When I was out walking in downtown Honolulu, I came across this scene. Someone had had turned on a hose up the street and the ensuing temporary river caused an instant influx of this hoard of white king pigeons.
I particularly like the presence of the Oahu Nature Tours bus in the background with its 924-BIRD phone number. Pretty easy work. Just pull the bus over, turn on a tap, and ‘Voilà.’
Posted in response to this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge ‘Prolific.’
A view of the light between Mahukona State Park and Lapakahi State Historical Park on the North Kohala coast.
An off-island photo from my recent jaunt to Honolulu. This is the old U.S. Post Office, Custom House, and Court House, which is still in use as a post office today. The building is one of many historical buildings in the downtown area.
This building dates from 1922 and, according to the handy guide from historichawaii.org, ‘This classic Mediterranean-style structure features large roof overhangs, shaded arcades, open interior courtyards, spacious porticos, and two towers.’
Not a bad spot to sit and have lunch.
One of the first things anyone visiting a rocky seashore here will see is lots of little black shapes skittering away. Those shapes are a’ama crabs.
On this day, I had, as usual, spooked the crabs into motion, but after putting a little distance between me and them, they settled down again. Where they settled was on this sloping rock next to a blowhole. Moments later, water shot out of the blowhole creating this scene.
Where I would have been squealing and running from the sudden deluge, the a’ama crabs remained. I guess, living on these rocky shores, they are well used to this sort of thing.
There are almost always sheep to be seen on the hike up Pu’u Wa’awa’a. This ram sported a rather ratty-looking coat, but a positively beatific smile.
Posted in response to this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge ‘Smiles.’
This is Kawaiaha’o Church in downtown Honolulu. I took this photo immediately after the church clock struck one. I guess this is what’s meant by island time.
Posted in response to this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge ‘Smiles.’
This cheerful looking emu is a resident of Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens, near Hilo. What strikes me most though is how this photo is just like looking in a mirror. I mean, the hair, the beak …
Posted in response to this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge ‘Smiles.’
For more information about Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens, go to hilozoo.org.
The cement works at the port of Kawaihae catches the early morning sun.
Graham's Island 