Category Archives: Places

The Numbers Game #8

A cattle egret stands on a sleeping cow in Hawaii
A Cattle Egret stands on a resting cow. No, it’s not dead!

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 129. You can see more responses here.

A Mourning Gecko on a Bird of Pardise flower.
A gold dust day gecko licks moisture off a bird of paradise flower in Hawaii
A Gold Dust Day Gecko on a Bird of Pardise flower.
A black stink bug next to a black strap on a red shirt.
This stink bug landed on my shirt as I was trying to photograph it.
A dive boat anchored off the Kona Coast in Hawaii
A dive boat off the Kona Coast.
A pair of zebra doves resting on a branch
Two Zebra Doves enjoy the late afternoon sun.
A drop of water on a passion vine leaf in Hawaii
A drop of water on a Passion Vine leaf.
Sunset over Kohala
Sunset from the lanai.

Valentine sign

Sign at a church school in Hawi, Hawaii.

I saw this sign at a local church school. I understand what they’re getting at, but I confess I found this a bit creepy. I mean, I can’t think of anyone I’ve ever wanted to send a Valentine’s card to that I’ve also wanted to use a nail gun on.

Pueo on the wing

A pueo flies over pasture land in Hawaii
A pueo flies over pasture land in Hawaii

I was driving home from Waimea when I noticed a movement off to my left. I thought it looked like a Pueo, the Hawaiian Short-eared Owl, endemic to the islands. Sure enough, it proved to be one, gliding over the pastureland, looking for an evening meal. I watched it for some time, going back and forth over the pasture looking for movement and a meal below.

Unlike most owls, Pueos are active during the day, and so are easier to spot. The bottom photo is an older photo that’s run before (here), but gives a clearer view of the bird and what it eats!

Posted for Bird of the Week LI. See more responses here.

A pueo flies over pasture land in Hawaii

In the pink, or in the red

A Pink hibiscus in Hawaii
A pink hibiscus.

This week’s Sunday Stills Color Challenge theme is ‘Pink and/or red.’ See more responses here.

A firecracker plant in Hawaii
I thought this was a firecracker plant, but I’m not sure now. Either way, it’s red!
Kamehameha Day parade at Kapaau in Hawaii
Kamehameha Day parade in Kapaau.
Kamehameha Day parade at Kapaau in Hawaii
I bet the guy in the photo is thinking, ‘I’d look good in that hat.’
A Pinktail Triggerfish in the waters off Hawaii
A Pinktail Triggerfish. How do they come up with these names?
Kamehameha Day parade at Kapaau in Hawaii
Fishing on the North Kohala Coast.

The Numbers Game #7

A gray francolin ventures into the territory of some cats in Hawaii
A Gray Francolin ventures into the territory of some cats.

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 128. You can see more responses here.

Two painted lady butterflies in a kiawe tree in Hawaii
Two Painted Lady Butterflies in a Kiawe tree.
An Undulated Moray Eel in the waters off Hawaii
An Undulated Moray Eel looking grouchy, as per usual.
Koi swim in Lily Lake at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Gardens
Koi swim in Lily Lake at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden.