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Ryan Kenneth Rockwell

April ~ December 2016

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NEW: Ryan's YouTube channel!

Baby Katie Rockwell

The technical gobbledygook after each shot is the equipment I used for each photo. Many photographer friends ask.


27 December 2016, Tuesday

ryan at the kid gym

Ryan at the outdoor kid gym in the desert. (Canon EOS M5, Canon EF-M 15-45mm at 32mm at f/10 at 1/200 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

ryan at the desert

Ryan at the desert. (Canon EOS M5, Canon EF-M 15-45mm at 45mm at f/6.3 at 1/40 at Auto ISO 10,000, Perfectly Clear.) bigger or camera-original © file.

 

Ryan combed his hair for dinner

Ryan combed his hair for dinner. (Canon EOS M5, Canon EF-M 15-45mm at 41mm at f/6.3 at 1/40 at Auto ISO 6,400, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan loses a tooth before dinner

Ryan loses a tooth before dinner. (Canon EOS M5, Canon EF-M 15-45mm at 29mm at f/5 at 1/60 at Auto ISO 800, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Noni and Pops

Noni and Pops. (Canon EOS M5, Canon EF-M 15-45mm at 33mm at f/5 at 1/40 at Auto ISO 6,400, Perfectly Clear.) bigger or camera-original file.

 

Fire at the Teppan Grill

Fire at the Teppan Grill. (Canon EOS M5, Canon EF-M 15-45mm at 45mm at f/6.3 at 1/60 at Auto ISO 500, Perfectly Clear.) bigger.

 

26 December 2016, Monday

RYan serves wine

Ryan opens the wine. (Canon EOS M5, Canon EF-M 15-45mm at 31mm at f/5 at 1/40 at Auto ISO 3,200, Perfectly Clear.)

 

CHRISTMAS 2016

2016 Christmas Card

 

24 December 2016, Saturday

Kids and dogs

Ryan, Katie Sasha and Toby at Noni's. (Canon EOS M5, Canon EF-M 15-45mm at 37mm at f/5.6 at 1/40 at Auto ISO 3,200, Perfectly Clear.) bigger or full-resolution.

 

23 December 2016, Friday

Ryan at Bankock Bay

Ryan at Bankock Bay with Dad. (iPhone 7 Plus at 4mm at f/1.8 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 64, Perfectly Clear.)

 

22 December 2016, Thursday

Ryan at Carnitas Snack Shack

Ryan at Carnitas Snack Shack. (Canon EOS M5, Canon EF-M 15-45mm at 26mm at f/4.5 at 1/60 at Auto ISO 1,600, Perfectly Clear.) bigger or full-resolution.

 

Ryan at Carnitas Snack Shack

Ryan at Carnitas Snack Shack. (Canon EOS M5, Canon EF-M 15-45mm at 24mm at f/4 at 1/40 at Auto ISO 2,000, Perfectly Clear.) bigger or full-resolution.

 

21 December 2016, Wednesday

Ryan eats Spaghetti with Dad

Ryan eats spaghetti made by Dad. Ryan took a while to figure out why he has clown lips — it's the Hawaiian Punch mix in his water! (iPhone 7 Plus at 4mm at f/1.8 at 1/9 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

20 December 2016, Tuesday

Ryan at Tio Leo's with Dad

Ryan at Tio Leo's with Dad. (iPhone 7 Plus at 4mm at f/1.8 at 1/12 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Lego 42039

Ryan made this Lego 24 Heures du Mans 42039 all by himself in about two days. It's got over 1,200 pieces! (iPhone 7 Plus at 4mm at f/1.8 at 1/5 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

21 November 2016, Monday

LIVE VIDEO: Ryan and the Tooth Fairy.

 

19 November 2016, Saturday

Ryan gets a flu shot

Ryan gets a flu shot. (iPhone 7 Plus at 4mm at f/1.8 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 40, Perfectly Clear.)

 

18 November 2016, Friday

Ryan waves as he goes to school.

Ryan waves as he goes to school. Nikon D810, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 FL at 70mm, f/5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 100. bigger or full-resolution file to explore on your computer.

 

Katie and Ryan off to school.

Katie and Ryan off to school. Nikon D810, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 FL at 200mm, f/8 at 1/250 at Auto ISO 100.

 

16 November 2016, Wednesday

Ryan at the book fair.

Ryan at the book fair. (iPhone 7 Plus at 4mm at f/1.8 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 40, Perfectly Clear.)

 

07 November 2016, Monday

Ryan at West. He had the soup of the day, cream of cauliflower soup

Ryan at West. He specifically asked to go, and he had the soup of the day, cream of cauliflower soup. (iPhone 7 Plus at 4mm at f/1.8 at 1/5 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

06 November 2016, Sunday

Ryan's new haircut.

Ryan's new haircut. (iPhone 7 Plus at 4mm at f/1.8 at 1/30 at Auto ISO 32, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan's new haircut.

Ryan's new haircut. (iPhone 7 Plus at 4mm at f/1.8 at 1/30 at Auto ISO 32, Perfectly Clear.)

 

05 November 2016, Saturday

Ryan's YouTube channel

NEW: Ryan starts his own YouTube channel!

 

02 November 2016, Wednesday

Ryan and Katie picked up from school.

Ryan and Katie picked up from school. (iPhone 7 Plus at 6.6mm at f/2.8 at 1/1,623 at Auto ISO 20, Perfectly Clear.)

 

31 October 2016, Monday, Halloween

Ryan and Katie in their Halloween costumes

Ryan and Katie in their Halloween costumes. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 35mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 500, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan, Dad and Katie in their Halloween costumes

Ryan, Dad and Katie in their Halloween costumes. Dad and Ryan are wearing these penguin costumes, and Katie is wearing this Pikachu costume. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 35mm, f/3.2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 500, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and Katie commercially trick-or-treating

Ryan and Katie commercially trick-or-treating. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 44mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 3,200, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan emerges with loot from B of A

Ryan emerges with loot from B of A. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 50mm, f/2.8 at 1/200 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan commercially trick-or-treating

Ryan commercially trick-or-treating. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 35mm, f/3.2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 1,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie commercially trick-or-treating

Katie commercially trick-or-treating. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 70mm, f/6.3 at 1/320 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie checking her haul so far

Katie checking her haul so far. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 44mm, f/5.6 at 1/200 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and Katie in their costumes after dark

Ryan and Katie in their costumes after dark. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 57mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 10,000, Perfectly Clear.) bigger or © camera-original file to explore on your computer.

