Ka'anapali Beach is famous for it's gentle shallow waters and beautiful sunsets.

foliage on the tropical island of HaiNan

In front of the local Post Office someone took the time to prepare a rather large display of summer flowers and foliage. It is well cared for and quite impressive to the many passersby picking up their mail. Although a rather common flower, this gladiolus had exceptional form and I couldn't resist capturing on film. The bright pink row of buds in varying degrees of development against the surrounding dark green plant life created a very nice balance.

tall Saguaro cactus towering over others in southern Arizona

the meter-deep water is covered with a perfect layer of duck weed appearing as a green carpet spreading through this banyan forest.

a couple of tiny frogs taking a nap on a tree branch

I'm walking along a bridge in northern Kauai and notice the tree tops are at eye-level for easy shooting. I pan around for the best cluster of Locust branches and then patiently wait for the slightest of breezes to pause long enough to capture this shot.