Sarah Yamanaka | Photographer | Writer | Editor | Sarahonthe808 Travels

My true love is traveling, preferably on a road trip with map in hand, but when I'm not there, I'm here, sharing the beauty of our islands through images and words.

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July 05, 2013
July 05, 2013
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Excuse the crooked light pole, but I wanted to share this shot of the tiny #airport in #kalaupapa. With the ocean on one side and single-story “terminal” on the other, the short airstrip necessitates small planes like those flown by #makanikaiair. No TSA, no lines and no crowds—flying in and out made easy. . . . #hawaii #molokai #travel #hawaiilife #seemolokai #visitmolokai #traveldestinations #nationalpark #instagram #instahawaii #instatravel #instatraveling #instatraveler #ig_hawaii #ig_travel #ig_travelerworld #sarahonthe808
Don’t need to be fancy. Grandiose. Larger than life. Or even dramatic. Simplicity has its charming features and you have them all. I love you just the way you are #molokai. Hope everyone had a sweet Valentine’s Day! — A glimpse of Molokai’s northwestern sea cliffs near the base of the #kalaupapa trail. . . . #hawaii #travel #nationalpark #nature #naturalbeauty #natureshots #nature_seekers #hawaiianislands #gohawaii #visitmolokai #instagram #instahawaii #instanature #instatravel #ig_hawaii #ig_travel #ig_nature #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
On the #kalaupapa side of the famous #trail on which sure-footed mules venture up and down along its switchbacks more than humans. However, you’ll be surprised to know there are a number of people who walk it on a weekly basis because they live on the topside of #Molokai and work in Kalaupapa. Unfortunately, it’s currently closed due to a landslide and not sure when it’ll reopen. The amazing light made it feel welcoming, and I now feel like I’ll have to hike it one day. @rewynd, you game? 😉 We’ll need to make lots of photo stops! 😂 . . . #hawaii #molokai #nature #visitmolokai #travel #nationalparks #hawaiianislands #instagram #instahawaii #instatravel #instanature #ig_hawaii #ig_travel #ig_nature #ig_naturelovers #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
Afternoon light falls into the valley between ‘Alae and ‘Ili’ilikā mountains as we explore #kalaupapa thanks to Father Patrick Killilea, a wonderful subject for the May issue of Hele Mai magazine. We were hiking up Kauhakō Crater when we turned around to take in this incredible view. Kalaupapa never fails to inspire. . . . #hawaii #molokai #visitmolokai #travel #travelphotography #nature #hawaiitravel #seemolokai #gohawaii #hawaiiwego #hawaiianislands
I appreciate rain because it replenishes our water supply, waters my garden and the environment and takes the dust off my car (though it’s still dirty!). I also appreciate the cold air we’ve been experiencing. But...I sure do miss our clear skies. So here’s a throwback to clear, sunny days (with low humidity). . . . #hawaii #hawaiilife #oahu #northshore #sunset #beach #nature #naturephotography #silhouette #instagram #instahawaii #instasunset #instanature #ig_hawaii #ig_sunset #sunset_ig #ig_nature #ig_naturepictures #sonya6000 #sonyalpha #sonyimages #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
Shot this weather station that sits atop the #waianae #mountain range at #sunset with my #samyang 135mm lens. It’s funny because, ironically, a lot of times I’ve seen just the station covered in clouds while the rest of the mountain is clear. . . . #hawaii #hawaiilife #oahu #silhouette #nature #instagram #instahawaii #instasunset #instanature #igers #ig_hawaii #ig_oahu #ig_nature #ig_sunset #sunset_ig #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
Bathed in an #orange sunset. . . . #surfer #hawaii #hawaiilife #nature #naturespainting #natural #dusk #oahu #bathedinlight #instagram #instahawaii #instanature #ig_hawaii #ig_color #ig_nature #ig_naturelovers #ig_surfer #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
