In case you missed it, last week we asked readers to send in their best shots for our photo contest, “Not Your Typical Beach Scene”.

We got some great photos – here are some that we selected from the first round of submissions.

But many more came in over the past few days and we want to share those, too. So here they are.

The pictures give fresh perspective on places that people in Hawaii treasure. They’re just another way Civil Beat is sharing community perspectives. We’re publishing voices, written articles on topics that matter to people in the community. And we’re sharing videos, as well as photos. The door is open.

Next week, we will choose a winner of the contest and highlight the person and their work on our site. If you have any favorites, let us know in the comments below. We need all the help we can get in choosing one.

Mahalo to all our participants!

Not Your Typical Hawaii Beach Scene


“Aloha From 808” by


“Sand Castles” by


“Bali Hai Split” by


“Justin Climbs the Waimea Boulder” by David Chatsuthipahn of


“Body Boarder” by


“Beach-Man” by


“Sunset” by


“Kooks Keep Out” by Seanna Mikel seanna_mikel@hotmail.com


“Barrel Tongue” by


“Robots on the Beach” by


“Full Moonrise over Chinaman’s Hat” by


“Baby Turtles” by Seanna Mikel seanna_mikel@hotmail.com


“Air Splits?”


“Epic Sunset” by


“Full Moonrise Over Manana Island” by


“Sunset Splash” by


“Tree Ramp” by

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