The Liddy Gallery
Not sure where to put a gallery dedicated to my four-footed friend, so I will put it here.
…Moments
Sharing a moment or more with you.
Here you will find some of our latest adventures.
Pele’s Brew
From the Kilauea Overlook in Hawaii Volcanos National Park.
Wait until after the sun has set – say about three and a half hours. The glow from the lava lake 1700 feet below lights up the gasses venting from the volcano.
At this time, the edge of the caldera is considered unstable. Access is restricted. There is no place around the rim where you can safely see the actual lava flowing into the 400 foot deep pool of lava at the bottom.
A Pair of Gray Francolin
A couple? I don’t know. Liddy and I were walking along the path in the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. when we happed across these two who were also enjoying the path.
Gray Francolin
This lovely little bird was strolling along the path in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.
Apparently the species was introduced to Hawaii in 1958 from India.
Red Ohi’a Lehua
This red Ohi’a can be found in the Waimea Nature Park. The Park has a collection of these trees in about 8 different variations.
There is a legend of a love story connected to these trees.
Another Red Crested Cardinal
I caught this chap chowing down on some of the berries hanging from the surrounding bush. Handsome devil don’t you think.
Red Crested Cardinal
I have tried on many of my visits to these islands to capture this gorgeous bird. Success was achieved at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in Kona.
Turns out this bird is not really a Cardinal; it is a Tanager.
Regardless – a very pretty bird.
Kona Sunset
A little street photography
Kona doesn’t have the dramatic plazas of some other tourist mechas. It does have its sunsets moments, however.
Our Water Girl
Liddy carried our water while we were out hiking yesterday in the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. It is a great place to go on a short adventure, but… there are long stretches through the lava fields. If the sun is out, you will be burned. If the sun is out, you will be parched.
On this day it was overcast so we didn’t use all of the water. Only half of it.
South Point
Southern most location in the United States, South Point, HI.
The lava flows off of Mauna Loa are absolute desolation and yet the plants find a place to put in roots and survive.