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.
Moments
Sharing a moment or more with you.
Here you will find some of our latest adventures.
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.
Up In Smoke
From the Kilauea Overlook in Hawaii Volcanos National Park.
The gases rising from the Kilauea’s caldera are iluminated by the lava venting far below. This was about two and a half hours after sunset.
Toothbrush Orchid
On a visit to the Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, we encountered this very different specimen. Too Cool. Aptly named.
This image was created from 10 exposures, focus stacked to improve the depth of field and detail.
Kailua Bay
There is something about the sea that attracts us all. Is it the constant motion of the waves: The thought of distant shores? Exotic places?
Kona Sea Wall
Liddy watches the ocean waves as they roll in against the seawall on Alli’i Drive. If we were in Puerto Vallarta, this would be the Malacon.
Yellow Ohi’a
This yellow Ohi’a can be found in the Waimea Nature Park. The Park has a collection of these trees in about 8 different variations.
Hibiscus
This is a Hibiscus.
Well, you knew that.
What you don’t know is it a composite of seventeen images shot with a different focus point then stacked and blended. I think the result is absolutely stunning.
My new Canon R6 camera can shoot multiple exposures at different focal lengths. It steps the lens focus point from the near starting point out through so many shots at a preset distance.
This is one of my first photos using this technique. I don’t think it will be the last.
So many opportunities!
Hawaiian Sunset Number One
Was hoping for a brighter sky last night – oh well – more sunsets to come 😎