Folding Lava

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 30, 2010916 views73 comments

I have plenty of Zion and Hawaii images coming your way, thank you for any C&C's!

Hawaii was all about one thing - Lava. Lava entering the sea, lava plumes, lava breakouts, lava patterns. I loved every second of it. I had the great pleasure of meeting and become friends with the best Hawaii volcano photographers in the world - Bruce Omori & Tom Kuali'i. http://www.extremeexposure.com/index.php.

They just opened a new gallery in Hilo and it is incredible. If you are on the Big Island you absolutely have to stop by. Bruce and Tom will be starting Tours soon, if you have any interest in photography on the Big Island please contact them about options.

I encouraged them to post on this forum and we should be seeing images from them shortly

This image was taken during the beginning of a new breakout. That breakout has spread tremendously and has already burned down a house and more roads. It's incredible how much that area changes day to day.

Canon 7D, Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS, ISO 400, f/8, 1/13 sec.

Comments

73 comments

Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on November 30, 2010 at 1:37 PM

Wow, absolutely amazing
you are lucky to have sch an awesome subject

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on November 30, 2010 at 1:44 PM

Yes, the subject of lava is always fascinating and productive. I'd love to go myself someday. This is one heck of a great abstract!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 30, 2010 at 1:52 PM

This is awesome Justin. It must be REALLY awesome to see this in person! Excellent composition and processing - a great abstract.

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Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on November 30, 2010 at 1:52 PM

Man that is striking, great work Justin. You have really been getting around.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on November 30, 2010 at 1:54 PM

This is an incredible image. I've never seen anything quite like it. Fascinating work!

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Comment posted by Ian Plant on November 30, 2010 at 2:01 PM

sooo cool . . . I mean hot, I guess!

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on November 30, 2010 at 2:09 PM

Wow ... that's just beyond real. Both the aesthetic value as well as the existence of such a crazy thing are over the top. Great one, Justin.

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Comment posted by Kartik Venkatarama on November 30, 2010 at 2:11 PM

Great capture indeed!

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Comment posted by Gino Cortez on November 30, 2010 at 2:28 PM

Whew! When I opened the larger image, my instinctive reaction was to move back from my monitor and wipe my brow! This is Hot!

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on November 30, 2010 at 2:36 PM

That lined pattern is sweet. Looking forward to seeing more.

Max

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Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on November 30, 2010 at 2:38 PM

Awesome shot Justin.

And Bruce and Tom's gallery is really quite amazing.

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on November 30, 2010 at 2:41 PM

Wow, that is infinitely cool looking.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 30, 2010 at 2:48 PM

Great lines and colors! Sweet abstract!!! Can't wait to see more.

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Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on November 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM

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Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on November 30, 2010 at 3:01 PM

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Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on November 30, 2010 at 3:02 PM

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on November 30, 2010 at 3:17 PM

Absolutely stunning. Great textures, patterns and amazing colours unified by a top abstract composition.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on November 30, 2010 at 3:33 PM

Very cool, Justin! I remember seeing lava like this up close many years ago... before I had a real camera unfortunately. Man I gotta get back there!

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Comment posted by Ernie Marx on November 30, 2010 at 3:45 PM

Wow! Absolutely stunning. The comment is easy. As for a critique...I can't think of any way this image could possibly be improved. Beautiful work.

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Comment posted by Chris Moore on November 30, 2010 at 3:48 PM

great lines and perspective, great abstract!

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on November 30, 2010 at 3:56 PM

Love it. Really, really love it!

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on November 30, 2010 at 4:27 PM

Phenomenal image Justin. I love the deep rich color and lines.

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on November 30, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Thanks for showing us something so neat and original and congrats on a stunning image! It's hard to say anything is front of such beauty!

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Comment posted by Arnab Banerjee on November 30, 2010 at 4:47 PM

Raw power of nature - will look fwd to more shots. I like this one as an abstract but want to see a more wider versions- I am sure they are coming

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 30, 2010 at 4:50 PM

Phenomenal, Justin. Simply a phenomenal image. The texture and form and that incredible lava glow make this one truly stunning. Amazing, amazing work. It must have been pretty warm up this close.

