Hawaii 2012 - Luck, Flowers, and Family

Last summer I went to visit my aunt who lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. I took this chance to take tons of photos, most of which turned out not so well. Here are the lucky few that I've selected to show you (aka these are the least embarrassing).

The sea, viewed from a roadside stop at the base of Diamond Head crater.

A flower I found while walking through Waimea Valley. This is probably my favorite picture of the trip, mostly because of the water droplets on the flower.

Wild papaya growing just off the trail in Waimea valley.

Canopy and undergrowth near an ancient Hawaiian village site.

A plant that had been eaten on by insects.

My mom in the kitchen of my aunt's house. I'm not sure why I like this one a lot. It just has interesting contrast between the light and dark areas and the red of my mom's shirt really stands out.

A light on my aunt's ceiling. The difference in color on either side of the light is neat.

An accidental shot, luckily in focus. I just thought the color of the dirt and the grass worked well together.

and finally, a view from near Makapu'u light house. The Sea Life park can be seen on the lower left hand side of the frame. Then the misty clouds over the hills and mountains in the distance.