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Cathedral Spires

Cathedral Rocks and Cathedral Spires in Yosemite Valley are a prominent collection of cliffs, buttresses and pinnacles located on the south side of the valley near its entrance. There are three main summits to Cathedral Rocks dubbed Higher, Middle, and Lower Cathedral Rocks. Adjacent to Higher Cathedral Rock are the Higher and Lower Cathedral Spires, the most impressive spires in all of Yosemite NP. Higher Cathedral Rock is the highpoint of this group. These rock features were the scene of some of the first serious rock climbing done in the Sierra during the 1930s.

Twins at Rialto III

Rialto Beach is located on the Pacific Ocean in Washington state. It is adjacent to Mora Campground in the Olympic National Park near the mouth of the Quillayute River, and is composed of an ocean beach and coastal forest. The many miles of seaside topography offer views of sea stacks and rock formations in the Pacific Ocean. The beach was named "Rialto" by the famous magician Claude Alexander Conlin after the Rialto theater chain. Conlin had a home in the 1920s at Mora, overlooking the beach and ocean, until it burned in the 1930s leaving no trace as of 1967.

Summer Glow III

Mount Tamalpais is a peak in Marin County, California, United States, often considered symbolic of Marin County. Much of Mount Tamalpais is protected within public lands such as Mount Tamalpais State Park, the Marin Municipal Water District watershed, and National Park Service land, such as Muir Woods.

Rhododendrons and Stars III

The Milky Way rises over flowers and Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California. Mount Tamalpais is often considered symbolic of Marin County. Much of Mount Tamalpais is protected within public lands such as Mount Tamalpais State Park, the Marin Municipal Water District watershed, and National Park Service land, such as Muir Woods.

Maui IV

Maui is an island in the Central Pacific, part of the Hawaiian archipelago. Sprawling Haleakala National Park encompasses the island’s highest peak, volcanic Haleakala, as well as the pools and waterfalls of Ohe’o Gulch, accessed via scenic, winding Hana Highway. The island's 30 miles of beaches include golden-crescent Kapalua, sheltered from strong currents by lava-rock promontories.

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The rose is, according to fossil evidence, 35 million years old. ... Garden cultivation of roses began some 5,000 years ago, probably in China. During the Roman period, roses were grown extensively in the Middle East. They were used as confetti at celebrations, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of perfume.

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Phalaenopsis, commonly known as moth orchids, is a genus of about seventy species of plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are monopodial epiphytes or lithophytes with long, coarse roots, short, leafy stems and long-lasting, flat flowers arranged in a flowering stem that often branches near the end. Orchids in this genus are native to India, Taiwan, China, Southeast Asia, New Guinea and Australia with the majority in Indonesia and the Philippines.

Rhododendrons and Stars II

The Milky Way rises over flowers and Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California. Mount Tamalpais is often considered symbolic of Marin County. Much of Mount Tamalpais is protected within public lands such as Mount Tamalpais State Park, the Marin Municipal Water District watershed, and National Park Service land, such as Muir Woods.

Rhododendrons and Stars

The Milky Way rises over flowers and Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California. Mount Tamalpais is often considered symbolic of Marin County. Much of Mount Tamalpais is protected within public lands such as Mount Tamalpais State Park, the Marin Municipal Water District watershed, and National Park Service land, such as Muir Woods.

Summer Glow II

Mount Tamalpais is a peak in Marin County, California, United States, often considered symbolic of Marin County. Much of Mount Tamalpais is protected within public lands such as Mount Tamalpais State Park, the Marin Municipal Water District watershed, and National Park Service land, such as Muir Woods.

Summer Glow

Mount Tamalpais is a peak in Marin County, California, United States, often considered symbolic of Marin County. Much of Mount Tamalpais is protected within public lands such as Mount Tamalpais State Park, the Marin Municipal Water District watershed, and National Park Service land, such as Muir Woods.

Milky Tam III

The Milky Way rises over flowers and Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California. Mount Tamalpais is often considered symbolic of Marin County. Much of Mount Tamalpais is protected within public lands such as Mount Tamalpais State Park, the Marin Municipal Water District watershed, and National Park Service land, such as Muir Woods.

Maui III

Maui is an island in the Central Pacific, part of the Hawaiian archipelago. Sprawling Haleakala National Park encompasses the island’s highest peak, volcanic Haleakala, as well as the pools and waterfalls of Ohe’o Gulch, accessed via scenic, winding Hana Highway. The island's 30 miles of beaches include golden-crescent Kapalua, sheltered from strong currents by lava-rock promontories.

Maui Sunset IV

Sunsets on Maui are a big deal- they are one of the main events of the day. People can be seen all over the island, pulling off the road, and just leaning up against their cars to watch another epic sunset. The brilliant and dramatic colors are the result of a myriad of conditions which can only be found in the Hawaiian Islands. Water vapor, dust, and other gases in the atmosphere spread and magnify the blue and violet light colors in the sky. These colors combine with the other wave-lengths/colors of light which all bounce and reflect off the mist. This is how the piercing blue of our sky, particular to Hawai’i, is created. Volcanic dust from the island of Hawaii’s* active volcano migrates up high in the atmosphere. During the day, the particles are spread from the east to the west with our faithful tradewinds, an event which also enhances the sunsets. This is what makes the sunsets more dramatic than sunrises. mild temperatures draw a lot of water vapor and humidity from the surrounding ocean into the air. This increased humidity helps to intensify the sunset and sunrise colors. Being the furthest away from any landmass on earth, there is little atmospheric disturbance, PLUS, the horizon is unobstructed. This, and the sun’s perfect angle over the water makes Maui’s sunsets as good as it gets

