I just love a cute Japanese stone lanternThere’s something about a Japanese stone lantern that really intrigues me. The first one I remember seeing was in Spokane, WA. We went to a garden where we walked the winding paths and admired the incredible landscaping. Japanese gardens were not common in those days (we’re talking early 80s), so that trip really registered with … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Japanese stone lantern at Foster Botanic Garden
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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 – 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
Friday Fotos – Hawaii State Capitol columns represent royal palms
Architecture filled with symbolismLike so many things in Hawaii, the architecture of the state capitol includes a great deal of symbolism. These columns, of which there are eight fronting each entrance of the building, were designed to resemble royal palms. To take the symbolism further, the eight columns represent the eight main islands. Those islands are Hawaii (Big … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Hawaii State Capitol columns represent royal palms
Friday Fotos – Land Ho! And it’s our first Hawaiian sunrise of the cruise
First Hawaiian sunriseIt was a balmy, humid morning when I took this photo. We'd been at sea for five days when this beautiful sight came into view. In the distance, beyond the nearly empty deck of the MS Noordam are the first signs of a Hawaiian sunrise. The actual sunrise is more visible on the starboard side of the ship, but I was thrilled to see land.This was our … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Land Ho! And it’s our first Hawaiian sunrise of the cruise