Driving the Puna Coastline – a photo tour It’s been awhile since I’ve gone out to enjoy a beautiful day outside, I know you would think living in Hawaii that you would want to be outdoors everyday. That’s true, but it’s also easy...
Frifoto photo series – It’s Summer It was one of those perfect summer days – the sun was shining, a breeze was blowing, the birds were singing, and the lawnmower was broken. – James Dent Yes it’s already summer time,...
A Gorgeous Pau rider at a Hawaii parade I’m playing a new word challenge this week to come up with dynamic and colorful images to match the word Vibrant. Not a difficult word considering I live in Hawaii which is filled with lots of color in the...
Aloha and thanks for visiting My name is Noel Morata and I’m a freelance writer, photographer and artist living in Hawaii. A Boomer and senior traveler, I have been traveling off and on now since 1990 mostly on short and regional trips, and occasionally I take...
Beautiful Hilo and local celebrations, photo Friday You can’t beat being in Hawaii on a gorgeous day especially when special celebrations happen in towns like Hilo. Hawaii Beautiful moments and photographic opportunities abound when an event or holiday...
Hi, I'm Noel, a writer and photographer based in San Francisco and Hawaii. I write about delicious food and wine indulgences, thoughtful luxury, and adventure travel. I share camera tips and techniques while exploring new and unusual places around the world. My site explores culture and history, art and architecture, world heritage sites, exotic locals, along with nature tours and natural landscapes worldwide. Quite a mixed bag of curiosities and quirky interests, just like myself.
