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The Garden Isle

The fourth largest of Hawaii’s main islands, Kauai is also the oldest. Because its volcanoes are long dormant, the island’s beauty is soft and gentle. Flowers bloom everywhere, and slopes of the island’s mountains are lush, and covered in grasses or jungle.

One of the wettest spots on Earth, the top of Mount Wai’ale’ale gets an annual average rainfall of 460 inches (1,170 cm.)  Downpours have eroded deep valleys in the mountain, carving out canyons with scenic waterfalls.

Perhaps the most famous attraction on Kauai is the Na Pali Coast. This state park runs a rugged 16 miles (26 km) along northwest Kauai. The coast extends from Kee Beach all the way to Polihale State Park.

At the end of the coastline lies the Kalalau Valley. This gem is renowned for its natural beauty. Inaccessible to automobiles, this pristine valley receives  abundant sun and ample rain to provides an ideal environment for Hawaii’s native flaura and fauna.

The best locations for photography on the island include Kee Beach and Polihale Beach at sunset, the Hanalei Valley, and the blow hole near Poipu. Most visitors photograph the Na Pali Coast from a helicopter or airplane, but Jon prefers backpacking the rugged trail.

Jon lives on Kauai, where he takes every available opportunity to photograph the island’s wonder.

Explore with Cornforth Images.

