El Cabu Beach, National Park Tayrona, Colombia

Tayrona, Colombia

Iguazu Falls, The Argentinian Side

The beach at Ras Nungui, at the tropical island of Zanzibar

As the sun sets in paradise dont you wish you were on that beach?

hot on hot

Malaysia

Malaysia

One of the many colored floats in the parade displaying the varied cultural dances and dress of the islands.

Worth spending one day of your vacation driving these wonderful 17 Miles! The 17 Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach, California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses and mansions. There are numerous points along the road to stop, take pictures, or get out and stroll along the ocean. Chief among these scenic spots is the Lone Cypress Tree.

I took this shot when I was leaving Rome. If you feel like flying and travelling to your next destination after looking at this shot, it means it's a good shot.

WAIT! That's not Penelope...Where's our little piggy and who is this impostor? Oh this is really disturbing...something is terribly wrong...Oh where oh where did are piggy bank go...Stop singing! This is serious business! The pig is missing! Somebody call the FBI! Oh, I need a drink...One Pina Colada please...with a little umbrella...PENELOPE...the drinks are ready! PENELOPE!

Collage made from photos taken in Flecker Botanical Gardens, Tropical North Queensland.

Collage made from photos taken in Asian food markets.

This is what is left of Tropical Storm Hanna as it ripped past Florida on its way to the Carolina coast. Too many storms this year, but beautiful sunrises and sunsets!

I love living in Florida because of sunsets like this.. I took this picture in 2007, but its timing to be shown here is endless. Enjoy!

As summer in Florida becomes a reality it is also important to remember last year's storms, in particular, T.S. Faye which did as much damage as an actual hurricane. Get ready, and be prepared!

This photo is a composite of separate shots. filtered via Photoshop's fresco filter.

Plumeria (Frangipani) is a small genus of 7-8 species native to tropical and subtropical America.

Paphiopedilum

Made by natives in Belem, with coconut shells from Brazil's Amazon

the private beach spans 2 km

Wanlitong is a sleepy fishing village and was one of the location shooting sites of the popular Taiwanese film "Cape No. 7"

Chateau Beach Resort Hotel at Hengchun Town is situated near to the entrance of Kenting Natural Park and was an important filming site for the 2008 Taiwanese film 'Cape No. 7' - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_No._7

Southampton Princess Beach in Bermuda

From my album "Journey to Jamaica"

South of Mombasa , across Likoni Creek lies a vast uninterrupted stretch of white sandy beach lapped by fascinating opal lagoons. Diani Beach is perhaps the most spectacular ribbon of flawless tropical beach, shaded with palm and Casuarina. Here one find a range of fine hotels offering a wide variety of watersports and activities. Behind the beach are patches of original forest, the most extensive of which is Jadini- a morning's trek from the beach hotels - where colobus monkeys, baboons, birds and butterflies run riot. A few more kilometres inland is the cool and refreshing wildlife getaway of the Shimba Hills National Park. At the far southern end of the coast is unspoilt Shimoni, with its relics of the slave trade and coral gardens. The Kisite/ Mpunguti Marine Park can be reached from Shimoni or nearby Wasini lsland, a lovely trip by dhow or motorboat to an intriguing underwater world

Love the colors!

In 2001 we made our first venture to Hawaii. Since then, if we fly on a vacation, it is back to Hawaii! You can almost feel the aloha in this shot. There is nothing so refreshing to the mind, spirit and body as an amazing Hawaiian sunset.

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The brochure read: Get away from it all, come to miles of white sand and blue skies and warm water. It should have read:Come, join hundreds of other people on the white sand and get a glimpse of the blue sky from under a sea of unbrellas.

To really get away from it all simply walk down the winding road and enjoy the beauty of the flowers and brightly coloured leaves.

The sky is blue, the air is warm and the breeze is sented with the aroma of many exotic blooms.

From album "Mondo Verde"

Piton View from Restaurant

Tropical Flower in St. Lucia Rain Forest

View of tropical plants through a waterfall. I think its cool but maybe I'm just weird :-)

by Marv (BerryMan)

by Marv (BerryMan)

October 2000.

A poster print for a walk on the beach at days end. Hold my hand and walk with me forever.

October 2000.

October 2000.

A walk on the beach after the storm.

Tropical insect Phyllium (Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand). In English called walking leaf. The family Phylliidae (leaf insects) include some of the most remarkable leaf mimics in the entire animal kingdom!

