Photos > Kauai By Air
While in Kaua'i, I took a helicopter tour of the island. Although shooting through reflective glass makes photography difficult, with a polarizer I was able to get rid of the reflections for a few good shots. The tour started in Waimea Canyon, flew along the Na Pali coast, and returned over central Kaua'i, stopping off for some great views of Mount Wai'ale'ale.
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Image: IMG_4922Date: 2010-01-02Description: Manawaiopuna Falls - nicknamed "Jurassic Falls" after it was used in the movie "Jurassic Park"
Image: IMG_4946Date: 2010-01-02Description: Tilted view of a random valley and waterfall as the chopper makes a sharp turn inside a canyon
Image: IMG_4963Date: 2010-01-02Description: Cliffs above Kalalau Valley
Image: IMG_4968Date: 2010-01-02Description: Na Pali coast
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Image: IMG_4986Date: 2010-01-02Description: Na Pali coast
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Image: IMG_5011Date: 2010-01-02Description: Sharp cliffs ascend into clouds along the Na Pali coast
Image: IMG_5033Date: 2010-01-02Description: Giant ridged cliffs ascend into clouds along the Na Pali coast
Image: IMG_5037Date: 2010-01-02Description: The western side of the Na Pali coast, ending at Ke'e Beach and the Kalalau trailhead
Image: IMG_5064Date: 2010-01-02Description: The "Weeping Wall" at Mount Wai'ale'ale, obscured from above by clouds
Image: IMG_5082Date: 2010-01-02Description: A picturesque, lush valley in central Kaua'i
Image: IMG_5089Date: 2010-01-02Description: A picturesque, lush valley in central Kaua'i
Image: IMG_5104Date: 2010-01-02Description: Rays of sunlight radiate between two ridges in the central Kaua'i mountains (duotone)
Image: IMG_5123Date: 2010-01-02Description: Dramatic valley at Mount Wai'ale'ale - the wettest location on Earth (or close to it)