Photospheres near the Pali Lookout on O`ahu in Hawaii
Author: Aaron Boltman
2020 Hawaii Trip [Day 12 – O`ahu, Hawaii]
A lot of flying today. I managed to fly at five different scenic locations today. My first stop was at Pearl Harbor. No flying there due to it’s proximity to the Navy base. My first flight was at the Aloha Tower where the NCL Pride of America and Falls of Clyde were docked. My second stop was at the Lanikai Pillboxes, where I have hiked in the past. The next stop was near the Halona Blowhole to get pictures of Koko Head. After that I stopped between Koko Head and Hanauma Bay to get photos of both. My last stop before sunset was at a park nearby Diamond Head in Waikiki. It was a very productive day, and without the hiking involved it was not exhausting.
Diamond Head and Waikiki [O`ahu, Hawaii]
Photospheres of Diamond Head and Waikiki on O`ahu in Hawaii
Hanauma Bay and Koko Head [O`ahu, Hawaii]
Photospheres of Hanauma Bay and Koko Head on O`ahu in Hawaii
Koko Head [O`ahu, Hawaii]
Photospheres of Koko Head on O`ahu in Hawaii
Lanikai Pillboxes [O`ahu, Hawaii]
Photospheres of the Lanikai Pillboxes on O`ahu, Hawaii
Aloha Tower [O`ahu, Hawaii]
Photospheres near the Aloha Tower in Honolulu, Hawaii
2020 Hawaii Trip [Day 11 – O`ahu, Hawaii]
I started the day by snorkeling at Shark’s Cove which was supposed to be the best place on O`ahu for snorkeling. I got some more delicious fresh fish at a small restaurant. I ended the day at the free Army museum in Waikiki and watching the sunset at the beach.
2020 Hawaii Trip [Day 10 – O`ahu, Hawaii]
I was planning to go around the east side of the island today and end up on the north shore to see some of the big waves in the afternoon. I started by stopping at the Hālona Blowhole before hiking up to the Makapu`u lighthouse. After a quick lunch in Kane`ohe I stopped at Kualoa regional park to fly my drone in the scenic area. I ended the day watching the sunset and big waves at Waimea Beach.
Kualoa Park [O`ahu, Hawaii]
Photospheres from Kualoa regional park in O`ahu Hawaii
2020 Hawaii Trip [Day 9 – O`ahu, Hawaii]
This morning I visited the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens. I spent considerable more time than I expected there. I took a few drone shots in the area and went back to Waikiki to snorkel and watch the sunset. For dinner I ate at the Tim Ho Wan restaurant I found in Hong Kong.
Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens [O`ahu, Hawaii]
2020 Hawaii Trip [Day 8 – Kaua`i to O`ahu, Hawaii]
This morning I flew from Kaua`i to O`ahu on Southwest. I spent the day in Waikiki as it wasn’t the best weather (a bit of rain) and I wasn’t in the mood to drive around much.
Kaua’i Aerial Video
Video compilation from my drone flights in Kaua’i
2020 Hawaii Trip [Day 7 – Kaua`i, Hawaii]
I woke up early this morning to fly near Anahola because of the interesting mountain that was actually featured in King Kong. Because it is on the east side of the island the lighting is best in the morning. After checking in for my flight tomorrow I went snorkeling at Lydgate Park which was much better than I expected. In the afternoon I took an amazing helicopter ride around the island.
King Kong Mountain [Kaua`i, Hawaii]
Photospheres of King Kong Mountain near Anahole on Kaua`i in Hawaii
2020 Hawaii Trip [Day 6 – Kaua`i, Hawaii]
Today I visited the Kauai Museum, Kīlauea Point Lighthouse and Lydgate Park and finished the evening with a fine dining experience.
2020 Hawaii Trip [Day 5 – Kaua`i, Hawaii]
Started my day by visiting Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park. Had local food for lunch and snorkeled a little in the afternoon at Poipu Beach.
Waimea Canyon [Kaua`i, Hawaii]
Photospheres of the Waimea Canyon on Kaua`i in Hawaii
2020 Hawaii Trip [Day 4 – Kaua`i, Hawaii]
Today I explored the south side of Kaua`i, including snorkeling at Poipu, ancient Hawaiian village of Kāneiolouma and Spouting Horn



















