Thursday, September 22, 2011

Learn from the Kids







A six year old, 2 fives, 2 fours and a three year old in what appears to be self organized play. They made me smile!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Punalu'u Lagoon, Ka'u, Hawaii

Punalu'u, a location from which Hawaiians would gather fresh water. The photo is taken from the black sand beach ridge with the Pacific Ocean behind.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Bug Camouflage


First time I ever saw this in Hawaii. I can see why.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Hawaiian Natives

The passion vine butterfly collects nectar from the native ilima flower, whose leis were worn by Hawaiian royalty.



The white maia or pua pilo is endemic to Hawaii. It blooms after sunset and turns pink and wilts with the coming of the sun.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Milolii, Hawaii - High Surf Warnings

Pounding surf along the southwest shores of the Big Island of Hawaii.

DEEPEST SOUTH USA - SOUTH POINT, HAWAII

50-60 feet above the ocean, this hoist and attached ladder used to aid fishermen with their catches. However, this structure is now used mostly for jumping off and climbing back up via the ladder not visible from here.