Hot magma!

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 17, 2010275 views21 comments

Well, lava, actually... Taken on an amazing hike through active lava flows on the 'Big Island' (Hawaii). Too bad I couldn't have been here at twilight, such an amazing phenomenon to witness streams of hot flowing lava. As it was I had to content myself with mid-day photos using a polarizer to remove some glare. This little scene caught my eye, the lava forms lots of interesting shapes as it cools, but then a new stream of fresh hot lava will break through...

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21 comments

Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on September 17, 2010 at 2:42 PM

I think this is an awesome picture Daniel. Very cool (not literally) and unique. I love that kiss of fire and the details in the cinders. Amazing!

Michael

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on September 17, 2010 at 2:59 PM

I love all of the lines and the hints of coolor. Well captures

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Comment posted by Taylor Reed on September 17, 2010 at 3:20 PM

Unreal! An intimate "lavascape," this is excellent

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Comment posted by John Fan on September 17, 2010 at 4:08 PM

I love the texture and color of lava.

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Comment posted by Kathryn Engle on September 17, 2010 at 4:09 PM

I hope that was taken with a telephoto.

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Comment posted by Daniel Cartamil on September 17, 2010 at 4:22 PM

Kathryn, no this was taken at a distance of about 8 feet! We were given special permission to hike in the area with an expert vulcanologist who was conducting research, and he said it was safe - personally, I was kinda nervous, esp. when we walked over cooled lava with cracks in it, and you could see the fresh hot lava still flowing underneath your feet. According to him, once it had been 'cool' for 2 minutes, it was safe to walk on...

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on September 17, 2010 at 5:13 PM

That's fascinating Daniel! Really unique!

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Comment posted by Luis Argerich on September 17, 2010 at 5:35 PM

Incredible, I totally love the composition, the color and the detail you captured!
Stunning!!!

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Comment posted by Buck Ward on September 17, 2010 at 5:53 PM

Great photo, and not one that most photographers will have an opportunity to make. I love the silvery tones of the lava, accented with red.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 17, 2010 at 8:00 PM

This is really neat. I love the way you've handled this, and the obvious conflict between it being monochromatic and colorful. Very nice job Daniel.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 17, 2010 at 8:32 PM

That is so, so cool, figuratively speaking, course. The glow certainly stands out against the monochrome cooler stuff.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on September 17, 2010 at 9:00 PM

This is very cool. I like it a bit more with a little cropped off of the top. To my it puts a little more focus on the glowing red.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 17, 2010 at 9:10 PM

This is excellent in how it shows the hot lava just behind the cooled outer layer! I like the comp and the great detail in the shot. I think this is rope lava, or as the Hawaiians call it, Pahoehoe.

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Comment posted by Jim Lou on September 17, 2010 at 11:31 PM

The touch of red among black and white is very affective and eye catching. The lighting give the texture added dimension.

Jim

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on September 17, 2010 at 11:49 PM

Phenomenal Daniel. The textures, those silvery tones, and that glow ... one stunning image. Had to be pretty 'warm' up this close I would imagine. Amazing.

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Comment posted by John Williams on September 18, 2010 at 12:30 AM

Wow, that kiss of red from the lava really make this one special.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on September 18, 2010 at 12:58 AM

Incredible textures Daniel. Beautiful image for midday. Well done.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on September 18, 2010 at 1:59 AM

This is totally awesome, Daniel!

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on September 18, 2010 at 2:26 AM

I agree--wicked shot, love the black/red combo here! Might crop a bit off the top.

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Comment posted by Simon Bosworth on September 18, 2010 at 2:59 PM

Reminds me of an illustration from a science fiction/fantasy novel

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on September 18, 2010 at 3:14 PM

I think this turned out very nice! My only wish would be for a little more red, and as you said some darker light to show off the glow.

Chris

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