I came across this on a rocky stretch of coast, placed there by someone who liked the shape as much as I do. It’s a lump of bleached coral, but looks like a small, tubby lap dog not at all pleased about being toted to such an uncomfortable spot. I particularly like the petroglyph-like form on its side.
Small boat on a shimmering sea
Late afternoon sun shines on the ocean and a small fishing boat off the Big Island.
Black-crowned night heron in flight
I find the flight of birds very graceful. This juvenile black-crowned night heron was mostly statuesque while fishing in the shallows, but every so often it took flight to relocate, gliding over turbulent waters.
Baby praying mantis
I was out in the yard taking photos on a windy day when I felt something tickle my arm. I thought it was a leaf, but looking down found this baby praying mantis on the move. I watched it for a while before setting it down on a leaf in a sheltered spot.
Barred filefish
A barred filefish grazes on a coral head.
Pink rocks
Sea water surges amongst pink rocks on the Kohala coast. The coloration is due to algae growth.
Abstracts: Eucalyptus logs
Eucalyptus logs, stacked ready for export, make a colorful pattern.
Wind-powered cattle?
This member of a herd of beef cattle looks like it’s been fitted with a wind turbine. Possibly to help dispel all that troublesome methane they produce?
Graham's Island 