Chinaman's HatHawaiis Chinamans Hat has a creation legend attached to it. In the story, Hiiaka, sister to Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands, engages in a battle with a fierce dragon. Hiiaka chopped off the dragons tail and threw it into the ocean, forming the island called Mokolii, which translates to Little Lizard. On low tides, you can swim, kayak, or walk to this basalt islet. Im drawn to Hawaii for its natural

I immediately grabbed my camera to take this picture

and the Santa Monica Pier

from a cozy corner of a bedroom to a large living room wall

This breathtaking scenery

out-of-focus lights of the city create an abstract pattern

The joy and happiness we felt is indescribable

but it also has a distinct auditory element characterized by the sounds of crashing waves

Half Dome is one of the most iconic landmarks in all of the US national parks and for good reason

” On low tides

It took me several attempts to get this shot

which makes this part of the so dramatic

A solitary rock outcropping that's a geological wonder