Calm water at Honolulu Harbor early in the morning There’s something breathtaking about the beauty of a marina of any size at dawn. On this particular morning, I had some time to take a walk down to the Honolulu Harbor. The light felt like it softened the scene and was perfect as I strolled around snapping photos every few seconds. I liked this view because I was able to … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – early morning at Honolulu Harbor
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Friday Fotos – an early morning paddle board trip
Exploring Kahanamoku Beach on a paddle boardIt was early in the morning when this paddle boarder showed up at Kahanamoku Beach and slowly made his way out from shore. The water was calm, so it was an easy trek for him. In some ways, I thought how nice it would have been to join him, but then I remembered my one experience on a paddle board.My wife bought me a paddle … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – an early morning paddle board trip
Friday Fotos – Peace lilies at Hilton Hawaiian Village
I took this photo during our stay near the Hilton Hawaiian Village for Left Coast Crime in 2017. Each day, I had the pleasure of walking by this planter filled with peace lilies. They somehow seem to lighten the mood no matter what's going on. Of course, during a week of being at a conference (in Hawaii, no less) there wasn't much that could dampen the mood.One thing I … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Peace lilies at Hilton Hawaiian Village
Friday Fotos- white hibiscus loving the sun
I love white hibiscusI absolutely love white hibiscus, and these guys obviously love the sun. Actually, I love any hibiscus, whether they're red, orange, yellow, or any of the other colors. The lush green leaves of the plants seem to convey a sense of calm. These were especially beautiful because they’re a pure white with only a red stamen. The ancestors of these plants … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos- white hibiscus loving the sun
Friday Fotos – Japanese paper lanterns create serene atmosphere
Paper lanterns at Bishop MuseumAren’t those paper lanterns gorgeous? They’re called chōchin. Lanterns of this sort have been around for over a thousand years. They’ve become an architectural design staple and range in quality from handmade works of art to cheap plastic trinkets. Looking at these lanterns up close at Bishop Museum, they look like they’re very high quality … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Japanese paper lanterns create serene atmosphere