Pele's Brain

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 3, 2010359 views32 comments

Once the lava cools we tend to pass it by, but I was amazed at the intricacy and patterns within. This 10 foot section over the lava tube was by far the most fascinating section I came across.

Thanks for your comments on my last post!

Canon 7D, Canon 10-22mm, ISO 100, f/16, 1.3 sec.

Comments

32 comments

Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on December 3, 2010 at 12:59 AM

This is what Hans Solo must have seen when he sliced open that Tonton...

I kid...seriously though, freaky, and totally different from what we are used to seeing on this site. Very freaking cool!

Registered on February 21, 2010, 133 Posts, 1509 Comments

Comment posted by Bruce King on December 3, 2010 at 1:17 AM

Very cool Justin. I like how the tones change from pewter to gold as I move throught this image and the textures and shapes are fascinating.

Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments

Comment posted by Andreas Resch on December 3, 2010 at 2:07 AM

Looks like you found a great subject with the lava there, Justin. Another great shot.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 3, 2010 at 2:12 AM

Wonderful textures and shapes here..
The shades of bronze/yellow/gold are exceptional.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on December 3, 2010 at 4:35 AM

Cool photo Justin, even better title!!! Well, you know what I mean. Good stuff.

Registered on March 2, 2009, 984 Posts, 2518 Comments

Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on December 3, 2010 at 5:47 AM

what an abstract
the light reflected on the lava gave a lot of power to the subject
amazing

Registered on May 31, 2009, 112 Posts, 1590 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on December 3, 2010 at 8:19 AM

Wonderful textures. Great comp.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on December 3, 2010 at 8:57 AM

Another sweet one, i might take down the orton a touch though.

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Comment posted by Joseph Balcken on December 3, 2010 at 9:04 AM

This is way cool! The post looks a little oversharpened on my monitor. What a subject!

Congrats!

Registered on November 29, 2009, 48 Posts, 249 Comments

Comment posted by Arnab Banerjee on December 3, 2010 at 9:05 AM

The soft/blurry feeling is bothering me, but what a subject you found there...awesome shot

Registered on January 3, 2007, 313 Posts, 2270 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 3, 2010 at 10:05 AM

Excellent abstract! Great shapes, lines, color and light. You are killing it with your lava posts. Keep them coming!!!

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on December 3, 2010 at 10:07 AM

Hey Justin - Love the lava. I found the dried lava an incredible subject during my only Hawaii trip. WOuld love to go back. The play of yellow, blue and the textural detail works wonderfully. Nice job!

Harry

Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments

Comment posted by Miles Morgan on December 3, 2010 at 10:18 AM

And THIS is why the Big Island is the coolest place on earth in my opinion. Awesome buddy. Can't wait.

Registered on November 23, 2009, 6 Posts, 185 Comments

Comment posted by David Cobb on December 3, 2010 at 10:58 AM

Another beautiful lava image Justin, the soft beautiful glow and wonderful form is fantastic!

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Comment posted by Jason Kim on December 3, 2010 at 11:10 AM

Another wonderful lava image. Makes me think of a deep gash in the surface of the Earth, her guts spilling out. Which, I suppose is exactly what it is.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on December 3, 2010 at 11:43 AM

It's definitely fascinating Justin. It looks a lot more intimate than a 10 foot section. Love the metalic look.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on December 3, 2010 at 1:56 PM

Very cool, Justin. I love the light here too, it really brings out the golden sheen of that lava. I think you might be getting some people to think about buying a ticket to hawaii!

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on December 3, 2010 at 2:11 PM

Freakin awesome! This looks metallic.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 3, 2010 at 2:57 PM

Neat. The blues and gold make this work particularly well.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on December 3, 2010 at 4:39 PM

Weird and wonderful. The bit of golden light is a nice touch.

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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on December 3, 2010 at 5:41 PM

WOW, killer, love the bronze metallic look, well done

Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on December 3, 2010 at 7:20 PM

Original and Interesting!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on December 3, 2010 at 9:13 PM

Phenomenal, Justin. The light and that texture are beyond superb in an exquisitely composed image. Incredible.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by Scott Smorra on December 3, 2010 at 10:23 PM

Wow Justin, this is another amazing lava shot. As others have noted, I love the metallic look to the lava.

Registered on November 2, 2009, 161 Posts, 2143 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on December 3, 2010 at 10:29 PM

This is just so cool! Magnificient texture and shapes, and color variation really sets this apart. This really sings!!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on December 3, 2010 at 10:53 PM

I love the golden highlights Justin! Wonderful textures and shapes!

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 4, 2010 at 12:06 AM

Justin,

I think this is even more impressive than your last post. Of course totally different, but this one is a bit more of a mystery as to what it is. I love the coloration and the patterns are fantastic. Nothing to critic or suggest. Awesome imagery and a great nature story.

Lon

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Comment posted by Swamy Lokanadham on December 4, 2010 at 2:01 AM

Justin, another excellent image. love the light.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on December 4, 2010 at 1:49 PM

Fantastic structures! And the color! One of the few images where the color is such an integral part of the composition. Thanks for this enjoyable lesson!

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Comment posted by dean hebert on December 4, 2010 at 3:53 PM

What a beautiful find! the golden light sends this over the top for me!

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on December 5, 2010 at 1:23 AM

Wow. I actually like this one much better than your last post. Your processing is awesome too. Congrats on a great trip Justin.

Michael

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Comment posted by Karsten Wrobel on December 5, 2010 at 9:36 AM

very interesting and unique subject matter you have here... love the subtle blues... a killer abstract

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