The Christmas Tree is Decorated!, originally uploaded by Andy Beal Photography.

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OK, so it’s actually been decorated for a few weeks now, but that would have made the title less interesting.

Merry Christmas everyone!

The Stockings Are Hung, originally uploaded by Andy Beal Photography.

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I love sitting by the fire, especially when it’s decorated for Christmas!

Are You Looking at Me?, originally uploaded by Andy Beal Photography.

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Two tiki gods stand guard over the heiau at the Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Sunset Silhouette Redux, originally uploaded by Andy Beal Photography.

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This is the exact same sunset (although not the same shot) as this one: www.flickr.com/photos/sel/6477044619/in/photostream

The difference? The one above was set at a rather cool kelvin rating, while the other was very warm.

Which do you prefer?

Pu`uhonua o Honaunau, originally uploaded by Andy Beal Photography.

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Just an absolutely spectacular day for visiting the Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park on the Big Island of Hawaii.

HDR Hawaiian Heiau, originally uploaded by Andy Beal Photography.

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I took this just after the morning sun climbed over the hill. Such beautiful light!

Palm Grove, originally uploaded by Andy Beal Photography.

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Did the lava flow stop at the palm trees or did the palm trees manage to grow among the lava flow?

Days Gone By, originally uploaded by Andy Beal Photography.

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I’m a big fan of HDR, but some scenes call for a more retro look, like this Hawaiian heiau in Kona.

Outrigger Canoes, originally uploaded by Andy Beal Photography.

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A dedicated outrigger canoe club, up early on a Saturday to paddle out of Kona.

Sun Drenched Palm, originally uploaded by Andy Beal Photography.

One of these palms is not like the other.