Island Scenes

Some scenes from the Canary Islands.

Black lava sand beach, La Gomera Island
Lava Pools, Tenerife Island, Garachico

In contrast to the black volcanic soil of the island, most buildings in Lanzarote Island are white, with sparse blue or green trim. White reflects the sun’s rays and keeps the interior cooler.

Buildings in Lanzarote Island, Playa Famara
Interesting rock formations, Lanzarote Island, Playa Famara
Steppes, La Gomera Island
Lanzarote Island, Playa Blanca
Giant Crab, Lanzarote Island, Arrecife
Lanzarote Island, Playa Famara

Of course, I have to throw a bird in there somewhere! I love his mohawk.

Eurasian Hoopoe, Lanzarote Island
9 responses to “Island Scenes”
  1. I so appreciate your stunning, sensitive photos! Ditto what the others said on their comments. Miss you.

    1. Mary – I try to channel you every time I climb a mountain! Wish you were here climbing with me (even though I couldn’t keep up with you…)

  2. I so appreciate your stunning, sensitive photos! Ditto what the others said on their comments. Miss you.

  3. shannon clubb Avatar
    shannon clubb

    love seeing these pictures//// thanks for traveling for us!!!!!!!

    1. Always my pleasure, Shannon.

  4. Elaine Smith Avatar
    Elaine Smith

    Would love to know the origin of the “sandstone-like” rock formations. Cool looking among the lava.
    And the Hoopoe! Isn’t that a grand and glorious bird!

    1. Me too. Haven’t had time to research it yet. When I first saw it I thought it was sand, until I stepped on it and realized it was solid.

  5. Another wonderful set of photos. I had not thought about the volcanic origins of the Canaries, but I love the black lava rock and beaches. Also the Hoopoe, of course.

    1. Yes the Hoopoe is a birder’s dream…

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