Tropical ghost insect Extatosoma tiaratum, family Phasmatidae (Australia, New Guinea), in English called Ghost locust. They imitate green leaves, faded leaves or lichen, depending on their habitat.

Tropical butterfly Actias selene, family Saturniidae (India and Indonesia). English called Indian Moon Moth or Indian Luna Moth. They are nocturnal species, lifespan circa 14 - 20 days.

These little guys decided to join us for breakfast one morning in Hawaii. That guava jelly was delicious!

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I know Bisbee is not tropical but it is my favorite place in winter. Or any other time.

Oahu, HI

This is the day I learned how to become a pineapple farmer.

At the Darwin Center, Santa Cruz Island, the Galapagos islands, Ecuador's Parque Nacional

Some people like the snow, I love the swamps.

Taken from Kontiki island, Brazil

Tocorime Pamatojari - it means adventurous spirit in the native tongue of the Kulina tribe of the Brazilian Amazon.

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Perhaps not what one thinks of when the word "tropical" is used, but these anoles seem to be found everywhere on houses in tropical Florida.

You can see lots of hanging moss in the trees.

Anthurium is a large genus of about 600- 800 (possibly 1,000) species, belonging to the arum family (Araceae).It is one of the largest and probably the most complex genus of this family; certainly it is one of the most variable. The species has neotropical distribution; mostly in wet tropical mountain forest of Central America and South America, but some in semi-arid environments.

this iguana was walking the grounds of the resort we spent the day at.

Many species of stork are migratory, they spend the summer and the winter in different places. They live some countries in Europe from March until September and fly again to tropical areas like some parts of Africa on the winters.

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La Caravelle Beach

Colibri and Banana flower

Tropical Friend

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No two sunsets are alike!

Fun for the Family!

In the Shadows of the Evening Light

Easter Sunrise, Gulf of Mexico, Clearwater Beach Florida

Gulf of Mexico, Clearwater Beach Florida

Sunset on Gulf of Mexico, Madeira Beach, Florida with Great Blue Heron Silhouetted

"As one of California's most enduring landmarks, The Lone Cypress has prevailed on its rocky perch for over 250 years. This icon of fortitude has inspired many artist." This is as tropical as the Northern California Coast gets!

A beautiful view of the Northern California Coast. Found on the Famous 17 Mile Drive of Pebble Beach Ca., and the Monterey Bay.

Very pretty leaves

In many historical cultures, palms were symbols for such ideas as victory, peace, and fertility. Today, palms remain a popular symbol for the tropics and vacations.There are roughly 202 currently known genera with around 2600 species, most of which are restricted to tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates.

On the boat all day.

At the Cincinnati Zoo. This bird is native to the Indonesian islands and is on the endangered species list.

These are part of the Christmas decorations in the fitness center at Solivita this year.

Beach Larry and I renewed our vows January 2008

Montreal Botanical Garden. Photoplo 2007

Montreal Botanical Garden. Photoplo 2007

Montreal Biodome. Photoplo 2008

I love these flowers!

A perfect tropical combination!

He bought a postcard on the front it just said heaven with a picture the ocean and a beach - and the simple words he wrote her said he loved her and they told her how he'd hold her if his arms would reach - wish you were here... Wish you were here by Mark Wills

Sunset on The Bay of Pensacola , Florida

this one was chosen by, Connie

this one was chosen by, Corina, April, Deb, Brian, Claudia, Marilyn

"Tropical" scenry on South Monaco Parkway, Denver, Colorado. These palms withstand the Colorado blizzards and they also make nice Christmas trees. ;-) ... by Marv (BerryMan)

Koh Chang, Thailand

From New Orleans to Cuzumel

rare flower, taken in the glasshouse.

Inside it is tropical outside it is winter.

In a cold winter it is tropical in the glasshouse.

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Tropical Fish

Tropical Flower

Every island starts with turmoil. Photo done in Bryce 5.5.

Still waters, beautiful sunset - this is what tropical paradise means to me. Photo done in Bryce 5.5.

Except that instead of leaning palm trees, we have leaning birches and a frozen lake instead of a warm ocean.

Sheer bliss! Photo done with Bryce 5.5.

Oh what joy it is to have a waterproof camera case... :-)

Los Roques National Park, Venezuela

Hmm, if they'd move Los Roques out of Venezuela, then this would truly be Paradise on Earth...

