My trip to Kaua'i, Hawai'i
Yellow Hibiscus: The state flower of Hawai'i. Called the “pua mao hau hele” or “Ma’o hau hele” in the Hawaiian Language (ʻŌlelo).
Nēnē (Hawaiian Goose): The rarest waterfowl in the world. Nearly brought to extinction in 1990 with 50 wild individuals. Captive-breeding programs and reintroduction efforts have given the native nēnē a chance with now over 3,862 birds statewide. I was lucky enough to see wild nēnē goslings. Very special.
Honu (Green Sea Turtle): An endangered species most commonly found near the Hawaiian Island Chain. Typically reaching sexual maturity around 20 years of age, Green sea turtles nest on the same beach where they hatched. This is a photo I took of a female rising up from the shore to lay her eggs.
Landscape photos I took on my trip in Kaua'i.
Kaua'i is one of many islands comprising the Hawaiian Volcanic Island Archipelago. I bought a Kaua'i Geologic History Book to learn more about the island and I am very excited to read it.
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I finally finished my artwork for @cecilioque ‘s dtiys challenge, featuring my little character Riley and Lani examining some yellow hibiscus!
Thank you so much for running this!
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Welcome to death
Yellow Hibiscus in seawater.
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"Flowers are the children
of paradise just like we are."
~ Sam
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Mahalo
Watercolor On Black Paper
2023, 9"x 12"
Yellow Hibiscus
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