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mysterious mounds of rock peaking through the surface of a mineral water pond in JiuZhaiGou
Pond Mounds
foliage on the tropical island of Guam
Tropical Essence 1
okay, so this is really myrtle spurge (euphorbia myrsinites) and the first time i saw it, it truly appeared alien to me. It had such an amazing combination of unique shapes and unusual method of branching, that i was certain this was from another world.
Green Alien
this is one of the final water drops from the 'wettest place on Earth'. The inner parts of this canyon receives over 240-inches of rainfall each year which flows through a large number of tall waterfalls throughout the canyon.
Canyon Falls
It is slow and tiresome hiking through miles of these steep rows of sandstone walls. it's a very beautiful location, speckled with small trees and interesting formations, but relentless with it's heat and giant maze-like features. most of my time is used climbing up & down (and winding to & fro) than actual forward progress (if forward is even a possible direction).
Walls & Trees
Multiple storms and patches of sunlight just off-shore of Guam.
Sun & Storm
This is called "get the shot and run for cover". I'm wading waist-deep to get the desired camera angles and when i saw this swell raising more and more, i knew i would be grabbing the camera and heading for more shallow water before i get clobbered.
Surf's Up 2
Mount Rainier in Washington
Side of Rainier
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