PHOTOGRAPHER
AL BROWN
PORTFOLIO / LANDSCAPE & SEASCAPE
ALL - LANDSCAPE & SEASCAPE - SUNRISE & SUNSET - SHOREBREAK & WAVES - SEA LIFE - AERIAL - ABSTRACT - FLORA & FAUNA
A PAUSE
The water pauses just for a second before heading back out to the ocean
ABOVE KUALOA
From the land to the sea, the view of Kualoa as only the birds see it
ABOVE WAIKIKI
Beautiful Waikiki with the Pink Palace in the foreground
BEACH LOVE
Sea foam finding its way on a pristine beach
COASTAL VISIONS
There is a great clarity when looking at spectacular views
COCO PLANTATIONS
coconut trees swaying in the Hawaiian breeze. The beach lies and waits for you
FAT BOY SLIM
Battles and good living both leave marks on one's soul
GIVING FALLS
What is taken from the ocean is given back gently down cascading waterfalls
ROGUE
There's always one guy that simply wants to go their own way
SLICE OF PARADISE
There is nowhere that I would rather be enjoying the sun, sea and wind
TEARS FROM HEAVEN
When the clouds give gentle rain that cascades down a waterfall
WATER OF LIFE
Life sustaining waterfalls
BLUE TROPICS
Winter sunset along Oahu's south shore
DISTANT MEMORY
It's good for the soul to look back to see where we came from once in a while
DISTANT REALITY
It was pretty exciting to capture the ocean as it danced on the reef
DIVINE COLORS
The still waters reflected the sky and made each color so much richer and deeper
DRIFTING AWAY
Endless flows of tidal surges over lava shelves
EASTERN EYES WESTERN SKIES
A person needs a fresh perspective once in a while
FIRE IN THE SKY
Tonight's sunset lit the sky on fire
FEEDING TIME
Grazing with my buddies
FLOW WITH THE WATERS
Timing the waves and waiting for the flow
FORGOTTEN PARADISE
A day on the beach yet undiscovered
GLIMMER OF SUNSHINE
The sky filled with love, the ocean caught the feeling
GEMINI
The setting sun lit thunderclouds and the lava shelf, a perfect mirror
GOLDEN MOMENTS
A precious view as the sun peeks above the horizon
HANAUMA BLUES
The beauty and its natural creation makes Hanauma Bay unique
HAVE FAITH
The sunrise broke through the clouds to illuminate the moment
HAWAIIAN STYLE
The tranquil blue waters off Lanikai, the palm reaching for the sun
ISLAND OASIS
Sitting under the fronds watching the sun glow
JOURNEY BEYOND THE CLOUDS
" Waves... wash away footprints...
Waves wash away the good and bad" -Chase
JUST A PASSING GLANCE
Moments of clarity break through the clouds
BREATH OF LIFE
Calm, peaceful cascading waterfall
ESCAPING REALITY
Ever want to get away from it all
FLOWING WITH RHYTHM
A rushing flow of water helps to clear the mind
FREE FLOW
Water always finds its way, finding the path of least resistance
HANAKAPIAI AWAITS
Come find this peaceful slice of heaven on earth
PATH TO PARADISE
Find your way through the trees to quiet seclusion
TIDES
The hidden pools reveal themselves at low tide
TRUE MANA
The power and energy of the land through the valley
LANIKAI DREAMS
" The waves roll up on the sandy shore, singing me to sleep..." Lexi Baylor
LET THE LOVE SHINE
" Feel the warmth from the heat, Feel the sand on your feet, Feel the cool of the breeze, Feel the calm" -Kenya James
LIFES A BEACH
"The salt in the air
fills my nose, and I can’t help but love the feeling of sand between my toes." Lexi Baylor
LIGHT MY WAY
""There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them" – Jo Walton
LIQUID DREAMS
A small rainbow greets me at the waterfall
LIQUID MOVEMENT
The swirl of movement and the lazy colors painting a perfect picture
LOST PARADISE
I'm always searching for the stretch over the ocean
RHYTHMS OF THE OCEAN
Two lovers stretching for the sunshine as it melts into the ocean
SPIRIT CHASER
Deep in the lush and sacred valleys of Mau
SWAYING WITH ALOHA
At dusk, the palms stretched for the sun. It gave me a funny little smile as I wrapped up my photo session
WITHIN REACH
The swinging palms tell you that you’re in paradise
MYSTIC MOKULUA
“Those who live by the sea can hardly form a single thought of which the sea would not be part.”
– Hermann Broch
MAKAPUU BLUES
Amazing views await on the windward side
MAUKA TO MAKAI
Take a deep breath and breathe in the aloha
MOMENT OF CLARITY
A moment in the bay gives you clarity and a fresh start
MORNING IN THE BAY
.“We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.” – Aristotle Onassis
MORNING RISE
While walking in the water the sky was kissing the horizon and the morning colors bounced of the bay
PARADISE GARDENS
The Windward side is full of beautiful scenery, mountains and gardens if you catch it in the morning light you’re in for a good show
WELCOME TO PARADISE
"Emerald hills and turquoise seas
Endless canvas brushed with trees
That sway so gently in the hue
Of watercolor azure blue" - Douglas Olson
PEACE AND TRANQUILITY
Imagine walking up to the edge of the water with just enough morning light, no winds to feel or hear of and to set your eyes upon a perfect mirror refection of the majestic Ko'olau mountain range. My only company was a few ducks enjoying there morning swim and some koi fish swimming around looking for breakfast
POINT BREAK
"The sun and sand go hand in hand.
