I’m sure this cheerful reindeer would like to join me in wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Season’s greetings
Category Archives: Places
Dusky pink orchid
Another orchid from Hawai’i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden, which unfortunately I don’t know the name of. For more information about Hawai’i Tropical Bioreserve & Garden, go to htbg.com.
Wasp at the water hole
A couple of days ago I posted a Yellow-billed Cardinal bathing at this pool of water. It’s popular with insects too.
Moon on fire
I like the effect caused by a recent full moon rising behind the hedge at the back of the house.
Wash, rinse, repeat
This juvenile Yellow-billed Cardinal took full advantage this popular pool of water being temporarily unoccupied to have a thorough bath.
View towards Maui and the coast
I was up at a ranch on Kohala Mountain Road and the place boasted an impressive 180° view, from Maui to Hualalai. This is the northern part of that view.
The downside of the location is that the wind can blow like crazy. During the big windstorm of a few months ago, they registered a wind speed of 83 mph!
Yachts at anchor
Recently, these two yachts were anchored off Mauna Kea Resort. I couldn’t make out the name of the blue boat but the other one is the Anawa, a Dutch built superyacht owned by a Brazilian billionaire. I confess my first thought on seeing this yacht was that it might be the ugliest boat I’d ever seen. Perhaps it was the angle. Perhaps not.
Abstracts: Green ring
Late afternoon sun shines through the trees.
Graham's Island 