Vibrant: a Hawaiian sunset. Maralee
Hawaiian Red-Crested Cardinal
Another photo taken while visiting Hawaii last year. It is also known as the Brazilian Cardinal, it was introduced to Hawaii around 1930 from South America. It feeds on seeds, plant matter, insects and fruit. Maralee
Hawaiian Sparrow
This little sparrow had lunch with us at an outdoor restaurant while we were in Hawaii last year. He was obviously very accustomed to being around people. Maralee
Weekly Challenge: Happy Place II
In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Happy Place." Another "Happy Place" is Hawaii. I lived in Hawaii longer than I've lived any other place. I loved the warm trade wind breezes, the salt air, and the waves crashing on the beaches. Maralee
A Bit of Hawaii in Bend
While I was walking along the river early yesterday morning, I watched an outrigger canoe team paddling on the river. It brought back many memories of the season that I paddled for a club in Hawaii. It seems so effortless, yet I remember that hard work that went into paddling. Maralee
Through My Lens 