Waikupanaha 14 by Punaguy

Photography • Landscape • posted on Aug 25, 2008

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AlooooooHa! This is the last shot I took before I decided to walk closer to the plume to get a better look up close and personal. I included this shot to show you how nasty looking this plume cloud can get just before and explosion. The clouds seem to mushroom together and get really gnarly looking. Mind you, I am still a good 200-300 yrds away in this shot. I love my tele, it keeps me from bursting into flames. All night long I kept saying to myself "What are those two idiots doing so close to the plume?" In my next post I become the idiot who gets closer than these guys. Yeah I know, sharp as a marble. But sometimes the moment beckons and you must heed it's call. I'm sure I'm not the only one who's stuck his "Okolei" (Hawaiian for "ass") out before to get a shot. If you don't believe me, go look as some of Sharky's shots....We've all done it once or twice. A couple posts ago I used to word "Vog" when talking about the gasses emitted from the plume. I forget that this word is probably used only on this island. For those of you that want more, here is the official kaka. Vog is a portmanteau of the words "volcanic" and "smog," and a volcanic smog is formed when sulfur dioxide and other gases emitted by an erupting volcano mix with oxygen and moisture in the presence of sunlight. The term is most often applied to the island of Hawaii, where the Kīlauea volcano has been erupting continuously since 1983. Kilauea emits an estimated 2,000 tons of vog every day. Big Mahalo's for hangin' in there with me and thanks for coming along for the walk. Aloha~

Comments (32)

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Apophis906

11:04PM | Mon, 25 August 2008

just an amazing shot.

thevolunteer

11:19PM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Hahahaha, now I am glad I didn't go with you guys. Talk about dangerous....At least I get to see what I was missing all this time. Great shots. You have to take a few chances if you want good shots. Bravo! Aloha

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bentchick

11:28PM | Mon, 25 August 2008

Wow! Every shot just keeps getting more and more expressive and impressive!!

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bigmama1972

12:11AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

speechless... about this capture of mother natures beauty and power... gigantic shot!!!

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FCLittle

12:13AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

Wow!!!! Outstanding!

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sharky_

12:13AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

I see you have been studying some that gives you that extra 7 sense that will help keep you alive. The man didn't do 8 so don't go there. Risky business but I'm glad you made it back safe. Love the educational part as well as the capture you exampled. Impressive job. Aloha

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auntietk

12:14AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

Yikes!

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koosievantutte

1:23AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

stunning shot.

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mikeerson

1:36AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

excellent picture with the idiots in the vog... Yours shots are professionally awesome - You should see if National Geographic could print them... all your pictures uploaded have unique value to them... great work and faved again...YOU HAVE BEEN FAVORITIZED!!!

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durleybeachbum

2:37AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

Absolutely astounding series, thankyou very much for sharing you adventure. and for so much fascinating info!

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mermaid

4:32AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

wow..how small they look standing in front of mother natures furious sputtering...ohoh and I would not go any nearer...no way...lol...fabulous shot!

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G_Mansco

5:04AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

Really impressive ;O)

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kimariehere

6:52AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

WOW!!! what a truley spectacular shot!!!! AWESOME IN fact!!!!! looking thru your gallery trying to catch up here( been away on a trip) and BLOWN AWAY by your amazing captures!!!!

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Debwhosmiles

7:31AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

...wondering to self...what about this furious cloud would make one want to go closer??? lol Fantastic series~ Glad you came back safe and sound~ =) Love the framing on this, the white cloud behind the guys makes them stand out, happenstance probably but sometimes the lucky shots are the best~

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MrsRatbag

8:29AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

Looks almost like confetti...amazing shot!

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timtripp

9:55AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

amazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing!

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TwoPynts

10:00AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

A totally amazing series, it has been wonderful to follow its progression!

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kgb224

10:05AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

Excellent capture.

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Duena

11:19AM | Tue, 26 August 2008

scary but great Hugs Dueña

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imaga

2:34PM | Tue, 26 August 2008

Es una serie extraordinaria, gracias por compartir tus imágenes, son excelentes!

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Cytisus

8:14PM | Tue, 26 August 2008

Stunning shot, Can't wait to see how much danger you out your Posterior in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Margana

8:17PM | Tue, 26 August 2008

"I love my tele, it keeps me from bursting into flames." "In my next post I become the idiot who gets closer than these guys. Yeah I know, sharp as a marble." "...here is the official kaka." Jeezzzzz you crack me up. LMAO! Thanks for the 'official kaka'. I just hope it didn't come from your okolei. LOL. Ab-fab shot, Na'e. Mahalos for the laughs and for yet another favorite for my collection. Have a great night, my friend! -M :^)

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Romia

4:17AM | Wed, 27 August 2008

Amazing! Thanks for sharing

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CavalierLady

10:20AM | Thu, 28 August 2008

So glad that you commented on the tele, lol, I was about to say what the hell are you doing getting this close?!?!?! Those two guys really are pushing their luck aren't they! Amazing jaw dropping images and a wonderful series!!!

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