Sunday, September 16, 2012

Hibiscus of Oahu Hawaii


Isn't this a beauty !   I photographed this and the other Hibiscus below at a restaurant in Waikiki.  For the most part, these are all hybrids and not native Hawaiian plants.   I will save that for another post.   Unfortunately, I do not know the proper names for the Hibiscus shown but hope you enjoy the show!






I intend to paint these lovelies before too long.   I have prints of Hibiscus for sale at Fine Art America.  Once you arrive at that link, click on "Galleries" and then on "Photographs of Hibiscus".   Soon I will post more photos of Hibiscus on this blog.   

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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Kailua Beach Park Oahu


The above scene is at Kailua Beach looking east towards Lanikai.   Locals and visitors alike feel it is the best beach in Hawaii, and it was designated as the best American beach in 1998 by an expert, Dr. Stephen Leatherman.    Kailua Beach Park is about 30 minutes from Waikiki and is an excellent family beach as there are gentle waves from Kailua Bay on the windward or eastern shore of Oahu.    


This is looking west from Kailua Beach.   The least crowded time to visit the beach is during the week.



I thought you might enjoy the photo of the lifeguard station with the old ironwood trees.   Wind surfing and kite surfing is very popular at this beach.   Nearby you can rent kayaks and adventure to offshore islands.



The scene directly above shows kayaks in the Kawainui Canal which leads to and empties into the ocean (top photo).    To the left of the kayaks on the canal is a fabulous steakhouse and seafood restaurant called Buzz's which I enjoy visiting and the food is great.    By the way,  there is plenty of parking at Kailua Beach Park, restrooms, showers, and picnic tables.   


This is looking west again and not far from Buzz's restaurant and steakhouse.   I painted this scene with a different catamaran and figures shown below.

"A Good Day - Kailua Beach"
16" x 20" acrylic on canvas
Available

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