 

Katie hugs Stella

Katie hugs Stella. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 70mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 32,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie, Stella and Mia

Katie, Stella and Gia. They are lit in part by the weak pre-flash of an iPhone getting ready to fire, thus the funny colors. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 70mm, f/3.2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 40,000.) bigger or © camera-original file to explore on your computer.

 

Crazy haunted house

Crazy haunted house. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 45mm, f/2.8 at 1/50 at Auto ISO 5,000, Perfectly Clear.) bigger.

 

Inside the crazy haunted house

Inside the crazy haunted house. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 24mm, f/2.8 at 1/30 at Auto ISO 1,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan inside a haunted house

Ryan inside a haunted house. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 35mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 32,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Inside the Cannibal Cafe

Inside the Cannibal Cafe. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 24mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 40,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan's penguin nose, Mia, Stella and Katie trick-or-treating

Ryan's penguin nose, Gia, Stella and Katie trick-or-treating. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 24mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 6,400, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan trick-or-treating

Ryan trick-or-treating. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 35mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 6,400, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie, Stella, Ryan and Richard trick-or-treating

Katie, Stella, Ryan and Richard trick-or-treating. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 24mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 40,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie and the girls checking out their loot while still in the field

Katie and the girls checking out their loot while still in the field. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 25mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 32,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan in the electric chair

Ryan in the electric chair. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 28mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 25,600, Perfectly Clear.) bigger.

 

Severed human head on the grille

Severed human head on the grille. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 28mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 40,000, Perfectly Clear.) bigger or © camera-original file to explore on your computer.

 

Katie, Stella, Ryan, Richard and Mia. Katie LOVES her loot!

Katie, Stella, Ryan, Richard and Gia. Katie LOVES her loot! (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 24mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 32,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie, Stella, Ryan, Richard and Mia.

Katie, Stella, Ryan, Richard and Gia. Lit by the weak preflash of an iPhone. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 33mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 32,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

28 October 2016, Friday

Ryan getting picked up from school

Ryan picked up from school. (iPhone 7 Plus at 6.6mm at f/2.8 at 1/60 at Auto ISO 200, Perfectly Clear.)

 

27 October 2016, Thursday

Ryan does his homework while Katie plays tennis

Ryan does his homework while Katie plays tennis. (Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 100-400mm L IS II at 100mm, f/5.6 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

16 October 2016, Sunday

Katie and Ryan at Nori Sushi

Katie and Ryan at Nori Sushi with Dad. (iPhone 7 Plus at 4mm at f/1.8 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

15 October 2016, Saturday

Pops mans his grill.

Pops mans his grill. (Fuji X-E2s, Fuji XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 at 28.9mm at f/3.2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 200, Perfectly Clear.) bigger or camera-original JPG file to explore on your computer.

 

Cheeseburgers on the grill.

Cheseburgers on the grill. (Fuji X-E2s, Fuji XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 at 44.4mm at f/4 at 1/120 at Auto ISO 6,400, Perfectly Clear.) bigger.

 

02 October 2016, Sunday

Ryan Rockwell  at Marina's October 2016

Ryan, 02 October 2016. Fuji X-T2 with included Fuji EF-X8 flash, Velvia mode and +4 color, Fuji 18-55mm f/2.8~4 at 30.2mm, f/4.5 at 1/210 at Auto ISO 200. bigger or © camera-original file to explore on your computer (mobile devices rarely display high resolution files properly).

 

Ryan in the back of a 2014 Mercedes S550

Ryan in the back of a 2014 Mercedes S550 with all rear-seat limosine options. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/30 at Auto ISO 25, Perfectly Clear.)

 

30 September 2016, Saturday

Ryan in the back of a 2014 Mercedes S550

Ryan in the back of a 2014 Mercedes S550 with all rear-seat limosine options. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

17 September 2016, Saturday

Ryan makes a night landing at the PSAM simulator

Ryan makes a night landing at the PSAM simulator, with Bob instructing. Bob, a real instructor, was extremely impressed at Ryan's abilities. Bob said he sees much older kids who have nowhere near the skills of Ryan, who is confidently flying a twin engine plane here at night. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan flies a P-40 at PSAM

Ryan flies a P-40 at PSAM. bigger.

 

10 September 2016, Saturday

Ryan and Katie shopping at Walmart.

Ryan and Katie shopping at Walmart. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 50, Perfectly Clear.)

 

05 September 2016, Monday (Labor Day)

Kids at the pool in La Quinta

Katie and Ryan at the pool in La Quinta. Canon 5DS R, Canon 320EX flash, Canon EF 28-135mm IS at 80mm, f/14 at 1/200 at Auto ISO 400.

 

03 September 2016, Saturday

Ryan at Benihana, Rancho Mirage

Ryan at Benihana, Rancho Mirage. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/4 at Auto ISO 200, Perfectly Clear.)

 

29 August 2016, Monday

Ryan and Katie at the first day of school

Ryan and Katie at the first day of school: 4th and 3rd grades. Canon 5DS R, Canon 320EX flash, Canon EF 28-135mm IS at 57mm, f/5.6 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 400.

 

Ryan, Mrs. Hayes and Katie

Ryan, Katie and Katie's new 3rd grade teacher (who was also Katie's 2nd grade teacher and Ryan's 2nd grade teacher). Canon 5DS R, Canon 320EX flash, Canon EF 28-135mm IS at 50mm, f/5.6 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 400.

 

Ryan and Miss Jensen

Ryan and his new 4th grade teacher. Canon 5DS R, Canon 320EX flash, Canon EF 28-135mm IS at 30mm, f/5.6 at 1/100 at Auto ISO 400.

