Kauai Nikon Z9 Photography WaimeaBeachHouse Z9 400MM F2.8 Lens

Capturing Kauai: Challenging for Supremacy of the Roost

If you live on the island of Kauai, Feral Chicken’s are part of daily life.  There is no way to avoid it. If you are not familiar a good background on the storyline is [Kauai Chickens].  Throughout the day, we have one to four Roosters and two to six Hens (often with chicks) “living” at Read More…

Kauai Nikon Z9 PhaseOne Photography WaimeaBeachHouse

Capturing Kauai: The Native Hibiscus Premieres

Linda and I bought some hibiscus plants last year.  The Yellow hibiscus is the state flower of Hawaii. We planted a Pink Lemonade (native to Hawaii) and Kauaian Red (endemic to the island) in the front yard.  Both are healthy. The Pink Lemonade flowers often. However, The Kauaian Red, while appearing healthy and growing faster Read More…

800mm Z Lens Backcountry Off Trail Hike Kauai Nikon Z9 Photography Wilderness Wildlife Z9 400MM F2.8 Lens

Capturing Kauai: Focus on One Bird and Getting Another

On this day, I am attempting to photograph wild birds in the Alakai Wilderness on the Island of Kauai.  My trip will take me along the high ridgeline of the Pihea Trail and down into the Alakai Swamp. The terrain is remote and otherwise demanding. Especially, for someone hiking with 40 lbs. of camera gear Read More…