Tag Archives: Sunsets and Sunrises

Well rounded

The rounded hills of Kohala Mountain and a weather radar known as the golfball — The rounded NEXRAD Weather Radar sits on the rounded hills of Kohala Mountain.

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Rounded.’ See more responses here. Another mixed bag this week with captions on or below the photos

The sun sets off the Kohala Coast in Hawaii — The sun sets….

Three illuminated balls in a window display in Hawaii — Three rounded balls in a shop window.

Coffee berries on a plant in Hawaii — Three rounded balls in a shop window.

Mauna Kea around sunrise

This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Finding Gratitude, Giving Thanks.’ See more responses here.

At my age, waking up and seeing the sunrise is something to be grateful for!

Sunrise from Pelekane Beach

Sunrise over Mauna Loa and Hualalai in Hawaii

On my way to work recently, this sunrise promised much, then faded, then regrouped with this vibrant display. Mauna Loa and Hualalai provide the backdrop.

All about the light

Late afternoon sun illuminates an hibiscus flower.

Orange is the new theme

A Passion vine butterfly spreads its wings

This month’s Sunday Stills color challenge theme is ‘Orange and Gold.’ See more responses here. First up is a very orange Passion Vine Butterfly taking a break.

Next, orange is the official color of the island of Lanai, represented here at this year’s Kamehameha Day celebrations.

A rider at the Kamehameha Day parade in Kapaau, Hawaii

Fish swim in one of the golden pools at Keawaiki, Hawaii — A spot of gold at Keawaiki.

An orange Bitter Melon fruit in Hawaii — A spot of gold at Keawaiki.

When I was putting this post together a few days ago, I thought a sunset photo would be a nice way to wrap it up. I trolled through my files before picking a suitable one out, and was on the verge of processing it, when I happened to glance out of the window and saw this developing. Another reminder to live in the present and not the past!