First stop of a 10-day Caribbean cruise

Manuel Antonio Beach, Costa Rica

After vacationing at Dunns River Falls in Jamaica, I walked past one of the Jamaican workers on the beach and as I turned I captured this photo. His thoughts seemed to be somewhere else…far far away…maybe thinking of where he wanted to go on HIS vacation?

Lai'e Beach Park

Flower in Bloom

Fractal done with Apophysis

Closer.

Dedicated to WideScreen Monitors

Clear tropical waters on the west coast of Florida provide great oppurtunities for getting good shots of fish.

Thanks to the Swedish Baron Clas Astroemer, who discovered these lilies in 1753 in South America and collected seeds of many different varieties, we know now these beautiful flowers too.(7036-374k-328m)

This is a purple variety. They are amazing and make beautiful cut flower bouqets, which can last for weeks. During this time, they are first a tight trumpet-like blossom. Then they open up and look every day a little different, changing their shade of color. (7013-283k)

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Decorations at the front of the food tables

I'd like to be back there now too.

When I think tropical a Luau always comes to mind.

Yes, I`m post it and in a Flickr and in a Redbubble...

His name is Charlie and he lives in the Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver,

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Caribbean coast between Playa del Carmen and Tulum

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Dolphin Bay south of Hua Hin

Isla Margarita

all that glitters is green

Its always raining here MAAAAAAAAn

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Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)..Family-Kingfishers... Range...rainforest, eucalypt forest and farmland in Eastern Australia: Intoduced in New Zealand, SW Australia and Tasmania. Diet, consists of young birds, mice , lizards, snakes insects, worms and crayfish. Status: Common...It has adapted well to human changes on the landscape, and may be seen in towns and cities. One of the largest (47cm long; .5 kg) of the world's 86 species of kingfisher's the kookaburra is noted for it's large head , and powerful beak, and its famous for its call, sounding much like "human laughter". It is named the " the bushman's clock' for its habit of calling at dusk and in the early dawn. The aborigines believed that their God called the kooka burra to raise people up in the early morning, so they would not miss the sunrise

Range: Natives of the island of New Guinea, this species is found in the north western sections of Irian Jaya, including several smaller islands adjacent to the mainland. This Blue Crowned Pigeon, considered the largest pigeon in the world, is a large bodied bird approaching the size of a turkey. The back is maroon with the overall body still being blue gray in color. The eyes and legs are both red and the tail is tipped in a light bluish gray.

Interesting story / facts: Mynahs are able to mimic human voices. The Rothschild (Bali) Mynah has become an educational symbol of conservation on Bali and for all of Indonesia. It was discovered in 1912 by Walter Rothschild, so it is a relatively new species. There are less than 12 individuals left in the wild. These rare and exotic birds are snowy white with bare blue skin around the eyes. Their wings and tail are black tipped and they have a crest of white feathers that can be raised at will. Males have a longer crest that trails over the shoulders. Habits: When they are pair-bonding they will preen each other to form a tight bond. They nest in woodpecker holes in trees. Communication: Their vocalization is varied and complex; the common call is known as chatter-song. They also use head bobbing while making various clucking sounds. Fewer than 20 to 35 left in the wild. Behavior not exhibited.

The Flamehawk usually perches on a piece of coral and waits for his dinner to swim by. Then he pounces.

The essence of all things tropical; beautiful shells and sweet scented blossoms. Can't you feel the warm breeze?

made up tropical--that it is. jimmy kimmel, captain steubing from the love boat, a buddy of mine on the net and my brothers (two of tommy in the water) are all having a great day at a relaxing private beach

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Best viewed full screen.

Best if viewed full screen.

wave splash

Coba (Cobá in the Spanish language) is a large ruined city of the Pre-Columbian Maya civilization, located in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Taken on the Eastern shore of Cozumel, Mexico, this pristine white powder sand stretch of beach was one of the nicest beaches we encountered in Mexico.

Imagine being on that sailboat!

Looking toward the south end of the island, after a most marvelous day.

Captured on the beach on the Isle of Cozumel, an abandoned natural refreshment lays amongst the flora.

A lei around the neck, shells on the sand, and fresh tasty fruit to enjoy!

Silver would love a trip to a beach with a hammock between two palm trees where she could lay and sleep the afternoon away.