The sound of constant waves -
There's a smell of salt in the air.
The ocean is seen through a haze." - Marie Matheny
RAPID FIRE
"You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment." - Henry David Thoreau
SEA OF CLOUDS
“Dance with the waves, move with the sea, let the rhythm of the water set your soul free.” – Christy Ann Martine
SEA OF TRANQUILITY
The morning was still and the sand bar was shimmering with love. The mountains were captivating and the blue sky was watching from above
SERENITY AWAITS
“The sea is as near as we come to another world.” – Anne Stevenson
SILENT LUCIDITY
"A day spent with dreaming and sunsets and refreshing breezes cannot be bettered.” – Nicholas Sparks
SINKING INTO THE DEPTHS
Mystical waters slowly swirled into the depths beneath my feet. The sun melted lower beyond the horizon, painting the sky with its artist eye
SOUND OF THE OCEAN
The clouds seemed to roll in with a moody fashion and cover up the falling sun.
Just before it sank beyond the sea ,it shot out a glimmer of sunshine, Illuminating the lava shelf and creating a mystical memory
STEPPING INTO THE UNKNOWN
Summer months are when I can escape to the outer reefs of the north shore. Only then can you chance stepping into the unknown
SUNSET SESSIONS
"The voice of the sea speaks to the soul. The touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace." Kate Chopin
SURFS UP
"Surfing's one of the few sports that you look ahead to see what's behind." - Laird Hamilton
TEARS FROM HEAVEN
"Just because you're awake doesn't mean you should stop dreaming.”
THE AWAKENING
“May every sunrise hold more promise and every sunset hold more peace.” Umair Siddiqui
THE CRUSH
"Is it the wave kissing the sand or is it the ocean - deep from her heart sometimes gently, often hard, but always with passion." - A.O. Taner
THE KINGDOM
"The wind blows
I breathe deeply
I close my eyes so tight
I can barely see light
It feels as if I float in thin air
It's relaxing, it's refreshing
It's peace, it's nature
It's as if I can fly
And never die." - Polette
THE TROPICS
I felt the warmth of sunshine kissing my face and pushing coconut shadows over the wate
THE WISHING WELL
The burning clouds danced off the lagoon in rhythmic motions. They seemed to become one
TOUCH OF ALOHA
Just after dawn the clouds burst into color. The palm seems to from the scene perfectly
TRANQUIL CASCADES
"The perpetual cadence of the vast sea
Stirs a restless desire that engulfs me.
Like an infinite force I dare not impede,
Briefly rushing in - only to then recede." - Belinda Stotler
TRANQUIL WATERS
Calm waters of Kaneohe bay, are the challenge to capture. The morning light and the zero wind created for a perfect opportunity
TROPICAL PARADISE
"Out of the sunset's red
Into the blushing sea,
The winds of day drop dead
And dreams come home to me. —
The sea is still,— and apart
Is a stillness in my heart." - William Stanley Braithwaite
WAIKIKI BEACH DAZE
A gentle stroll along the shore of Waikiki Beach
WAIMEA SUMMERS
The summer time blues in Waimea is when the bay sleeps. The clear and calm waters all calling.
WELCOME TO PARADISE
"A wink of the sun gently caresses my slumbered eyes, The rush of the tide slowly moves in and out, lightly dampening the virgin white sand." - Tim Smith
WHERE TIDES COLLIDE
The mystical water pushed its way towards the ledge as the colors melted together
WISPY DIAMOND HEAD
The wind pushed through the clouds and brushed the sky over Diamond Head. Within minutes the clouds faded away
WITHIN THEIR PRESENCE
"Take me to the mountains, For that's where I belong. Just birds and trees and wind and leaves and silence as my song." - Beth Wren
YOUR OASIS AWAITS
"Falling asleep with the sound of beach waves,
The soothing noise as they crash on the shore,
Fading emptiness when they would engrave.
I still hear it when I open the door." - Callie Pedersen
ZEN MOOD
"Tall and lovely palms are swaying island fair within the tropical gentle trade wind's flow as elegant Egrets glide on salty air." - Connie Marcum Wong
WAIMEA BAY PANO
TROPICAL PARADISE PANO
THE MAJESTIC TWINS PANO
THE KOOLAUS PANO
SWEET ALOHA
You can taste the paradise on your salty lips
SUMMER BREEZE
“Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.” ― Sarah Kay
SEDUCTION HOUR PANO
ABOVE KUALOA PANO
MORNING GLOW PANO
ESSENCE OF LIFE PANO
GOLD COAST PANO
EYE OF THE BEHOLDER PANO
DIAMOND HEAD PANO
COOL RHYTHMS PANO
BEHOLD THE BEAUTY PANO
WAIKIKI AWAITS PANO