In the absence of anything to indicate scale, this photo could be seen as anything from a large reservoir during a drought all the way down to a small puddle drying out. In fact, it’s closest to the latter. I like how the mud is layered as it dries out, and the coloration of the different levels.
A green anole surveys his territory from the edge of a roof. The roof not only makes a good vantage point, but also provides secure shelter in the event of rain.
In this view of Mauna Kea from the Pu’u O’o Trail, the trees of a kipuka, clouds rolling over the saddle, and the bulk of the mountain, create a layered effect.
The plumage of birds at rest often has a wonderful layered look to it. This zebra dove is no exception.
There are several kinds of parrotfish in the waters off the Big Island, but the lines radiating out from the eye make the stareye easy to identify. In its initial phase (below), those lines are much less obvious, and the fish blends in with its surroundings so well that it’s sometimes difficult to spot at all.
I wrote a while ago (here) about the precipitous, rope-aided section of the trail to Honokane Nui Valley, east of Pololu. Surviving that section does offer the reward of the rest of the trail, which passes through tree-shaded clearings, tropical-leafed tunnels, and bamboo canyons. Try not to think of the haul back up.
Every so often, when I go snorkeling, the water is full of small pink filament-like things. Swimming through them leaves me feeling slightly itchy and I’ve been told they’re baby jellyfish. A few days ago, in amongst these little pink blobs was a somewhat larger one, still only an inch or two long, but definitely a jellyfish.
This was the best photo I got, but I liked how the water swirled around above it with the pink-rimmed hole looking like it might just have beamed the jellyfish down.
I found this mourning gecko taking a drink at a bird of paradise flower. I love the metallic-looking eyes of the gecko.