 

Dad and Ryan

Dad and Ryan at his first day of 4th grade. Canon 5DS R, Canon 320EX flash, Canon EF 28-135mm IS at 35mm, f/6.3 at 1/200 at Auto ISO 400.

 

Ryan after his first day of school

Ryan leaves his first day of 4th grade and says it was fantastic! Canon 5DS R, Canon 320EX flash, Canon EF 28-135mm IS at 56mm, f/22 at 1/200 at Auto ISO 400.

 

09 August 2016, Tuesday

Ryan and Katie at breakfast at Poseidon's Table, Atlantis, Nassau, Bahamas. 09 August 2016

Ryan and Katie at breakfast at Poseidon's Table, Atlantis, Nassau, Bahamas. Nikon D3300, built-in flash ON, Nikon 18-55mm AF-P at 40mm, f/4.8 at 1/60 at Auto ISO 360, Perfectly Clear. bigger.

 

06 August 2016, Saturday

Ryan and Katie making popcorn

Ryan and Katie making popcorn. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 32, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan made his bed, and set up his animals to hold hands. Seen here are Mr. Light Turtle, Mr. Dada Turtle, Geoffrey, Mr. Sea Turtle and Mr. Turtle.

Ryan made his bed, and set up his animals to hold hands. Seen here are Mr. Light Turtle, Mr. Dada Turtle, Geoffrey, Mr. Sea Turtle and Mr. Turtle. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/8 at Auto ISO 80, Perfectly Clear.)

 

01 August 2016, Monday

Ryan in a suit.

Ryan in a suit. Ryan has wanted a suit for a year, ever since he started to watch the original Get Smart series. Canon 5DSR, bounced Canon 320EX flash, Canon 28-135mm IS at 120mm, f/5.6 at 1/60 at Auto ISO 1,600, Perfectly Clear.

 

Ryan in a suit.

Ryan in a suit. Canon 5DSR, bounced Canon 320EX flash, Canon 28-135mm IS at 130mm, f/5.6 at 1/60 at Auto ISO 1,600, Perfectly Clear.

 

Ryan in a suit.

Ryan in a suit. Canon 5DSR, bounced Canon 320EX flash, Canon 28-135mm IS at 132mm, f/5.6 at 1/60 at Auto ISO 1,250, Perfectly Clear.

 

Ryan in a suit.

Ryan in a suit. Canon 5DSR, bounced Canon 320EX flash, Canon 28-135mm IS at 50mm, f/5.6 at 1/80 at Auto ISO 1,600, Perfectly Clear.

 

30 July 2016, Saturday

Katie and Ryan at Rico's Tacos

Katie and Ryan posing at Rico's Tacos. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 25, Perfectly Clear.)

 

27 July 2016, Wednesday

Ryan shops for ties

Ryan shops for ties. (Nikon D5, Nikon 35-105mm AF-D at 58mm, f/4 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 3,600.) bigger.

 

Ryan shops for ties

Ryan shops for ties. (Nikon D5, Nikon 35-105mm AF-D at 80mm, f/4.2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 4,000.) bigger or camera-original file to explore on your computer.

 

Ryan shops for ties

Ryan and Katie clothes chopping. (Nikon D5, Nikon 35-105mm AF-D at 65mm, f/4.2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 2,500.) bigger.

 

Ryan tries on suits

Ryan tries on suits. (Nikon D5, Nikon 35-105mm AF-D at 58mm, f/4 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 2,800.) bigger.

 

Katie and Ryan try on suits

Katie and Ryan pose as Ryan tries on suits. (Nikon D5, Nikon 35-105mm AF-D at 42mm, f/3.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 4,000.) bigger.

 

19 July 2016, Tuesday

Ryan at Critter Camp

Ryan arriving at camp. (Fuji X70, Flash ON, f/7.1 at 1/950 at Auto ISO 200.) bigger.

 

07 July 2016, Thursday

Ryan at his desk

Ryan at his desk. (Fuji X70, Flash ON, f/2.8 at 1/105 at Auto ISO 6,400.)

 

05 July 2016, Tuesday

Ryan in the Pool, 05 July 2016

Ryan in the pool, 05 July 2016. (Eken H8R GoPro camera, f/2.8 at Auto ISO 100. bigger or camera-original © file to explore on your computer (mobile devices rarely display full resolution images properly).)

 

19 June 2016, Sunday, Kāʻanapali, Maui, Hawaii

Katie Boogie Boarding, 19 June 2016

Katie Boogie Boarding, Kāʻanapali, 19 June 2016. f/5.3 at 1/1,000 at 14.6mm (85mm equivalent) at Auto ISO 125. bigger.

LIVE VIDEO: Kids Boogie Boarding (35 MB © VGA movie file).

LIVE VIDEO: Kids Boogie Boarding (32 MB © 1,920 movie file).

Under a Tropical Swinging Bridge, Waikoloa, 13 June 2016

Lanai as seen from Kāʻanapali. (Olympus TG-870, f/6 at 1/640 at 3.7mm (21mm equivalent) at Auto ISO 125). bigger or full-resolution © file to explore on your computer (mobile devices rarely display the full resolution properly).

 

17 June 2016, Friday, Waikoloa, Hawaii

Ryan Underwater, Waikoloa, 17 June 2016

Ryan Underwater, Waikoloa. (Olympus TG-870, underwater snapshot mode, f/6 at 1/500 at 3.7mm (21mm equivalent) at Auto ISO 125. bigger.

LIVE VIDEO: Ryan on the Waterslide (VGA movie file, 17 June 2016, 18 MB).

Ryan Underwater, Waikoloa, 17 June 2016

Ryan on a Water Slide, Waikoloa. (Olympus TG-870, f/5.1 at 1/800 at 11.7mm (65mm equivalent) at Auto ISO 125, high speed frame mode). bigger or camera-original © file to explore on your computer (mobile devices rarely display the full resolution properly).

 

16 June 2016, Thursday, Waikoloa, Hawaii

Sea Turtle, Waikoloa, 16 June 2016

Sea Turtle, Waikoloa. (cropped from Olympus TG-870, f/4.9 at 1/320 at 6mm (35mm equivalent) at Auto ISO 125). bigger.

