In the awful humid heat of a September Hawaiian day, it is easy to forget.... WE are surrounded by gifts... priceless.... gifts.... I took these photos in 2 days, here on the island of Oahu.. Sept 2013, WHY am i complaining about the heat ?
He all of a sudden stops playing in the fresh tidal pool... he stands, looks out onto the open Ocean for a long long time. I wonder as i take this shot what hes thinking.... he is just 2, he is Hawaiian, he adores the ocean. He is my grandson.....
The Westside of Oahu, the center of Oahu the Northside of Oahu and yes ,even underwater, August and September are the HOTTEST months of the year here in the islands... we are right now.... ...... In the HEAT of it ALL!! ....
I've seen it often.... the ocean and the newly risen sun appear to be working together to check and make sure who made it thru the night.... I never get tired of seeing this... if there is something going on, its between this turtle and the Master of the Universe.... i'm content to be present at first light, for the Morning Roll Call....
He lay among the thick green seaweed. This particular green is his favorite food. He is so full he just lays there sunning himself. I had to smile .... oooo the Lazy Days of Summer
The joy of summer.... even the lava rocks on the sand under the sea are smiling!! This scene brought a smile to my face... some one had taken the time to create a smiley face under the summer water of Waimea Bay, Oahu.... it is a beautiful time....summer in the islands....