Waikupanaha 19 by Punaguy
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AlooooooHa!
It's now 8:30am and Sharky and I have been out on the flow for the last 5 hours. I'm getting itchy to get home and see what I've caught. I called Errol on the walkie talkie as he is a speck in the distance. He says he is ready and will be there soon.
While waiting for him I noticed this fellow photog making her way from the plume, also heading back to her car. I snapped this shot as she was about 100 yrds from the plume.
I guess I just wanted to show you all that we are not the only nut cases out here shooting Madam Pele. I talked with her as she passed me and she told me she had been out most of the morning like us. She comes quite often and video tapes as well as taking stills. She's been out many times before and is quite comfortable making the dangerous walk to the plume.
It was reassuring to know that we all had the same drive to get the shots despite the obvious danger.
Tonight I will post Sharky as he makes his way back to the car.
Big Mahalo's for taking the time to drop by and have a peek. And thanks again for all your comments on the past posts in this series. Have a peaceful Sunday all! Aloha~

Comments (31)
That's an incredible capture!
It must be comforting to know that you are not the only nut-cases on your island! I'm grateful to you both for the astounding images you've shown us.
wow, he walks so casually; I'd be going rubber nickels!! LOL As durleybeachbum says, I, too, am grateful for these special shots you've shared with us.
This is a most incredible series Dave, it's so easy for us to sit in the comforts of our own homes and watch this powerful event taking place. While you & Errol are out there risking yourselves to get these amazing images!! I'm totally impressed with all these shots you've collected, and thank you for sharing them!! Big mahalo!!! Hope you're enjoying the long weekend too!!! Aloha... ;-)
Looks very scary, the explosions in the background and the photographer calmly walking away...great shot!
Are you @##$!@#@% me? what an awesome piece of work you're doing. How are the soles of your shoes doing???? They haven't melted yet, have they? lol Take care up there and thanks for bringing us this great shot.
Great shot!
Awesome shot... but do be careful... both of you.
Did you get her number? Was she Attractive? - I know, none of my business... It's cool to see you running into other photographers... I know what it meant to me when I ran into other artists two years ago on the site. cool picture.
This is Intense! Must be somethin' to see/feel up close and in person!
marvelous!
Lol took the words from my mouth! Well you lived to tell the tale and you guys got some great images!
stunning capture...
Wow what an amazing capture.
Amazing shots you guys captured. These are once in a lifetime captures. Well, maybe a couple of times in a lifetime. Especially, since we live here..... Aloha
awesome....!!
Stunning and it looks like you got off the bench!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ExtraordinarY !!!!!
I can't even imagine doing this!!! I would be so worried that a big blob of lava would land on my head!!!! LOL ;p Spectacular series!!!!
PWOAR! I'd love to see something like that. Were you really there? What an island you guys have, I'm sooo jealous. I hear your going to have a total eclipse next year too....am I invited over? Keep up the inspirational work.
great foto.
It certainly looks a lot closer than 100 yards! Glad that you and all the others were safe that day. A most unique experience that most of us will never get to see, thanks so much for sharing this wonderful series with us!
Wonderful series--thanks for sharing this!!
Excellent capture.
Mother Earth sure can put up an interesting display of endless fireworks. I hope your series is not an end but a beginning of whats to come next. Mother nature is full of surprises... Your photo's has interest many. Aloha
Wonderful image!!! :)
Gorgeous serie of the dramatic colours and powerful nature. Congratulations
Extraordinario!!! más por favor
What a powerful shot!! JDoc
Awesome shot!!! Perfect timing! The whole series is great!