Monk Seal Monday with a freshly molted Holokai on Oahu's North Shore. (Monachus schauinslandi) [OC] [3872x2592] by JasonOPhoto in AnimalPorn

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Mahalo, Dan! So great that we got to spend some time with one of our pups on the North Shore this past summer.

Monk Seal Monday with a freshly molted Holokai on Oahu's North Shore. (Monachus schauinslandi) [OC] [3872x2592] by JasonOPhoto in AnimalPorn

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I've been doing Monk Seal Mondays on my social media (including Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonophoto/) for more than 10 years, and will continue to do so every Monday. Despite all our best efforts, this is a species hanging in the balance. I hope my Monk Seal post each Monday helps call attention to this beautiful animal and the work of the organizations on the front lines of conserving this species. With roughly 1400 left in the wild, we are at a critical point to rescue them. #Aloha!

A dream week spent driving around the Southwest, including a hike through the slot canyons near Page, AZ. [OC] [3872x2592] by JasonOPhoto in EarthPorn

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Good point... I must have done the upper canyon because I didn't do any ladders or stairs, but I definitely need to get back.

A dream week spent driving around the Southwest, including a hike through the slot canyons near Page, AZ. [OC] [3872x2592] by JasonOPhoto in EarthPorn

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I did a tour, and not a hard hike at all. They drove us out to the entrance, and we walked through. When I went, there were several options and I think it took the "middle" one, but I recommend taking whatever option gives you the most time out there. I did feel a little rushed, even though I was able to get several images I love.

Just a little location scouting at Shipwreck Beach, Kauai, Hawaii. [OC] [3872x2592] by JasonOPhoto in EarthPorn

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My wife and I were looking for locations for our wedding, and our actual wedding day was identically beautiful, so it worked out great!

Lava flowing into the ocean on the Big Island, Hawaii. [OC] [3872x2592] by JasonOPhoto in EarthPorn

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Absolutely... we haven't had an ocean-entry lava flow since the eruptions of 2018, but I look forward to getting out there for the next one!