The Big Island, Sunsets, Moonrise, Whale Breaching, Koali and Muolea circa 1888
Big Island on a very clear day.
Reserve Today!Look closely and see snow on Mauna Kea, about 50 miles away. Mauna Loa is just visible in the middle of the picture. Kohala Mountain is down and to left of Mauna Kea. Mountain on right is Hualalai, above Kailua-Kona. The two broad trees are monkey pods, a close relative of the mimosa.
Lanai and bed.
From the open field below the cottage
After a dark and stormy night. 11/5/7
Baby whale about to make a pectoral fin slap. Photo by happy guest D.
Fuzzy whale off Mu'olea Point (shutter speed, 1/8 second. Hopefully the light will be brighter the next time .
Sunset as seen from the kitchen and lanai at Koali Ranch Cottage
Sunset and setting moon from Koali Ranch House.
Dawn from Koali Ranch Cottage lanai
Mu'olea and Koali circa 1888. Koali Ranch Cottage would be on the last ridge near the top.
Night Blooming Sirius, the morning afte. They are summer and early fall blooms Note the bee and the Big Island on the horizon. 7/26/8
Moonrise from lanai. If there is a next time, I'll have a tripod for a steadier shot.
