Back road hiking near the Pacific – taking you as far as you want to go.
Hawaii sunset – Big Island style.
Signs of the times – but I’m not making fun because I misspell words I shouldn’t misspell.
Still waters near the Pacific are a soaker’s paradise.
Wind turbines are not so popular in Hawai’i … they are really noisy.
Honu wall painting in Kona
Honu Hawai’i
Big Island: the hidden Kona coast.
Evening time on the Big Island – alohahhh.
FACT: Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission rates from Kilauea Volcano were first measured by Stoiber and Malone in 1975.
Hawai’i state flower – the hibiscus.
The Big Island meets the Pacific – they both win.
Rugged lava coastline along the south side of the Big Island. Dry equals good.
It was a drive by shooting (camera shooting).
Rams battle it out for tan zones.
Yes, it rains on the Big Island – look at the green canopy.
Friday’s surf was up. I miss the Big Island.
The rainbow is out there near the horizon. Finally it rained on the Big Island.
Red flowers give my camera a fit – only in Hawai’i though.
The bird by the bay. You know it’s a restaurant?
Kilauea eruptions filled Iki with a lava lake 414 feet deep. Hot or not?
You see surf. The camera sees a black sand beach.
Big Island rules
On this day we remember all events in American history that were tragic.
The Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941 became, “A day that will live in infamy.” When President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke those seven words, it rang loudly – but true – in the hearts of Americans. Along with September 11 – it too is a day we should never forget.
Current generations are still struggling with the events of September 11, 2001 and have since culturzied it into a numerical “9/11” nomenclature. Also known as The Pearl Harbor attack of our generation, 9/11 will live in infamy.
Flags over head with blue sky and a Big Island heat wave too.
More sunshine from a Kohala coast perspective.
Big boats ready for the launch
Just when the dry theme feels over done, it rains again. The Big Island is DRY!
The ‘Ohi’a cave historic perserve. “You are here.”
The theme of Hilo being sun filled is wonderful – cause it’s usually wet there.
Kona coast and it’s dry too. Alohaaa.
You see more surf. The camera sees a blue sky and I feel the warmth of a Big Island afternoon in the sun!
Fu guard dog of Hilo
Wind swept and dry along the Kona coast
The Pacific is so blue and with a blue sky – it feels like SPF30 weather.
Portrait of Pele, the well known volcano goddess living in the crater of Kilauea.
Wet at home – dry on the Kona coast – aloha
Inside the beachside hut where we rest – ah.
Big Island palms settle in for the vog.
Sunrise near the shore – along the Kohala coast
The camera has a hard time with some flowers – especially red ones.
Postcard sunsets from Hawaii – aloha
Beautiful sunsets even with Big Island vog – aloha.
Somewhere on the Big Island it actually rained – right?
North of Kona in Kohala – yes – it’s dry there too!
Hawaiian sunsets bring smiles to the palm trees.
Afternoon vog on the Big Island but the rain holds off.
Sunsets without a layer of clouds is welcoming – from the Big Island
Ok, so it rains a little on the Big Island.
Once again it’s dry in Hilo – aloha!
The path to the Pacific with distant storms on the horizon.
Bayan shade from the hot afternoon sun – Hilo
It’s even dry in Hilo – go figure!
Flowers near the shore on the Big Island.
Big Island vog – it’s an afternoon thing.
Banyan shade from the heat – cause it’s DRY!
It’s been so dry on the Big Island that the water falls are slower these days.
July 4th and it’s raining. On the Big Island it’s sunny. I miss home.
Clear sky, blue ocean and it’s DRY!
Hilo on a bright sunny (dry) afternoon – aloha
What street address is this?
Distant volcano mounds in the morning sun.
If we could only bring the ‘dry’ home with us.
Red sky at night.
Vertical post-sunset, Maui
How long will an anchor last
Lahaina, Maui: an approaching rainstorm
A Maui sunset that speaks aloha
Lava fighting back the mighty Pacific
Rugged coastline of Maui’s west shore
Maui looking toward Moloka’i with deep blue in between
Maui red dirt is the best souvenir, guaranteed.
After a few days, I’m a resident of Maui.
Maui sunset after a day at the training camp.
More rugged coastline just off shore – Maui’s west end
Maui sunsets and the ‘set up’ for HD video and still cameras
Maui looking upcountry at a sunset rainbow
Maui sunsets are lovely – rain or shine
Lahaina, Maui: King Kamehameha III School
Front Street, Lahaina, Maui – an approaching rain shower offshore
Kapalua and the mighty aloha of the Norfolk Pine (Araucaria heterophylla)
Hidden Lahaina just off Front Street
Maui surf riders in an afternoon nap
The Maui sunset just minutes after the Maui sunset minutes before
Maui sunset just minutes before the other Maui sunset minutes later
Maui palms overheard talking above
Jojo: officially visited Hawai’i eight times.
The coast of Maui steps from green to blue very quickly
Maui’s west side view of Moloka’i and Lana’i
Maui moonrise with bright lights above
Maui sunset — look at the image and the clouds will move before your very eyes
Retro beach: days are long gone. Fast forward please.
Retro beach: we’re just not sure
Retro beach: nestled underneath a brella – studio-ahh
Retro beach: so that’s how the door opens
Retro beach: retro camera buff
Retro beach: throw me a light with that preserver
Retro beach: interesting design work
Southside as in south Maui-side.
A sticky situation indeed.
Sunny sunsets with a touch of color.
Sunny sunset means sunny aloha.
The sun sets. It rises. Somewhere in between the camera flashes.
Surf’s up – out – and ripping. There’s green somewhere.
People – people – people: READ the sign!
The moment of truth: green flash – or no green flash?
