Tag Archives: Hawaii

Wild

Posted on 2019-06-04 by Olga

Feral chickens seemed to be everywhere in Kauai, Hawaii. On my trip a few years ago, I was fascinated by their presence. My first encounter with a sunbathing seal. I had to take a closer look with the camera’s eye. … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Hawaii, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, photography | 8 Comments

Gentle Memories

Posted on 2019-01-09 by Olga

Dreaming again Of gentle breezes Lacy, soft waves Lapping curious toes Cooling hot sands underfoot Washing away winter worries Delighting the senses Moments of yesteryear Frank’s Challenge: Gentle

Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry | Tagged #fpj-photo-challenge, free verse, Hawaii, Nature, photography, Poetry | 14 Comments

Go Big!

Posted on 2018-10-04 by Olga

Frank at ‘Dutch Goes The Photo’ has asked us to Go Big. All my senses were on fire standing in front of the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. “Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Photography | Tagged #fpj-photo-challenge, Hawaii, Nature, photography | 8 Comments

Flight Path

Posted on 2018-09-23 by Olga

There are many paths we take in life, but flying over Kauai, Hawaii last year, impressed my senses beyond belief. The feel of being in a helicopter is like experiencing a slow-motion journey comparable to that of a bird’s flight. … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Photography, travel | Tagged A Photo a Week Challenge, Hawaii, Lens Artist Weekly Photo Challenge, Nature, photography | 31 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge #4: Building, Clouds, B/W, etc

Posted on 2018-08-16 by Olga

This photo was taken looking out through a lounge window in Honolulu, Hawaii last year. Black & White version. Pineapple version. Cee’s Challenge

Posted in Photography | Tagged Cee's Fun Foto Challenge, Hawaii, photography | 6 Comments

Where The Wild Things Are

Posted on 2018-06-04 by Olga

I was happy to see my first seal, not in captivity, just enjoying the sun. (Beach in Kauai, Hawaii) A bird in Hawaii that still enjoyed its freedom. A bit of cultural shock with roosters and hens roaming … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Photography | Tagged #CosPhoChal, Hawaii, Nature, photography | 10 Comments

Forever Memory

Posted on 2018-03-28 by Olga

Spellbound in moment Captivating, twilight dreams Arousing senses Imagination blissful Soaking in the wondrous sight Colleen’s Challenge #77: Charm & Time (Synonyms Only) Patrick’s Challenge #132: Twilight

Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry | Tagged Colleen's Weekly Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, Hawaii, Nature, photography, Pic and a Word Challenge, Poetry, tanka | 13 Comments

Shades of Warmth

Posted on 2017-11-29 by Olga

Photo taken on beach in Kauai, Hawaii. Footsteps back in time Memories of total warmth No thoughts of winter Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Warm

Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry, travel | Tagged Hawaii, Nature, photography, Poetry, travel, Travel Theme | 19 Comments

Pic and a Word Challenge #114: Isolation

Posted on 2017-11-20 by Olga

Revelation gels Solidifying belief Oneness in nature Interconnection unfolds Isolation vanishes Patrick’s Challenge

Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry, travel | Tagged Hawaii, photography, Pic and a Word Challenge, Poetry, tanka, travel | 11 Comments

Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge #52: Spirit & Joy

Posted on 2017-09-28 by Olga

Photographer’s dream Capturing sunrise spirit Joyous indulgence Colleen’s Challenge

Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry | Tagged Colleen's Weekly Poetry Challenge, haiku, Hawaii, Nature, Poetry | 6 Comments

Life’s Delights

Posted on 2017-09-27 by Olga

In whirlwind of life Delight in scent of moments That sweeten the Earth TJ’s Household Haiku: Earth & Whirlwind Ron’s Challenge

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged haiku, Hawaii, photography, Poetry, Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge, TJ's Household Haiku | 16 Comments

Haiga Heaven Challenge #40: Gleaning

Posted on 2017-09-26 by Olga

Marie’s Challenge

Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry | Tagged haiga, Hawaii, Kauai, Marie's Haiga Heaven Challenge, photography, Poetry | 15 Comments

Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge #50: Voice & Watch

Posted on 2017-09-15 by Olga

Watching mesmerized Feeling ocean voices roar Light peeling layers Too timid in the darkness Dawn’s truth satiates senses Colleen’s Challenge

Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry | Tagged Colleen's Weekly Poetry Challenge, Hawaii, Kauai, Nature, photography, Poetry, tanka | 12 Comments

Suzanne’s On The Road Prompt

Posted on 2017-09-14 by Olga

The prompt was to find spirituality in a menial task which can be referred to as “kitchen haiku.” My menial task was letting go of my mental to-do-list and savoring the moments that may come. After a holiday, “reality” strikes … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Photography, Poetry | Tagged Hawaii, Nature, on the road prompts, photography, Poetry, tanka | 11 Comments

Cee’s Black/White Photo Challenge:Texture

Posted on 2017-09-12 by Olga

The Indian Banyan Tree intrigued me each time I saw one in Hawaii. Unusually gnarly, each one had its own majestic presence and quite photogenic. The mountainous, northern coastline of Kauai is a textural wonderland in B/W. The last … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Photography, travel | Tagged Cee's Black & White Photo Challenge, Hawaii, Nature, photography, travel | 15 Comments

TJ’s Household Haiku #13: Window & Heart

Posted on 2017-09-11 by Olga

Exotic window Reflecting back heart’s desires Ocean spirit laughs TJ’s Challenge *So happy to be able to present photographs of a recent trip to Kauai, Hawaii. 🙂