Category Archives: photography
Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is here, so I thought I’d post a bit of red, white and blue. . . . Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of … Continue reading
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Tagged blue Virginia bluebells, strawberries in green bowl, white peony
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Lunch in Koloa
I think my favorite town on Kauai was Koloa. We stopped there for lunch and ended up spending a couple of hours shopping and taking photos. Lunch was here: Tomkats Grille had a very relaxed, outdoor atmosphere with lots of … Continue reading
Hawaiian Hues
Have I mentioned how beautiful the colors are in Hawaii? In addition to the luscious greens and the blue Pacific, you’ll see the following: a vibrant purple Hong Kong orchid tree blossom Hawaiian shirts in shades of pink and orange … Continue reading
One Tender Heart
Thought I’d give you a little break from all the Hawaii posts. Here’s a bleeding heart, taken in March. . . . Hope your week’s going well! {carole}
Makawao is Definitely a Wow
One of my favorite towns on Maui was Makawao. According to about.com, one of the most popular rodeos in Hawaii occurs there on July fourth. “Paniolos” were the first cowboys in the United States. Long before there were cowboys in … Continue reading
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Tagged boutiques, hand towels, Hawaii, linens, Makawao, Maui, picture frame, sneakers, tray, Upcountry
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Luau Skies
We celebrated one of our friend’s birthdays by going to a luau in Lahaina. The Old Lahaina Luau, to be exact. When we got there, the sky looked like this: Then we felt little raindrops. Oh nooooo, this can’t be … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, dancers, Hawaii, Old Lahaina Luau, sailboats, sunset, waiters
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Flying Over Maui
I bought an iPad the week before going to Hawaii, but didn’t use the camera on it until we flew from Maui to Kauai. These were taken through a small, spotty airplane window, but the iPad camera produced some pretty … Continue reading
Koloa, Kauai
While on the island of Kauai, we stopped in a lovely town called Koloa. When I got out of the car, I looked across the street and saw this view: I love Kauai. {carole}
Tropical Bouquet
Between our Maui condo and the parking lot was this beautiful collection of bougainvillea. I’ve seen one or two colors amassed before, but not this many. . . . You can see more of the purple in this instagram version: … Continue reading
Chillin’ in Lahaina
The town of Lahaina, Maui, was once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii and a major whaling center. Now it’s a mix of great shops and restaurants where you can have lunch and look at this view of the … Continue reading
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Tagged aloha sign, beach cruiser, Hawaii, hibiscus, Lahaina, Lanai, male figurehead, Maui, saxophonist on the beach, wood carver
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Pearls & Prose 