Hawaiian Landscapes

Just north of the harbor.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Ultra Man 2010 in Kona, Hawaii

In three days they swim 6.2 miles, 261.4 bike race, and 52.4 mile run.

The winner this year was Mike LeRoux with Jonas Colting 2nd, Slater Fletcher 3rd.

The top four women all beat the previous women's record for the event with Amber Monforte 1st, Hillary Biscay 2nd, Shanna Armstrong 3rd, and Kathy Winkler 4th.
Three days of enduring fun, twice the distance of Ironman, ending at the Kona's Old Airport.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

E Mau Ana Ka Hula (The Hula is Perpetuated)

Kumu Hula Keala Ching put on his yearly day-long hula festival at the Keauhou Beach Resort on November 20, 2010. It is a tribute to King David Kalakaua, to make sure that "The Hula is Perpetuated." Here are a couple portraits of some of the performers and Kumu Keala Ching.

Next year this free event will be on November 19, 2011 at the Keauhou Beach Resort in Kona, HI.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Hula Over The Weekend in Kona, Hawaii

Three videos of recent performances in the Kona area.

videos by Randy Magnus

Empty Houses in Kaluia-Kona, Hawaii

There are a few empty houses in my neighborhood here in Kona, Hawaii. A sign of the times.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Miss Kona Coffee Pageant 2011

The Basque Girls (Grace, Priscilla, and Ruby, and others) put on a fine Miss Kona Coffee Pageant this year at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort.
The winner of Miss Kona Coffee for 2011 is Lacy Deniz and Miss Aloha Hawaii 2011 is Tatiana Boteliho.
Freddy and his daughter were the MC's for the event.

(photographs by Randy Magnus)

More People At Magic Sands Beach

Warm days, warm water, got sand, and some waves. It's a good time to enjoy Magic Sands Beach before the winter waves come and wash the sand back into the water.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Halloween in Kona, Hawaii 2010

Kailua Village on the Big Island of Hawaii was hopping on Halloween night with costume contests at Huggos On The Rocks, Oceans Sports Bar, Lulu's, and Rosa's Cantina.
There was plenty of unique and interesting costumes, and everyone had a good time as the occasional misty rain gently fell.

(photos by Randy Magnus)