In 1995 I visited Hawaii, where my mom and dad grew up.  They moved to California by the time I was born, but their strong attachment to the islands was a big part of my life.  Our family only visited once when I was very young, but after being on my own I try to go every two years or so.   One evening when I was in Kona I was walking on the beach and saw one of the best sunsets of my life.  I had my camera and tripod with me and took a picture to remember it.  I still cannot believe how it can be so breathtaking.  There is a ship in the center of the photo; to get a better look at it see the full detail view.