There are elements within this frame that represent our southern jungles well, including the ferns, coconut sprouts, palms, and shafts of harsh sunlight.
Tag: Guam
Where America’s day begins and my island-home in the Pacific since July of 2015.
Flower Crab Spider
I'm shooting natural scenes from my own backyard for iNaturalist this year. Some days (like today) I find compelling subjects on colorful backgrounds.
End of the line
The trail that follows the Fonte River downstream comes to a more abrupt end these days due to fallen trees. This cascade is just above the final stretch.
What you don’t see
This overgrown portion of the trail to Fonte Dam isn't used any more. The trail is almost completely washed out where I am standing to take the photo.
Waterfall experiments
I was experimenting with a slow shutter speeds at Tarzan Falls and found a place where color, texture, and water movement met in just the way I'd hoped.
Over the edge
It was one of those unusual days in the jungle when conditions were just right for mushrooms. This is one of several I found alongside the Fonte River.
Mount Jumullong Manglo
This is the natural stopping point on the Mount Lamlam hike. It is 1,283 feet above sea level. Continue to the highest peak on Guam and reach 1,332 feet.
Time to start over
This Orange-and-black Pear Spider's web crossed the trail blocking my path forward. When I pulled it down I made sure she landed safely on this leaf.
Caught in the flow
Fallen from the canopy above, this leaf is caught in a crack on the smooth rocks of the Fonte River. It seems every moment to struggle for its release.