It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. —Confucius
NATURE
Here are a few of my favorite photos! None of my photography is re-touched or altered in any way (other than sizing).
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![]() Isolated beauty on the shores of Maui. | ![]() Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, or 'Honu' in Hawaiian. | ![]() High in the Empire Mountains in cowboy country. |
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![]() The tranquil waters of the tributary. | ![]() The incredible fade of nature - some of the best sunsets I've ever seen! | ![]() Summer days outside the beautiful town of Wanaka, in the Otago district of New Zealand's south island. |
![]() Breathtaking sunset above a sea of clouds on Acatenango's 3,976m summit, amidst volcanic eruptions from the nearby Volcano Fuego. | ![]() One of the many lovely views hiking the Liverpool Track in Mt. Aspiring National Park, on New Zealand's south island. | ![]() The beautiful lake of Wanaka town, in the Otago district of New Zealand's south island. |
![]() Lovely views on the Liverpool Track through Mt. Aspiring National Park, New Zealand's south island. | ![]() Rainbows and valleys on the famous Routeburn Track, south island, New Zealand. | ![]() A Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle (aka 'Honu'), resting at sunset near the harbor of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. |
![]() Unending beauty on the Routeburn Track through Fiordland National Park, south island, New Zealand. | ![]() Sweeping views of the glorious Rees Dart Track, south island, New Zealand | ![]() Vulcan Acatenango casting its immense shadow over the valley floor with a full moon. |
![]() Jaw-dropping vistas on the Liverpool Track through Mt. Aspiring National Park, south island, New Zealand. | ![]() A gorgeous sunset as usual on the shores of Maui, Hawaii. | ![]() Valley vista on the Routeburn Track through Fiordland National Park, south island, New Zealand. |
![]() Roadtrip sights along the remote northern shores of Maui. | ![]() The perfect beach, with excellent surf - Playa Grande, just across the river from Tamarindo, Costa Rica. | ![]() A beautiful little gem of a waterfall, just outside of Dominicalito, Costa Rica. |
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Aloha, my name is Jasmine.
I'm a freelance writer, editor, and content creator based out of Maui, Hawai'i, USA.
I travel the world, write, take photos, surf, and hike!