Kilauea Lighthouse, Kauai by Punaguy
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AloooooooHa!
Continuing down the road on the North shore of Kauai, we turned down the road leading to Kilauea Lighthouse. This shot is from the scenic point just before you take a road down to the lighthouse itself. Being pressed for time this day, we passed on the a visit to the lighthouse, since it was quite crowded that day. This is a composite image of 3 different images to get these birds in there. Such a fantastic sight to see these big birds flying in and out of the frame...I could have spent hours shooting here at this historic site.
Here's a little history of this place:
Kilauea Lighthouse is the northernmost point of the main Hawaiian Islands. Built in 1913, it was had the largest lens of it's kind and guided ships heading to and from the Orient. It's beam could be seen 90 miles out to sea. In the 1970's its light was turned off and this landmark was replaced by a low-maintenance light beacon. The lighthouse is located on a narrow peninsula and remains one of Kauai's most popular attractions. Native vegetation's and an informative visitor center attract thousands of tourists to this site to bird watch, view the sweeping cliff and ocean vistas, and revel in Kauai's past. Nearby is the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, home to a diverse population of nesting seabirds and the only such sanctuary in the islands. Residents include the red-footed boobies, the Laysan albatross, and the great frigate bird with its 8-foot wingspan. Crater Hill, landward from the lighthouse, is part of an extinct volcano that looms above the refuge and is open to hikers. From this hill are terrific views of the North Shore coast and the seabird nests.
Thanks for stopping in and for your inciteful comments on my last post....Much Aloha to all!!
Comments (25)
beachzz
How beautiful, especially with the birds overhead!!
Apophis906
Such a very beautiful shot here.
thevolunteer
One word.........AWESOME. I am wishing I were there too. Aloha great job.
Shucoda
A wonderful view & bonus with the birds in it as well... Well done
nongo
So do you think these were the albatross?? or the great frigates??? Eight foot wing span is pretty huge!!! This is an amazing compo Dave!! the teals & blues are so soothing & beautiful, and the light house just makes it absolutely perfect!!!!! I so look forward to more of this beautiful trip!!! Outstanding image!!!! Aloha...
kansas
WOW! Beautiful ocean colors and lighthouse. The birds too. Interesting info.
sharky_
Looks like you had a wonderful day there as the view is beautiful. Excellent shot. Aloha
OldHippieKeyboard
A fascinating view and your put together a marvelous image. Bravo!
42n8
Wow paradise, what a beautiful scene and capture.
Djavad
Merci pour tes cartes postales...
ontar1
Marvelous view, excellent capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ionel
Excellent view!!!
stolta
Beautiful view, Great shot!!!!!!
tizjezzme
Wow Dave ... did you capture those birds in flight or did you add them in using photoshop? dumb question; knowing you, its actual. you are GOOD.
mark.spooner
Very nice work.
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, very beautiful and nice composition and color! Good day :)
TwoPynts
With the gulls there -- just perfect!
admaldo
Gosh! It is breathtaking!
mps
Lovely view, just lovely.
keeneye
This is a gorgeous image Dave, I'm glad you captured this lighthouse, my mom loved lighthouses and this reminds me of her... thanks for that memory!!! Your work is outstanding, heads above the rest!!!!!! I must visit here one day... Mahalo!!!
Margana
Great job compositing this, Na'e. The birds really add a wonderful element to this. Just gorgeous....Going straight to my faves right now. Take care, sweetie.-M :^)
mikeerson
Great looking postcard like picture... Remember me asking you if I could use a picture of your and I was going to change it? It was about a half a year ago - LOL... Well, I still won't be posting it anytime soon, because I don't have the net - hopefully in January I can get it back. Anyway, I decided that Your picture that I wanted to creat from I'll be working on soon, so hopefully, you'll see it in January. I have spent alot of thought on the picture and am Thinking it will be one of my all time best... Just thought I'd let you know since I haven't been able to communicate.
alhak
superb capture and beautiful place in this world!
kimariehere
how come i have to save so many of your shots to my favorites ??heheh.... CAUSE YOU ARE PURE TALENT AMAZING WOrk once again DAVE!!! WOW!!
vlaaitje
awesome, what a view