Late Afternoon at Liljestrand

The Liljestrand House, on Tantalus Drive in Honolulu, is an outstanding example of architect Vladimir Ossipoff’s work and of mid-twentieth century Hawaiian modern architecture. His iconic design is known for seamless integration of building and site, clever management of views, and a creative mix of modern and natural materials.

While this house has been photographed by dozens of professionals and thousands of visitors, it was my aim to capture its timeless allure, accentuated by the later afternoon light and shadows that lead the viewer into the scene.

In the Loupe, PeopleHoward WolffMarch 12, 2025Honolulu

Dr. Sen at 99

A native of Kyoto, Dr. Genshitsu Sen is the 15th-generation Grand Master (Iemoto) of Urasenke, which is one of the most widely-known schools of Japanese tea.

Attending a lecture at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, I was struck by the vitality of this gentleman, who was 99 years old at the time I photographed him.

He credits his health and longevity to a daily dose of green tea.

In the Loupe, PeopleHoward WolffMarch 12, 2025Honolulu

Hitting Your Mark

Positioning myself at the top of a parking garage, I framed the shot and waited patiently for a passerby to hit his mark. The marks on the sidewalk and the converging lines of the curb cuts suggest that the subject is an actor on a stage, referencing the Hawaii Theater without identifying it by name.

In the LoupeHoward WolffAugust 5, 2021Honolulu

Air New Zealand's Kia Ora

Kia Ora, Air New Zealand’s in-flight magazine, featured this image on their back page. It was one of several that I took from a helicopter on a trip to the northern part of the southern island.

In the Loupe, PressHoward WolffAugust 2, 2021Honolulu, New Zealand, Kia Ora

A Trip to Honolulu Harbor

On my way to shoot a sunset, I came across a bird out for a stroll. A local fisherman informed me that I was in the presence of a Black-crowned Night Heron.

Backyard GeographicHoward WolffNovember 20, 2020Honolulu, Harbor, Birds, Sunset, Hawaii