05-08-2014, 05:58 PM
Dick,
I've looked at several places for sunrise pictures on the east side but options are a bit limited, especially if you are thinking beaches only. However, anywhere between Pohoiki and Kalapana along the Red Road look like good opportunities to me but whenever I've tried the weather has been uncooperative. During the summer months, Lapahoehoe Point might be a good spot as the sun rises just north enough to be visible and light up the cliffs to the south-east. Waipio is another option during the summer but a bit of a trek. Pololu Valley is definitely a good spot, and even if you don't want to do the hike to the beach, the sunrise photos from the lookout or nearby can be awesome.
I also have wanted to try Punaluu County Beach Park but haven't done it yet - I'm not a morning person! However, Carey's suggestion of the end of Maku'u is definitely one worth trying. I've taken photos there in the evening but haven't tried sunrise yet, but think it'd be a great spot.
And Chas is also right, even though we're on the wrong side of the island, sunset shots can look incredible. I've been meaning to take a picture of red clouds above a silhouetted Mauna Kea from Richardson's for a long time now...
I've looked at several places for sunrise pictures on the east side but options are a bit limited, especially if you are thinking beaches only. However, anywhere between Pohoiki and Kalapana along the Red Road look like good opportunities to me but whenever I've tried the weather has been uncooperative. During the summer months, Lapahoehoe Point might be a good spot as the sun rises just north enough to be visible and light up the cliffs to the south-east. Waipio is another option during the summer but a bit of a trek. Pololu Valley is definitely a good spot, and even if you don't want to do the hike to the beach, the sunrise photos from the lookout or nearby can be awesome.
I also have wanted to try Punaluu County Beach Park but haven't done it yet - I'm not a morning person! However, Carey's suggestion of the end of Maku'u is definitely one worth trying. I've taken photos there in the evening but haven't tried sunrise yet, but think it'd be a great spot.
And Chas is also right, even though we're on the wrong side of the island, sunset shots can look incredible. I've been meaning to take a picture of red clouds above a silhouetted Mauna Kea from Richardson's for a long time now...