Hawaii Pictures

Hawaii Chain of Craters Coast

At the end of Chain of Craters road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park you’ll find yourself standing on steep cliffs of new land as unimpeded waves rock the coast walls. read more

December 1, 2011 Steve NelsonHawaii Pictures • Scenery • Ocean • Hawaii Big Islandchain of craters • cliffs • hawaii volcanoes national park • HDR • lava rock • national park • waves

Hello, Hawaiian Sea Turtle

Something about sea turtles tugs at our hearts. It may be that we’ve seen one too many Disney or Pixar movies or that all those ‘save the planet’ speeches have gotten to us. read more

November 30, 2011 Steve NelsonHawaii Pictures • Wildlife • Hawaii Big Island • Snorkelinghawaiian sea turtle • mauna kea resort • sea turtles • turtle

Sunset Beach Naupaka

Beach Naupaka (Scaevola), otherwise known as fan-flower is found throughout Polynesia and the Pacific. Hawaii is home to 10 species of Naupaka, nine of which are endemic–unique to Hawaii. read more

November 29, 2011 Hawaii Picture of the DayHawaii Pictures • Scenery • Flowersbeach • flower • naupaka • pele • sky

Sunburned A’ama Crab

Found on practically all Hawaiian shorelines, the a’ama (Grapsus tenuicrustatus) plays a vital role in keeping the shoreline free of organic debris. read more

November 28, 2011 Hawaii Picture of the DayHawaii Pictures • Wildlifelava rock • rock crab • shoreline

Bitter Melon Fruit

The Bitter Melon (momordica charantia) is a small spiky vine plant found around the Hawaiian islands. It was introduced and is more well known in Africa, Asia, and Australasia. read more

November 27, 2011 Hawaii Picture of the DayHawaii Pictures • Scenery • Flowersplants

Sea Cucumber Home

Sea cucumbers are interesting echinoderms that live all over the world. In Hawaii they are found from tide pools, like this one, to much deeper waters. read more

November 26, 2011 Hawaii Picture of the DayHawaii Pictures • Wildlifesea cucumber • tide pools • underwater

Kahili Ginger

Kahili Ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum) is another beautiful, aromatic, ginger plant introduced to Hawaii. read more

November 25, 2011 Hawaii Picture of the DayHawaii Pictures • Scenery • Flowers • Hawaii Big Islandflower • ginger • hawaiian word • royalty

Turkey Cupcakes ala Hawaii

Although not native to Hawaii, turkeys can be found both wild and domesticated throughout the islands. Many visitors have unexpected turkey encounters during their stay. read more

November 24, 2011 Hawaii Picture of the DayFood • Hawaii Pictures • Scenerylava • thanksgiving • thanksgiving turkey cupcakes • turkeys

Kua Bay Beach Sunset

Kua Bay, also known as Manini’owali Beach, on Hawaii’s Big Island is outstanding for sunsets. read more

November 23, 2011 Hawaii Picture of the DayHawaii Pictures • Scenery • Hawaii Beaches • Sunsets • Hawaii Big Islandbeach • beach sunset • boogie boarding • Humpback Whale • kua bay • white sand

Kona Coffee Festival Parade Train

The 10-day-long Kona Coffee Festival concludes with a street parade on Alii drive in downtown Kailua-Kona. Featured here is the HELCO (Hawaii Electric Light Company) train with engine, coal car, and caboose. read more

November 22, 2011 Hawaii Picture of the DayActivities • Hawaii Pictures • Hawaii Big Islandcoffee • Downtown • hawaii electric light company • history • Kailua-Kona • kona coffee • kona coffee festival • parade • train

Maui Sea Cave

Constant pounding of water against lava rock over centuries of time creates sea caves all along Hawaiian shores. read more

November 21, 2011 John WilliamsHawaii Pictures • Scenery • Ocean • Mauihawaii • lava rock • sea caves

Valley Isle Church

Nestled into a north Maui valley, this red-roof church stands out from its surroundings. The church has served its small town for many years. read more

November 20, 2011 John WilliamsHawaii Pictures • Scenery • Buildings • Mauichurches • kapu • king kamehameha • liholiho • missionaries • north maui • valley