Where Lava meets the Sea
Uploaded: June 24, 2008
Lava flow on the island of Hawaii.
4 second exposure
f/5.6
600 mm focal length
Nancyj E. Hovey June 24, 2008
WOW WOW WOW, an awesome shot, and brilliant color setting. A sure winner. 8o) #6103718A P June 26, 2008
Ok since you already got one and three I'll give you two WoW's. Awesome comp and color, David. #6110718David W. Orias June 26, 2008
Thanks everyone. I wish I could have gotten closer...... #6111000Susan Fox July 15, 2008
I have to throw in a few WOWS too because this is simply stunning! #6182722Sarah G July 15, 2008
Yes, the wows have it. This is a wonderful image. The colors are amazing. #6183601Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 15, 2008
Outstanding image David! Amazing light, colors and exposure. Impressive work! #6184543David Van Camp July 15, 2008
Powerful image, outstanding color & comp, David! Good Luck :) #6184664Melissa Papaj July 16, 2008
This is beautiful! I wish it were mine. I want to go there soooo bad! #6186030David W. Orias July 16, 2008
Thanks. The Big Island of Hawaii is very interesting. It has so man micro climates from rain forests, to desert to blizzards on the volcano peaks..... I didn't experience the volcano peaks, though. #6186568Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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