Peering into the Haleakala "Crater," a vast eroded valley seven miles long and two and a half miles wide from the Kalahaku Overlook

Face of Pele

Striking formation of a woman's face, presumably the legendary Hawaiian goddess Pele, on the bottom right of the Kilauea volcano rim as lava spews forth - Halema'uma'u Crater, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

Sunrise at the Summit

Haleakala National Park, Hawaii

The Tree Orchid

Magenta Phalaenopsis or Moth orchid blooms on its host tree as the sun filters through the canopy of tropical trees. - Big Island, Hawaii

Pink Dusk

Sunset at Kilauea Lighthouse - Kilauea Point, Kauai, Hawaii

Nature's Painting

Enormous leaves on Philodendron Glorious plant - life imitating art! - Big Island, Hawaii

Wa'a

Outrigger canoe on the shore - Kauai, Hawaii

Starry, Starry Night

Night sky over Kilauea Lighthouse - Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge, Kauai, Hawaii

Kamae'e Falls

100-foot Kamae'e Falls at Hakalau, Big Island

Barnum & Bailey

This velvety, brightly colored Heliconia (Heliconia Regalis 'Barnum & Bailey' ) is native of Colombia and Ecuador. The large red, orange, and yellow bracts of the hanging Barnum & Bailey heliconia pendent hold the small true flowers inside containing sweet nectar accessible through its long flower tubes. When it is ready, each bract will open and unravel a coil of flowers, and in some species, fruits. Heliconia's bright colors, energy-rich nectar and structure attracts hummingbirds, relying on them for pollination. A few heliconias, however, such as the green ones rely on bats for pollination. The profile of this particular heliconia reminds me of a bird, as the bracts start to open and expose its flowers. - Big Island, Hawaii

The Grand Canyon of the Pacific

Waimea Canyon, also referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, is located on the island of Kaua'i, Hawaii. It stretches 14 miles long, 1 mile wide and over 3600 feet deep, this canyon offers grandeur views of colorful crested buttes, rugged crags and deep valley gorges.

The ragged fluted peaks of Kalalau Valley - Nā Pali Coast, Kauai