Big Island Pictures

16 pictures.

  • Kona Coast

    Kona Coast Near Keauhou

    A small swell pushes waves onto a'a lava on the Big Island's Kona Coast, throwing a white mist into the air.

  • Solo Surfer Bottom Turn

    Solo Surfing, Secret Spot

    A lone surfer makes one of many bottom turns for the morning after catching a set wave in a hidden bay on Hawaii's Big Island.

  • Pueo Eye

    Eye of the Pueo

    Kamakapueo: Eye of the Owl. The bright eyes of a Pueo lock onto activity surrounding its roost at the Hilo Zoo on Hawaii's Big Island with a casual intensity.

  • Kilauea Lava Field

    Kilauea Lava Field

    On the Big Island of Hawaii, new earth is born of rock, heat, pressure, and fire--that which destroys most other life around it. As this new land is added to the island, land beneath is covered ...

  • Jacksons Chameleon, Hawaii

    Jackson’s Chameleon

    The Jackson's Chameleon (Trioceros jacksonii, subspecies xantholophus) is one of the more interesting lizards found in Hawaii. Native to Kenya and Tanzania, this African import was brought to ...

  • Peles-Kitchen

    Pele’s Kitchen, Pu’u O’o

    Located on Hawaii's Big Island, Pu'u O'o is part of the longest continuously erupting volcano in two hundred years. It has been flowing since January 3, 1983.

  • Kekaha Kai Beach

    Kekaha Kai Beach

    Kekaha Kai (Kona Coast) State Park on Hawaii's Big Island is one of the most beautiful places to experience in the state.