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Kilauea Caldera, Volcano National Park, Hawai'i

It's hard to believe it's been a week since I've returned from Hawaii. I spent yesterday reliving the experience, editing the few rolls of photos that I took. I had decided not to shoot so much because I was travelilng with friends; I wanted to enjoy being in the moment. Looking back at the film, I wish I had shot more.

The above photo was taken at the Jaggar Museum overlooking the Kilauea caldera. The museum itself was well worth visiting for the exhibits of various volcanic rock (including Pele's hair) and the videos. Seeing the slow surface lava flow was amazing. Our view of the lava was much more active (and probably dangerous). I'd love to go back some day to find surface flow. I want to hear the sound of the rock as it cools and breaks as the lava magma underneath keeps flowing. People say it sounds like breaking glass.

Oh! I've posted more photos of Hawaii here. The majority of the photos are in color, and I've also included a video (a first for this site!) of the lava flow (page 19).

Comments (8)

beautiful shot

Posted by Rookie on 09 Sep 2010, 5.32 PM

Wow u always go to the most awesome places!! nice capture!

Posted by Barbara on 12 Sep 2010, 8.27 AM

spectacular natural event caught in phantastic grey tones and lovely grain :-)

Posted by grapf on 13 Sep 2010, 1.55 AM

Love the photo and the words behind it. Another great job!

Posted by Ken on 05 Oct 2010, 10.40 AM

Thanks for all your comments! I'm actually trying to figure out whether I should go travelling for a week or two in November. And if I do, where I should go!

Posted by eugene on 15 Oct 2010, 10.16 PM

this is a test

Posted by test on 16 Oct 2010, 7.54 AM

Magnifique photo de volcan et l'effet du grain est très réussi ! Belle atmosphère ! J'adore !

Posted by Kevin P. on 01 Feb 2011, 12.44 PM

Merci bien! The volcano was really amazing!

Posted by eugene on 13 Apr 2011, 8.37 PM

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Posted 09 Sep 2010   |   Photography + design © Eugene Kuo // 226.