Heading to Maui Aug 1-13...ideas?
Jul 24, 2013 20:03:35 #
If you please....
We're flying to Maui (staying in Kehei) for 13 days (10 actual days on the island)...I'm taking my Canon 5DIII, lenses all Canon (17-40L, 24-105L, 100L macro, 100-400L), chargers/batteries/cards/clean underwear, blah blah blah.
My question is....anyone who's been there or lives there, are there any special spots/shots/views I should try to find outside the normal tourist realm? Also, ya think I should take my infrared converted Canon 50D?
Never been out of the states,.....thanks for any help.. :-)
Bob
We're flying to Maui (staying in Kehei) for 13 days (10 actual days on the island)...I'm taking my Canon 5DIII, lenses all Canon (17-40L, 24-105L, 100L macro, 100-400L), chargers/batteries/cards/clean underwear, blah blah blah.
My question is....anyone who's been there or lives there, are there any special spots/shots/views I should try to find outside the normal tourist realm? Also, ya think I should take my infrared converted Canon 50D?
Never been out of the states,.....thanks for any help.. :-)
Bob
Jul 24, 2013 20:11:29 #
Jul 24, 2013 20:15:55 #
There are so many it makes my head spin. I'm sure there will be lots of suggestions but one n particular I would like to put forth is Upcountry Maui. There are some great roads through country like scenes. There is a great little town, Makawao and Kula. (Famous veggies) if you get up n the main road that goes along Haleakala you will hit a winery. Beautiful grounds. Don't forget to see a sunrise at the summit of Haleakala. Breath taking if you hit the right weather.
Most cling to the beaches or areas close t them. I like those too but Upcountry Maui has become my favorite place to explore, photograph,etc. Another off the beach area is the Iao Needle. Depending on the cloud cover it can be a great spot for pics.
Most cling to the beaches or areas close t them. I like those too but Upcountry Maui has become my favorite place to explore, photograph,etc. Another off the beach area is the Iao Needle. Depending on the cloud cover it can be a great spot for pics.
Jul 24, 2013 20:22:47 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
When I stayed in Kehei many years ago, I also had a film camera that I shot infrared b&w exclusively. Well worth the trouble as the resulting photos were a whole different look at Maui.
You will see textures and contrasts you will not believe.
Also took many pictures of the sunrise over clouds from the top of Haleakala. Bring a warmish jacket and some sort of safety goggle/ glasses as the wind is biting and full of particles. Spectacular views well worth it.
Also insect repellant... I was a human pincushion the first time I went, biting flies, etc.
You will see textures and contrasts you will not believe.
Also took many pictures of the sunrise over clouds from the top of Haleakala. Bring a warmish jacket and some sort of safety goggle/ glasses as the wind is biting and full of particles. Spectacular views well worth it.
Also insect repellant... I was a human pincushion the first time I went, biting flies, etc.
Jul 24, 2013 20:41:28 #
tlbuljac wrote:
Put a visit to "Whaler's Village" on your to do list
And go to the top floor of the Sheraton at Black Rock, just up the beach from Whaler's Village.
It doesn't really matter what gear or how many lenses you take: you can't shoot everything, and there is so much beauty that any gear combo will bring back fantastic shots. My advice is to travel light and put down the camera often, so you can see Maui full-size, not just through a viewfinder. Drink in the experience (and maybe a few Mai Tais, too).
Jul 25, 2013 06:19:43 #
Haleakala at sunrise is breath taking! We have gone up there twice to see the sun rise, the stars you will see are like none other then the sun rises and you find yourself in awe once again. Whatever you do and where ever you go in Maui, relax and enjoy!
Jul 25, 2013 06:48:45 #
just make sure you bring lots of money with you...........THIS AND ALL THE OTHER ISLANDS ARE VERY,VERY EXPENSIVE.....recommend Puerto Rico..its cheaper and more beautiful
Jul 25, 2013 06:50:59 #
Jul 25, 2013 08:03:15 #
strongly disagree with you saying puerto rico is more beautiful than Hawaii. Been to both many times and there is no comparison. Hawaii is 100 times prettier with much more to do and friendlier peoplequote=richard perriera]just make sure you bring lots of money with you...........THIS AND ALL THE OTHER ISLANDS ARE VERY,VERY EXPENSIVE.....recommend Puerto Rico..its cheaper and more beautiful[/quote]
Jul 25, 2013 08:19:19 #
RC0448 wrote:
If you please.... br We're flying to Maui (stayin... (show quote)
Don't make yourself miserable trying to get a million perfect pictures. Virtually anything you photograph will be "Hawaii." Just explore, take some pictures, and enjoy your stay.
You're lucky to be leaving from the west coast.
Jul 25, 2013 09:05:20 #
RC0448 wrote:
We're flying to Maui (staying in Kehei) for 13 days (10 actual days on the island)...I'm taking my Canon 5DIII, lenses all Canon (17-40L, 24-105L, 100L macro, 100-400L), chargers/batteries/cards/
Also, ya think I should take my infrared converted Canon 50D?
We're flying to Maui (staying in Kehei) for 13 days (10 actual days on the island)...I'm taking my Canon 5DIII, lenses all Canon (17-40L, 24-105L, 100L macro, 100-400L), chargers/batteries/cards/
Also, ya think I should take my infrared converted Canon 50D?
Whoa! You are lugging a lot of gear. Is this trip a commercial paying assignment or a vacation?
If it's a vacation I would just take a point and shoot and mostly relax and enjoy myself.
Jul 25, 2013 09:31:38 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
Whoa! You are lugging a lot of gear. Is this trip a commercial paying assignment or a vacation?
If it's a vacation I would just take a point and shoot and mostly relax and enjoy myself.
If it's a vacation I would just take a point and shoot and mostly relax and enjoy myself.
:thumbup:
Jul 25, 2013 09:53:05 #
Jul 25, 2013 09:59:41 #
RC0448 wrote:
If you please.... br We're flying to Maui (stayin... (show quote)
Pick up a copy of Maui Revealed.
http://www.amazon.com/Maui-Revealed-The-Ultimate-Guidebook/dp/0983888736/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374760326&sr=8-1&keywords=maui+revealed
Jul 25, 2013 10:13:27 #
RC0448 wrote:
If you please.... br We're flying to Maui (stayin... (show quote)
I was just there in June and had a great time. Unless you have something specific in mind......I would not waste time with the 100-400. Awful big and heavy for travel IMHO. The only thing it may be good for is capturing the "beached whales" on Little Beach (nude beach).
I took my 5Dmkii, 17-40, 24-70 and 70-200 and didn't have need for anything longer. I also had my new GoPro for snorkeling.
My favorite shots were with my 17-40 and ND400. This link is for one of my favorite shots of La Perouse Bay.
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww114/jkaye65/Maui%20June%202013/LaPerouseBayMaui20130616_32814.jpg
This link is a photobucket slideshow.
http://s711.photobucket.com/user/jkaye65/slideshow/Maui%20June%202013
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