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This is a great shot. It really captures the irony that is Waikiki: the beautiful ocean, light trade winds, the waves and surfers, and the beach and palm tress, on the one hand; and the commercialization, exploitation, and urbanization of "Paradise," on the other. The only thing missing is one of the many upscale boutiques, like Chanel or Prada, that dot Kalakaua Avenue.

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