Tag Archives: Sunday Stills

Over the lava and through the woods

The Pu'u O'o Trail on the Big Island of Hawaii — Trails come in all shapes and sizes. Some meander through the woods.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Paths and Trails.’ See more responses here.

A Trail along the coast on the Big Island of Hawaii — Some follow the coast.

A Trail over Pahoehoe lava on the Big Island of Hawaii — Some follow the coast.

The trail to Akaka Falls on the Big Island of Hawaii — Some are paved and have rails for safety.

A sign marks the trail at Weliweli Point on the Big Island of Hawaii — Some are paved and have rails for safety.

The Ka'awaloa Trail on the Big Island of Hawaii — Some trails are mysterious.

The Powerline Trail on the Big Island of Hawaii — Some trails are mysterious.

Pretty in pink

A Pink container in Hawaii — This shipping container, parked in Kawaihae, isn’t likely to blend into the background.

This week’s Sunday Stills color challenge theme is ‘Pink.’ See more responses here.

Maiapilo flowers in Hawaii — Maiapilo flowers are white when they bloom but turn to pink within 24 hours as they fade.

A rider in the Kamehameha Day Parade in North Kohala, Hawaii — Maiapilo flowers are white when they bloom but turn to pink within 24 hours as they fade.

A Pink Ginger in Hawaii — A pink ginger.

A Bee on pinkhead smartweed in Hawaii — A pink ginger.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

A lava breakout from the Kilauea lava flow. — A lava breakout in a flow from Pu’u O’o covers the old coast road, which is now a trail (here).

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Parks.’ See more responses here.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is the best known park on the island. It covers 354,461 acres, which includes, not just the Kilauea area, but up to the summit of Mauna Loa and down the southwest rift zone of that volcano. The park contains 106 miles of roads and 155 miles of marked trails, many of them well off the beaten track.

I’ve hiked a lot in the park, though I doubt I’ll ever cover all the trails, but these photos are from ones I’ve done with links to the original posts for those interested.

On the Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs Trail (here).

View from Hilina Pali Trail in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — On the Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs Trail (here).

A low section of Puapo'o lava tube — Puapo’o lava tube is only accessible on a guided tour (here).

The interior of Thurston Lava Tube at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. — Puapo’o lava tube is only accessible on a guided tour (here).

Steam rises alongside the Steam Vents trail in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — Steaming Bluff on the Crater Rim Trail (here).

Daybreak reveals the onlookers gathered at the Jaggar Museum viewing point. — Steaming Bluff on the Crater Rim Trail (here).

The Puna Coast Trail features colorful lava (here)…

Colored lava on the Ka'u Desert Trail, Hawaii — The Puna Coast Trail features colorful lava (here)…

Also posted for Jo’s Monday Walk. See more responses here.

No fear of flying

A pair of Nenes fly low in Hawaii — A pair of Nenes swoop low over the ground.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Flight.’ See more responses here. I finally winnowed a raft of options down to just the birds. Captions on the photos as usual.

A pair of Brown Boobies fly over the ocean in Hawaii — A pair of Brown Boobies glide over the ocean.

A Black-crowned Night Heron flies over calm water in Hawaii — A pair of Brown Boobies glide over the ocean.

A pueo (Hawaiian short-eared owl) takes off in Hawaii — A Pueo takes off…

A pueo (Hawaiian short-eared owl) flies in Hawaii — A Pueo takes off…

Photos for people who like pastels

Pastel Candies in Hawaii — Pastel shades of candy.

This week’s Sunday Stills color challenge theme is ‘Pastels.’ See more responses here. Captions on the photos.

Purple Crown Flowers in Hawaii — A Crown Flower.

Foliage in a pot at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden in Hawaii — A Crown Flower.

A Rosy-faced lovebird in Hawaii — A Rosy-faced Lovebird getting to grips with lunch.

A piece of organic matter floating in the water off Hawaii — A Rosy-faced Lovebird getting to grips with lunch.

Pet or pest

A wild pig snoozes in the shade in Hawaii

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘National Kids and Pets Day.’ See more responses here. Wild pigs are as close as I get to having a pet these days, though an extra ’s’ might make a better description.

Evey day is Earth Day

Plants growing at a farm in North Kohala, Hawaii — A crop growing against a backdrop of wind turbines and the ocean. And, yes, that’s a monarch butterfly happy about the arrangement.

Papaya flowers and fruits growing in Hawaii — Flowers and fruits on a Papaya.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Earth Day.’ See more responses here.

I’m never quite sure what’s appropriate for Earth Day, but I figure nature, farming and renewable energy fit the bill, so here are some photos from a recent walk in the neighborhood.