I suppose you're still processing the rest of the 4th of July photos?

Egypt gallery is great, by the way.

Yildiz

aster wrote:These are great photos with guielines to how the locals manage to survive the extraordinary conditions.

Thanks for sharing, Henry. : )

I looked through your website but only saw your previous galleries. I suppose you're still processing the rest of the 4th of July photos?

No, I am finished working on the 4th of July photos and they are in the gallery now.

aster wrote: Egypt gallery is great, by the way.

Thanks! In December and January I was posting some here about that trip along with photos. Very good trip!

Thanks for the info, Henry.

Found the Hawaii gallery and The Independence Day photos... Starting of with some interesting tattoos....


Yildiz