Hawaii golden shower tree rains blossomsIf you’re near a Hawaii Golden Shower tree when it drops its blossoms, you’ll understand how this tree got its name. We found one at Foster Botanic Garden that was raining golden blossoms. It looked like large yellow snowflakes were falling from the sky. What you see here is just one small section of ground as an example.The … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – flowers from the Hawaiian Golden Shower tree fall like snow
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Friday Fotos – Rainbow Eucalyptus in Foster Botanical Garden
Rainbow Eucalyptus bark is a stunning display of colorThe first time we saw a Rainbow Eucalyptus was on the Road to Hana. The trees were in a stand about a hundred yards from the road where our bus let us off to take a few photos. Even from that distance, we could tell the trees were something special.During our visit to Foster Botanical Garden, we came across #17, the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Rainbow Eucalyptus in Foster Botanical Garden
Friday Fotos – Foster Botanical Garden gazebo
Foster Botanical Garden GazeboOne of the gems we found during our Hop On/Hop Off tour of Honolulu was this gazebo at Foster Botanical Garden. Located in Honolulu, these gardens are a wonderful retreat from the surrounding city. We were amazed at how peaceful it was once we entered. We’d never even heard of the gardens, but they are located on the Red Line and we wanted … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Foster Botanical Garden gazebo
Friday Fotos – Statue of Father Damien watches over the Eternal Flame
Father Damien watches over the Eternal FlameLast week’s Friday Foto showed the Eternal Flame across Beretania Street from the Hawaii State Capitol. That shot was taken closer to the Eternal Flame, but right in front of the capitol is a statue of Father Damien. Just like last week’s photo, this one shows another juxtaposition. This time, it isn’t past and current times in … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Statue of Father Damien watches over the Eternal Flame
Friday Fotos – the Eternal Flame Memorial in Honolulu
Eternal Flame Memorial in HonoluluAcross Beretania Street from Hawaii’s State Capitol is the Eternal Flame Memorial. This monument honors the men and women of the State of Hawaii who lost their lives in the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941. The light traffic on Beretania Street on the day we visited made it possible for me to shoot from across the street. While … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – the Eternal Flame Memorial in Honolulu