A pair of monarch butterflies mating on a kiawe tree.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Monarch butterflies mating
Category Archives: Plants
Kohala Coast tree
A tangle of branches can be found on this scenic tree on the North Kohala coast.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Pu’uanahulu Baptist Church
Pu’uanahulu is a small community not far from Pu’u Wa’awa’a, where I like to hike. This small Baptist church sits at one end of the community and is backed by trees including the jacaranda that was in bloom when I took this photo.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Sunny zebra doves
A pair of zebra doves enjoy the late afternoon sun as they rest on an exposed tree branch.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Tree bark
The ragged bark of a tree at Kalōpā State Recreation Area. I’m not sure what kind of tree this is, but the forest it stands in is on the wet side of the island at around 2,000 foot elevation.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Spencer Beach Park
Lately, I’ve been enjoying Spencer Beach Park, near Kawaihae. It’s a sheltered spot for getting in the water, it’s a great place to picnic, and the sandy beach is backed by shade trees. What’s not to like?
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Tropical foliage
This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Evergreen.’ See more responses here.
In Hawaii’s mild climate, a few trees, such as plumeria, will shed their leaves for a short while in the depths of our not-so-bitter winter. For the most part though, the island is green year-round, particularly in the wetter parts, which is where these photos were taken.
The trees remain green. The vines which climb the trees are green, and other colors too. The foliage around the trees is green. In short, the landscape is evergreen.
Also posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Poise
This balanced rock has been decorated with leis, as has the neighboring tree heliotrope.
Posted in response to Becky’s July Squares challenge theme of ‘Trees.’ See more responses here.
Graham's Island 