Photo Gallery 
Here's a sampling of recent photos taken by Advertiser photographers. Click the image for a full view.
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Alex Ching, the city's outdoor Christmas display coordinator since 1991, puts a patriotic red, white and blue ribbon on Santa's coat. The mayor's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony and parade will take place Saturday in front of Honolulu Hale.
Bruce Asato • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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A golden retriever appears to be longing for one of a number of pastries at Doggie Bakery and Gifts at Ward Warehouse. The shops makes special treats for dogs, cats and other animals.
Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Clarence Orion plays for those arriving at the Salvation Army's annual Thanksgiving meal. See story.
Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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A anole crawls along a brick wall as chives reflect the afternoon sun at a Hanana Place home.
Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Rex, a 5-year-old miniature Doberman pinscher, has the best seat in the store as he keeps watch over customers who shop at The Container Store on Nimitz Highway. The chair sells for $75; Rex is priceless.
Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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A clown greets spectators at the Waikiki Holiday Parade. Hundreds of musicians from high school marching bands participated with war veterans. See story.
Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Paul Joyce of Wahiawa Heights stepped up on the wall at Hale'iwa Regional Park, heading out to Pua'ena Point surf spot to find some waves.
Gregory Yamamoto • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Usually a sun-dappled drive, Kahala Avenue was a series of puddles Wednesday as rain continued. There were no reports of major damage, but areas of O'ahu suffered power failures and disruption of telephone service. See story.
Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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An interfaith choir comprising members of O'ahu churches joined in song at Stan Sheriff Center at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Nov. 21 for a music and worship program titled "For Such a Time."
Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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Family and friends of Loyal Garner, also known as the "Lady of Love," gathered Monday at Kawaiaha'o Church to pay their last respects to the Honolulu entertainer.
Eugene Tanner • The Honolulu Advertiser |
