Geckos on Torch Ginger

Geckos seem to love torch ginger, and I spied this pair exploring a big red blossom through the bamboo

Two Hawaii Symbols

How unexpected to be able to place Hawaii's beloved Ohia tree and the erupting Kilauea volcano in the same image.

Kilauea Closeup

This view is as close as spectators can approach the erupting Kilauea Volcano. Heat and ash fill the air around you here

Mamalohoa Road Vignette

The Old Mamalahoa Road running from Waimea to Honokaa provides many serene views like this one.

Ocean's Power at Richardson Beach

The beach at Richardson Ocean Park is pretty well protected from giant waves like this by a lava "reef" offshore

Green Island in a Pink World

The sun has not quite set, but the sky is ablaze in pink and reflected in the historic Mauna Lani fishpond. The contrast with the with the green island in the pond is otherworldly.

Last Lonely Silversword

Almost all the silverswords on Mauna Kea have completed their multi-year blooming cycle and died back, leaving this one beauty as a reminder

Kilauea Eruption

A view of the entire lava fountain from Episode 27 of the 2025 eruption, with fountaining that reached over 1000 feet

Upper Umauma Falls

The uppermost of the three waterfalls that make up the famous triple-tiered falls on the Umauma Stream. The three falls are visible together from downstream

Remote Canyon on Kohala

A helicopter view is almost the only way it is possible to see the incredibly steep and primordial canyons like this one that make up the North Kohala Coast

Naturally Decorated

This tree at Kalopa State Park rises out of the ferns and is wrapped with moss making it appear almost deliberately decorated

Wailuku Falls From the Trail

Most photos of these falls are taken from the highway bridge, but a short hike provides this closeup view

Ohi'a Blossoms Emerging

A cluster of Ohi'a brilliant red blossoms are unfolding on this tree in the Kaulana Manu Kipuka on the Big Island Saddle Road

Robusta Trail in Kalopa State Park

This unique pair of giant red-orange trees mark the start of the trail in Kalopa and are frequently photographed by visitors (like me)

Angry Wailuku Falls

Recent rains created intense flow over normally calm Wailuku Falls

Coastal Lava Stacks from Above

Surf foams over coastal lava during winter high surf, as seen from a drone overhead

Laupahoehoe North Shore

Big surf hammering the north shore of Laupahoehoe Point. An unusual direction for waves rolling in, but the result is amazing as always

Winter Swells at Honokaope Bay

Surf action always picks up during January-February in this area, providing some impressive violence amid the lava rocks

View from the Point at Onomea Bay

Onomea Bay has several small peninsulas that make great picnic spots and photo locations, like this one

Turtle Tidepool

This crystal clear pond sits behind a large lava wall blocking intense surf action. The turtles find their way through a small channel and relax in the calm

Waiau River Cascade

This pretty cascade is on the Waiau River just downstream from Kulaniapia Falls near Hilo

Puako Sunset

Sunset on a fall day when the sun disappears well to the south, close to the shoreline

Old Saddle Road Windbreak

Windbreak trees bent by relentless winds complement the curve of the small pu'u beyond

Akaka Falls Raging

The normally wispy falls take on a more intense nature after heavy spring rains

Philodendron Leaves

Deep green color and almost leathery textures gives these leaves a rich and lush appearance

Paperbark Tree

This rainforest tree is called a paperbark for obvious reasons, and is fascinating to look at, but it is considered highly invasive

Another Wave Explodes in the Bowl

This lava bowl is pounded constantly when waves come from the west. The waves were wonderfully violent on this morning, and well lit by morning sun

Hapu'u Fern

These tree-sized ferns are impressive not only for their size, but the way they unfold from a single rolls of fronds that expands into ever more complicated shapes

Tulip Tree Blossoms

The beautiful yellow tipped tulip tree blossoms are easily found littering the ground, but are usually too high up in trees to see as they grow. This is a rare knee-high perfect cluster

Portrait of a Wiliwili

A beautiful example of the few ancient wiliwili trees remaining on the Big Island, found in the wonderful Waikoloa Dry Forest

Towering Bamboo Forest

The valley in the center of Akaka Falls park has a forest of towering bamboo

Keauhou Bay Morning Surf

Lava cliffs surrounding Keauhou Bay are the target of wave action almost daily, even on a calm day like this one