Diamond Head Lighthouse at Diamond Head Beach, Oahu
Diamond Head Beach is about a half mile walk from the Southeast end of the beach at Waikiki. The lighthouse is still functioning. It is built on the cliff of the extinct Diamond Head Volcano. The original Diamond Head lighthouse was built in 1899, and today's structure in 1917. It stands 55 feet tall and is about 147 feet above sea level. You can see from this photo that the beach is very narrow.
This is another narrow beach section opposite from the lighthouse. It is not as rocky in this area. The swimming here is pretty good; it is less crowded than Waikiki beaches and many surfers frequent this area and snorkeling is popular here as well at Diamond Head Beach. Below are some photographs taken above the beach along the main road, where there is also limited parking.
The photo directly above with the surfboard was perfect timing. As I was walking along taking photographs, a surfer walked from his car nearby and temporarily laid his board in the perfect spot just as I walked up. I quickly took a few shots and felt like it would make a great painting. Later I did a small acrylic study from the photograph and hope to do a larger painting of this scene in the future.
"Anticipation"
6" x 6" Acrylic on panel
Available
Please return again soon for more inspiring photographs. I hope I have inspired you to visit Hawaii soon !
