Splashing Around

 I got to splash around with some triathletes and spinner dolphins this morning. There was even a baby dolphin keeping a watchful eye on us.

Click HERE for several more photos from today's ocean adventure.

Fishy Swim

I saw lots and lots of fishies on my ocean swim this morning, and a Hawksbill turtle as well. The Spinner Dolphins, however, waited until I was back on shore before passing by.

Plumeria

One of many Plumeria clusters seen on my morning walk. I like the way the sunlit groups of flowers stand out from the dark leafy background.

Flounder Transformation

This morning's ocean swim started with challenges from the get-go: big wind chop, cloudy water and sky, and broken goggles.

But the water was delightfully warm, it cleared up and we got to watch a Flounder transform before our eyes.

Click HERE for more photos from today's swim adventure.

Not a Designer

 I photographed the same home more than a decade apart for different clients. Can you tell which is the updated version?

Here's what I don't understand. The old house's kitchen opened onto a grand dining room (bottom photo). The new version has the kitchen opening into two bedrooms and a living area, and the new dining/billiards room is only reachable by going outside and down an open air hallway to another room. Whaaaa?

Can you tell that I'm not a professional designer?

How Close is Too Close

 I love, and don't love, how close many of the ocean's larger critters approach as they check me out.

For instance, this Spotted Eagle Ray saw me swim overhead and rose up to meet me. It then circled around me, getting closer with each pass, until I became extremely uncomfortable. No harm was done and I got some nice photos, but still...

Make Some Calls

It started out as another perfect morning on Maui when my phone rang and my brother told me that my father just discovered that he has lymphoma. I guess it's time for me to make some calls.