Saguaro in Phoenix

Saguaro in Phoenix

These saguaros are at least 75 years old! Did you know that saguaro cactus can live to be 150 years old? I can tell that the two saguaros photographed here are at least 75 years old. That’s because the first arm of a saguaro doesn’t grow until 75-100 years old. Their slow growth has led […]

Bamboo in Haleakala

Bamboo in Haleakala

It grew dark as we entered the bamboo forest As Jill and I hiked along the Pipiwai Trail in Haleakala National Park, it suddenly grew dark as we entered the bamboo forest. We knew that there would be this forest of bamboo, but what we did not expect was the density and height of the […]

Keawakapu Sunset

Keawakapu Sunset

At the northernmost edge of Keawakapu Beach With this month’s theme of light, I pored through the hundreds of sunrise and sunset photos that I have taken through the years. I absolutely love trying to capture the immense intensity of the sun while it is close to the horizon. The colorful light shows that are […]