Jul252014
An ominous sunset over the island of Maui leaves just a portal of orange light for the last moments of the day. Remnants of tropical depressions a few hundred miles away created cloudier than normal weather.
From the Photographer:
“With a cold Big Swell IPA in hand (thank-you Maui Brewing Co!!), the sun dips below the horizon to finish off another perfect day in Napili…”
This beautiful three-level waterfall is at the end of a path inside the Hawaii Tropical Botanic Garden near Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. read more
Even Hawaii has ice. read more
Hibiscus flowers and Hawaii are nearly synonymous–from bumper stickers to designs and patterns to tattoos, many of us think Hawaii when we see the hibiscus’ distinct form. read more
Originating in the Philippines, the Crimson Medinilla miniata, is a bright addition to landscapes in Hawaii. read more
Cat’s Whiskers, Orthosiphon stamineus, look sun-ward on the island of Hawaii, revealing purple highlights on their tips. read more
A bright yellow frogfish, called anglerfish elsewhere, hides among corals in Hawaiian waters. read more
A pink sunset casts shadows into the sky and the ocean smooths out below on the shores of Napili, Maui. read more
A brilliant blue and white Walking Iris in full bloom shines radiantly against the green backdrop of the Big Island’s “Cloud Forest.” read more
Native to South Africa, the Strelitzia, or Bird of Paradise, has set up strong roots in Hawaii and is now common throughout the islands. read more
Crimson Medinilla (Medinilla miniata) originally from the Philippines shows bright red flowers that hang from evergreen shrub. read more
A species of pink Mandevilla shows off its bright blossoms against green oval foliage on a manicured bush on Hawaii’s Big Island. read more