Sunshine Hawaiian Daisies
Hawaii is full of delightful flowers, both exotic and common. This patch of brilliantly yellow daisies was captured on a blue-skied winter day read more
Hawaii is full of delightful flowers, both exotic and common. This patch of brilliantly yellow daisies was captured on a blue-skied winter day read more
Old Hawaiian coffee lands fill the hillsides of the the Big Island from Kona to Ka’u. This field is in upcountry Honaunau where the land is rich from volcanic flows and the seasonal temperatures… read more
Orchids are a common pleasure on the Hawaiian islands. In many of the more windward, wet sides, orchids are in abundance. read more
Hawaiian rock carvings can be found all over the islands, etched into fields of dried lava. Hawaiians call the petroglyphs k’i’i pohaku–images in stone. No solid date of origin is known. This image of a man (kane) was drawn in … read more
Kamehameha Day, celebrated on June 11 each year, honors King Kamehameha the Great, unifier of the Hawaii islands. Each island celebrates in its own way, but all typically have an extravagant floral parade featuring royal pa’u… read more
Near the edge of the Halema’uma’u caldera, this picture shows a desolate, seemingly other-worldly landscape. In the true nature of Hawaii, this is juxtaposed with a rainbow–symbol of hope and… read more
Hawaiian waters are blessed with an abundance of tropical fish, coral reef, and underwater visibility approaching 200 feet in some areas. Getting into the ocean to share time with these schools is always a joy. read more
Anaehoomalu Bay, referred to locally as “A” Bay, sits on the northwest coast of the Big Island near the Hilton Waikoloa and the Waikoloa Beach Marriott. This beautiful palm-fringed park has great snorkeling, soft sand, shade, sailboats, views, and nice facilities. read more
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a place of wonder–the power of the volcano, new land created before your eyes, extremes of land and vegetation, storied past, and more. This silhouette of a tree was taken on the rugged surface of … read more
Hapuna Beach on the northwest side of the Big Island is consistently voted “best beach” by various groups. The sand is soft and plentiful, the crowds ebb and flow, and the water is clear and warm. read more
Evening brings out Tiki torches and spectacular views all along Hawaii’s west coasts. read more
Once every so often the fair comes to town, complete with popcorn, acrobats, and lighted Ferris wheel–which explains the elevated vantage point of this picture. Held at the old airport in Kailua-Kona, this ocean-side carnival has fantastic views and sea … read more