an up-shot of the large clusters of dates on this Phoenix dactylifera in Kauai

This cute little fella was raised on a large pond not too far from the studio. Never more than a few inches from Mom, the adorable youngster was swimming about, getting its share of seaweed from just below the surface. They both tend to stay away from the shore (probably for safety) and I haven't managed to coax them much closer. So this shot was captured through an 800mm lens to bring in the detail and expression of the young bird without disturbing the mom.

beautiful rain-forest trees and foliage in southern Maui

cliff-edge walkway through the mountains and trees in Pennsylvania

from time to time, i see a shot that just shouts "tropical" and i capture the moment just for that reason.

passing for an assortment of freshly mined diamonds, these rough 'gems' are actually grains of refined sugar. they are spilled upon a deep-blue CD case which gave us a nice colour backdrop and texture. the crystalline grains of sugar average around 1/60 of an inch.

Standing next to the high-elevation 'Science City' atop Mount Haleakala, all i can see are these clouds and the small patch of land i'm standing on.

the lovely Andrea West orchid (Hawaii rainforest)