Hawai'i Skies
This particular morning was a special one for me and my mom. We were spending time together, and it had been a long, long time since just the two of us sat down, had coffee, and watched a sunrise. We are both older now, and as an only child, we found ourselves reminiscing about things we had not talked about in quite a while. Watching the sunrise felt like more than just the start of a new day. It felt like a new beginning. It was a quiet moment in time where a mother and son could simply enjoy the stillness, the peace, and the beauty of being together at home.
Rudolph Perez
Kapaʻa
Kukuiolono Park always has amazing sunrises and each time of year has its own unique quality. This picture was exceptional and one that I have not experienced in my 10 years living on Kauaʻi.
Ron Mabry
Kukuiolono Park on Kauaʻi.
This rainbow photo comes after we weathered the three major storms and the lighting of it, in between stormy and sunny, gave a feeling of transition from foreboding to brightening. A release of tension and hope for the future. The rainbow is representative of everything beautiful about Hawaiʻi.
Ronelle Melekai
Waiʻanae
I loved the way the shadows against the mountain changed by the minute.
Julie Hammond
ʻAlekoko Menehune Fishpond near Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi
I took this picture from my son's home in Makakilo on Feb. 4. I love it because of the colors and because my granddaughter and I watched sunrises together before she went to school. I live in North Carolina and come to Oʻahu two or three times a year — I love being in Hawaiʻi!
Dee Hall
Makakilo
My wife and I stayed at a friend’s house in Kailua, and was presented with this God-created ski from their backyard; after a WOW and AHHHH of appreciation, I was thankful for another glorious Kailua evening.
Chris Mueller
Kailua
Full moon on April 1. Aloha State Daily had an article this week about the Pink Moon. Here it is, last night from Paukaʻa on the Hilo side of Big Island.
Barbara Rasmussen
Hilo
I've taken many great photos in Maui over the years. As you know the sunsets are magnificent. These photos were taken in different spots in Whalers Village. All photos are with my cell phone. And crazy as it sounds my photos seem to come out brighter and more vibrant then most others. Wish I knew why that is. Any way I love sharing my pictures, thanks for giving me the opportunity to do that.
Gary Tavis
Maui
Well, for one thing, I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I still live there and absolutely love it, but we never experience a sunset even remotely close to the ones I've witnessed in Maui. For us, Maui is truly paradise! But, the most important reason this photo means so much to me is the people near me as I took the picture. My wife and I have been coming to a small resort called Kehei Kai since the 1980's. Over the years, we've met eight or 10 couples who return every year at the same time we do. They come from Boulder, CO; Manhattan, KS; Kenai, AK; Minneapolis, MN; Vancouver, BC; and so on. All of us staying there gather every night to watch the Maui sunset. The view is spectacular, but the company ... priceless!
Patrick Murphy
Kihei Kai
Fishing in high surf on Lānaʻi - under the mixed clouds and expansive ski on the Island of Lānaʻi, Chris and Jean closing out the day at our favorite beach, Hulopo‘e; enjoying the efforts of one last body boarder in high surf conditions, joined by a local beach fisherman as the ski closes out for the evening.
Chris Mueller
Hulopo‘e
The calm AFTER the storm.
Judy Peckenpaugh
Kauaʻi
This looks remarkably like a little cloud spirit looking back at you! It's peeking out behind the Lychee's tree in my backyard, here in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island.
G. Mitchell
Hilo, Hawaiʻi
I took this picture while sailing on Nov. 9, 2025. It’s not unusual to see a rainbow over Waikīkī, but this one was low and seemed to be hugging the city.
Bruce Hidaka-Gordon
Waikīkī
These were taken at Kapi’olani Park right before sunset
Kristin Richards
Kapi’olani Park
This canyon is always breathtaking, but when you spot a rainbow after getting poured on with friends, it’s even more amazing!
Kelsey Kukaua Medeiros
Waimea Canyon, Kauaʻi
Took my usual long morning daily walk to reconnect with my creator, greeted by his paint brushed sky
Chris Mueller
Kailua Beach
From the Scenic Point on the Pali town bound before the tunnel. Worth it to pull over for a minute and see this before heading to work!
ChrisAnn Hayes
Pali
Clear skies and a faint rainbow after a few rounds of rain, surrounded by laughter in one of my favorite places.
Suchinroj
Waialua
Just as the sun peaked over the back of Diamond Head.
Julie Ford
Magic Island
Bingo! This is THE shot I wanted to share for the mission! Full rainbow over Waimea Bay in May 2013, Kaʻena Point in view. It was a very lucky moment!
Owana Kaʻōhelelani Salazar
Waimea Bay
We take the dogs to walk on Kahala Beach several times a week. We like to go late in the day when most people are gone or leaving. It always amazes us when this gorgeous beach is so quiet, especially so close to town and to our house. We've been coming here for years — actually with two other dogs who have since passed so we have a lot of memories of walking here. I love when there are just a couple of fishermen out or couples watching the sunset. They are always amused by our dogs who go racing down the beach together then charge into the water. The sunsets are glorious and perfectly framed by the trees and I love how the colors gradually go from blue to lavender to pink to yellow. Stunning!
Maia Rosen
Kāhala Beach