A call to arms by Punaguy

Photography • Landscape • posted on Oct 25, 2009

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AloooooooooHa~ I had just been up for about 5 minutes this morning just be before 5 am when the phone rang. Normally I would let the answering machine get it as I have some trouble with buttheads trying to sell me stuff. But never at 5 am. I answered on the second ring and was relieved to hear my buddy Sharky on the other end. He was down at the lava flow and told me it was massive and I should get my ass down there soon. Sharky walks the lava fields quite a lot and when he says it happening you better take his word for it. I made a quick cup of coffee and got my gear together and was down at lava fields in about a half hour. As I walked in the darkness I could see the glow from the parking lot...man it was close and it was big. I spent a little over an hour shooting what I could before I had to leave. The heat was quite intense, like an open oven at a few thousand degrees. I stood at about 10' away and I was still cooking...Pele's power is intense. Here is a small break out from the main flow that has started to cool leaving small ripples in it's wake. This shot goes out to my good buddy Sharky...without him this would not have been possible....Mahalo's big guy! Have a great week everyone~ Aloha~

Comments (21)

thevolunteer

6:44PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Great capture Dave. Glad you answered Errol's call. The Hills are Alive... Aloha

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deweygg

6:47PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Now that is too cool - or should I say hot? I wish I had seen this and had my camera to capture it. By the way, you did an awesome job with this photo. Can't wait to see more!

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beachzz

6:51PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Wow, I am SO jealous--you guys get some of the HOTTEST shots out there!!

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mikeerson

6:54PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

I saw your title and questioned it until I read about your call, so now I see your meaning for this... before reading, I was thinking "Blurp" = frick'n awesome shot!

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ysvry

7:00PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

great foto.

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Sea_Dog

7:23PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Amazing work. Great detail. What a fascinating occurence, I can't even concieve of being called at 5am to watch the lava flow. Well done.

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wysiwig

7:33PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Wow! This looks like an abstract work of art. Just fantastic! Next time bring marshmallows.

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auntietk

8:02PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

I love the ropey texture the lava forms, and the composition here is fantastic. Gorgeous image! Hats off to Errol for the call!

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TwoPynts

8:58PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Hot stuff! Love the ripples.

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sharky_

10:04PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Thank you for answering the call my friend. The earth was on fire and thought you might want front seat for this one..... It was HOT. Excellent capture. Aloha

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nongo

10:48PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Incredible textures in this HOT image!!!! Aren't you glad Errol called you?? What an amazing adventure!!!!! Thanks for keeping us updated on this incredible event!!!! Aloha...

MrsLubner

11:57PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

I am speechless. I am so very taken with this. It excites me and bites me... well, maybe not bites me but it nips at my heels it is so amazing!

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