Bug In Paradise © 2010 Colleen M. Griffith. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, modified, or redistributed in any way without written agreement with the creator. This image is registered with the US Copyright Office. www.colleenmgriffith.com www.facebook.com/colleen.griffith This little bugger entered the scene, stage left, when I was attempting to take a macro shot of this lovely purple flower. I thought they made for a more interesting shot together. Photographed at the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens located at Onomea Bay on The Big Island of Hawaii. You can see a collection of all my Hawaii photos by going to www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Travel-Destinations/Hawaii

San Francisco Bay Area Photographer Colleen M. Griffith is a professional advertising, stock photo, fine art, lifestyle, and wedding photographer. She has lived in California's San Francisco Bay Area for many years and also offers photo workshops and safaris that include the area’s countless photogenic sights. Satisfaction guaranteed. Colleen can be contacted directly at csmgriffith@yahoo.com or 303-506-3479 (cell phone). Note, the copyright watermark (the text "Copyright Colleen M. Griffith Photography, http://www.colleenmgriffith.com") will NOT be printed on any purchased prints or downloads.

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Colleen M. Griffith > Pele's Beauty
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I could feel the heat in the air as we got close to the lava flow! Occasionally the lava would explode as it hit the cool ocean waters. And you could hear the "clinkers" of floating lava (now small hard rocks) on the hull of the boat as we floated on by. This photo was captured August 23, 2010 on The Big Island of Hawaii.

Colleen M. Griffith > Water On Fire
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Don MacAskill, COO and Co-Founder of Smugmug, published this photo in his April 2011 blog. You can find his blog here: http://don.blogs.smugmug.com/

This photo was taken August 23, 2010 - it captures lava flowing from the Kilauea volcano on The Big Island of Hawaii. This was the main lava flow as it emptied into the ocean. I was sitting in the bow of a boat, bobbing up and down in the ocean, when I captured this pic. You can't really see the scale of the eruption in this shot, but about 15 feet of the "shore" is shown here. You can see the steam created when the molten rock hit the ocean - it would sometimes obscure the lava flows - but it was like a dance, when the steam cloud would part for a few minutes allowing a glimpse of the lava beneath.

Colleen M. Griffith > Fire And Brimstone
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It's was so amazing to get so close to liquid rock, flowing up from earth's core, and creating new land right before my eyes. I just loved how the rock would cool on the surface, creating a skin, that would then break apart as it flowed into the sea. I could even see it dripping onto the sandy shore and as the waves would come in, plumes of steam would rise as the ocean cooled and solidified the lava. About 10 feet of shoreline is captured in this shot. Photo was taken August 23, 2010 in Volcanoes National Park, the Big Island of Hawaii.

Colleen M. Griffith > Fountain Of Fire
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Lava flows create some really incredible structures. The evening I took this photo, it created some nozzles from which the lava was pouring out - it looked like two nostrils spewing fire! The lava flows are constantly changing, so you just don't know what you're going to find. Posted 5 September 2010. Photo was taken August 23, 2010 on The Big Island of Hawaii. You can see a collection of all my Hawaii photos by going to www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Travel-Destinations/Hawaii

Colleen M. Griffith > River Of Fire
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I like this photo because it shows the scale of the lava relative to the land. You can also see how far inland the lava remains liquid near the surface, with just a thin veneer of hard crust on top. When I was visiting the island, I saw advertisements for lava hikes and I also heard some locals commenting on how every year (just about) there are reported injuries and even deaths caused by hikers getting too close and falling through the crust or being overwhelmed by the fumes. Very scary. In this photo, I think you can get a feel for why. Posted 6 September 2010. Photo was taken August 23, 2010. You can see a collection of all my Hawaii photos by going to www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Travel-Destinations/Hawaii

Colleen M. Griffith > Focus
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Colleen M. Griffith > Amazing Fire Dancing!
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Colleen M. Griffith > Don't Try This At Home
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Yes, this fire dancer really is fully grasping the lit end of his torch. He took a very deep breath in preparation for this move, then grabbed some fire from the lit end of this torch with his bare hand, and reached down and spread the fire in a line across the stage. Very dramatic start to his fire dancing performance. This photo was captured during the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Luau on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Colleen M. Griffith > The Jungle Takes Over
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This is a scene I stumbled across on my way to photographing the Umauma Falls on the Big Island of Hawaii. This spot was off the Hamakua Coast, just north of Honomu town. You have to wonder what happened to the driver of this vehicle..... I thought it was a great example of how the jungle would quickly reclaim everything if you let it. And if you're ever running around in the jungle on this side of the island, I highly recommend applying an entire can of bug repellant before exiting your vehicle - I didn't and consequently got swarmed and mauled by mosquitoes. Unpleasant. Very. Posted 22 September 2010. You can see a collection of all my Hawaii photos by going to www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Travel-Destinations/Hawaii

Colleen M. Griffith > Three For The Price Of One
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These three cascading waterfalls are what make up the Umauma Falls on the Big Island of Hawaii. They are one of the only waterfalls on the island where you have to pay to see them. You decide if they are worth it (I think we paid 6 bucks per person to take a gander at them). They can be found off the Hamakua Coast just north of Honomu town (near mile marker 16). Posted 2 September 2010. You can see a collection of all my Hawaii photos by going to www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Travel-Destinations/Hawaii

Colleen M. Griffith > Little Orchid
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This photo was taken at the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden on The Big Island of Hawaii. Posted 11 September 2010. You can see a collection of all my Hawaii photos by going to www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Travel-Destinations/Hawaii

Colleen M. Griffith > Bug In Paradise
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This little bugger entered the scene, stage left, when I was attempting to take a macro shot of this lovely purple flower. I thought they made for a more interesting shot together. Photographed at the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens located at Onomea Bay on The Big Island of Hawaii. You can see a collection of all my Hawaii photos by going to www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Travel-Destinations/Hawaii

Colleen M. Griffith > Exotic Orchid
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I just love the vibrant colors in this photo. This photo was taken at the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden on The Big Island of Hawaii. Posted 10 September 2010. You can see a collection of all my Hawaii photos by going to www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Travel-Destinations/Hawaii

Bug In Paradise
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This little bugger entered the scene, stage left, when I was attempting to take a macro shot of this lovely purple flower. I thought they made for a more interesting shot together. Photographed at the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens located at Onomea Bay on The Big Island of Hawaii. You can see a collection of all my Hawaii photos by going to http://www.colleenmgriffith.com/Galleries/Travel-Destinations/Hawaii