Hawaii: Mauna Kea Sunset

Sunset from above the clouds atop Mauna Kea with about a foot of snow remaining amidst one of the twelve telescopes.

Fun in the Trees

Watching the Hawaiian Flowers orchid nursery, South Point Road, Hawaii.

Hawaii Mauna Kea Moon

The setting moon with a rising sun behind lights up the remaining snow on Mauna Kea.

Dreaming

Hawaii: Kalalau Valley, Kauai

The scenic Kalalau Valley lookout.

Hawaii: Young Pineapple and

Hawaii: Place of Refuge

Sunset at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau: A place of refuge to which Hawaiians in trouble could escape, to avoid the wrath of Hawaiian Law. Only after forgiveness by the Kahuna (priest) could the Hawaiian safely leave the sanctuary.

Lava at Journey's End

The end of a six-mile flow and two-mile hike is well worth the effort.

Antelope Valley Slot Canyons

Top: Entrance to Lower Antelope - prepare for the wonders.

Center: The Transition - looking back up at the entrance.

Bottom: One of the famous light beams of the Upper Antelope. Note the tripod leg (left of the beam in the shadows) signifying the density of photographers.

The Core

Mother Nature's Gift

Hawaii Whales

Hawaii's humpback whale season, from December through April, is exciting to visitors and locals alike. Whale watchers eagerly await the telltale spouting indicating the location of whales. Giant splashes, most easily seen, are the remains of a likely breach missed by the viewer, who will then wait several minutes in hopes of actually seeing the whale breach.

The pair of whales are a mother with her calf sticking its nose up, another is checking out the boat, another is simply swimming along and the last is tail-slapping.

Hawaii, Punalu'u Pond

The pond, located at the Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, reflects the once proud (now closed) restaurant, surrounded by its coconut trees.