Bougainvillea in the lava

A pink Bougainvillea grows in the lava on the South Kohala coast in Hawaii

The Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway, along the Kohala coast, passes through dry, barren lava fields. But even there, some plants are able to get a foothold. There are several Bougainvillea bushes along the road, including this one that was in full bloom as I headed home one late afternoon.

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kzmcb December 6, 2024 at 8:57 pm

Super contrast. I love the colours of bougainvillea, but I’m very allergic to it, so I’ll always keep it at a distance.

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1. Graham Post authorDecember 7, 2024 at 8:00 pm
  
  Well, I hope looking at a photo didn’t trigger anything!
  
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bushboy December 6, 2024 at 7:05 pm

Rather fabulous photo Graham. The light was superb.
Plants will grow wherever they want

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1. Graham Post authorDecember 7, 2024 at 7:59 pm
  
  Thanks Brian. The light was the reason for stopping.
  
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BeckyB December 6, 2024 at 9:50 am

Superb photo

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1. Graham Post authorDecember 6, 2024 at 6:35 pm
  
  Thanks, Becky.
  
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Sheree December 6, 2024 at 8:32 am

Beautiful

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1. Graham Post authorDecember 6, 2024 at 6:34 pm
  
  Glad you liked it Sheree.
  
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restlessjo December 6, 2024 at 6:55 am

The late evening light is beautiful.

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1. Graham Post authorDecember 6, 2024 at 6:33 pm
  
  The light was why I stopped.
  
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Terri Webster Schrandt December 6, 2024 at 5:57 am

That’s amazing, Graham! Beauty in unexpected places.

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1. Graham Post authorDecember 6, 2024 at 6:33 pm
  
  Very true.
  
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