Crater by sharky_

Photography • Landscape • posted on Nov 16, 2007

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Leading the way to the top of Mauna Ulu with Lady Carrie right behind me, I used my trekpod and tapped the surface in front of us to make sure it was safe. We slowly moved towards the crater. In some areas, the lava surface felt and sounded very fragile - hollow. And in other areas, the broken and collapsed surface lava proved that we needed to be very careful. Here at the top, the edge had much earth-cracks around it and it looked very unstable. We decided not to get any closer than we are. It is a long ways for help if anything happened. Mauna Ulu had erupted in 1969 and ended in 1974. It still has strong sulfur fumes coming out of cracks around this crater. But life goes on with little plant life growing along its crater edges. Aloha and thank you for viewing

Comments (44)

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mickuk50

2:37AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

wow that looks vast ,i dont think i would have got any closer either .excellent capture mick

Valerie-Ducom

2:46AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Wowwww, excellent picture on this volcano and very nice texture ! Good day :)

vlaaitje

2:49AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

O my this is a risk to do, be careful.....wonderful depth, look impressive to me

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hotracer2

4:27AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

I bet this got your heart pumping, excell shot:):):)

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babuci

4:47AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

OMG...you actualy standing at a rim of the volcano. Amazing shot Errol.

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Cosme..D..Churruca

4:54AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

You always at the hedge... fantastic, but take care my friend.

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Kelena

4:59AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

nice image

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oscilis

6:02AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

I cannot work out whether you are brave or mad? :) But this is a spectacular image and description. Do you feel very connected to the earth up there? I mean in a spiritual way? I'm looking forward to the rest of them. Please do not fall in.

stolta

6:42AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Excellent capiure!!!!!

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trishabadblood

6:58AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

wow...looks deep and large... what a fantastic capture.... excellent work...

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toddaking

8:16AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Nice picture. Todd

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beachzz

8:28AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Dang, Errol, and you tell ME not to lean over to get the best shot!! This is even crazier, but wow, did you get a great foto!! Just awesome!! How deep is that crater!!

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CavalierLady

8:55AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

A w e s o m e to see the mouth of a crater! But geez, Errol, be careful, though I'm sure your many excursions has brought with it experience and caution. Way kewl shot!

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auntietk

9:03AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

That is a spectacular shot! Awesome image!!

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toddmiskimen

9:17AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Wish I was there to experience that. Thanks for sharing.

MrsLubner

10:13AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

This is so awesome! The size of the crater is evident and the power it still commands is seen in this photo. You really got a great pov here. Outstanding.

thevolunteer

10:29AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Glad to hear you took it slow and easy. This kind of lava is very fragile. Many people don't realize it is hollow underneath. Good to see you made it back safe and sound. Nice shot. Aloha

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Apophis906

11:53AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Wow thats just such a cool thing to get to see, awesome shot.

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Blush

11:54AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Just beautiful Love this....will be as close to Hawaii as I ever get Hugs Susan~

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jwiest

1:03PM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Fantastic shot Errol!

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JaneEden

1:05PM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Excellent POV and capture, just be careful such a risk you take, but Bravo for a great shot!!!

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Debwhosmiles

1:29PM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Wow! Awesome shot! You can even see some clouds of something coming out of the crater! So glad you and Lady Carrie safely finished your hike~

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Dinhi

2:18PM | Fri, 16 November 2007

How absolutely amazing it is to see, thank you so much for sharing with us the birth of land and life... [=

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onefeather

3:11PM | Fri, 16 November 2007

yikes Sharky .....even that range looks dangerous ...I'm so glad you two were so cautious ...very very fragile.. beautiful lil flowers poppin out from morsels of growth material ..... ends of the earth cringes

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acquilon

5:06PM | Fri, 16 November 2007

excellent shot, the crater is the place of volcan where you can take most energy bravo

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goodoleboy

5:13PM | Fri, 16 November 2007

A stimulating capture and most imposing, indeed!

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WindchimePhotography

5:22PM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Nice shot and I'm glad you decided to play it safe rather than be sorry. You're close enough here to give a great POV anyhow.

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nongo

5:54PM | Fri, 16 November 2007

I'm glad you're playing it safe too!!! we wouldn't want you to be a Mauna Ulu statistic!!! Is this a new adventure for you, or have you been here before??? excellent Errol!!!!! Aloha...

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