Keeping Focus by sharky_

Photography • Landscape • posted on Jul 15, 2010

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Made a few mistakes with my camera settings on this trip. Keeping focus on the lava movement and heat while adjusting your camera can be a problem sometimes. Lost a few pictures, corrected the problem and learned a lesson. The heat was intense. Most times I'll use a flash at nights unless it is exploding. If it is, your manual adjustment with a tripod are best to catch the fireworks effects. Taking close up pictures, I either use a monopod or freehand. In and out fast or your lens will burn with you. In this picture, I see a face. Zoom in and look at the strip of lava that forms a backwards "C".....Do you see her face? Aloha and thank you for viewing

Comments (31)

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Mondwin

4:54AM | Thu, 15 July 2010

Always impressive capture my Friend!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma

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morningglory

5:15AM | Thu, 15 July 2010

That must really be something to see in person!

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durleybeachbum

5:21AM | Thu, 15 July 2010

Well I knew it was dangerous, but I didn't realise quite how dangerous!! I see the face.

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rainbows

5:30AM | Thu, 15 July 2010

I see the face, Errol. It must have been roasting hot. Wonderful capture. Hugs and Aloha. Diane. xx

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Meisiekind

7:03AM | Thu, 15 July 2010

Oh Errol, I so admire every single shot you take of the lawa! This is another phenomenal piece of art! I must say - i wouldn't mind a tiny bit of that heat at the moment! It is freezing cold here!!!

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tofi

8:48AM | Thu, 15 July 2010

Brilliant Errol! I absolutely adore the colours you've captured here, such a hot tempered and ominous beauty! Indeed, intensity is the word that comes to mind.... this is deep and superb! A wonderfully dangerous and risky capture!

MrsLubner

8:59AM | Thu, 15 July 2010

I never see "things" in images like others do but what I do see is marvelous power, strength and a mind of it's own. Stellar work.

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Sea_Dog

9:27AM | Thu, 15 July 2010

Stunning! What an amazing scene. I can't image taking these shots but you do it so well.

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wjames

9:30AM | Thu, 15 July 2010

Amazing pictures, yes I see the face, it's hard to imagine the power and heat from it but can almost feel it just looking at the photos.

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barbdennist

9:33AM | Thu, 15 July 2010

I see the face, too. This is just amazing and your description really helps us understand the risks you take for us.

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willpee

10:21AM | Thu, 15 July 2010

Fantastic shot as always. it has to be tough trying to focus and watch the lava coming at you.

thevolunteer

2:02PM | Thu, 15 July 2010

Madame Pele always seems to show herself in volcanic pictures. Awesome stuff. Glad you or your camera didn't burn with her. Aloha

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flora-crassella

3:24PM | Thu, 15 July 2010

wonderful shot!!!! You are very brave!

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kleinhoon

3:32PM | Thu, 15 July 2010

Spectacular and very impressive capture..!!

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redchilicat

3:55PM | Thu, 15 July 2010

I see the face! :) Very scary stuff but beautiful!

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jeroni

5:05PM | Thu, 15 July 2010

beautiful, love the colors and lighting excellent work

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mikeerson

5:41PM | Thu, 15 July 2010

yeah, the face looks like a profile and it looks like she's a little miffed with her expression - did anyone tell you you should run? LOL

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mermaid

5:41PM | Thu, 15 July 2010

beautiful shot, Errol, and I never realized it is such a danger to get them..so please please take care...smile

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bkhook

7:14PM | Thu, 15 July 2010

Excellent work and photo. Thanks for sharing something most of us will never witness.

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psyoshida

8:55PM | Thu, 15 July 2010

Yes, I see actually see several faces. This is a really stunning photo. Looks like you were too close, get a bigger lens. :)

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beachzz

1:10AM | Fri, 16 July 2010

I actually see a couple of faces---but beyond that, this is one of your MOST spectacular shots!!

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toddmiskimen

6:13AM | Fri, 16 July 2010

Your work is always great. Love to be there with you and see it in person. I'm sure it is awesome.

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dakotabluemoon

7:03AM | Fri, 16 July 2010

Amazing what u can see in this and i never get tired of seeing this just fantastic captures.

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Richardphotos

11:56AM | Fri, 16 July 2010

the face escapes me, but the beauty does not.outstanding shot

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mps

1:45PM | Sat, 17 July 2010

Excellent image. Take care.

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jocko500

3:16PM | Sat, 17 July 2010

up at the front of the image close to me or if you like to say the bottom of the image i see a dragon head in the the hot lava. this is super looking. remind me of the "Lord Of the Rings" as he took the ring and thow it into the lava

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