 

Sea Turtle, Waikoloa, 16 June 2016

Sea Turtle, Waikoloa. (Olympus TG-870, f/5.1 at 1/250 at 10.1mm (55mm equivalent) at Auto ISO 250). bigger.

 

13 June 2016, Monday, Waikoloa, Hawaii

Trellis at Palace Tower, Waikoloa, 13 June 2016

Trellis, Palace Tower, Waikoloa. (Olympus TG-870, f/6 at 1/400 at 3.7mm (21mm equivalent) at Auto ISO 125). bigger.

 

Yellow Hibiscus, 13 June 2016

Yellow Hibiscus, Waikoloa. (Olympus TG-870, f/6 at 1/1,250 at 3.7mm (21mm equivalent) at Auto ISO 125). bigger or camera-original © file to explore on your computer (mobile devices rarely display the full resolution properly).

 

Under a Tropical Swinging Bridge, Waikoloa, 13 June 2016

Under a Tropical Swinging Walkway, Waikoloa. (Olympus TG-870, flash ON, f/4.9 at 1/800 at 6mm (35mm equivalent) at Auto ISO 125). bigger.

 

12 June 2016, Sunday

Ryan flies us to the Big Island of Hawaii on a Boeing 737-800

Ryan flies us to the Big Island of Hawaii on a Boeing 737-800. (iPhone 6s Plus, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan flies us to the Big Island of Hawaii on a Boeing 737-800

Ryan flies us to the Big Island of Hawaii on a Boeing 737-800. (iPhone 6s Plus panorama, Perfectly Clear.)

 

07 June 2016, Tuesday

Ryan at West

Ryan at West. (Nikon D3300 with Nikon 18-55mm VR AF-P (gray market) at 24mm, f/4 at 1/40 at Auto ISO 8,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

01 June 2016, Wednesday

Ryan and Charlie Collins

Ryan and Charlie. (Fujifilm X-Pro2, Fujinon 35mm f/2 WR, f/2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 250, Perfectly Clear.) Camera-original © file to explore on your computer (mobile devices rarely display full resolution images at full resolution).

 

26 May 2016, Thursday

Ryan and Katie make out birthday cards to Grandma Rockwell.

Ryan and Katie make out birthday cards to Grandma Rockwell. (iPhone 6s Plus, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan's birthday card to Grandma Rockwell

Ryan's birthday card to Grandma Rockwell. (iPhone 6s Plus, Perfectly Clear.)

 

25 May 2016, Wednesday

Ryan the chauffeur

Ryan the chauffeur. (iPhone 6s Plus, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan fuels the S550

Ryan gasses the car. (iPhone 6s Plus, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan washes the S550 windshield

Ryan washes the windshield. (iPhone 6s Plus, Perfectly Clear.)

 

18 May 2016, Wednesday

Ryan at the nature center

Ryan sees a crab at the Nature Center. Nikon D500, Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX, f/1.8 at 1/125, Auto ISO 720, Perfectly Clear. bigger.

 

Ryan and a sea turtle at the nature center

Ryan and a sea turtle at the Nature Center. Nikon D500, Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX, f/8 at 1/250, Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.

 

Panther Chameleon

Panther Chameleon. Nikon D500, Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX, f/2.8 at 1/60, Auto ISO 200, Vivid Picture Control at +3 Saturation. Bigger or camera-original file to explore on your computer (mobile devices rarely display all the resolution properly).

 

08 May 2016, Sunday

Ryan signs for Dad's credit-card refund

Ryan signs for Dad's credit-card refund. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 70mm equivalent (25.6mm actual), wide-open at f/3.5 at 1/80 at Auto ISO 1,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

07 May 2016, Saturday

Ryan on Mom's iMac

Ryan on Mom's iMac. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 45mm equivalent (16.3mm actual), f/3.2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 4,000, Perfectly Clear.) Camera-original © file to explore on your computer (mobile devices rarely display the full resolution data properly).

 

Ryan Cooks Lunch

Ryan Cooks Lunch. Mom blew us off to get her nails, done, so Ryan took charge and found some Cream of Mushrom soup in the snack closet and had at it. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 32mm equivalent (11.8mm actual), f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 200, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan Cooks Lunch

Ryan Cooks Lunch. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 34mm equivalent (12.3mm actual), f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 200, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan Cooks Lunch

Ryan Cooks Lunch. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 24mm equivalent (8.9mm actual), f/2.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 320, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan's Eyeball

Ryan's Eyeball. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 600mm equivalent (220mm actual), wide-open at f/4 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 1,600, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan Cooks Lunch

Ryan Cooks Lunch. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 29mm equivalent (10.8mm actual), f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 1,600, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and Turtles

Ryan and his turtles. (Ricoh R1, Flash ON, Fuji Superia X-TRA 400.) bigger.

 

Katie and Spoon.

Katie and Spoon. Ryan and Dad are in the reflection. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 83mm equivalent (30.5mm actual), f/3.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 5,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan ready for a haircut.

Ryan ready for a haircut. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 74mm equivalent (27.2mm actual), f/3.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 800, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan shops for motor homes

Ryan shops for motor homes; Katie's hand is in the corner. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 36mm equivalent (13.3mm actual), f/3.2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 1,250, Perfectly Clear.)

 

06 May 2016, Friday

Ryan and Katie with what they made Mom at school for Mother's Day.

Ryan and Katie with what they made Mom at school for Mother's Day. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 24mm equivalent (8.8mm actual), vertical crop from horizontal frame, flash ON, f/4 at 1/1,000 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan with what he made Mom at school for Mother's Day.

Ryan with what he made Mom at school for Mother's Day. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 44mm equivalent (16.9mm actual), flash ON, f/4 at 1/1,000 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan in the Mercedes SL500

Ryan enjoys a ride in the Mercedes SL500. (Ricoh R1, Flash ON, Fuji Superia X-TRA 400.) bigger.

