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Eternal Fight


Eternal Fight
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Copyright: Roland Roesler (Roly) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 536 W: 9 N: 366] (1714)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-12-21
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon 17-40/4L USM, Rodenstock Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/8, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Wild Hawaii
Date Submitted: 2006-01-17 1:32
Viewed: 1443
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In plain daylight the encounter between the hot lava and the ocean is somewhat less spectacular than at night. The plume of steam is nevertheless visible for miles, often feeding a cloud that rises above the coast. For now the lava is obviously wining this war and the young island of Hawaii is growing, but as you can see from the image the ocean is putting up a serious fight. The lava flow drifts slowly along the slope of the volcano and the entire coast is made out of solidified lava from previous years. Younger layers are visible on top left, hanging like a curtain above the older ones. The erosion of the waves slowly transforms the volcanic rock into black sand beaches, one of which is emerging right in the middle of the image. I am not quite sure why many tourists are mesmerized by these black beaches, which display in fact different shades of gray. Probably because they look different than most other beaches.
For more information about the lava of the Kilauea volcano see my previous posts.
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  • Ann75 Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1100 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-01-17 15:04]

Hi Roland,

I think this is a very interesting photo, especially compared to your previous one. Gives us an idea of the difference of night and day. I still find this a beautiful photo with definitely a different kind of shoreline. I like the composition of this picture as it takes the eye right along the shoreline. Good work!

Ann

This volcanic rock really makes for an interesting coastline. The contrast between the dark grey rock and the prestine looking waters.
A good exposure as you've captured very clear whites, without overexposing and losing detail (the white water near the shore).
The flat looking area (volcanic sand?) amidst the rocks is quite interesting. I wonder how much exposure to the elements it takes for it to turn to sand...
Looks like we've both captured some interesting rock/ ocean formations with out recent postings...
- Dan

Hi Roland - the black sand and rocks make for very unusual coastal scenery, though the main object of interest is too far away, it was probably not possible or safe to get closer to teh ocean vs lava battleground.

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