Hawaii Island
Escaping volcanic gasses pockmarked the surface of this hardened lava rock.
A solitary yellow flower emerges amidst the barren, rocky terrain formed by a solidified lava flow from Mauna Loa.
Lava flows from the nearby Mauna Loa volcano solidified into intricate ridges, patterns, and swirls when they cooled. Also available in portrait orientation.
Lava flows from the nearby Mauna Loa volcano solidified into intricate ridges, patterns, and swirls when they cooled. Also available in landscape orientation.
Steam blankets a narrow, overgrown path running along a volcanic vent.
A vibrant violet fiddlehead unfurls to reveal its fronds.
New shoots spring from the trunk of a eucalyptus tree into the bright Hawaiian sun.
Hawaii Island's Volcanoes National park is home to a diverse variety of fauna, including these bizarre, massive, fuzzy fiddleheads.
Orange lights illuminate the encompassing darkness in the depths of the lava tube, conjuring visions of the molten lava flows that forged this cavern.
A worn concrete stairwell descends into the dark depths of the lava tube.
Upon closer inspection, the giant fuzzy fiddleheads of Hawaii Island's Volcanoes National Park have even smaller fiddleheads inside of them.
Bursts of vibrant, colorful blossoms emerge from the Kahili Ginger plants.
Broad roots from nearby trees blanket the paths along the Kīlauea Iki Trail down to the crater below.
A white anemone flower sways in the wind.
Cracks traverse this hardened lava flow in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park.
A leaf furls into itself to conserve water in the hot climate of Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park.
Oahu
A Gold Dust Day Gecko basks in the shade on a tree branch in Oahu, Hawaii.
Oahu's rocky cliffs protrude into the crashing waves of the vast, deep blue Pacific Ocean below.
Dragonfruit grow well in the bright Hawaiian sunlight on the path to Makapu'u Point.
A macro photo of vibrant green protea flower bud.
Also known as "Rabbit Island" for its rabbit-like shape when viewed from a neighboring beach, Mānana Island is located just off the coast of Oahu and is visible from Makapu'u Point.
Verdant aloe leaves can form notably mesmerizing fan patterns.
A stump, overtaken by vines, is all that remains of this rainforest tree.
The sun illuminates the inner structures of this tropical leaf.
A Gold Dust Day Gecko basks in the Hawaiian sun while perched on a palm leaf.
A partially-opened spigot, attached to a weathered wooden post, drips water on the grass growing below.
Following the trail to Makapu'u Point, there's an observation area that looks over the ocean. Just off to the side, there's a secret, overgrown lookout spot that provides a breathtaking vista of Mānana Island and Oahu's coastline.
These strange, ball-like flower buds grow on the offshoots of acacia trees.
A solitary stray cat takes refuge from the hot midday sun in the shade of an overturned plastic chair.
A fluffy stray cat awakens from its afternoon nap to a photographer taking its picture.
An orchid bloom suspends gracefully in the air, supported by a slender, delicate stem.
Two stray cats sit beside one another in the shade of a nearby table.
A disheveled stray cat peers out from under its shelter.
A decorative little pineapple grows in the rich red volcanic soil on Oahu.
A small crab basks in the sun on the coarse sand of a Hawaiian beach.
A sailboat, moored near the shore, sways with the soft rhythm of the waves.
Standing beside Oahu's Diamond Head at the edge of the vast Pacific Ocean, this lighthouse guides ships safely into Honolulu's port.
A lone spotted dove walks across the forest floor, sheltered beneath the canopy's shade.
A pair of white and gold plumeria flowers bloom in the shade.
A cluster of beautiful pink plumeria flowers blossom in the shade.
A pink plumeria blossom blooming in the shade.
Capped with striking black tips, the thick, waxy, and serrated leaves of Parry's Agave create concentric rings around the plant's central stem.
Vibrant golden Agavaceae flowers flourish in the setting sunlight.
A stunning tricolored plumeria flower blooms in the warm Hawaiian sunlight.
A breathtaking, vivid pink plumeria flower bud is on the verge of unfolding its petals.
Wind gusts buffet the fronds of a palm tree against the backdrop of a clear, sunny sky.
A small mangrove tree grows on the rocky shoreline of a Hawaiian beach.
Traveling only partway up the challenging trail to the Lanikai Pillboxes offers a grand 360° vista of the town of Kailua.
A lone little tree grows on the rocky shoreline.
A sand dove ambles across the rough sands of a Hawaiian beach.
A sailboat cruises along the calm waters off a beach near sunset.
A catamaran sits idle on the shoreline as sunset approaches.
A vibrant pink Hibiscus flower blooms in Oahu's midday sun.
A majestic intermediate egret, glancing over its feathery shoulder, stands in an open, grassy meadow.
A Gold Dust Day Gecko basks in the shade on a tree branch in Oahu, Hawaii.
A Gold Dust Day Gecko basks in the shade on a tree branch in Oahu, Hawaii.
A genuine tropical vista of Honolulu's skyline set against the sparkling Hawaiian waters awaits those that brave the hike to top of Oahu's Diamond Head.