I want— To do with you what spring does with the cherry trees. —Pable Neruda
PEOPLE
Here are a few of my favorite photos! None of my photography is re-touched or altered in any way (other than sizing).
Follow my Instagram for a new photo every day: @jewelsoftheearthandsea.
![]() Early morning surf check with friends. | ![]() Sunny afternoons in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. | ![]() A secret gem near the shores of Lake Arenal. |
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![]() Horses, cowboys and sunsets on Tamarindo beach. | ![]() The misty beauty of the forest on the side of Haleakala volcano. | ![]() Summertime feelings near the lake. |
![]() A secret hike down the ridges to the shoreline, Hana Hwy. | ![]() After scrambling down sheer cliffs with ropes, we came to this stunning tide pool. | ![]() That moment when your stomach has butterflies and your heart is bursting with love for the sport and the ocean. |
![]() A girl and her donkey, in the desert. | ![]() Reveling in the cool waters on a hot day. | ![]() Fishing a puddle outside of Kona town, Hawaii. |
![]() Sunsets on the shores of Costa Rica are always, always, always lovely. | ![]() Tennis break in the jungle on the shores of Lake Arenal, Costa Rica. | ![]() Deep in the jungle in the West Maui mountains. |
![]() The misty forest on the slopes of Haleakala volcano. |

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!