Friday, 15 July 2011

Silversword, Haleakala

Photograph by Guy Hamilton, My Shot-->>

 this image of the rare silversword is found  in Haleakala National Park on Maui, Hawaii. This amazing plant only grows above 9,000-feet elevation and only on the island of Maui. It lives for 50 years, blooms only once in this spectacular display, and then dies. with a  special permission from the Park Service the photographer spent  three nights with this natural wonder.

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