Manta Ray 1
Apparently manta rays are very rarely seen in Kealakekua Bay but when the dolphins finally came to the bay after more than a week of hopeful waiting, we saw a manta ray. A couple of years ago we brought our kids and their families to HI to share our 50th anniversary. One of the things we did was take them on a manta ray swim tour. Did we see even one ray? Nope. Did several people get miserably sea sick? Yup. And this year one came to the bay we swim in every morning! Not the best shot but a huge thrill.
Capture Date: Mar 14, 2017 10:58 AM•Views: 23
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Manta Ray 2
Apparently manta rays are very rarely seen in Kealakekua Bay but when the dolphins finally came to the bay after more than a week of hopeful waiting, we saw a manta ray. A couple of years ago we brought our kids and their families to HI to share our 50th anniversary. One of the things we did was take them on a manta ray swim tour. Did we see even one ray? Nope. Did several people get miserably sea sick? Yup. And this year one came to the bay we swim in every morning! Not the best shot but a huge thrill.
Capture Date: Mar 14, 2017 10:58 AM•Views: 18
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Momma Bear and Two Yearling Cubs
I looked out our kitchen window and saw mom and her two yearlings. I grabbed my camera and took some shots. The quality isn't terrific but I was shooting through a wire fence at very high ISO and was pleased to even get the shots. On the other hand, I'm NOT pleased to know that a mom with two such large cubs feels as if she can meander through our property so close. Moms with babies are the most dangerous and yearlings the most unpredictable. Sure hope Pearl doesn't get the idea she should go anywhere near them.
Upload Date: Apr 1, 2017 10:06 AM•Views: 22
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Morning Twilight Boat Trips to the Lava
This was shot at the overlook after hiking out there at 3 AM! Worth it though. The big gray metal sided catamaran is the boat day before yesterday's shot was taken from so you can see how close we were. You can see the red hot fragments breaking up after exploding in the water.
Capture Date: Mar 15, 2017 08:15 AM•Views: 60
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Oh My I Want To Be Back In the Sunshine
We left Oregon in the snow and arrived in Hawaii in the high 70's. It took 2 hours to finally get our rental car but we finally got here. I had to laugh when it poured last night. They've really been needing it! What a treat to be here.
Capture Date: Mar 6, 2017 03:30 PM•Views: 18
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Photographing the Sunset
At Manini Beach
Capture Date: Mar 7, 2017 08:21 PM•Views: 18
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Risking His Life for a Thrill
The little crazy man who is looking down from just above the lava that explodes as it hits the water and might at any moment undermine the surface that it is coming from went way past the fences that are meant to keep people off the most dangerous areas. I was aghast! But he does provide a great sense of scale for my photo. For me, it was a sufficient thrill to stand where I was! This shot was taken at about 4 AM despite what my camera says...I forgot to change the time setting for HI's time zone.
Capture Date: Mar 15, 2017 07:47 AM•Views: 74
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GeneGabry May 18, 2017 07:36 PM
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I was once one of those crazy guys out on the ledge to grab a shot of lava shooting into the ocean! Even after watching that short video of the guy vanishing after the ledge he was on exploded. Just had to get the shot! Great shot jgpittenger. The human element makes it. |
Room At the Bath
The place we are staying has a bird bath with almost constant visitors. This was taken through the screen on the lanai.
Capture Date: Mar 10, 2017 03:16 PM•Views: 21
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Sea Turtle 1
We had a fabulous time snorkeling this morning though sadly still no sign of the spinner dolphins. I was so excited to see this sea turtle swimming beside me, but infuriated to find all the circles especially the one on his head. Anyone have any ideas re what causes them?
Capture Date: Mar 11, 2017 10:44 AM•Views: 18
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Sea Turtle 2
We had a fabulous time snorkeling this morning though sadly still no sign of the spinner dolphins. I was so excited to see this sea turtle swimming beside me, but infuriated to find all the circles especially the one on his head. Anyone have any ideas re what causes them?
Capture Date: Mar 11, 2017 10:44 AM•Views: 21
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Spotted Eagle Ray
This spotted eagle ray was too far away to get a good shot but I was so excited to see him that I just had to share.
Capture Date: Mar 11, 2017 10:49 AM•Views: 19
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