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About Graham

I take photos when I'm out and about, recording life on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Life’s a beach

The beach at Anaehoomalu Bay on the Big Island, Hawaii
The beach at Anaeho’omalu Bay is very popular. This was taken in the late afternoon when the crowds had thinned out.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer.’ See more responses here. Beach scenes seemed appropriate for this, even if some of these photos were taken in the winter! Captions on the photos.

The beach at Kaloko Honokohau on the Big Island, Hawaii
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is also popular, but not many walk the length of it, so there are often empty stretches of sand.
The beach at Hapuna on the Big Island, Hawaii
No wonder Hapuna beach often appears on lists of best beaches.
The beach at Kohanaiki on the Big Island, Hawaii
Kohanaiki is popular with surfers, but the beach is good too, even if it is close to the airport.
The beach at Kawaihae harbor on the Big Island, Hawaii
The beach in Kawaihae Harbor is popular with locals, especially on weekends. It’s a great spot for families with the water protected by a long breakwater.
Spencer Beach Park on the Big Island, Hawaii
Another beach that’s popular with families is at Spencer Beach Park. Smooth sand, calm water, shade trees, and good facilities are the reasons why.

All abuzz

A bee approaches a mock orange flower in Hawaii
A bee on a mock orange flower in Hawaii
A bee on a mock orange flower in Hawaii

The mock orange by the house is in full bloom again and the bees have been having a field days with the flowers. It’s a case of getting it while they can because, while the blooms are prolific, they’re short-lived. In the meantime, the flowers’ fragrance fills the air.

A bee on a mock orange flower in Hawaii

Bond Library restoration

Restoration work at the old Bond Library in Kapaau, Hawaii
Restoration work at the old Bond Library in Kapaau, Hawaii
A sign at the old Bond Library in Kapaau, Hawaii

Back in 2019, I posted a bit about the old Bond Library (here), mentioning that there were plans to convert the old Bond Memorial Library to a cultural/historical museum.

When I was down that way a few weeks ago, I found that work is now underway on that project. The overgrown area around the building has been mostly cleared and it looks like the roof is receiving attention. The rest of the building looks pretty much unchanged, though.

I have to say that the $1,000,000 project goal seems steep for fixing the building, but I have no idea what construction costs are these days.

Windows at the old Bond Library in Kapaau, Hawaii

Hawaiian Hogfish

A Hawaiian Hogfish and a Yellow Tang in the waters off Hawaii

Mature Hawaiian Hogfishes usually live in deeper water, with the juveniles most often seen by snorkelers. But in my regular swimming spot, mature female Hawaiian Hogfishes, such as this one, can be seen regularly, if not frequently.

I also like the look of the Yellow Tang in this photo. “Why is she following me? Why won’t she leave me alone?”