Waikupanaha by Punaguy
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AlooooooHa!
Howsit everyone! This past weekend I called my good friend Eroll aka Sharky and asked if he would be interested in guiding me out to lava field to see the lava entry into the sea. He readily agreed to meet the next morning at 3am at a spot near my house to hop in his truck. We left for the lava in the pouring rain, and things looked rather dismal. But as we drove down to the lava area, the weather cleared up very nicely and the stars came out.
The lava viewing area has a locked gate that is only open from 2pm-10pm for viewing. We loaded up our gear, walked around the locked gate, past the "No Trespassing" and "Do not Enter" signs and entered the lava field. We pretty much know the risk of disobeying the signs, eh, no big deal.
The walk from the car takes about 20-30 minutes to a great viewing area. The lava in general is an old flow and pretty easy to walk on even when carrying all your camera needs. Don't be fooled though...there are large cracks everywhere and the heat from the lava beneath you is ever present. I found a decent level spot which was higher than the surrounding terrain, set up and went to work. I spent the first half and hour fiddling around trying to get the right exposure. Because the explosions are never the same, the lighting in each shot is quite different. I finally got the numbers in the area and just went nuts shooting the lava plume.
Madam Pele was in a good mood and put on a spectacular show that morning. In fact it was so good I got up the next morning and went again at 3am with some other friends. Sadly Sharky had to work that day. But his pro advice served me well the next morning as I escorted some new people out to the plume. Mahalo Plenty Sharky!
I shot over 600 shots total for those two mornings....So guess what I'll be posting for awhile?...give ya a hint...it's red hot, spectacular, and it will kill you if you don't give her your undivided attention.
This is a shot taken with my 100-400mm lens, I'm about 400 yrds away...close as I wanted to get that first morning. If you notice the two guys in the image...well they will be in every image in some form as they sat/stood there the whole time I was shooting. But in retrospect, it gives the image scale, and that's important here so you can see how high these explosions are. Every time the lava spills into the ocean you get a nice little explosion. This is one of them...I got tons more so if you like what you see stay tuned, if not, you will be bored.
Whew....time for me to shut the hell up....
K-den.. much Aloha's for stopping by and I hope you'll like this series...Mahalo's~
Comments (26)
Apophis906
Wow thats some shot and view, just amazing.
beachzz
Madam Pele did give you a great show--this is wonderful!!
thevolunteer
Great shot Dave. Making me jealous. Glad you had a good guide. Wouldn't want anything to happen. Catch up with you laters. Aloha
GiMi53
Impressive view ! (I wish you could just call me to join you on such a walk...)
odie
That is so amazing! What an adventure for you! Being in Minnesota I can only see this on TV (or here!!). Thanks!
cfulton
I do line the silhouettes in the shot, as you say, they do give scale. Very well done, Clive.
mikeerson
Excellent shot... I thought it was lava and I was right... but you know the 4th of July just happened, so I was thinking it was a little safer for those two guys in you shot... I'm thinking those guys are feeling a little heat - lol... I'm very interested in seeing your lava pictures. This story I've been uploading her at renderosity is going to Hell... we, I need some shots. In the past you've given me permission on a picture, I change it a little and give you credit.... I wasn't thinking of a shot like this, but this image would work great - you wouldn't see the people standing there, but as part of a background, I think this would go great, I got a few ideas instantly when I saw it... so, as long as I change your picture a bit and give you credit, you mind if I use any of your lava shots? I only post at Renderosity, I'm doing this story as I learn my 3D programs, I don't sell any of my work - in the future maybe, right now it's a hobbie... let me know... YOU HAVE BEEN FAVORITIZED!!!
RoyalPhoto
Very nice, excellent shot!!!
frankman
WOnderful shot!
durleybeachbum
I can never be bored with this! The figures are great, I would never have guessed the scale.
babuci
Amazing red glowing fiery show.
Debwhosmiles
They seem.... a little close.... Fantastic shot, I'm glad you used your tele and stayed in a relatively safer spot. =)
Cosine
Wow, what a spectacular shot, Dave! I'm looking forward to this series.
zoren
awesome,awesome,awesome...!
TwoPynts
Not bored yet, keep Madame Pele's fire comin! Great shot big guy.
kansas
Spectacular fireworks from mother nature.
ysvry
fantastic fire foto, I am looking forward to the rest.
imaga
Es una foto espectacular, muy bien hecho
Cytisus
Stunning capture, Can't wait for more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sharky_
I'm glad things turned out the way it did and you got some beautiful pictures. Keep shooting and stay safe. Aloha....
Littlejock
You are so lucky to see this Show. Congratulations and thank you to share with us
CavalierLady
Wonderful series! Awesome display of nature's power! I can't imagine being this close, much less the two folks even closer! Awesome images.
kgb224
It is a fantastic series.Excellent capture.
jocko500
wow this is super looking here. hope those guys is ok for the red goes past them.
emmecielle
I love volcanoes ... I was born and live on the slopes of Etna and I don't want to change this place to anyone else! But your volcanoes are exceptional ... I'd love to visit them! You have a great gallery, congratulations! :)
Blitzz-Licht
...fantastic Image....looks very dangerous there...fine dynamics and contrasts