Photo: An aerial view of the peaceful D.T. Fleming Beach Park in West Maui, just passed Kapalua.

Like many beaches on Maui, I have fond memories of patrolling the sand from end to end looking for different views to capture. Yet, when I get to capture the entire crescent beach from above like this photo, it truly is a thrill.

How did I get this shot? I was hanging out of a helicopter without doors on it during the ’09 Maui Photo Festival, that’s how! Maybe I’ll see you there in August?