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Thanks to Gary Orton and my co-worker, Joanne Lombardi, for the following great picture of Rainbow Falls:

Rainbow Falls courtesy of Gary Orton

Below is one of our favorites:

Mauna Kea courtesy of Charlie Kaminsky

And, from Karen and Dickie Huff (longtime Kona residents and some of my BEST patients):

Kona Sunset courtesy of Karen and Dickie Huff

We are at a unique latitude in Kona where it is possible to see the Southern Cross and the Big Dipper–at the same time! Check out the picture I recently took of the Southern Cross from our home in North Kona:

Southern Cross viewed in Kona, Hawaii

Probably one of the most beautiful places in the world (on a clear, sunny day at least!):

Waipio Valley

This nice Honu pic at Makalawena Beach was taken by my trusty assistant, Katrina Sheehan:

Makalawena Resident

This next picture was contributed by local artist, Scott Hanson. He emphasizes that it was taken in Tonga, and not in Hawaii (where intentionally swimming with whales is prohibited). It’s still so incredible, I had to include it here:

Dances with Whales