Magic Sands beach in Kailua-Kona. A favorite body-surfing spot, the sands 'disappear' during large winter surf, and then 'magically' reappear in the summer. Big Island Hawaii, August 2011.

Luxury beach-front condos in Kailua-Kona. Big Island Hawaii, August 2011.

Morning at Waipio Valley. North Kohala, Big Island Hawaii, October 2011.