Photograph courtesy of ActonRF, taken at Rainfurrest in September 2012 (Seattle, Washington).

Here's another outdoor picture of Manu Koa with his wings spread at Rainfurrest 2012.

I remember how much I enjoyed being outside. When that cool breeze picks up in between the two main buildings of the hotel, it is simply just refreshing for the person underneath the costume. I could stand outside for hours, holding out my wings and experiencing a wonderful cool-down inside of the suit. Many convention attendees have posted pictures of Manu Koa enjoying the great outdoors. As North America starts to cool down from the summer heat, the outside world becomes an enjoyable experience to go costuming. I really enjoyed my time dressing up as a red-crested cardinal at Rainfurrest 2012