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Sunset near Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.
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ShabdroPhoto
January 27, 2016
Thank you all, it is really appreciated. I'm still learning how to navigate VB, I'm looking forward to being an active member.
Nitka
June 21, 2016
Simply stunning! Congratulations on your Ppl's Choice Challenge win!...:-)....well deserved..:-)
sendme37
July 15, 2016
I don't see the immediate steady supply of water to feed the waterfalls. How does the water from the sea get to the falls, and where does the water go when in the pool? Is this photoshopped? Thanks.
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Location
This photo was taken on the West side of the Big Island, Hawaii near the Southern side of Kona.Time
The photo was taken as the sun hit the horizon during sunset.Lighting
All natural lighting was used.Equipment
Taken with a rented Canon 5D mkiii and 16-35mm f/2.8.Inspiration
Puka means hole in Hawaiian. I had seen many pics of these shoreline pukas with the surf draining into them. I had to get one myself. On my third trip to the island, I finally found one impressive enough to stake out for a few nights until the clouds and light were right.Editing
This shot was taken using a set of bracketed exposures ranging from -3 to +2. The sky is a mix of the -3 and -1 files, the ocean is the +1, and the rocks are a mix of the 0, +1, and +2. Luminosity masking and curves adjustments were also used.In my camera bag
My bag always has a 16-35mm f/2.8 and 24-70mm f/2.8. I mostly shoot landscapes, I usually don't carry anything longer.Feedback
Most of those stunning landscape shots you see were taken on the third/fourth trip to the location by the photographer. Patience is key for having the weather cooperate with your needs. But you'll never know what the sunset looked like if you weren't there and ready.