Faith isn't fooled by the lei, fruit, and shells! Her boredom proclaims, this isn't a tropical setting! LOL!

Calla Lily

Red Hibiscus

Tropical Evening (Really the Colorado River in Arizona)

Hanauma Bay Beach

Miles of sun soaked beaches, emerld and turquoise water....not a soul in sight. me myself and i

Peace at the end of the day. Amelia Island, FL

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Tranquility

This flower is blooming beautifully on a Summer afternoon

It's a shame, but I don't even know what kind of flower this is. It does look beautiful though, doesn't it?

Penang/Malaysia - September 2007

Penang/Malaysia - September 2007

Lovely color of this blue flag beach feels like the tropics.

There are rivers in tropical areas like this river in Fethiye,Antalya.

Normally we grow small plants in the house but here this plant has grown the size of a tree,like in tropical areas.

Tropical

You better look out you little rat.

Enjoy the moment in Paradise...

Joyfullness and Paradise itself...

Looking up...

One of many wall murals in Cocoa Village, Florida. Slim pickins finding tropics in the mountains where I live. Besides that Flowers have not started yet. LOL

"To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower Hold infinity in the palms of your hand and eternity in an hour." William Blake

"Die when I may, I want it said by those who knew me best that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow." Abraham Lincoln

In the marsh pink orchid's faces With their coy and dainty graces, Lure us to their hiding places-- Laugh, O murmuring Spring! - Sarah Foster Davis, Summer Song

COOL SHADOWS

PAYING HOMAGE

One of my favourite shots.

Gina at the Grand National Finals

exuberance of life!!

Memories untold : poems unsung!!

A friend for Baxter !

To take more walks on the beach ... (with camera)

The only tropics I've ever been to - indoors! - Kron Conservatory, Cincinnati, OH

an untouched photo of a tropical flower at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Beautiful Back Bay Beach in Tobago. This beach is off the beaten path and pristine in appearance. The water is clean, calm and marine green on a clear day.

This unusual picture was taken today. It is the midday Sun haloed by a perfect circular rainbow. The cloud covered the Sun allowing me to capture this beautiful picture. Look carefully at the upper left side of the photo. That speck is a bird.

Chewbacca is a tropical dog at heart. A rescued pup from a construction site in Port of Spain, Trinidad, he is energetic, charming, full of life, and loves to chew plants, flowers, rocks, but not shoes.

The endangered East Coast Birdwing Butterfly

Northwesterly view from near Ulau Beach. Halemahina (house of the moon) or Pu'ukakui, the second highest mountain on Maui at 5,788 ft.is in the background.

The king of the rock..

A beautiful big blue..

sweet and sassy...

A macaw bird is one of the most well-known exotic bird; just looking at a picture of this bird in an aviary will brighten your day. There are about 30 species of these parrots. In the wild, they live in tropical forests and savannahs of South America and Africa, but their numbers continuously decrease because of environmental pollution, habitat destruction and pet trade. Some species live only in captivity nowadays.***Some of you have been asking how I did this - I was in the right place at the right time, as was he and the sun!

Winner of Creative Challenge - Tropical on March 24, 2009!!! WoooooHooooo!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of you for your wonderful notes and comments!!! You have really made my day!!! :-))))) From the beach at the Princeville Hotel in Hanalei

Perfection in the Maldives

Close up and personal with a Yellowbar Angelfish!

Beautiful Frangipani

Kron Conservatory, Cincinnati, OH - the tropics indoors

Conservatory in St.Paul, Minnesota.

Conservatory in St.Paul, Minnesota

In the gardens on the cliff at Babbacombe.

Hibiscus has many colors. I like most this red, especially after a refreshing tropical rain when the color just seems to burst.

Plumeria (Frangipani) also known as the Lei flower is native to warm tropical areas of the Pacific Islands, Caribbean, South America and Mexico. They can grow to be large shrubs or even small trees in mild areas. The fragrance is hilarious

The flower in the flower.

Taken at the Yampa Botanical Gardens ~ Steamboat Springs, CO July 2007

Taken at the Yampa Botanical Gardens ~ Steamboat Springs, CO July 2007

Taken at the Yampa Botanical Gardens ~ Steamboat Springs, CO July 2007

Circle Island Tour Bora Bora

Circle Island Tour Bora Bora

Hawaiian Sunset

Jamaican Sunset

Tropical Fish

The perfect place for lunch in St Marten- La Samanna