Scenic coastal view of a rocky beach with turquoise water and steep cliffs under blue skies.

The Big Island of Hawaii

Kona and Volcanoes National Park

(And one picture from Pearl Harbor on Oahu)

Photos taken with my Sony A6000 and iPhone 14 Pro Max

Hawaii 2024: A Few Landscapes, a Volcano, and Some Very Photogenic Birds.

In January 2024, we kicked off the new year with a trip to Hawaii, spending time in Kona and exploring Volcanoes National Park. Photography wasn’t my main focus on this trip, but I still managed to capture a handful of landscapes showcasing the island’s beauty. Along the way, a few particularly photogenic small birds decided to pose on our hotel balcony, so naturally, they made the cut. This collection is a small but memorable glimpse of the trip.

Rugged volcanic coastline with turquoise waters and steep cliffs along a remote Hawaiian beach on a sunny day.
A distant rowing crew glides across the calm ocean waters at dusk.
A scenic palm tree frames a boat on the calm tropical waters off the Hawaiian coast with shoreline in the distance.
USS Missouri battleship docked in Pearl Harbor with blue skies and scattered clouds above the calm waters.
Scenic overlook of a winding river valley with dramatic clouds and lush green vegetation in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Aerial view of Kilauea Iki crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with blue sky and puffy clouds above.
Volcanic landscape with hardened lava flow and mountainous terrain at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii.
Rugged volcanic landscape stretches towards the ocean horizon under clear blue skies in Hawaii.
Volcanic landscape with black lava rocks stretches toward blue ocean horizon under clear Hawaiian sky.
Steam rises from the Kilauea Volcano crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park against a blue sky with white clouds.
A small red ladybug perches on a gray stone against a blurred rocky background.
Small house sparrow with brown and gray feathers perched on a metal pipe in soft lighting.
A house sparrow perched on a metal railing with blurred rocks in the background.
A small sparrow with brown speckled feathers perches on a gray metal railing against a blurred background.
A small sparrow perches on a metal railing with a blurred background, showcasing its round body and delicate features.
A Java finch with distinctive red feet stands on a concrete ledge with palm trees and ocean waves in the background.
Small tropical bird with red and orange markings perches on a railing overlooking the ocean with palm trees in background.
A brown Javanese finch with bright red beak and feet perches on a wooden railing at sunset with bokeh background.
Rocky coastline viewed through metal railing with palm fronds and golden sunlight casting shadows on ocean waves.