Noel's on the Big Island today, coming home later this afternoon. He was able to take in a photo/ flash workshop in Kona and file some legal documents with the court in Hilo. Sweeeet! While he was away, the boys and I had a lazy Sunday at the house. While Cub napped, Robbie rode his bike on the deck. We both spotted this gecko. I shot a few pictures before he scampered off. Then I noticed another gecko, but this one completely blending in with the bark on the bougainvillea bush. I tried to give Robbie a lesson in camouflage. We thought it was pretty exciting. This morning I'm out on the deck again with the dogs and spot another creature! Out of the corner of my eye I see what I think is a dark grey gecko. OK, different from the two spotted yesterday, but not so pretty. Then the thing breathes! Oh good lord, the color. When he breathes (I think), a vibrant orange sack drops from his neck. The contrast against his skin nearly took my breath away. The first camera I could get my hands on was the video camera. I took a 3+ minute video of him and got him breathing a few times. I need to edit it before posting. You can hear me trying to disturb it and get it to breathe. (I know, not good behavior.) I also had time for a few still shots. 
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