  • Hanalei Taro Sunrise 1

    Hanalei Taro Sunrise 1

  • Hanalei Taro Sunrise 2

    Hanalei Taro Sunrise 2

  • Honopu Aerial

    Honopu Aerial

  • Anahola Sunrise 1

    Anahola Sunrise 1

  • Anahola Sunrise 2

    Anahola Sunrise 2

  • Anahola Sunrise 4

    Anahola Sunrise 4

  • Hanalei Ridge Sunrise Rainbow 1

    Hanalei Ridge Sunrise Rainbow 1

  • Hanalei Ridge Sunrise Rainbow 2

    Hanalei Ridge Sunrise Rainbow 2

  • Hanalei Ridge Sunrise Rainbow 3

    Hanalei Ridge Sunrise Rainbow 3

  • Hanalei Taro Sunrise 5

    Hanalei Taro Sunrise 5

  • Hanalei Taro Sunrise 6

    Hanalei Taro Sunrise 6

  • Ho'opi'i Falls 1

    Ho’opi’i Falls 1

  • Ho'opi'i Falls 2

    Ho’opi’i Falls 2

  • Ka'aka'aniu (Larsen's) Beach Rainbow 1

    Ka’aka’aniu (Larsen’s) Beach Rainbow 1

  • Kee Beach Dramatic Sunset 5

    Kee Beach Dramatic Sunset 5

  • Kee Beach Sunset 6

    Kee Beach Sunset 6

  • Kee Beach Sunset 8

    Kee Beach Sunset 8

  • Kee Beach Sunset 9

    Kee Beach Sunset 9

  • Kulikoa Point Arch Sunset 1

    Kulikoa Point Arch Sunset 1

  • Kulikoa Point Arch Sunset 3

    Kulikoa Point Arch Sunset 3

  • Lumahai Dramatic Sunset 1

    Lumahai Dramatic Sunset 1

  • Lumahai Dramatic Sunset 3

    Lumahai Dramatic Sunset 3

  • Lumahai Dramatic Sunset 5

    Lumahai Dramatic Sunset 5

  • Makaleha Falls 1

    Makaleha Falls 1

  • Makaleha Sunset 1

    Makaleha Sunset 1

  • Mokolea Point Blowhole Sunrise 1

    Mokolea Point Blowhole Sunrise 1

  • Mokolea Point Blowhole Sunrise 3

    Mokolea Point Blowhole Sunrise 3

  • Moloa'a Sunrise 1

    Moloa’a Sunrise 1

  • Moloaa Sunrise 2

    Moloaa Sunrise 2

  • Na Pali Wave 1

    Na Pali Wave 1

  • Na Pali Wave 4

    Na Pali Wave 4

  • Na Pali Wave 6

    Na Pali Wave 6

  • Na Pali Wave 8

    Na Pali Wave 8

  • Okolehao Trail Sunset 1

    Okolehao Trail Sunset 1

  • Okolehao Trail Sunset 2

    Okolehao Trail Sunset 2

  • Paliku (Donkey Beach) Sunrise 1

    Paliku (Donkey Beach) Sunrise 1

  • Polihale Beach Sunset Aerial 1

    Polihale Beach Sunset Aerial 1

  • Queen's Bath Sunrise 1

    Queen’s Bath Sunrise 1

  • Queen's Bath Waterfall Sunset 1

    Queen’s Bath Waterfall Sunset 1

  • Queen's Bath Waterfall Sunset 11

    Queen’s Bath Waterfall Sunset 11

  • Queen's Bath Waterfall Sunset 12

    Queen’s Bath Waterfall Sunset 12

  • Shipwreck Beach Sunset 3

    Shipwreck Beach Sunset 3

  • Spouting Horn Sunset 1

    Spouting Horn Sunset 1

  • Tunnels Beach Low Tide Sunrise 3

    Tunnels Beach Low Tide Sunrise 3

  • Tunnels Beach Rainbow

    Tunnels Beach Rainbow

  • Wailua Falls Reflection Rainbow 1

    Wailua Falls Reflection Rainbow 1

  • Wailua Reservoir Sunrise Trees 1

    Wailua Reservoir Sunrise Trees 1

  • Hanalei Bay Sunrise 1

    Hanalei Bay Sunrise 1

  • Hanalei Bay Sunrise 3

    Hanalei Bay Sunrise 3

  • Hanalei Bay Sunrise 4

    Hanalei Bay Sunrise 4

  • Kalalau Beach Rainbow 1

    Kalalau Beach Rainbow 1

  • Kalalau Beach Sunset 1

    Kalalau Beach Sunset 1

  • Kalalau Stream 1

    Kalalau Stream 1

  • Kalalau Stream 2

    Kalalau Stream 2

  • Kalalau Stream 3

    Kalalau Stream 3

  • Kalalau Sunset 1

    Kalalau Sunset 1

  • Kalalau Sunset 2

    Kalalau Sunset 2

  • Kalalau Sunset 3

    Kalalau Sunset 3

  • Kalalau Sunset 4

    Kalalau Sunset 4

  • Kalalau Sunset 5

    Kalalau Sunset 5

  • Kalalau Valley Dramatic Sunset 1

    Kalalau Valley Dramatic Sunset 1

  • Kalalau Valley Dramatic Sunset 2

    Kalalau Valley Dramatic Sunset 2

  • Kalalau Valley Dramatic Sunset 3

    Kalalau Valley Dramatic Sunset 3

  • Kalalau Valley Stream 1

    Kalalau Valley Stream 1

  • Kalalau Valley Stream 4

    Kalalau Valley Stream 4

  • Kalepa Ridge Sunset 2

    Kalepa Ridge Sunset 2

  • Kalepa Ridge Sunset 4

    Kalepa Ridge Sunset 4

  • Kawailoa Bay Sunrise 1

    Kawailoa Bay Sunrise 1

  • Kawailoa Bay Sunrise 2

    Kawailoa Bay Sunrise 2

  • Kawailoa Bay Sunrise 4

    Kawailoa Bay Sunrise 4

  • Kawailoa Bay Sunrise 7

    Kawailoa Bay Sunrise 7

  • Kee Beach Dramatic Sunset 1

    Kee Beach Dramatic Sunset 1

  • Kee Beach Dramatic Sunset 2

    Kee Beach Dramatic Sunset 2

  • Kee Beach Dramatic Sunset 3

    Kee Beach Dramatic Sunset 3

  • Kee Beach Dramatic Sunset 4

    Kee Beach Dramatic Sunset 4

  • Kee Beach Sunset 1

    Kee Beach Sunset 1

  • Kee Beach Sunset Aerial 1

    Kee Beach Sunset Aerial 1

  • Kee Beach Sunset Aerial 2

    Kee Beach Sunset Aerial 2

  • Lumahai Beach Sunrise 1

    Lumahai Beach Sunrise 1

  • Lumahai Beach Sunrise 3

    Lumahai Beach Sunrise 3

  • Lumahai Beach Sunrise Aerial 1

    Lumahai Beach Sunrise Aerial 1

  • Lumahai Beach Sunrise Aerial 2

    Lumahai Beach Sunrise Aerial 2

  • Lumahai Beach Sunset 1

    Lumahai Beach Sunset 1

  • Maha'ulepu Coast Sunrise 1

    Maha’ulepu Coast Sunrise 1

  • Maha'ulepu Coast Sunrise 5

    Maha’ulepu Coast Sunrise 5

  • Maha'ulepu Coast Sunrise 8

    Maha’ulepu Coast Sunrise 8

  • Maha'ulepu Lithified Cliffs Sunset 1

    Maha’ulepu Lithified Cliffs Sunset 1

  • Maha'ulepu Lithified Cliffs Sunset 2

    Maha’ulepu Lithified Cliffs Sunset 2

  • Menehune Fishpond Aerial 1

    Menehune Fishpond Aerial 1

  • Menehune Fishpond Aerial 2

    Menehune Fishpond Aerial 2

  • Menehune Fishpond Sunrise 1

    Menehune Fishpond Sunrise 1

  • Polihale Beach Sunset 1

    Polihale Beach Sunset 1

  • Polihale Beach Sunset 2

    Polihale Beach Sunset 2

  • Queen's Bath Waterfall Sunset 10

    Queen’s Bath Waterfall Sunset 10

  • Queen's Bath Waterfall Sunset 4

    Queen’s Bath Waterfall Sunset 4

  • Queen's Bath Waterfall Sunset 7

    Queen’s Bath Waterfall Sunset 7

  • Shipwreck Beach Sunset 2

    Shipwreck Beach Sunset 2

  • Shipwreck Beach Sunset 6

    Shipwreck Beach Sunset 6

  • Tunnels Beach Low Tide Rainbow

    Tunnels Beach Low Tide Rainbow

  • Tunnels Beach Low Tide Sunrise 1

    Tunnels Beach Low Tide Sunrise 1

  • Wailua Falls Aerial 1

    Wailua Falls Aerial 1

  • Wailua Falls Sunrise 1

    Wailua Falls Sunrise 1

  • Wailua Falls Sunrise 2

    Wailua Falls Sunrise 2

  • Kalalau Sunset

    Kalalau Sunset

  • Lehua Rock Aerial

    Lehua Rock Aerial

  • Na Pali Ridges Aerial 1

    Na Pali Ridges Aerial 1

  • Na Pali Ridges Aerial 2

    Na Pali Ridges Aerial 2

  • Polihale Sunset

    Polihale Sunset