Kona Coast in black and white This sunset photo was taken when we were in Kona in May 2014. Why black and white? It seemed to suit the day. There's a certain beauty in a black-and-white photo I wanted to capture. It was less about the colors than it was the mood of the clouds moving in. It had been a beautiful day in Kona, so this seemed like a good way to cap it off. I hope … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Sunset on the Kona Coast in black and white
Friday Fotos
Friday Fotos — looking up in downtown Kona
Whimsy, downtown Kona style While walking around, even while on vacation, it's easy to miss things. For instance, I get caught up with what's going on around me. Fortunately, this is one of the little details in the architecture of downtown Kona I didn't miss. I'd never seen a drainpipe-guzzling fish before. Come to think of it, I still haven't.I found this clever creation … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — looking up in downtown Kona
Friday Fotos — Watching the Kona Big Island surf
Looking back to our 2014 trip for this Kona Big Island surf photo. It sure looks like the guy in the photo is doing a lot of watching and planning. Unfortunately, the washed-out skies made taking photos on this particular day a bit difficult. The thing is, when you're on vacation in Kona, there are no bad days! Yes, indeed, I'll take the funky skies along with the warm and … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Watching the Kona Big Island surf
Friday Fotos — Kilauea Lighthouse Point Wildlife Refuge
At the Kilauea Lighthouse Point Wildlife Refuge, there's a small island. Its name is Moku‘ae‘ae Island. According to Kauai Vacation Secrets, the island is five acres. The fact that it's five acres surprises me because when you're looking at the island from the promontory, it looks small—really small.There are no permanent residents—other than about twenty species of birds. … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Kilauea Lighthouse Point Wildlife Refuge
Friday Fotos – Kilauea Lighthouse view looking east
Kilauea Lighthouse view to the east Here's another Kilauea Lighthouse view. This one overlooks the bay to the east of the lighthouse. Seabirds make their homes along the banks of this bay. They nest in the shrubbery and take refuge on the steep inclines where they're relatively safe. Whenever we go here, I'm entranced by the wave action in the bay. I love this spot, with the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Kilauea Lighthouse view looking east