Tina Mahina's Hawai'i

Aloha from the Fish House @fsoahu Mahalo to Chef Ray for the more than fabulous lunch treat. Including an off menu onolicious Poke Bowl. I think it would make a wonderful addition to the regular menu. My office today... Aloha! http://www.fourseasons.com/oahu/ @braddahray @fsoahu #hawaii #fsoahu #seafood #fresh #local #chefraygerman #foodie #koolina #tinamahina #photographer (at Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina)

@jakeshimabukuro at last night's @ukulelefestivalhawaii Gala at the @pacificbeachhotel ... so ono right @unclewilliek? #ukulelefestival #gala #waikiki #jakeshimabukuro #roysakuma #ukulele #tinamahina #photographer #livealoha🌸 (at Pacific Beach Hotel Waikiki)

@uncle_willie_k's Ukulele Nation at last year's @ukulelefestivalhawaii Congratulations to Roy and Kathy Sakuma for 46 years of wonderful ukulele music and a star studded line up of ukulele aficionados from around the world. Hope to see you all this Sunday at kapiolani Park from 10:30a – 5:00p ALOHA🌺 #TBT #ukulelefestival #hawaii #waikiki #kapiolanipark #ukulele #williek #tinamahina #photographer (at Kapiolani Park)

This is my go to nap spot... after a long night of event coverage and an even longer night working with all the images. It was time for a swim and a nap! Where is you go to nap spot? #kaionabeach #waimanalo #homesweethome🏡 #hilife #808 #tinamahina #photographer #hawaii (at Kaiona Beach Park)

Now this is my kinda music @markyamanaka and New Hope Music! E Ola 'or I Ke Akua! #Jesus #amazinggrace #ilovemyhawaii #nahoku2016 #tinamahina #photographer (at Hawaii Convention Center)

A rainbow of mochi is waiting for you in Hilo @twoladieskitchen My absolute favorite is the fresh Poha Berry mochi! So ono... go get some! Aloha! #mochi #twoladieskitchen #hilo #downtownhilo #bigisland #hawaiiisland #hifoodie (at Two Ladies Kitchen)

My favorite graduation ceremony hands down every year! Ho'omaika'i 'ana to the Spring 2016 class at Hawai'inuiākea, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. #tinamahina #photogrpaher #hawaiinuiakea #graduation #ikehawaii #olelohawaii #uhmanoa (at Kennedy Theatre - University of Hawaii at Manoa)

My favorite graduation ceremony hands down every year! Ho'omaika'i 'ana to the Spring 2016 class at Hawai'inuiākea, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. #tinamahina #photogrpaher #hawaiinuiakea #graduation #ikehawaii #olelohawaii #uhmanoa (at Kennedy Theatre - University of Hawaii at Manoa)

I Love My Hawaii... (at Kahala Beach Park)

Happy ALOHA Friday! #alohafriday #hawaii #waikiki #ilovemyhawaii #tinamahina #photographer (at Duke's on the sand on Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawai'i)

Happy Aloha Friday! #tinamahina #photographer #hawaii #alohafriday #ilovemyhawaii (at Pali Scenic Look Out)

HAppy Aloha Friday! What's on your adventure list for this weekend? Aloha! #alohafriday #hawaii #kualoa #tinamahina #photographer #ilovemyhawaii (at Kualoa Ranch Secret Island)

Here's your #ilovemyhawaii moment... this is why I LOVE my Hawaii so much. You can listen to @maunaluamusic LIVE @dukeswaikiki on Fridays from 4-6p here's a little sample. Aloha! #hawaiianmusic #maunalua #dukes #waikiki #lethawaiihappen #tinamahina #photographer (at Duke's Waikiki)

Every Wednesday & Saturday you can enjoy the Hilo Farmers Market. Both locals and visitors alike make a stop to pick up crafts made by local artisans, gifts, beautiful flowers, fresh farm grown produce, and other local specialty treats. Don't miss it next time you are in #downtownhilo Aloha! #Hilo #mokuokeawe #farmersmarket #hawaiiisland #tinamahina #photographer (at Hilo Farmers Market)

This will always be one of my favorite Hawai'i views. Halema'uma'u Crater in Kīlauea Caldera at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano @hawaiivolcanoesnps In my previous life as a geologist at the University of Hawai'i, Manoa's SOEST, each semester we would spend a weekend on Hawai'i Island teaching students about geology in the field. Up close and personal with Kīlauea volcano. For almost 10 years we walked right up to the edge Halema'uma'u Crater, hiked to the spatter ramparts, walked through the lava channels and observed drain back depressions on the caldera floor near the crater. At the time, the last know activity at Halema'uma'u was in 1924 when a very powerful steam explosion launched boulders in to the air. Since 2008, activity has returned to Halema'uma'u crater and the area that used to be my playground showing geologic features to students is now off limits for safety reasons. I appreciate this view so much, the glow of the lava lake at Halema'uma'u reminds us of nature's unpredictable fury and her fierce beauty. E Pele e... you have not lived until you have experienced an active volcano. It's my drug and I am a lava junkie for life! Playing on lava will always be my favorite past time. Aloha! #lava #geologist #Kīlauea #volcano #hawaiivolcanoesnps #lethawaiihappen #lavalake #tinamahina #photographer #iphone6splus (really😊) (at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park)

Come play with me... #hawaii #hilife #oahu #lethawaiihappen #beach #tinamahina #photographer (at Hauula, Hawaii)

If you are coming to Hawaii and you are a fan of polo plan to spend a Sunday @hawaiipolo on the North Shore. Their season runs April through September. You can drive you car right up to the edge of the polo field, so bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. After the polo match you can also take a dip in the Pacific Ocean right there a short walk from the polo field. If you are not here during the season you could always stop by to go horseback riding on the beautiful north shore beach. Aloha! #hawaiipolo #lethawaiihappen #northshore #oahu #polo #tinamahina #photographer (at Hawaii Polo Club)