14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Into the Lava Caves - Hawaii

The focus behind my photo is Environmental Visitor Behavior and Environmental awareness and education. I believe treating your surroundings no matter where you are at, whether your own state, country, or elsewhere... Everywhere deserves and should be treated with respect. Not only for enjoyment for us travelers/locals but for the eco-systems above and below. Keeping the Ocean clean and the land surrounding it is very important for ourselves as humans, due to Earth being our home. Not only our home, but other species that help us to live and grow ourselves.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2016
Date Uploaded: 09.2016
Photo Location: Maui (May have been right outside of it - An hr or so out), Hawaii, United States of America
Copyright: © Samm Villarini