Real #mellow, deep orange-yellow #sunset today. Across the way is Kaka’ako Waterfront Park. I love how the guy fishing is leaning back to haul in his catch—I think that’s my favorite part about this shot. It’s the perfect start to this three-day weekend! Have a safe one! . . . #chillvibes #alohafriday #hawaii #oahu #hawaiilife #808life #nature #kewalobasin #silhouette #ocean #instagram #instasunsets #instanature #instasilhouette #sunset_ig #igers #ig_sunset #ig_color #ig_naturelovers #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography #sonya6000 #sonyalpha #sonyimages
View of #alohatower (at left) from #sandisland across #honoluluharbor at sunset. #buildings in #downtownhonolulu are a contemporary backdrop to the #historic #tower. Behind them is the Ko’olau mountain range. . . . #hawaii #hawaiilife #oahu #honolulu #instahawaii #instagram #architecture #igers #ig_hawaii #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
#pacificocean #reflection. It was a gray morning, no wind, I was running an errand, then this. Famous #diamondhead #leahi is in the distance on the left. . . . #hawaii #oahu #hawaiilife #oahuhawaii #hawaiistagram #ig_oahu #naturalhawaii #ig_hawaii #instagram #instahawaii #instareflection #instanature #igersnature #ig_travelerworld #instasky #instatravel #ig_reflections #ig_travel #mood #drama #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
A delightful shaded #path leading to a slice of heaven. 💚 . . . #hawaii #hawaiilife #808life #pathway #beach #instagram #instahawaii #instabeach #instanature #instanaturelover #igers #ig_beach #ig_nature #ig_beach #sarahonthe808
Too much background clutter, but I love the striking #light, #shadow and #texture in the #foreground. . . . #perspective #tree #treelove #silhouette #photography #instagram #instatree #instashadow #instagood #igers #ig_tree #ig_silhouette #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
Okay, last shot from the #beach. Couldn’t help myself, there were so many neat rock formations on the #shoreline. The #light was almost perfect! . . . #hawaii #hawaiilife #808life #waves #nature #natural #ocean #instagram #instahawaii #instabeach #instanature #igers #ig_shotz #ig_naturelovers #ig_hawaii #ig_nature #ig_naturelovers #Sonya6000 #sonyalpha #sony sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
Another shot from the same #beach on Friday, opposite direction, with #diamondhead in the far distance. Hoping for more of these this coming week. . . . #hawaii #hawaiilife #hawaiistagram #808life #ocean #oceanside #waves #instagram #instagood #instabeach #igers #ig_captures #ig_naturelovers #ig_hawaii #natural #nature #instanature #ig_travelerworld #sonya6000 #sonyalpha #sony #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
“Busy-ness” turned into laziness, but I finally got out after work today. I was drawn to these #lines in the #sand caused by incoming ocean waves. A good reminder that not all lines drawn can be straight; you have to be flexible in order to keep your sanity! Or hang out more often at the #beach at #sunset. . . . #hawaii #hawaiilife #808life #texture #nature #peaceful #hawaiistagram #instagram #instahawaii #instanature #instabeach #instasunset #instatexture #igers #ig_hawaii #ig_sunset #ig_nature #ig_beach #igdaily #sonya6000 #sonyalpha6000 #sonyimages #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
My first batch of #turmeric from the garden! 😁 #feelingaccomplished even though Mother Nature did all the work! 😄 . . . #rootvegetables #antioxidant #nature #goodforyou #eathealthy #healthy #instahealth #ig_healthy #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
An #aerial #view of #Honolulu #Harbor with Nimitz Highway skirting the #water. It’s one of the busiest thoroughfares on the island. Taken a few months back aboard #MakaniKai. . . . #hawaii #oahu #hawaiilife #808life #congestion #aerialview #flyinghigh #instagram #instahawaii #instaview #igers #ig_hawaii #ig_view #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography
Not #throwbackthursday, but just because I’m feeling nostalgic about my trip with mom to #niagarafalls this past September. This was the amazing #sunrise on our last day taken on the Canadian side. The low roar of the falls, #geese calls while making their rounds, watching the rising #mist...it was pretty #special. . . . #travel #canada #niagara #travelphotography #nature #natureshots #canadagoose #instagram #instatravel #instacanada #instanature #igers #igerscanada #igersnature #ig_nature #ig_naturemagic #ig_canada #ig_travel #ig_travelerworld #sarahonthe808 #sarahyphotography