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Oak Creek, Sedona, Arizona. A hiker pauses to enjoy the day on a rock in the middle of Oak Creek. Cathedral rock stands in the background. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> US USA Arizona Sedona Oak Creek water stream river cathedral rock desert cottonwood trees hiker rest calm relax view red sand sandy shore red rock
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Oak Creek, Sedona, Arizona. A hiker pauses to enjoy the day on a rock in the middle of Oak Creek. Cathedral rock stands in the background. © Rick Collier







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  • Mikonos, Greece. Cushioned benches and small table await customers at a Mikonos alleyway cafe overlooking the ocean. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Mikonos Mykonos Greek cafe restaurant ocean view Aegean sea tables cushions chairs stools
  • Oia Town, Santorini, Greece. A table and chairs await the evening's socializing, in the rare shade along a side street in Oia Town. Santorini is one of several islands that ring the blown-out remains of an ancient volcano, rising from the deep ocean in the Aegean Sea. The volcano exploded, leaving several islands surrounding a very deep patch of sea -- actually once the caldera of the volcano. The two large towns on Santorini, Oia and Fira towns, overlook the caldera. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Santorini Oia cliff cave home caldera Aegean Sea ocean sun stairs steps bright colors door doors window windows patio porch wall house home cottage bungalow table chairs flowers door doors window windows
  • Amanoka Villa, Discovery Bay, Jamaica. Enjoying an afternoon beer after a long day of kayaking, sunning, and swimming in Discovery Bay. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Jamaica Discovery Bay Amanoka Villa tropical island paradise beach summer fun relaxation swimming pool red stripe beer smiling cool swim Rick
  • Amanoka Villa, Discovery Bay, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Swim platforms invite guests to jump into the calm green waters of Discovery Bay. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Jamaica Discovery Bay Dry Harbor Bay Amanoka Villa tropical island paradise beach summer fun relaxation swimming blue green water ocean swim platform clear sunny day
  • Amanoka Villa, Discovery Bay, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Most days end with a spectacular orange sunset reflecting off the calm waters at Discovery Bay. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Jamaica Discovery Bay Dry Harbor Bay Amanoka Villa tropical island paradise swimming pool beach relaxation ocean water reflection orange sunset clouds calm<br /> chair dock
  • Amanoka Villa, Discovery Bay, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Water lilies (Nymphaeaceae) bloom and a dragonfly sculpture decorates a reflecting pool on the patio at Amanoka. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Jamaica Discovery Bay Dry Harbor Bay Amanoka Villa tropical paradise relaxation calm water lily nymphaeaceae water lilies dragonfly sculpture figure pool reflecting pool flower flowers sunlight shade
  • Amanoka Villa, Discovery Bay, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. The yellow and orange sunset reflecting off the bay is framed by dissipating afternoon clouds, making a beautiful, serene sight from the infinity pool at Amanoka. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Jamaica Discovery Bay Dry Harbor Bay Amanoka Villa tropical island paradise relaxation calm water inifinity pool bay ocean reflection sunset orange yellow clouds gazebo shadow backlight
  • Amanoka Villa, Discovery Bay, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. Nothing can be more relaxing than to sit in the shade and watch the world go by in a tropical island paradise. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Jamaica Discovery Bay Dry Harbor Bay Amanoka Villa tropical island paradise relaxation calm water bay ocean reflection dock shade feet foot blue green sunlight day
  • Office workers take their lunch break near the ocean. Kona, the Big Island, Hawaii.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hawaii Hawai'i Kona big island beach sea ocean sun rest relax relaxation lunch break
  • A lone sunbather relaxes under palm trees, near the beach at private condominiums. Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hawaii Hawai'i Waikiki Honolulu sunset clouds palm tree beach sea ocean sun sunbather surf
  • Oak Creek, Sedona, Arizona. A hiker pauses to enjoy the day on a rock in the middle of Oak Creek. Cathedral rock stands in the background. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> US USA Arizona Sedona Oak Creek water stream river cathedral rock desert cottonwood trees hiker rest calm relax view red sand sandy shore red rock
  • Sedona, Arizona. Oak Creek tumbles over a rock ledge. The picturesque scene is framed by cottonwood trees and the buttes and mesas that surround Sedona. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> US USA Arizona Sedona hiking trail desert tree cottonwood trees rest calm relax serene scenic view Oak Creek river stream red sand red rocks rocky shore mesa butte mountain
  • Sharm el-Sheikh, the Sinai, Egypt. Tourists enjoy the views and the water. Hotels line the shores of the Red Sea at Sharm el-Sheikh, with the barren mountains of the Sinai beyond. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt 'Red Sea' 'Ras Mohammed' Sharm 'Sharm el-Sheikh' 'Sharm al-Shaykh' seashore Sinai arab sea view hotel tourist tourism swim swimming beach
  • Sharm el-Sheikh, the Sinai, Egypt. The docks stand empty at noon, waiting for the daily crush of dive and excursion boats that all share this one facility. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt 'Red Sea' 'Ras Mohammed' Sharm 'Sharm el-Sheikh' 'Sharm al-Shaykh' seashore Sinai arab sea view hotel tourist tourism dock pier shore boat
  • Lake Thoreau, Reston, Virgina, USA. The bright colors of autumn leaves reflect in a completely calm lake. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> Lake Thoreau Reston Virgina fall color lake reflection serene serenity reflections tree trees leaves autumn peace calm relax relaxing relaxation colors nature
  • Cabanas at Hugh Parkey's Dive Connection, Belize. Small guest cottages are perched on stilts overlooking the beautiful blue and green waters of Spanish Lookout Caye, near Belize City and Turneffe Atoll, Belize. © Rick Collier
  • Cabanas, Hugh Parkey Dive Connection, Belize. Small guest cottages are perched on stilts overlooking the beautiful blue and green waters of Spanish Lookout Caye, near Belize City and Turneffe Atoll, Belize. © Rick Collier
  • High Perch. A young man perches right on the edge of Karak Castle's battlements, atop a sheer face several hundred feet above the Wadi al-Karak, below. The bluffs on the Israeli side of the Dead Sea are clearly visible in the distance. According to legend, the ancient Biblical condemned cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were between Karak and the Dead Sea, in this view. The Crusader castle at Karak guarded the eastern border of the Kingdom of Jerusalem after the first Crusade. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Jordan Karak al-Karak castle crusader crusades knights fort fortress history historic tourist tourism antiquities 'Kingdom of Jerusalem' battlement battlements walls keep chapel ruin ruins view panorama cross-country
  • Time Off. An elderly man dozes with his book, on the grounds of the Amman Citadel park. Amman, Jordan. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Jordan Amman arab elderly man resting rest read reading book cat nap recline sleep park
  • Saba - The elevated deck view from our room at Scout's Place, Windwardside, allows us to look out to the Caribbean, across the roofs of houses below. Our deck is framed by curtains and bougainvillea . © Rick Collier
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