Kawaiaha'o Church

Taken on the grounds of the historic Kawaiaha'o Church in downtown Honolulu.

Hibiscus

Sunset Sail

Just Hangin' Around

Dawn on our last day, the moon lingered in the western sky.

Perfect Day

A calmer day than most this year.

Twilight

High Surf

Some fairly heavy rain and strong winds brought high surf warnings and lots of water up onto the roads and walkways. Here are a couple of surf shots that don't do justice, of course.

Bird of Paradise

Just home from a wonderful getaway to Hawaii. Out of 500+ photos, this one is my favorite.

Java Sparrow

In the early morning on the grounds of Fort DeRussy in Waikiki.

Rainbow Shower Tree

Honolulu City Birds

On the fence at Iolani Palace grounds in downtown Honolulu: Zebra Dove and Red-Crested Cardinal.

Zebra doves are everywhere and their sweet cooing sound one of the most familiar sounds in Hawaii. They are so bold as to be somewhat of a pest in outdoor restaurants, landing on your table and even on your plate, if you don't watch out!

Pacific Golden Plover in the grass at Fort DeRussy on Waikiki.

Yellow-fronted Canary

Cattle Egret on Barbers Point

One more from Friday Harbor

This is what we saw at low tide...raccoons!

Weekend Jaunt: San Juan Island

San Juan Island was spectacularly beautiful this weekend with picture-book weather. My photos don't begin to tell the story, but here are the few that made the cut (I got carried away taking pictures of my grandson instead.) The eagle put on quite a show... too bad my vantage point (peek-a-boo view through the trees) was not the best for catching it with the camera.


Horsetail... so lovely when it's not in the flower bed!

Dahlias in formal garden at "English Camp National Park"

Honeybee buried in Verbena.

Bald Eagle on the sunny rocks off Pear Point. I snapped many a picture of this beautiful eagle, but this is the only one even close to being decent.

Sparrows at Roche Harbor

All photos taken with Olympus C-740 Ultra Zoom.

Brilliant Start to the Day

Hood Canal sunrise.

"Just another sunset" on Hood Canal

Tulips in LaConner

LaConner 2005

Sunset on Waikiki

Crowds gathered all along the beach to watch the sunset, but flip flops, traffic and voices faded as I looked out at the setting sun. Me, the ocean, the sky, the horizon, the gentle waves lapping on the shore. Would there be an emerald flash of light as the sun dipped out of sight? Yes, it was there... an instant of wonder and mystery.

Hood Canal

Sunset from the Deck on Hood Canal.

Aspen Grove at Theler Wetlands in Belfair, Washington.


Rocky Shore shining through the shallow waters of Hood Canal.

Crabby...

Ubiquitous Crow.


Early Morning Visitor. I heard the crunch and crackle of oyster shells underneath the feet of this young deer before I saw him. He didn't seem to be bothered at all by the old lady on the deck above him scrambling for her camera and snapping pics to beat the band. He walked right under the deck, emerging on the other side with scarcely a glance.


Star Light, Star Bright

On the Fence - Quail in LaConnor

If it Itches.... Gull on Hood Canal

Great Blue Heron at Dawn, Hood Canal

Barn Swallow in Theler Wetlands, Belfair

Bad Hair Day - Kingfisher on Hood Canal