Category Archives: Parks

The Numbers Game #94

A lava breakout from the Kilauea lava flow. — A lava flow at Kilauea with people walking on it. What could possibly go wrong!

The idea of The Numbers Game is to enter a number into the search bar of your computer and then post a selection of the photos that turn up. This week’s number is 216. Captions are on the photos. You can see more responses here.

A white feral kitten with icy blue eyes — A somewhat spooky kitten.

A young stick insect clings to some mesh. — A dapper Yellow-billed cardinal.

Lapakahi panorama

A panoramic view of Lapakahi State Historical Park in Hawaii

This view shows pretty much the entirety of Lapakahi State Historical Park. On the right is the lighthouse, which is just north of the park boundary. The left edge of the photo is close to the park’s southern boundary. What you don’t see in this broad view are the rock structures that were part of the original fishing village.

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Two nenes at Spencer Beach Park in Hawaii

I like to think that the one Nene wanted a drink of water, but the sprinkler wasn’t cooperating, so the Nene threw a tantrum!

The Numbers Game #93

A Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron fishes — A juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron fishing.

The idea of The Numbers Game is to enter a number into the search bar of your computer and then post a selection of the photos that turn up. This week’s number is 215. Captions are on the photos. You can see more responses here.

A cow and calf next to a road in North Kohala — Mother and child on the loose!

The lone palm at Keawaiki stands out against a cloudy sky. — Mother and child on the loose!

A hibiscus tiliaceus at the Golden Ponds of Keawaiki on The Big Island of Hawaii — Hibiscus tiliaceus flowers, which change from yellow to red during the day.

Hibiscus tiliaceus flowers, which change from yellow to red during the day.

Animals

Casper the dog, rests at a bakery in Hawaii — Casper is the greeter at a local bakery.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘World Animal Day.’ See more responses here.

Goats on a trail in Hawaii — A contented goat at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.

A wild pig with a mango in Hawaii — A contented goat at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.

Three cats resting in Hawaii — Resting cats.

Sriracha the Bengal tiger at Panaewa Zoo, Hilo, Hawaii — Resting cats.

Window gazing

A broken window at Spencer Beach Park, Hawaii — A window in an abandoned building at Spencer Beach Park.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Windows.’ See more responses here.

Also posted for Monday Window. See more here.

Windows at the Hapuna Westin Resort, Hawaii — Windows at the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort.

Buildings at the old Coastguard Station in North Kohala, Hawaii — Buildings at the old Coastguard station in North Kohala, one boarded up, the other refurbished.

The Numbers Game #91

A Green turtle, with a slender remora on its shell, checks out the photographer — A Green Turtle gets up close and personal. Notice the Slender Remora along for the ride.

The idea of The Numbers Game is to enter a number into the search bar of your computer and then post a selection of the photos that turn up. This week’s number is 213. Captions are on the photos. You can see more responses here.