Waikupanaha 8 by Punaguy

Photography • Landscape • posted on Aug 14, 2008

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AlooooooHa! The clock is ticking and daylight chases the night away. The plume that was hidden by darkness shows itself for the first time. The plume is much bigger than I would have imagined once it is revealed. Still struggling to get the shutter speed right I opt to shoot long exposures again to smooth out the billowing plume...Ok..I was just blasting away at times just trying to get something before this moment was gone....Dang, tough crowd...lol Many metric tons of smoke and acrid ash are thrown into the air as fire merges with water in an explosive meeting. Thank God the wind was blowing off shore...this is nasty stuff to breathe. The poor inhabitants on the Kona side of the island get the most of this vog everyday. It has a profound effect on many of the agricultural products that are grown on that side of the island. Health effects are still being studied...I don't think this could be good for you to breathe in everyday. If you look closely at the bottom left of the image you will be able to make out the ocean's horizon....Day light is coming fast. I'll post another morning image in tomorrows post. Thanks for having a peek and always a pleasure to read your comments on my previous posts....Aloha~

Comments (26)

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beachzz

12:29AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Every time I see one, I think it's the best, and then the next one is even better--great fotos!!

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Apophis906

12:30AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Wow these have been such amazing shots to get to see.

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gradient

12:35AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Hot Stuff!!!..and by that I mean excellent capture too! Esp like the billowing smoke effect!

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kgb224

12:58AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Excellent capture and series.

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mikeerson

1:15AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Now this picture is a trip... It looks like someone painted... I mean these cloud formations look totally unusual... If I was to have painted this exactly like this and tried to sell it as clouds, the buyer would tell me to repaint it - lol... nature always has to show me something new - thank you.

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sharky_

1:15AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Looks like a storm with a face on the right smirking back at you. Super capture. Aloha

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GiMi53

1:54AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Super series... I have to agree with Marilyn and repeat her true words : "Every time I see one, I think it's the best, and then the next one is even better" ! Aloha :~)

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girsempa

1:58AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Fabulous series, Dave. This one is especially impressive, not just the subject but even more so the composition and toning of the colors. A treat..! Your work is admirable. ;o)

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cfulton

2:30AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Wow! I agree that the compo and colours are stunning. A real focal point created by the red glow. Very well done, Clive

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durleybeachbum

2:58AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

A privilege to see your pics! As the others have said, they get better and better!!

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Ac-Dc

3:00AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

amazing work.

Liam.

3:22AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Very well done

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busi2ness

6:28AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Excellent capture! Your post work is top notch!

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Debwhosmiles

7:28AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Love the exposure effects on this huge plume! Looks like a giant feather duster has softened up the cloud~ =)

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MrsRatbag

9:04AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Yes, amazing in every way...great work!

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Margana

11:29AM | Thu, 14 August 2008

LOL at tough crowd.... It came out great, whether you did that on purpose or not. :^) I love that bit where the red and the blue become a beautiful purple...Once again, these are such a treat to see, Na'e. Mahalo for sharing this unique and wonderful experience with us.... and sharing it so beautifully! - M :^)

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Amosicho

1:40PM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Excellent capture

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gs1953

2:56PM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Veramente straordinaria! Complimenti!

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TwoPynts

3:22PM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Each is better than the last...the plumes are amazing!!!

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Cytisus

3:54PM | Thu, 14 August 2008

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cosine

10:26PM | Thu, 14 August 2008

I love the long shutter speed on this one, Dave. The smoothing effect is similar to what I do on my waterfalls. This entire series is excellent. My only complaint is that I wasn't there with you and Errol.

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