By the time the rain stopped the ambient light was so dim it was hard to capture the texture of the cold lava and also get a good exposure of the red glow.
It was mesmerizing watching the liquid earth flow slowly down the mountainside. A movie would portray this better than a still photo, as it would also record the crackling sound of the lava as it moved.
I did not realize this at the time, but Kīlauea is where most of the conflict between Pele and the rain god Kamapuaʻa took place (Hawaiian mythology). The weather was appropriate.
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gato-gato-gato 11 months ago | reply
Feines Bild.
Sprengben [why not get a friend] 11 months ago | reply
You did a perfect Job with this image! It really deserves Explore.
I wish you a sweet Wednesday.
Ben
timcorbin 11 months ago | reply
wow amazing capture
Bob T... 11 months ago | reply
Very nice work, congratulations reaching Explore, very well deserved...
Regards...
Bob...
_SG_ 11 months ago | reply
fantastic capture
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gallmese 11 months ago | reply
amazing!!!
chelsea☯noami [deleted] 11 months ago | reply
awesome!
michael.veltman 11 months ago | reply
Brilliant color! The outtake is wonderful as well.
Mountain Man JC13 11 months ago | reply
Great shot!
jarvis777 11 months ago | reply
Utterly hypnotising image. would have loved to have been there. Congratulations.
G.OZCAN 11 months ago | reply
Wowwwww,what a great job !!!
Rich-Mate 11 months ago | reply
Fab image
victorvonsalza 11 months ago | reply
Wow!
Matt Granz Photography 11 months ago | reply
Stunning! Fantastic series Alan!
Matt Granz Photography 11 months ago | reply
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Marc Shandro 11 months ago | reply
I had hoped to see this with my 11 year old daughter a couple years ago, but the flow had just stopped going into the sea and we couldn't get close. Now you've got me wanting to go back! Great series!
Michael Layefsky 11 months ago | reply
Incredible!
This is what I missed last summer.....it just wasn't happening....
IronRodArt - Royce Bair ("Star Shooter") 8 months ago | reply
Yummy night work :)
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miguelangelortega 8 months ago | reply
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