 

03 May 2016, Tuesday

Ryan and a flower he picked for his 3rd grade teacher.

Ryan and a flower he picked for his 3rd grade teacher. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/1,350 at Auto ISO 25, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Picking up the kids from school.

Picking up the kids from school. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 27mm equivalent (10mm actual), flash ON, f/4 at 1/400 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Picking up the kids from school.

Picking up the kids from school. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 30mm equivalent (11mm actual), flash ON, f/4 at 1/320 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Dad and kids in an E400 convertible

Dad and kids in an E400 convertible. (Sony RX10 Mk III, lens at 24mm equivalent (8.8mm actual), no flash, f/2.5 at 1/124 at Auto ISO 320, Perfectly Clear.) bigger.

 

27 April 2016, Wednesday

Ryan and friends playing with liquid nitrogen

Ryan and friends playing with liquid nitrogen. (Fujifilm X100T, f/5.6 at 1/400 at Auto ISO 400, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan playing with electricity

Ryan playing with electricity. (Fujifilm X100T, f/2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 2,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan spins the prize wheel.

Ryan spins the prize wheel. (Fujifilm X100T, f/2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 2,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan plays with electricity.

Ryan plays with electricity. (Fujifilm X100T, f/2 at 1/27 at Auto ISO 6,400, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and Katie playing at the liquor store as we wait for our sandwiches

Ryan and Katie playing at the liquor store as we wait for our sandwiches. (Fujifilm X100T, f/2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 500, Perfectly Clear.)

 

25 April 2016, Monday

Ryan and the SL500

Ryan loves the SL500. Ryan loves going for rides with the top down, and asks just about every day to go for a ride. Canon 5DSR, Canon 28-135mm IS at 100mm, f/7.1 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.

 

Ryan in the back of a Maybach

Ryan in the back of a Maybach, again. Ryan went back every chance he could get to sit in the back and play with all the features. Ryan was looking forward to getting home and going swimming; note that he's got his swimsuit on under his clothes. Canon 5DSR, Canon 28-135mm IS at 28mm, f/3.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 4,000, Perfectly Clear.

 

22 April 2016, Friday

Ryan in the back of a Maybach

Ryan in the back of a Maybach. Maybachs are designed for owners who have a driver and ride in the back. Therefore as a kid who rides in the back, Ryan went nuts seeing how there was so much room that he could stick his legs all the way out and not hit anything, have a refrigerator between the rear seats (option 308, $1,100), as well as pull-out tray tables for snacks from the center rear console, full heating, cooling and electric seat adjustments for the rear seats and cooled cup holders (option 299, Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS, $1,950). Canon 5DSR, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 24mm, f/2.8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 5,000, Perfectly Clear.

 

Ryan and the Maybach

Ryan and the Maybach, his new favorite car. He hasn't stopped talking about it ever since. Our salesman Jim (760) 815-6033 said he could give us $20,000 off, so my wife, always on the lookout for a deal, became interested. Dad laughs; it costs as much as the median US home, has 12 cylinders and is almost 18 feet long (214.7")! (Canon 5DSR, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II at 26mm, f/3.2 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 400, Perfectly Clear.)

 

21 April 2016, Thursday

Dad takes the kids to the park. Ryan prepares and labels water bottles for us:

Ryan packs and labels a water bottle for dad

Ryan packs and labels a water bottle for dad. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/40 at Auto ISO 25, Perfectly Clear.)

 

The kids with the goodies athey packed at the park

The kids with the goodies they packed at the park. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/818 at Auto ISO 25, Perfectly Clear.)

 

16 April 2016, Saturday

KIds on bikes at the park

Ryan and Katie on their bikes at the park. Nikonos-V, Fuji Superia X-TRA 400, Nikkor LW 35mm f/2.5, A mode, North Coast process & scan. bigger.

 

Katie at the park

Katie at the park. Nikonos-V, Fuji Superia X-TRA 400, Nikkor LW 35mm f/2.5, A mode, North Coast process & scan. bigger.

 

Ryan hiding his neck

Ryan hiding his neck at Thai Bite. Nikonos-V, Fuji Superia X-TRA 400, Nikkor LW 35mm f/2.5 at f/2.5, A mode, North Coast process & scan. bigger.

 

Dad, as snapped by Ryan at Thai Bite

Dad, as snapped by Ryan at Thai Bite. Nikonos-V, Fuji Superia X-TRA 400, Nikkor LW 35mm f/2.5 at f/2.5 in A mode, North Coast process & scan.

 

Dad, as snapped by Ryan at Thai BiteKatie at the park

Dad, as snapped by Ryan at Thai Bite. Nikonos-V, Fuji Superia X-TRA 400, Nikkor LW 35mm f/2.5, f/2.5 in A mode, North Coast process & scan.

 

Ryan by the pool with the remote control transmitter for his boat.

Ryan by the pool with the remote control transmitter for his boat. Nikonos-V, Fuji Superia X-TRA 400, Nikkor LW 35mm f/2.5, A mode, North Coast process & scan.

 

Ryan with his remote control boat

Ryan squinting into the sun with his remote control boat. Nikonos-V, Fuji Superia X-TRA 400, Nikkor LW 35mm f/2.5, A mode, North Coast process & scan.

 

11 April 2016, Monday

Today we traveled home after a week in Maui.

Ryan helps Katie with her iPad

Ryan helps Katie with her iPad, 1:09 PM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/10 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie and Gumdrop asleep in the limo as we arrived home

Katie and Gumdrop asleep as we arrived home, 11:45 PM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/4 at Auto ISO 250, Perfectly Clear.)

 

10 April 2016, Sunday

Today we went to the beach.

Katie, Ryan and Pops

Katie, Ryan and Pops, 9:29 AM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 64, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and Katie at Makena Beach, Maui

Ryan and Katie at Makena Beach, Maui, 11:26 AM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 39mm at f/5.6 at 1/800 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and Katie at Makena Beach, Maui

Ryan and Katie at Makena Beach, Maui, 11:26 AM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 39mm at f/5.6 at 1/800 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and Katie at Makena Beach, Maui

Katie sees turtles near Makena Beach, Maui, 11:48 AM. (Sony A6300, flash ON, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/4 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

LIVE VIDEO: Click to play! (Sony A6300 18 MB 720 MP4).

