A window to my world

A view through the windows of Pepeiao Cabin in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — Looking out through a window at Pepeiao Cabin in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Through a Window.’ See more responses here.

A variety of photos this week, with captions on the photos.

Two Common Waxbills in Hawaii — A pair of Common Waxbills seen through the bathroom window. It’s a good vantage point for watching and photographing birds, so long as I remember to clean it once in a while.

A view through a window at the old Bond Library in Kapaau, Hawaii — Looking through a window into the old Bond Library in Kapaau, currently in the process of renovation.

Rain falling in North Kohala, Hawaii, seen through a vehicle windscreen — Looking through a window into the old Bond Library in Kapaau, currently in the process of renovation.

Windows at a building site in hawaii — A look through new windows at a construction project at Hapuna. Sadly, one of the new windows already had something go through it.

A broken window in Hawaii — A look through new windows at a construction project at Hapuna. Sadly, one of the new windows already had something go through it.

Am I bothering you?

A cow with a bird perched on its back in Hawaii

On a recent walk at Upolu, the wind was very light, an unusual occurrence in that area. As I walked past the cattle pasture, I got a long stare from this one. But it turned out, irritating as I can be, the flies were a greater bother. The whole herd was engaged in some vigorous tail swishing to very little effect. Luckily the winds returned the next day and most of the flies were blown away.

Plumeria flower opening

Plumerias here are starting to flower on their leafless branches. This flower is just opening revealing its perfect form.

Separated by the sunset

A tug and barge off the Kohala coast shortly before sunset

A tug and barge heading north along the Kohala coast as sunset approaches.

Abstracts: Reflections

An abstract view through the front window of a helicopter

I took a few of photos like this a couple of months ago and realized I hadn’t posted any of them yet. Now I just have to remember what it is. Perhaps you can help me out!

Leatherback

Leatherbacks are members of the jack family. They tend to be solitary or seen in small groups, but until recently, I hadn’t been seeing any at all. I don’t know why that was, but they seem to be back in their usual numbers and activities now.

You looking at me?

A Northern Mockingbird stares at the photographer in Hawaii

I was, so the least I could do was get a nice profile photo.

Looking back at 2023 – part 2

A Gray Francolin walks on a railing in Hawaii — July: Got anything for me (link)?

A vase of tropical flowers below a photo of a gecko on a bird of paradise flower — August: Still life with snake (link).

Sunday Stills challenge theme this week and last week is ‘Your 2023 Year-in-Review.’ See more responses here. As before, I’m going with a favorite photo from each month of 2023, with a caption and link to the post the photo first appeared in. Last week, I posted favorites from January through June. This week, it’s July through December.

A Whitetip Reef Shark in the waters off Hawaii — September: Mr. Chompers on the move (link).

A decoy duck in the waters off Hawaii — October: Wood you believe it (link)?

A view of Mauna Kea at Sunrise — November: Mauna Kea around sunrise (link).

A child's boot left on a rock in Hawaii — December: The boot’s not on the other foot (link).

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Life on the Big Island of Hawaii