A bright pink Hibiscus looks over incoming waves as a nearby fan palm sways gently in the breeze atop a Hawaiian hillside.
The hibiscus’ ruffled edges and large petals contribute to its soft countenance in contrast to its bold colors.
Jun242012
A bright pink Hibiscus looks over incoming waves as a nearby fan palm sways gently in the breeze atop a Hawaiian hillside.
The hibiscus’ ruffled edges and large petals contribute to its soft countenance in contrast to its bold colors.
Typically seen, and pictured, from the shores of Honolulu, this overhead view reveals Diamond Head to be not a small outcrop of mountain, but the full-circled remains of a volcanic cone. This monument acts as a sentry to the island, both welcoming and well-wishing visitors and maoli. read more
A Red-crested Cardinal (Paroaria coronata), also called the Brazilian Cardinal, rests atop a platform on the island of Oahu. These brilliantly colored birds were introduced to Hawaii many years ago to add variety to the islands. read more