On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 06:10:36 GMT, Eddie wrote:

On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 18:35:54 -0400, JohnH wrote:


Did you try using a haze filter?
It's a rare day when you'd need a haze filter due to the trade winds
constantly blowing. Some haze you see may be ocean spray.

We stayed at the Ilikai Waikiki Beach Hotel when we visited. Beautiful
place, Hawaii, and every picture came out looking like a post card. It
seems as though there's a lot more haze (pollution) there now.
Air pollution is rare as I said. Remember, Hawaii has no heavy
industry that contributes to pollutants in the air. Sure, there are a
lot of cars, especially on Oahu, and on a day that has little wind,
you might see some haze. And of course, there's Madam Pele in the Big
Island. Can't do anything about her.
btw, I met Elvis at the Ilikai (when it was only a hotel) in 1969
while working my way thru the U. of H. He was very nice and we talked
for a few minutes. I got his autograph on a paper napkin, but lost it
long ago.

I don't think it's possible to take a bad picture in Hawaii.
You're right! I have many beautiful shots of my kids at Hanauma Bay
before the tourists took it over. I used to dive there for our dinner.
Now you get caught taking anything out and they'll throw you into
Kilauea.
Eddie

My week at the Ilikai was also in 1969, but I didn't get to see Elvis!
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