The beautiful tropical island of Maui, Hawaii formed by volcanoes and the relentless ocean waves, the dramatic landscape, dark with black lava flows contrasted with the bright green tropical foliage, blue skies and amazing cloud formations provides the perfect backdrop for photographers.
Hawaiian born fine art photographer, author of “The Last Resort – Fine Art Photographs of Maui, Hawaii” Edward M. Fielding shares some of his favorite spots from one end of the island to the other.
Waianapanapa State Park
Waianapanapa State Park – https://fineartamerica.com/featured/waianapanapa-state-parks-black-sand-beach-maui-hawaii-edward-fielding.html
Waiʻanapanapa State Park, located at the end of Waiʻanapanapa Road off Hana Highway, features some of the most unique sights you’ll ever see
Waihee Ridge Trail
Waihee Ridge Trail https://fineartamerica.com/featured/waihee-ridge-trail-maui-hawaii-edward-fielding.html
Waihee Ridge Trail is a 2.5-mile hike and considered one of the most scenic treks on Maui.
Kite Beach
The western end of Kanaha Beach is known as Kite Beach. Just a few minutes from Kahului Airport, This beach is the jewel of the north shore.
Makena Big Beach
Makena Big Beach https://fineartamerica.com/featured/makena-big-beach-maui-hawaii-edward-fielding.html
Big Beach is also known by the names Makena Beach and Oneloa Beach … In a nutshell: Big Beachis a beautiful, long, wide, undeveloped sandy beach.
Kanahna Beach
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Beautiful, Kanahâ Beach Park rests on a peaceful coastal expanse between Kahului Bay and Spreckelsville Beach.
Pa’iloa Beach
Pa’iloa Beach https://fineartamerica.com/featured/pirate-treasure-cave-pailoa-beach-edward-fielding.html
The black sea-washed smooth lava sand and pebbles of the Pa’iloa Beach mark a sharp contrast to the glistening, churning waters of the Wai’anapanapa State Park on this essential stop on the Road to Hana.
St. Josephs Church
St. Josephs Church https://fineartamerica.com/featured/st-josephs-church-maui-hawaii-edward-fielding.html
St. Joseph Catholic Church at Kaupo, Maui, Hawai’i was established in 1862 by the missionary Catholic priests who evangelized on Maui beginning in the mid 1800s.
Road to Hana
Taking the road to Hana is a must do activity on Maui. Take a guide and use a map that shows the best views & stops.
The Hana Highway is a 64.4-mile-long (103.6 km) stretch of Hawaii Routes 36 and 360 which connects Kahului to the town of Hana in east Maui
Anywhere in Maui!
The King’s Highway
The King’s Highway. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/ancient-rocky-road-leading-to-the-horizon-edward-fielding.html
King’s Highway: Hoapili Trail to Hanomanioa Lighthouse and Kamanamana Beach is a 5.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Kihei, Hawaii that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate.
The road was originally built by native Hawaiians under the reign of King Pi’ilani, but was revitalized in the 1800s by prisoners, inspiring the moniker “the road that sin built“. The Highway was once an essential part of life for the people of Maui.