Scott A. Howard, Photographer

PNG is a snapshot in time, with the tribes of the Highlands seeing outsiders for the first time in 1930. Headhunting and cannibalism are traditional practices that were only recently subdued through heavy missionary influence. The rugged terrain maintained tribal isolation resulting in 800 unique languages and cultures. The few travelers who visit this amazing country are rewarded with an adventure of a lifetime.

Cambodia is an amazing and unique country, with jungles, monks, temples, wildlife and wonderful people. Cambodia is slowly recovering from the mass genocide committed by the Khmer Rouge, with one-third of the population living on less than one US dollar per day.
* 25% of the profits from this gallery go towards helping the children of Cambodia.

Exploring the rich history and tranquil lush beauty of Laos is a step back in time. The relaxed peacefulness of its Buddhist population is an example to us all. The French influence on the cuisine and architecture of this landlocked nation provide a wonderful uniqueness from other SEA nations. * 25% of the profits from this gallery go towards helping the children of Laos.

As one of the most biodiverse areas in the world, California's natural beauty has the capacity to inspire. A lifetime can be spent exploring its varied landscapes including oceans, rivers, mountains, deserts, wetlands, and old growth forests. California is one of only five regions of the world with a Mediterranean climate, and harbors more unique plants and animals than any other state. Rapid population growth and associated development threaten the survival of many of the state's unique lands, inland and coastal waters and native species.

The breathtakingly blue of Lake Tahoe is so clear that in some places objects can be seen to depths of 75 feet. The reason the lake is so blue is that the thin, clear mountain air allows the lake's pure, crystalline water to reflect the blue sky above. The lake can also appear red during sunsets or gray-black during storms. Lake Tahoe is 22 miles in length, 12 miles in width and has a max depth of 1,645 feet!