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The Numbers Game #88

A green turtle swims in the waters of the Big Island of Hawaii.
A Green Turtle swimming by, taken from shore while waiting for a tour boat.

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 210. Captions are on the photos. You can see more responses here.

Trouble boiling?

A sign at Boiling Pots in Hilo, Hawaii

I was in Hilo yesterday, and I visited a few places I hadn’t been to in a while. One was Boiling Pots, part of Hilo’s Wailuku River State Park. It’s a beautiful spot, but the river can be dangerous when it’s roaring, so it’s plastered with warning signs.

As you can see, the signs don’t impress everyone. In truth, this group was probably perfectly safe. The river was as low as I’ve seen it. It’s been dry all over the island and the forecast for the day was more of the same. But it’s not the rain in Hilo that causes the river to run, it’s what’s happening on the slopes of Mauna Kea. And while the forecast was good, forecasts can be wrong, as I think we’ve all experienced. But people will be people.

Frankly, the signs at Boiling Pots are something of an eyesore, but the county has to try and cover itself. If those folks did get swept away, their next of kin would likely lawyer up and hold responsible anyone and everyone, except for those who should have known better.

Jalousie windows

Reflections in Jalousie windows in Hawaii
Reflections in Jalousie windows in Hawaii

Jalousie windows, or louvered windows, are quite common in Hawaii. The old versions provide good ventilation, but aren’t great for keeping out rain, bugs, or people! I believe newer models are better in that regard. What I like about them is the interesting reflections they offer.

Life’s a beach, or is it?

A reflection of sand on a tanker in Hawaii
Is it a mirage?

This week’s Sunday Stills color challenge theme is ‘Tan, beige, and/or peachy shades.’ See more responses here. Captions on the photos.

Anaehoʻomalu Bay beach on the Big Island, Hawaii
The beach at Anaehoʻomalu Bay is one of the most popular on the island, but was still quiet this early morning.
Hapuna Beach on the Big Island, Hawaii
At Hapuna, flooding cut the beach in two. The lagoon is the remnant of the flooded area.
A piece of driftwood looking like a seal at Spencer Beach Park, Hawaii
Is it a seal on the beach at Spencer Beach Park?

Lava Meats

Reflections in a window in Hilo, Hawaii

I took this photo in Hilo, when I went over to the orchid show, specifically to use in the last Becky’s Squares. Then I forgot about it!

Despite the ‘Yes, We Are Open’ sign, the shop was closed, but what caught my attention were the long red drapes covering the windows. They provided a swathe of red and some good reflections, including a banner for the tattoo parlor on my side of the street.

The Numbers Game #84

Spinner dolphins off the coast of Hawaii Island
Spinner Dolphins swim by.

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 206. Captions are on the photos. You can see more responses here.