Three Nenes

Three nenes in Hawaii

I saw these nenes in the sugar cane field above Upolu Airport. Not only are there an odd number of them, which is odd in itself since I usually see them in pairs, but the one at the front is sporting a tracking box in his back. I’ve seen two nenes in this area with these boxes, though there are undoubtedly more around. It’s been nearly two years since I saw this bird with the tracker and more than a year since I saw the other two.

Posted in response to this month’s Becky’s Squares challenge theme of ‘Odd.’ See more responses here.

Scrawled Filefish

A scrawled filefish in the waters off Hawaii

Following of from yesterday’s possibly arty post, today I offer a photo of a Scrawled Filefish. Not only is this fish odd to look at, with its protruding mouth and very long tail fin, but it’s also covered in abstract scrawls which are quite beautiful when the light catches them right. It’s a moving abstract painting, but whereas well known abstract artists go for millions, Scrawled Filefish probably go for $3.99 a pound.

Posted in response to this month’s Becky’s Squares challenge theme of ‘Odd.’ See more responses here.

Sunset afterglow

After the sunset in Hawaii

A scene shortly after sunset. Nothing odd about this, but having recently seen a couple of shows about art thefts and scams, this photo brought to mind the paintings of Mark Rothko. The odd thing is those paintings are worth millions and this photo, not so much.

Posted in response to this month’s Becky’s Squares challenge theme of ‘Odd.’ See more responses here. Also posted in response to the current Friendly Friday challenge theme of ‘Searching for Serenity.’ See more responses here.

Amythest flowers

A vase of Vinca flowers
A Dtps. Yu Pin Dream Girl Orchid at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden
Persian Shield leaves at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden
Water Lilies at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden

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

With no immediate ideas for this challenge, I plumped for some odds and ends from my flower folders. First up is a ‘vase’ of vincas followed by a Doritaenopsis orchis (Yu Pin Dream Girl). Then we have the leaves of a Persian Shield plant and finally a water lily surrounded by reflections.

Also posted in response to this month’s Becky’s Squares challenge theme of ‘Odd.’ See more responses here.

Pacific Day Octopus

A Pacific Day Octopus in Hawaii
A Pacific Day Octopus extends its tentacles

Let’s face it, octopuses are just plain odd. They change color in an instant. They disappear while you’re looking at them. They shoot off with surprising speed. They disappear into cracks where you wouldn’t think you could lose a paperclip. And, while looking right at them, they will change shape, oozing out tentacles to redistribute themselves in some other place.

Posted in response to this month’s Becky’s Squares challenge theme of ‘Odd.’ See more responses here.