Maui Sunset III

Sunsets on Maui are a big deal- they are one of the main events of the day. People can be seen all over the island, pulling off the road, and just leaning up against their cars to watch another epic sunset. The brilliant and dramatic colors are the result of a myriad of conditions which can only be found in the Hawaiian Islands. Water vapor, dust, and other gases in the atmosphere spread and magnify the blue and violet light colors in the sky. These colors combine with the other wave-lengths/colors of light which all bounce and reflect off the mist. This is how the piercing blue of our sky, particular to Hawai’i, is created. Volcanic dust from the island of Hawaii’s* active volcano migrates up high in the atmosphere. During the day, the particles are spread from the east to the west with our faithful tradewinds, an event which also enhances the sunsets. This is what makes the sunsets more dramatic than sunrises. mild temperatures draw a lot of water vapor and humidity from the surrounding ocean into the air. This increased humidity helps to intensify the sunset and sunrise colors. Being the furthest away from any landmass on earth, there is little atmospheric disturbance, PLUS, the horizon is unobstructed. This, and the sun’s perfect angle over the water makes Maui’s sunsets as good as it gets

Maui Sunset II

Sunsets on Maui are a big deal- they are one of the main events of the day. People can be seen all over the island, pulling off the road, and just leaning up against their cars to watch another epic sunset. The brilliant and dramatic colors are the result of a myriad of conditions which can only be found in the Hawaiian Islands. Water vapor, dust, and other gases in the atmosphere spread and magnify the blue and violet light colors in the sky. These colors combine with the other wave-lengths/colors of light which all bounce and reflect off the mist. This is how the piercing blue of our sky, particular to Hawai’i, is created. Volcanic dust from the island of Hawaii’s* active volcano migrates up high in the atmosphere. During the day, the particles are spread from the east to the west with our faithful tradewinds, an event which also enhances the sunsets. This is what makes the sunsets more dramatic than sunrises. mild temperatures draw a lot of water vapor and humidity from the surrounding ocean into the air. This increased humidity helps to intensify the sunset and sunrise colors. Being the furthest away from any landmass on earth, there is little atmospheric disturbance, PLUS, the horizon is unobstructed. This, and the sun’s perfect angle over the water makes Maui’s sunsets as good as it gets

Maui Sunset

Sunsets on Maui are a big deal- they are one of the main events of the day. People can be seen all over the island, pulling off the road, and just leaning up against their cars to watch another epic sunset. The brilliant and dramatic colors are the result of a myriad of conditions which can only be found in the Hawaiian Islands. Water vapor, dust, and other gases in the atmosphere spread and magnify the blue and violet light colors in the sky. These colors combine with the other wave-lengths/colors of light which all bounce and reflect off the mist. This is how the piercing blue of our sky, particular to Hawai’i, is created. Volcanic dust from the island of Hawaii’s* active volcano migrates up high in the atmosphere. During the day, the particles are spread from the east to the west with our faithful tradewinds, an event which also enhances the sunsets. This is what makes the sunsets more dramatic than sunrises. mild temperatures draw a lot of water vapor and humidity from the surrounding ocean into the air. This increased humidity helps to intensify the sunset and sunrise colors. Being the furthest away from any landmass on earth, there is little atmospheric disturbance, PLUS, the horizon is unobstructed. This, and the sun’s perfect angle over the water makes Maui’s sunsets as good as it gets

Pu'u Kukui

Pu’u Kukui Watershed Preserve is the largest private nature preserve in the state of Hawaiʻi. Extending across more than 9,000 acres from ma uka to ma kai of Mauna Kahālāwai on Mauiʻs West side, it is home to some of the rarest endangered flora and fauna in the islands. This pristine area is a vital water source for Mauiʻs community and one of the wettest spots on earth. Most recently, under new management, the ancestral wisdom of Hawaiian elders has been laid as the foundation for conservation efforts in the preserve; providing a culturally sensitive and informed approach to managing the thriving native ecosystem of Puʻu Kukui.

Maui

Maui is an island in the Central Pacific, part of the Hawaiian archipelago. Sprawling Haleakala National Park encompasses the island’s highest peak, volcanic Haleakala, as well as the pools and waterfalls of Ohe’o Gulch, accessed via scenic, winding Hana Highway. The island's 30 miles of beaches include golden-crescent Kapalua, sheltered from strong currents by lava-rock promontories.

Milky Tam I

The Milky Way rises over flowers and Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California. Mount Tamalpais is often considered symbolic of Marin County. Much of Mount Tamalpais is protected within public lands such as Mount Tamalpais State Park, the Marin Municipal Water District watershed, and National Park Service land, such as Muir Woods.

Ridgeline

Mount Tamalpais is a peak in Marin County, California, United States, often considered symbolic of Marin County. Much of Mount Tamalpais is protected within public lands such as Mount Tamalpais State Park, the Marin Municipal Water District watershed, and National Park Service land, such as Muir Woods.

Manawaiopuna Falls II

Manawaiopuna Falls (colloquially known as Jurassic Falls) is a privately owned waterfall in the Hawaiian Islands, located in Hanapepe Valley on Kauai Island. It is 122 metres (400 ft) tall. It was featured in the background of several scenes in the 1993 Steven Spielberg film Jurassic Park. The waterfall is only accessible by helicopter.