 

Katie and Ryan feeling soft bamboo materials

 

Katie and Ryan feeling soft bamboo materials, The Shops at Wailea, Maui, 1:33 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 320, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie boogie boarding

Katie boogie boarding, 2:39 PM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 15.5mm at f/9 at 1/320 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan boogie boarding

Ryan boogie boarding, 2:44 PM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 18mm at f/9 at 1/200 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan boogie boarding

Ryan boogie boarding, 2:46 PM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 19.2mm at f/9 at 1/500 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan boogie boarding

Ryan and Katie boogie boarding, 2:48 PM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 19.2mm at f/9 at 1/250 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan boogie boarding

Ryan and Katie boogie boarding, 2:48 PM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 19.2mm at f/9 at 1/250 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie boogie boarding

Katie boogie boarding, 2:48 PM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 6.5mm at f/8 at 1/400 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

LIVE VIDEO: Click to play! (Ryan and Katie boogie boarding 2:48 PM, Canon D30 underwater camera 18 MB 640 MOV).

LIVE VIDEO: Click to play! (Katie catches a wave and giggles as she passes Ryan 2:54 PM, Canon D30 underwater camera 20 MB 640 MOV).

LIVE VIDEO: Click to play! (Ryan and Katie catch the same wave and Katie thinks it's hillarious! 2:57 PM, Canon D30 underwater camera 60 MB 1280 MOV).

LIVE VIDEO: Click to play! (Katie thinks the end of her ride is a hoot! 3:00 PM, Canon D30 underwater camera 19 MB 1280 MOV).

 

Katie underwater in the pool

Katie underwater in the pool, 4:48 PM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 5mm at f/3.9 at 1/400 at Auto ISO 400, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie under the waterfall

Katie under the waterfall, 4:49 PM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 6.1mm at f/8 at 1/250 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie under the waterfall

Katie snapped this photo from behind the waterfall, 4:57 PM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 5mm at f/8 at 1/640 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Sunset over the Grand Wailea

Sunset over the Grand Wailea, Maui, 6:39 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 50mm at f/7.1 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

09 April 2016, Saturday

Noni and Pops friends the MacDonalds popped over today to visit. We went to the Cheeseburger place again, and then walked around the Grand Wailea.

Ryan's goodie haul from Bubba Gump Shrimp

Some of Ryan's goodie haul from Bubba Gump Shrimp, 8:06 AM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/4 at Auto ISO 64, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan's goodie haul from Bubba Gump Shrimp

Ryan opens the lanai, 11:04 AM. He does this a lot! (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/818 at Auto ISO 25, Perfectly Clear.)

Ryan and Dad by the giant Willie Nelson guitar at Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, Paia, Maui

Noni and Pops and their friends the MacDonalds, Maui, 11:17 AM. (Sony A6300, flash ON, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 160, Perfectly Clear.)

 

The Shops at Wailea, Maui

The Shops at Wailea, Maui, 11:34 AM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 19mm at f/8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and Dad by the giant Willie Nelson guitar at Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, Paia, Maui

Ryan customized his keiki hot dog at the Cheeseburger place, The Shops at Wailea, Maui, 12:05 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 47mm at f/5.6 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 320, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Dad and Ryan at the Grand Wailea, Maui

Dad and Ryan staring into the bright afternoon light at the Grand Wailea, Maui, 4:08 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 35mm at f/5.6 at 1/250 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Noni and Pops at the Grand Wailea, Maui

Noni and Pops at the Grand Wailea, Maui, 4:08 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 28mm at f/5.6 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Flowers at the Grand Wailea, Maui

Flowers at the Grand Wailea, Maui, 4:11 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 18mm at f/4 at 1/60 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan at the Grand Wailea, Maui

Ryan at the Grand Wailea, Maui, 4:13 PM. (Sony A6300, flash ON, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/7.1 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Flowers at the Grand Wailea, Maui

Mermaid at the Grand Wailea, Maui, 4:24 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 30mm at f/6.3 at 1/80 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Noni and Pops on the lanai at wine time

Noni and Pops on the lanai at wine time, 6:23 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 28mm at f/4.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 320, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Noni and Pops on the lanai at wine time

Noni and Pops on the lanai at wine time, 6:26 PM. (Sony A6300, flash ON, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 32mm at f/5.6 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie challenges Noni to an arm wrestle

Katie challenges Noni to an arm wrestle, 7:23 PM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/4 at Auto ISO 125, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie challenges Noni to an arm wrestle

Katie slams Noni! 7:23 PM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 250, Perfectly Clear.)

 

08 April 2016, Friday

Noni, Pops, Ryan and I headed out on the Hana Highway, while mom and Katie stayed back by themselves where it was safe.

Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, Paia, Maui

Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, Paia, Maui, 10:06 AM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 19mm at f/5.6 at 1/80 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Noni, Pops and Ryan at Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, Paia, Maui

Noni, Pops and Ryan at Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, Paia, Maui, 10:07 AM. Ryan and Noni had eggs Benedict, Pops had the same with grilled Mahi Mahi, and I had granola. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 20mm at f/4 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 500, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and Dad by the giant Willie Nelson guitar at Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, Paia, Maui

Ryan and Dad by the giant Willie Nelson guitar at Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, Paia, Maui, 10:13 AM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 21mm at f/4 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 4,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Pops, Ryan, Dad and Noni at Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, Paia, Maui,

Pops, Ryan, Dad and Noni at Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, Paia, Maui, 10:55 AM. Photo snapped by waitress, awesome how the A6300 is smart enough once I programmed it to grab ISO 10,000 if needed in this dim light all by itself. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 10,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Crazy VW van, Maui

Crazy VW van, Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui, 11:11 AM. Turns out it's from California — typical. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 19mm at f/8 at 1/320 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.) Full size image to explore on your computer; mobile devices rarely are able to display the full resolution properly.

