Kalalau Glow

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 15, 2010328 views16 comments

This is looking up the Kalalau Valley on Kauai from a powered catamaran. This shot was taken some years back but is one of those photos that every time I revisit it, I am in the moment of the experience. The light was emerging from above the area that is known as the cathedrals along the Na Pali coast, and the only sounds you could hear were the waves crashing on the beach. We drifted along this coast for over an hour awestruck by the size, color, and grandeur of these cliffs. Visiting Hawaii should be a government provided requirement for every person born in the U.S.

Canon eos A2e, 28-135mm, tripod, polarizer, Ektachrome E100vs,

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

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16 comments

Comment posted by Ian Plant on May 15, 2010 at 5:10 PM

Morris, you rocked this one!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 15, 2010 at 6:01 PM

Fantastic capture Morris. I like the dappled light on the cliffs.

Also reminesent of when my husband and I were there in 1985. I want to go back at some point with he entire family and Kauai, Hawaii, and Maui will definately be on the adgenda.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on May 15, 2010 at 6:10 PM

Those clouds make for a great atmosphere here. Very interesting look from the Ektachrome--thanks for sharing it.

Registered on June 2, 2009, 103 Posts, 1500 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on May 15, 2010 at 7:39 PM

I agree! Maybe if it was a legal requirement I'd work out a way to make it over and capture some great stuff like this. (This may be true to the film, but I'd be tempted to bring down the saturation of the cool tones a tad.)

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Comment posted by Joshua Hardin on May 15, 2010 at 7:56 PM

Sweet. Wish I was there right now (and Uncle Sam paid my way there!)

It might be a tad saturated, but I think adding some yellow to the overall color balance would help balance the strong blues. Nice scene, especially as viewed from the water.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on May 16, 2010 at 12:42 AM

This must be quite a sight in person. The colors, and angles, and contrasts are all very appealing.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on May 16, 2010 at 8:44 AM

Next time you're on Kauai come say hi :)

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 16, 2010 at 9:59 AM

Thanks everyone!
I processed the scan as faithfully as I could to the slide's appearance. E100vs definitely emphasizes blues, much in the same way that Velvia does greens. And the vs does stand for vivid saturation. I guess it was Kodak's response to Fuji.
I actually like the way the film rendered the scene as the ocean color has the same impact to me as looking at it in person. The shore drops off quickly here, so the water has that deep indigo blue color indicating great depth.
Hey Aaron, the economy is going to have to recover a lot before that becomes a possibilty, but if it ever does, I'll contact you for some paradise shooting! Meanwhile, I'll just have to enjoy your shots.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on May 16, 2010 at 11:17 AM

A really great atmoshere here. This is such a beautiful scene and some interesting condition. love this one.

Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 16, 2010 at 8:09 PM

Morris,

I can see why this image brings you back in time; it's a beautiful place and a nice capture.

If it were mine though I would work onthe processing a bit more. The blues are pretty strong and quite noticable in the wave line along the beach; less so in the mountain shadows. Otherwise a very pretty onshore view.

Lon

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on May 17, 2010 at 7:38 AM

Very nice and dramatic. Love the landscape and colors. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 17, 2010 at 9:50 PM

Hi Morris

this is an incredibly beautiful scene. The colors and light are fascinating. :toast
Albert Darmo Canada:

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on May 18, 2010 at 12:58 AM

Those colors and that touch of light are amazing Morris. I can certainly see why this image brings you right back to the moment. Beautiful, truly beautiful.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on May 18, 2010 at 5:57 AM

The landscape is striking for sure but with that dramatic lighting, it's a really memorable shot.

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Comment posted by Jim Goldstein on May 18, 2010 at 4:00 PM

Ah the memories. I have a similar photo taken with the exact same camera and film. Very well captured. The light and colors are stunning.

Registered on March 18, 2006, 119 Posts, 878 Comments

Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on May 18, 2010 at 4:15 PM

Two words, Grandeur and Magnificent! I have been really wanting to go here, someday.
Seems like a place your just in awe of. Great job Morris
Thanks for sharing

Registered on February 5, 2009, 199 Posts, 2775 Comments