Near the aqueduct, a hiker’s shoe set up house. Low tax base I heard.
Warm, sunny, ahh. Just add water.
The road to and from Hana is flooded with falls.
View – did someone say view? View what?
Red sand beaches melding the coast line and the Pacific
Reading material to pass away the time
Flowers arrive on camera in various colors
Necessary provisions for sunset watching
Adjusting your priorities
Pooter doing what she does most often
Nothing but blue – Pacific blue
Moon rising over Moloka’i
On the dinner menu is Merriman’s
Me and Pooter enjoying the moment.
The lush valley of east Maui
A view of Lana’i
Upclose on Koa
The largest heiau in all of Hawai’i: Pi’ilani Heiau, Maui
Lava cuts quicker than a knife and can be hotter than dammit!
Garden of ‘eatem’
Just flowers of the garden
In honor of my lovely wife, my Valentine, I’m sharing two gifts from my 50th birthday: cigars and strippers. Kewl wife or what?
It IS dry. Meaning, it’s sunny and hot.
Clear view of Moloka’i
Breadfruit of life
Bees a-buzzin’ – flowers a bloomin’ – aloha
Moloka’i postcard – aloha
I’ve said it before – but I’ll say it again – Alohahhhh
Bananas near the lanai are almost ripe.
From Maui with love – looking toward Moloka’i.
This is Maui, not Ireland.
Outta place on the cliff by the ocean looking toward Moloka’i … is that a song?
Maui coastline with a sea of coral.
Road to Hana and St. Joseph Church, established 1862.
The Road to Hana framed up nicely.
Just a dead goat skull marking our direction on the lava path.
Jojo is still on vacation.
Looking toward Lana’i – a lovely day.
Lava paths are hot, dry and crowded with yards and yards of lava. Peeps?
Crayola asked for reference when creating its new green color.
Maui signs of the times.
Hana, Maui: Wananalua Church
Maui’s vegetation is lush. Thick and jungle-like.
Against the grain.
Blue Maui
Above the clouds – the sky is blue
In front of Linda Reyes’ home, the official director of marriage licenses on Moloka’i.
Argyroxiphium sandwicense subsp. macrocephalum, aka – Haleakalā silversword
Bottles without the pitbull: only on Moloka’i
During my previous visit I ventured – on foot – near this wall and was met by two pitbulls who seemed friendly enough. HA! This time I got the shot. I snapped this image from the vehicle while driving. I call this a ‘drive by shooting.’ In any case, the home is at the back of the prettiest bay. Clear water, two boats moored ready for fishing, and the water is calm – really. About 300 yards or so of snorkeling water sits just behind the reef — just prior to catching the Moloka’i channel (which is very choppy). Bottles like these wash up – and end up – on the wall of fame. NOTE: avoid the dogs.
Happy New Year. What a vivid sunrise off the west coast of Maui.
Another special time in Hawai’i. I love the “dry” areas the best.
Aqua blue and at the perfect temp. Aloha.
Above Ali’i Drive. Vog rolling at sunset.
Hiking back we encountered the 6% grade in reverse. Whew.
Love the address.
If you see yellow, you see flowers. Aloha.
Nap time from the beaches of Kaua’i.
Big Waves come in 12 oz. bottles.
Black and white and it’s still sunny.
It’s big and vast – and in the middle of the Pacific. We leave when?
Hawaii – let’s go black and white in voggy conditions.
“Get a Froome dog,” she said. “Kiss my British white ass,” the other said.
Sky have WAG (wife and girlfriend) WAR on Twitter. Click the link – read the story – it’s better than a doping scandal.
The war of words. Now on Twitter. Another social pothole in the information superhighway.
All paths lead to the Pacific. Especially those going down hill.
Froome smelled yellow and Wiggo wins. What’s up with that?
Tour de November: seeking a new ride.
Tour de November – and when we say, “in the drops,” this time we mean it.
7:55PM, Saturday, November 20th. From my deck looking east. Yes, those are stars in the sky.
Beachy aloha to you and yours.
Flower Porn … Clermontia Kohala. WOW! This is some kind of flower.
Kilauea hot.
Enter the lobelias!
The Hawaiian Islands are not renowned for spectacular native flowers, but many exist there. Some of the most breathtaking examples are in the lobelia family. From amazing spires of ivory blooms that rise from low rosettes of green to drooping delicate lavender showpieces that dangle from tree forms. Aloha.
Kona, Hawai’i sunset. Another beautiful day. Aloha.
Black on gray on white on black.
Hawai’i red on red on red. Lava red.
Aloha plumeria and the moment of focus.
Aloha sunsets with lots of sun & shine. Moku Nui-style.
Hawai’i and the Pacific Ocean. I can see it no matter where I sit, stand or sleep.
Hawai’i filler – if there is such a thing!
Hawai’i and natural flora. It seems to be everywhere.
Hawai’i and early morning sunshine. I’m ready. I’m ready. I’m ready!
Hawai’i and the notion that photography is easier there.
Even the palms reach for the Pacific.
A Moloka’i moment just to remind all of us that life isn’t “all about work.”
Another late day Hawaiian sunset. Aloha.
Another sunset near Sunset Beach
Bangin’ surf just at sunset – on Pipeline
Hawai’i Nei – 00-something in spy mode.
September rolls in and we wondered what happened to summer. Oh. It’s still summer.
Old Hawai’i – wrapping up a month-long tribute to yesteryear. This is ‘Iolani Palace with the Punchbowl in the background. Click image to see the pano version. Aloha.
Ali’iolani Hale — where “the Boss” lived.
Old Hawai’i — ‘Iolani Palace
Old Hawai’i: Kalaupapa and it looks like Father Damien to the left.
Aloha Oe: We’ll be back soon.
Noho'ana 