The rain passed over and the sun broke through just as I caught this scene. 

Kualoa Ranch on Oahu ofers lots of activities, horseback trails,jungle expeditions,small local acting theatre, food and banquet facilities, lots of things, all set in magnificent surroundings. 

Some of my dinnerware, entered for a contest. 

Two of my vases, used for more than just roses. They are stunning with tropical flowers as well. 

This is a photo I took of the Wailua River gorge behind my home. The river gorge features prominently in the story. - This book is due for released at the end of February, 2012. I have a separate gallery for my book covers and will be uploading them ... 

This is one of the loveliest exotic orchids I've seen to date. It now graces the center of my dining room table. 

This orchid plant caught my attention at the farmer's market. I kept going back to look at it. It was begging me to buy it. 

Baby Beach is the local's name for Fuji Beach on Kauai's east side. It really is where you can take babies to get them safely acclimated to the ocean. The breakwater reef creates a tidepool no more than a foot deep usually. However, when the high tid... 

The sailboats and others anchored in Hanalei Bay on Kauai contribute to beautiful scenes. 

This boat has been dry docked too long. I believe the owner wants to refurbish. I love it where it sits as a picturesque testament of island life. 

Quite a few of these are the chosen method of travel around the Waikiki Beach area, chosen over a bus or rented van. 

Played up the color of this photo. Love the complimentary shades. 

Getting to know my photo altering program. 

Just happened to spot this helicopter over Waikiki Beach from the condo balcony. 

A swatch of my hair, originally meant as a contest entry.