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wayneobald
October 30, 2017
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Byronfairphotography
May 29, 2018
Outstanding, Not good over there right know, Two friends lost there homes.
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Location
This photo was taken on Hawaii’s Big Island where the Kilauea lava flow enters the ocean!Time
It was a very early start to meet the small vessel that would take me to the lava flow site before dawn to get up close and personal to the fiery glow against the darkness of the ocean. The trip was fast and bumpy in the pitch black, and as we approached the point of entry the steam and heat was electrifying and the smell of sulphur and sea spray will stay with me forever. I hadn’t expected to experience such rough seas, but wasn’t about to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to capture this shot. This particular photo was taken in between bouts of (overboard) sea sickness!! Top marks to the captain for getting us so close to the action!Lighting
As the shot was before sunrise there was only the light of the lava to focus on.Equipment
This was shot on a hand-held Nikon D610 with a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 lensInspiration
Lifelong dream of experiencing flowing lava at close range.Editing
Due to no sunlight I was shooting in raw with an auto white balance, which I had to re-adjust in lightroom. I also had and bring up the detail in the shadows. The last process involved a small crop to create the final composition.In my camera bag
I usually carry a selection Nikon lenses of which my favourite is the 70-200mm f/2.8. Also Lee filters and a couple of Manfrotto tripods! Size and weight is what stops me from packing everything into my Lowepro 450 Whistler!Feedback
Don’t give up on a dream. One day you might just be in the right place at the right time!