Kilauea steam vent on the Big IslandTraveling through lava fields creates a dramatic impression, as does this Kilauea steam vent. On the Big Island, there are miles and miles of nothing but devastation. Where the event occurred well in the past, there will be some signs of life, but at the very least, it takes decades for a lava flow to revegetate.Here's a sobering … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Kilauea steam vent on the Big Island
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Friday Fotos – Banyan Tree in Lahaina
Banyan Tree in LahainaThe Banyan Tree in a centerpiece for the little town of Lahaina. People gather here to sit, talk story, and simply wander around. One block from the ocean and right on Front Street, the location is ideal for anyone who's in the downtown area. We came through right around sunset, so the lights were coming on, but it was still light out. It was the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Banyan Tree in Lahaina
Friday Fotos – Mr. Turtle at Byodo-In Temple
Mr. Turtle at Byodo-In TempleSay hello to Mr. Turtle from Byodo-In Temple!. He was an inquisitive little guy, coming up out of the water to take a peek at people. I'm not sure, but he might have even smiled for the camera. Okay, that might be a stretch, but he was there on the shore and I was not about to miss the opportunity. This would probably be a pretty good place to … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Mr. Turtle at Byodo-In Temple
Friday Fotos – Return to Thurston Lava Tube
Return to Thurston Lava TubeI posted another picture of the Thurston Lava Tube a few weeks ago. This shot was taken toward the end of the tube. The stair are visible, along with people who had been ahead of us. Inside the tube, it's lit well enough to be able to see where you're going, but not so bright as to make everything visible. It's an eerie feeling being inside a … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Return to Thurston Lava Tube
Friday Fotos – Sunrise at Nukoli‘i Beach
Sunrise at Nukoli‘i BeachBeginning the day down along the shore at Nukoli‘i Beach was always a favorite part of my days when we visited Kaua‘i. Each morning, a flock of sunrise watchers gather to see the clouds part and the rays of golden sunshine poke through. As you can see in the photo above, the colors run the gamut from black to gray and gold to a brilliant orange. … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Sunrise at Nukoli‘i Beach