 

Ryan points to the turtles, Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui

Ryan points to the turtles, Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui, 11:20 AM. (Sony A6300, flash ON, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 27mm at f/11 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan gets nailed by the waves, Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui

Ryan gets nailed by the waves, Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui, 11:28 AM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/4,525 at Auto ISO 25, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan runs away from the waves

Ryan runs away from the waves, Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui, 11:28 AM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 24mm at f/8 at 1/500 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.) Full size image to explore on your computer; mobile devices rarely are able to display the full resolution properly.

 

Lifeguard Station 6B, Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui

Lifeguard Station 6B, Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui, 11:33 AM. (Sony A6300, Flash ON to light up the retroreflective 6B, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/11 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.) Full size image to explore on your computer; mobile devices rarely are able to display the full resolution properly.

 

Concrete palapa, Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui

Concrete palapa, Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui, 11:35 AM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 43mm at f/13 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and Dad by the giant Willie Nelson guitar at Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, Paia, Maui

Halfway to Hana, Keanae, Maui, 12:56 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and Dad by the giant Willie Nelson guitar at Charley's Restaurant and Saloon, Paia, Maui

Ryan and macadamia nut ice cream, Halfway to Hana, Keanae, Maui, 12:57 PM. (Sony A6300, flash ON, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 21mm at f/5.6 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Concrete palapa, Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui

Coconut and strawberry shave ice, Halfway to Hana, Keanae, Maui, 12:57 PM.. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 31mm at f/7.1 at 1/100 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.) Full size image to explore on your computer; mobile devices rarely are able to display the full resolution properly.

 

Ryan at the waterfall faucet, Halfway to Hana, Keanae, Maui

Ryan at the waterfall faucet, Halfway to Hana, Keanae, Maui, 1:16 PM. (Sony A6300, flash ON, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/9 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie and mom went shopping while we were on the Hana Highway. Katie got some chocolates

Katie and mom went shopping while we were on the Hana Highway. Katie got some chocolates, 5:05 PM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

Katie's chocolates

Katie's chocolates, 5:05 PM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 32, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie got Ryan some turtle chocolates

And of course Katie got Ryan some turtle chocolates, 5:08 PM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/1,451 at Auto ISO 25, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Pops baked Mahi Mahi for us

Pops baked Mahi Mahi for us, 7:10 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 20mm at f/4 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 4.000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Sunset over the Grand Wailea, Maui,

Sunset over the Grand Wailea, Maui, 7:12 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 20mm at f/4 at 1/3 hand-held (rested on railing) at ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

06 April 2016, Wednesday

Today we went to Lahaina for lunch.

Ryan opens the lanai for Katie

Ryan opens the lanai for Katie, 9:11 AM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/6.3 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Certificate of Wasting Time

Ryan helps Pops with his MacBook Pro, 9:52 AM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 40, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie and Ryan look out an open window towards the sea, Lahaina

Katie and Ryan look out an open window towards the sea, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Lahaina, 11:59 AM. (Sony A6300, flash ON, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 24mm at f/5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Coconut shrimp, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Lahaina

Coconut shrimp, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Lahaina, 12:22 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 47mm at f/5.6 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 1,600, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Pops and another cowboy, Lahaina

Pops and another cowboy, Lahaina, 1:49 PM. The girls went shopping, so we boys were left to fend for ourselves. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 47mm at f/5.6 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 1,600, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Vivid rainbow and cross, scenic overlook on Maui's west coast

Vivid rainbow and cross, scenic overlook on Maui's west coast looking northeast, 4:10 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 23mm at f/8 at 1/400 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.) Full size image to explore on your computer; mobile devices rarely are able to display the full resolution properly.

 

The rainbow ends at my children

The double rainbow ends at my children, 4:16 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 18mm at f/8 at 1/320 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan enjoys the sunset from the lanai

Ryan enjoys the sunset from the lanai, 6:43 PM. This is an example of the limited flash intelligence of the Sony; it should have placed the ambient exposure much less to prevent the sunset from blowing out. I could have rescued this if I had the time to fiddle with manual compensations. (Sony A6300, flash ON, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 24mm at f/4.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 640, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Pops grills steaks out on the lanai

Pops grills steaks out on the lanai, 7:08 PM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/4 at Auto ISO 125, Perfectly Clear.)

 

05 April 2016, Tuesday

Our first day on the ground in Maui, we went to the pool in the morning and the Cheeseburger place and the Shops at Wailea mall for lunch.

Ryan and I went for a car ride and wound up in Lahaina for the evening.

The view at the pool, Ho-olei, Maui

The view at the pool, 9:29 AM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 6mm at f/8 at 1/200 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

The view at the pool, Ho-olei, Maui

Tree trunk, 9:29 AM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 5.2mm at f/3.9 at 1/200 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Orange Umbrella, Ho-olei, Maui

Orange Umbrella, 9:34 AM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 7.2mm at f/3.9 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Pops and Katie in the pool, Ho-olei, Maui

Pops and Katie in the pool, 9:43 AM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 7.4mm at f/8 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

View by the pool, Ho-olei, Maui

View by the pool, 9:49 AM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 19.6mm at f/4.5 at 1/100 at Auto ISO 320, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Katie lounging in the pool, Ho-olei, Maui

Katie lounging in the pool, 10:37 AM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 5mm at f/8 at 1/320 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan underwater, Ho-olei, Maui

Ryan underwater, 10:42 AM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 5mm at f/8 at 1/250 at Auto ISO 125, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Bubbles underwater, Ho-olei, Maui

Bubbles underwater, 11:12 AM. (Canon D30 underwater camera at 5mm at f/8 at 1/500 at Auto ISO 200, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan on his MacBook Air

Ryan on his MacBook Air, 12:47 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 36mm at f/5.6 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 3,200, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan on his MacBook Air

Ryan on his MacBook Air, 12:53 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 1,600, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Certificate of Wasting Time

Ryan makes me a Certificate of Wasting Time from his 100 Ways to Waste Time book for my recent trip into Manhattan to visit B&H and Adorama, 1:01 PM. Ryan considered it wasting time because I wasn't spending it with him. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/40 at Auto ISO 32, Perfectly Clear.)

