Tag Archives: Kohala

In the pink, or in the red

A Pink hibiscus in Hawaii — A pink hibiscus.

This week’s Sunday Stills Color Challenge theme is ‘Pink and/or red.’ See more responses here.

A firecracker plant in Hawaii — I thought this was a firecracker plant, but I’m not sure now. Either way, it’s red!

Kamehameha Day parade at Kapaau in Hawaii — I thought this was a firecracker plant, but I’m not sure now. Either way, it’s red!

Rolling in

Surf rolling on along the North Kohala coast in Hawaii

This week’s Sunday Stills Monthly Color Challenge is Aquamarine. See more responses here.

It’s the season for big swells from the northwest, and these photos are from the last one. A new one is supposed to fill in today. These are good news for surfers around here, not so good for us snorkelers.

Cloud formations

On my way to work one morning, I had to stop and take photos of these unusual cloud formations along the South Kohala coast. I haven’t seen the likes of this before or since.

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.

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.

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).

After the rain

After recent rain, the sun came out and illuminated the water drops on coffee berries in the yard.

Ku’ula rock

In this view of the coast at Lapakahi State Historical Park, the large rock in the foreground was believed to be the home of Ku’ula, the fishing god. Local fishermen would leave a portion of their catch for him and, in return, would catch many fish next time they went out.

Graham's Island

Life on the Big Island of Hawaii