Moonset flow Kalapana

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 17, 2013487 views20 comments

Recently shot out on the lava fields of Kalapana where the lava is still entering the Pacific Ocean. Aloha

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20 comments

Comment posted by Basil Greber on February 17, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Wow.

Love the lava, and the rendering of the water. Excellent choice of exposure time. I might be tempted to add some more drama (not that this one really needs much more, but still

) by increasing the contrast in the sky.

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Comment posted by Jose Fernandez on February 17, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Wow!!, amazing image

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Comment posted by Skip Layman on February 17, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Really captures the drama. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on February 17, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Crazy beautiful. I might try evening out the exposure of the top right rock ledge - looks a bit dkr than the neighboring rock. A crop of 1/2 the sky would give more attention to the lava flow which is obviously the center piece of the image. I can see why you would want the sky with the sun/moon - gives it a more mysterious atmosphere. Tough call for me on that decision. Great shot indeed

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on February 17, 2013 at 5:36 PM

That is incredible! Awesome shot!

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on February 17, 2013 at 5:54 PM

This image is especially surreal. You handled the technical aspects extremely well.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on February 17, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Stunning Tommy! I love everything about it.

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Comment posted by INGOMA on February 17, 2013 at 9:30 PM

Gorgeous combination of elements here Tom!

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Comment posted by Vincent Piotrowski on February 17, 2013 at 9:30 PM

The motion in the waves and the glow in the lava are perfect. My eyes follow the coastline through the whole image and there is a nice curve there. My only critique would be that it feels slightly top heavy in order to get the moon placed properly. Great image.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 17, 2013 at 9:33 PM

I like the comp leading the eye to the far horizon, and the excellent foreground element of the fiery lava. Excellent work!

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on February 18, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Nice work with this one, Tom. You don't see a lot of bigger landscapes from here but I think you've succeeded in balancing it well.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

This is very nice Tom. A pretty amazing view!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on February 18, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Another nice one Tom. I don't get tired of seeing these lava shots from Kalapana!

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Comment posted by Tom Kualii on February 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Thank you for all your comments and advice. Good to be back in contact with you all here at NPN. Aloha

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Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on February 18, 2013 at 5:45 PM

A very nice dramatic image. The moon is a nice touch.

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Comment posted by Dennis Harding on February 18, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Very dramatic image and an excellent comp Tom. personally I would try an lift the foreground cliffs a little bit.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on February 18, 2013 at 11:36 PM

very dramatic indeed, love the mood

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on February 19, 2013 at 11:49 AM

Love the subtle colors in the sky, really draws your eye to the lava and water. Just an outstanding mood here, Tom. Thanks for sharing.