I came across this dragonfly cruising up and down a large, muddy puddle in such a regular fashion, it could have been on rails.
Hi’ilawe Falls in Waipi’o Valley
The sun illuminates a homestead in Waipi’o Valley with Hi’ilawe Falls in the background.
Abstracts: Muddy Van Gogh?
An abstract paint job on a minivan, courtesy of a brisk drive through a mud puddle.
Cackling goose
A cackling goose is similar in appearance to a Canada goose, but much smaller and with a shorter beak. Both are rare visitors to Hawaii. This cackling goose was taking a drink of water from a puddle at Upolu airport until a couple of mynah birds started harassing it. Then it took off and headed east, into a strong wind.
Mango flower beetle
This mango flower beetle was hanging out on the washing line. Probably wouldn’t be right at the top of a ‘cute creatures’ list.
Upolu sunset
The scene shortly after sunset on the coast below Upolu airport in North Kohala.
Fagraea berteriana
Fagraea berteriana is also known as perfume flower tree and pua keni keni. In Hawaiian, pua keni keni means “ten cent flower,” which used to be the price of a lei made from these flowers.
There’s a lot going on with these plants. The fragrant flowers start out white, then turn golden yellow. Later it will produce smooth green fruits that will become wrinkled and red.
Opihi picker
This man was multi-tasking on the coast. After setting up his fishing rod, he went down to the shore to pick opihi. Such an undertaking is not for the faint of heart. Misjudge a wave, and he could be swept into the ocean in an instant.
Opihi are a kind of limpet and are a favorite delicacy here in Hawaii, most often eaten raw, straight from the shell.
Graham's Island 