Big Island waterfalls aboundWe found this waterfall while exploring on a back road on our return trip from Laupahoehoe to Hilo. This one was along the old highway, which is seldom used. The trip, though short, took us through areas that were stunning. It was a very nice way to avoid the main highway and the Big Island version of traffic. More Big Island photos from the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Big Island waterfalls abound
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Friday Fotos — Lapahoehoe on the Big Island beckons
Lapahoehoe on the Big Island beckonsDuring our trip to Lapahoehoe on the Big Island I wandered to the south side of the park. This gorgeous bay, with its blue waters, white surf, and green hills seemed so idyllic. With all this serenity, it's hard to believe this is the site of a tsunami that took the lives of school children and their teachers.If you get a chance to … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Lapahoehoe on the Big Island beckons
Friday Fotos – Onomea Bay on the Big Island
Onomea Bay on the Big IslandTo get to Onomea Bay you must take a windy side road, then walk down an asphalt path to the bay. On the way down, there are several spectacular views. Unfortunately, the day we were there it was very overcast so we had lots of gray. The views were still very impressive and at the bottom where the water from the stream meets the ocean, it's pure … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Onomea Bay on the Big Island
More crashing waves on the Big Island at Laupahoehoe
Crashing waves at LaupahoehoeWhen we visited Laupahoehoe on the advice of a friend, we had no idea it was going to be such a wonderful place. The park has a huge expanse of grass where kids can play and just beyond that are these incredible views of the ocean waves crashing. There were a few intrepid souls snorkeling off the boat dock. They weren't saying much about what … [Read more...] about More crashing waves on the Big Island at Laupahoehoe
Friday Fotos – Sunset on the Kona Coast in black and white
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