Invasive and ubiquitous on Guam, I rarely photograph Chain of Love, but this fallen bloom was situated so uniquely it became a 2023 honorable mention.
Tag: Guam
Where America’s day begins and my island-home in the Pacific since July of 2015.
2023 honorable mentions
I usually publish a “best of the year” post in December. Not all of my favorites can be included. This bittern is the first of my 2023 honorable mentions.
Emerald Valley lone tree
We spent part of Labor Day in the Emerald Valley near Piti. The landscape has changed since Typhoon Mawar came and went. Now this tree stands alone.
Many happy returns
This little waterfall on the Fonte River has been one of our favorite places in recent years. My son and I just had the chance to visit that area again.
Get your feet wet
I was standing with my heels in the lapping surf when I captured this image. At high tide, these plants hang just over the rocks at the water’s edge.
Finding a new angle
The natural rock arch at Pågat is a fascinating subject to photograph. There's limited room to maneuver around the edge, so I keep trying new angles.
Potted mushrooms
Over the past few days, these mushrooms have sprouted in one of Deborah’s potted plants. Tonight, I noticed their tops now match the color of their pot.
The last of the light
We were walking out of the jungle when I spotted this shaft of light coming through the trees. It provided depth to an otherwise flat, green chaos.
A Sappy Closeup
While walking through the dark jungle, beams of light often break through and highlight the tiny details. In this case, I noticed a single drop of tree sap.