Waikupanaha 15 by Punaguy
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AlooooooHa!
It's finally dawn on the Waikupanaha plume and as mentioned before it's an overcast day. I have ventured within 100 yards of the plume to get this shot. The ground is warm under my shoes and little spurts of steam are popping up as I walk along gingerly. With each step I hold my breath as the ground gives way with a crunching sound. I am hoping not to find a hollow lava tube under me as I walk along. One wrong step could mean a lobster bath. Another 75 feet or so and I will be standing on the bench.
The bench refers to the area where the old flow ends and the newly formed land begins. Every thing in front of the old flow is the bench. Everyone who ever walks the flow knows not to dawdle on the bench. I believe it was on July 4, of this year, 44 acres of the bench fell off into the ocean over night. Overnight we went from having a nice looking cliff to a huge bay. A few years back a photographer was caught on the bench when it collapsed and was never found.
Needless to say it's not a great spot to have a family picnic. But for a photographer it's a once in a life time event. As they say "Kids, don't try this at home."
I admit it's not the smartest move I ever made, but being that close you just gotta see what's over the edge. Would you?
In my next post I venture within 50 ft. of the plume to get some close up shots. For now enjoy the morning sun reflecting off the plume. It's going to be a nice day!
Thanks for all your kind comments on this series so far, I do appreciate the time you take to visit....Mahalo and Aloha to all~
Comments (24)
Apophis906
Wow so many amazing shots.
ThetaLov
That's an amazing shot - been years since I've been to Hawai'i, but I'd always wanted to experience something like this. I checked out those other shots as well, and they are just breathtaking. Stay cool out there, and give the Goddess my regards.
jocko500
lol this is something to see nature move like this
JDoc
This is awesome!!! I don't know how many "crunching foot steps" I would take before I figured fate had been tested enough. Wonderful capture, such energy!. JDoc
thevolunteer
Another great shot Dave. Glad you didn't become a lobster. Who would I talk to??? Must have been exciting. Aloha
mesh_monger
Wow the awsome power of mother nature. What an incredible photo. kell +5
MrsRatbag
Still stunning...most excellent series!
DreamersWish
What an amazingly powerful shot! The clairity is amazing. You are braver that I would be to do that. I think I would love to see something that amazing, but I just don't have the adventurer in me. Glad you didn't get hurt!
timtripp
sensational.... the whole series!
imaga
Toda la serie ha sido excelente, bien hecho!
ACS-001
Tremendous, and maybe the best in the series so far. I love how the plumes are captured so clearly, they almost look like clay sculptures, and then there's that little spray of rocks at the bottom to remind us that things are not, in fact, standing still. Great capture.
durleybeachbum
Thrilling!
mikeerson
Your zoom must of been off... you look further away... You've never hear of sink holes? Well, this series of pictures look great, I hope you got it out of your system and will never do it again... keep telling yourself I will be a human hotdog if I keep doing this... and the Earth is hungry.
bcrathburn
wow you really are crazy, its a great shot but i would just buy a bigger lens . shadow ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++really a great shot
jinet
The power of the Earth ! Wonderful, I adore this photo.
sharky_
I know that feeling of walking with uncertainty over the danger zone very much. You try to walk as light as possible but who are we fooling. The adrenaline goes up a 100 times more than you could ever imagine with the heart skipping more beats than you could count. Be prepared to say that final words of S if it does happen and it ain't sharky_! Good Luck buddy. Looking forward to see your foot prints moving to and from. Excellent series.... Aloha
kgb224
What a series .Excellent capture.
Cytisus
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
babuci
Fantastic series and getting more dangerous as you going closer to the hot stuff. Great bright colors on this one but equaly fascinatuing capture.
CavalierLady
wow! These images keep getting better and better! The color and definition to the clouds is terrific and the scene and power shown is just terrific!!
Littlejock
Another superb shot... Congratulations
kansas
Spectacular shot. Thanks for sharing.
nongo
Incredible!!!!!! the details in the smoke is superb!!!! brilliant series Dave!!
antoniatenea
Very nice and powerful and vital, I love it!!