Photographer and Naturalist David Boynton Dies in Kauai Fall
Superb photographer and naturalist David Boynton died on Saturday in a fall along Kauai's Na Pali Coast. The Honolulu Advertiser reports that Boynton's body was found at the foot of a 300-foot cliff on the north face of the Miloli'i Valley. Apparently Boynton had been enroute to photograph sea turtles on Miloli'i Beach.
While Boynton was best known for his superb photography which is featured in such books as The Kaua'i Movie Book, Flowers: Images from Hawaii’s Gardens, and Kaua`i Days, he also heavily involved in educational outreach through the Hawaii Department of Education.
Boynton's death brings to attention the fact that danger is never too far away in Hawaii's natural wonderlands and that even the most experienced hiker can encounter life-threatening dangers. Kauai's Na Pali Trail is both one of Hawaii's most beautiful nature experiences, but also one of the most dangerous, especially in winter conditions.
Our sympathies and prayers go out to David's wife Sue and their family. David will be greatly missed by all of us who have enjoyed and treasured his work and talent. You can view some of David's work on his website at www.davidboyntonphotography.com
From John Fischer,
Your Guide to Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors.
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