Hanauma Bay
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Hanauma Bay is a diving and snorkling paradise. It had been over twenty years since I last visited and the recent improvements to the park infrastructure are absolutely wonderful. This is a must stop destination while in the islands. For way too many years the reef was overused and abused by a literal tourist invasion every single day the park was opened. Tanning products clouded the water by mid morning. People were ruining the reef by walking on it. Guests fed the fish frozen peas which were gobbled up in a frenzy (they may as well have been feeding them birdshot). Today, it costs non-residents $7.50 to swim with the fishes plus $1.00 to park. Once the parking area is full, the entry gates are closed. The number of guests is closely monitored and every guest must attend a short educational briefing before getting near the beach. Even with the new admission fee and monitored entry, it is still highly recommended to get here early in the morning. Canon 30D with Canon EF 18-55 mm lens. Photomatix Pro 3 HDR tone mapping. Orton Effect. TV 1/800 AV 5.0 ISO 100
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I love your albums!! The pics are clear and beautiful and you tell us wonderful narritives that make me feel like I've been invited to a slideshow hosted by you. You don't just "go somewhere" and take some photographs...you thoroughly immerse yourself into the experience, learn the important facts, take gorgeous pictures, label or name those pics and pass on all that experience to others! It is such a joy to "travel with you" and see such beauty thru your eyes. Thank you so much for sharing.
said tilliesway
Хочу жить в этом РАЮ!
said myveil
The ocean colours are wonderful. I'm so glad that this area is closely monitored so that there is a minimum of damage to the reef etc. Thanks for the information.
said anonneymouse1
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