Longhi's at the Shops at Wailea

Ryan as we enter the Shops at Wailea through Longhi's, 1:22 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/5 at 1/80 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Cheeseburger Restaurant at the Shops at Wailea

Cheeseburger Restaurant, Shops at Wailea, 1:25 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 500, Perfectly Clear.)

The Cheeseburger place is always fun, and we got to meet the noted photographer Thomas Rolfe while we were there.

 

Mai Tai Bar at the Cheeseburger Restaurant at the Shops at Wailea

Mai Tai Bar at the Cheeseburger Restaurant, 2:29 PM. (Sony A6300, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/8 at 1/3 hand-held at Auto ISO 320, Perfectly Clear.) bigger.

 

Mai Tai Bar at the Cheeseburger Restaurant at the Shops at Wailea

The Shops at Wailea, 2:33 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/8 at 1/160 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.) full-size image to explore on your computer (portable devices rarely display the full resolution correctly.

 

Katie scores a necklace

Katie scores a necklace, 3:07 PM. This is about as good as I get lately for a smile from Katie. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 26mm at f/4.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 250, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan scores a pen

Ryan scores a pen, 3:09 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 200, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan opens the sliding windows opening the lanai

Ryan opens the sliding windows opening the lanai, 4:24 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/8 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Dan's Green House, Lahaina

Dan's Green House, Lahaina, 6:27 PM. Ryan wanted to go for a ride, so we went driving, and wound up in Lahaina. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 27mm at f/4.5 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 800, Perfectly Clear.)

 

The Banyan Tree at night, Lahaina

The Banyan Tree at night, Lahaina, 6:59 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 2,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

The Banyan Tree at night, Lahaina

The Banyan Tree at night, Lahaina, 7:01 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 3,200, Perfectly Clear.) bigger.

 

The Banyan Tree at night, Lahaina

Tiki shopping at night, Lahaina, 7:04 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 2,000, Perfectly Clear.) full size to explore on your computer (mobile devices rarely show all the resolution).

 

The Banyan Tree at night, Lahaina

Storm blowing through Lahaina at night, 7:04 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 1,000, Perfectly Clear.) bigger.

 

Ryan at the shorefront

Ryan along the shorefront, Front Street, Lahaina, 7:09 PM. (Sony A6300, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 3,200, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Lahaina shoreline at night with wave

Lahaina shoreline at night with wave, 7:11 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 19mm at f/4 at 1/2 hand-held on railing at Auto ISO 1,600, Perfectly Clear.) bigger.

 

Luna Cafe menu, Lahaina

Luna Cafe menu, Lahaina, 7:24 PM. I got the chicken Katsu, while Ryan got the keiki hot dog. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 30mm at f/5 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 1,600, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan at the shorefront

Ryan at Luna Cafe, Lahaina, 7:31 PM. The ghosts above Ryan's head are from raindrops on my filter on my lens; it was raining on and off. (Sony A6300, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 6,400, Perfectly Clear.) bigger.

 

Three colored chairs, Luna Cafe, Lahaina

Three colored chairs, Luna Cafe, Lahaina, 7:35 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 20mm at f/8 at 1/4 hand-held at Auto ISO 2,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

King Kamehameha III School at night, Lahaina

King Kamehameha III School at night, Lahaina, 8:35 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 34mm at f/5 at 1/15 hand-held at Auto ISO 4,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Parking lot built by the WPA, Lahaina

Parking lot built by the WPA, Lahaina, 8:36 PM. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 21mm at f/4 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 16,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

04 April 2016, Monday

Today we flew to Honolulu (HNL), and Ryan flew the plane for the connecting flight to Maui (OGG).

Ryan brings some light reading, Seven Novels by Jules Verne, for the plane

Ryan brings some light reading, Seven Novels by Jules Verne, for the long flight to Honolulu. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/40 at Auto ISO 25, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and his color-changing I'd Rather be Flying shirt

Ryan walks through HNL airport in his color-changing I'd Rather be Flying T-shirt. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 40, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Honolulu Airport

Honolulu Airport, 1:48PM. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/1,709 at Auto ISO 25, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan flies a Boeing 717-200

Ryan puts the balls to the wall in a Boeing 717-200 short-to-medium-range jet, 2:50PM. Ryan's been copiloting a lot of regional flights lately. He plans to join the Air force to defend our country as soon as he's old enough, and then become an astronaut. (iPhone 6s Plus, f/2.2 at 1/15 at Auto ISO 40, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Sunset over the Grand Wailea, Maui

Sunset over the Grand Wailea, Maui, 6:29 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 49mm at f/8 at 1/250 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

The view towards Lahania

The view towards Lahaina, 6:30 PM. (Sony A6300, Vivid Creative Style with +3 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 50mm at f/7.1 at 1/100 at Auto ISO 100, Perfectly Clear.)

 

02 April 2016, Saturday

Ryan in the back of a Mercedes S550

Ryan plays Mr. Howell in the back of a Mercedes S550. (Sony A6300, Flash ON, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 18mm at f/4 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 125, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan and Dad in a huge kaleidoscope.

Ryan and Dad in a huge kaleidoscope. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/125 hand-held at Auto ISO 12,800, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan at the Science Museum

Ryan at the Science Museum. (Sony A6300, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 25mm at f/4.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 1,000, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan demonstrates the Bernoulli effect at the Science Museum

Ryan demonstrates the Bernoulli effect at the Science Museum. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f3.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 1,250, Perfectly Clear.)

 

Ryan in the back of a Mercedes S550

Ryan has a sleep over in a Mercedes S550. Ryan put on his pajamas and brought his baba and his stuffed animals (Mr. Turtle, Mr. Dada Turtle, Mr. Light Turtle and Geoffrey) to watch a Spongebob DVD before camping out overnight in the car. He came in after about half an hour. (Sony A6300, Standard Creative Style with +1 Saturation, Sony PZ 16-50mm OSS at 16mm at f/3.5 at 1/125 at Auto ISO 3,200, Perfectly Clear.)

 

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