31 Photos Of Hawaii That Will Blow Your Mind

1. At night Hawaii’s volcanoes burn beneath the surface

Lava flow on the Big Island

2. And bathe the sky with an orange glow

Lava flow an caldera glow in Kilauea

3. As the sun climbs in the sky, the focus shifts away from Hawaii’s volcanoes

Kilauea Lava Lake

4. To the horizon lit by the sun.

5. At first, the colors gel and paint the sky a radiant pink

Volcano National Park – Big Island, Hawaii

6. And then the sun takes over, highlighting the magnificent landscape of the islands

Sunrise Kaho’olawe Hawaii

7. It climbs, adjusting the colors on the canvas in its ascent

8. Attracting quite a bit of attention in the process

Sunrise Kaho’olawe Hawaii

9. When the sun begins to relent, the magnificent Pacific comes into full view

10. And Hawaii becomes fully visible as a beautiful blend of land, sea, and sky

Kaho’olawe Hawaii

11. The beauty of life is visible all around you

12. And as you surf along the waves

13. You may find you have company

Dolphins in the ocean near Kona

14. And they may want to join you in your fun

Sea Life Park Hawaii

15. Try not to be annoyed if they show off a bit

Sea Life Park, Makapu’u Beach, Island of O’ahu, Nation of Hawai’i

16. Of course, some may feel like sleeping in

Sleeping Hawaiian Monk Seal

17. And in assorted locations

18. But if you give them enough prompting

19. You can get them in the water

A green sea turtle swims past a school of Raccoon Butterflyfish near Hawaii.

20. To party in the world’s largest pool

21. Where life takes all sorts of forms

Jellyfish

22. While some of the smiles you receive may be toothless

23. But don’t expect them all to be

Grey Reef Shark and Tiger Shark at the Maui Ocean Center

24. When your friends get tired of the water, they may want to continue partying on land

Green Sea Turtle on the Big Island of Hawaii

25. Where the party guests may look a little different

Ducklings in Molokai, Hawaii

26. And they may live in strange homes

On the way to the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii

27. Before you turn to head in, take one last look at the sea

28. And after the sun goes down

Shark’s Cove Sunset

29. Pay your respects to those that can’t come with you

69th Anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor

30. Then head off to the bright lights of the city

Sunscrapers

31. For a celebration of life

Feature Image Source: Flickr user Kanaka Menehune