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Comment posted by Jason Woerly on November 30, 2010 at 5:01 PM

Outstanding, the textures and lines of the composition kept me exploring this image for quite a while.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 30, 2010 at 5:02 PM

The word for this seems to be "Wow" and I agree. Awesome picture, Justin.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Tyson Fisher on November 30, 2010 at 5:16 PM

A fascinating abstract. I'm loving this!

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on November 30, 2010 at 5:19 PM

Wild, untamed nature in action! And beautiful at the same time. Super image Justin.

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Comment posted by Kevin Trinkner on November 30, 2010 at 5:41 PM

Man this is killer, love the folds and details here. The bottom blacks feel a little dark to me and wouldn't mind seeing a bit of detail in them. Either way, Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on November 30, 2010 at 5:56 PM

Wow! This is sweeeeeet!

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on November 30, 2010 at 6:41 PM

The swirls and lines and the reds and blacks in the lava look really good. The black lava at the bottom really adds to the comp too. This would look great in print.

Gary.

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on November 30, 2010 at 6:49 PM

First lava abstract I've ever seen, and man is this beautiful!
Very well seen and captured!

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on November 30, 2010 at 7:05 PM

OMG! Just makes you wonder if the dinosaurs met their death with something similar.

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Comment posted by Adrian Klein on November 30, 2010 at 7:55 PM

Justin, as I already stated elsewhere....one of your bests. Print this big and display it proudly!

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Comment posted by Art Escobado on November 30, 2010 at 8:11 PM

Good Stuff!!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 30, 2010 at 8:26 PM

Wonderful abstract Justin! Unbelievable detail and color. Oh so beautiful work!

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on November 30, 2010 at 8:37 PM

Very cool. It looks alive.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Michael VanBeber on November 30, 2010 at 8:41 PM

Hope you didn’t lose any eyebrows getting this shot, this is incredible Justin!

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on November 30, 2010 at 9:08 PM

Has anyone yet said, "Stupendous?!"

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 30, 2010 at 9:24 PM

Awesome image, Justin.

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Comment posted by Ben Horne on November 30, 2010 at 9:35 PM

Very nice! The lines here are amazing. The contrasting red and black are rarely seen in nature, so this is a very bold and graphic image. I would suggest cropping a bit off the bottom though. The dark area at the bottom is a eye magnet, and keeps distracting me from viewing the top of the composition.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on November 30, 2010 at 10:22 PM

Outstanding image Justin, love it!

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Comment posted by Chip Phillips on November 30, 2010 at 10:44 PM

Awesome work. I would love to see something like this in person. The composition is perfect.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on November 30, 2010 at 11:15 PM

Absolute perfection!!! An amazing capture, congratulations.

Chris

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Comment posted by Justin Reznick on November 30, 2010 at 11:43 PM

Thanks for the wonderful feedback everyone! I am jazzed at how well this image has been received, thank you!

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on November 30, 2010 at 11:44 PM

Great abstraction of an absolutely incredible subject! What hasn't already been said?

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Comment posted by Sarah Marino on December 1, 2010 at 12:22 AM

Such an interesting image, Justin! Simple, yet so much to explore. Looking forward to seeing more of your images from this trip.

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Comment posted by Miles Morgan on December 1, 2010 at 12:39 AM

Yeah dude. I'm trying hard to think of another image of yours that tops this.... can't think of one. I know for SURE it tops anything that I've ever done. Which, as you know, makes me hate you.

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Comment posted by John Williams on December 1, 2010 at 1:24 AM

Not much I can add Justin, you nailed it. Once in awhile an image has an "it" factor where a lot of things come together to make a visual symphony. Kudos on capturing such a superb example.

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Comment posted by Naret Visesvongsa on December 1, 2010 at 1:27 AM

Wonderful image. Thank you for sharing.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on December 1, 2010 at 4:28 AM

Fabulous image alas something I am most unlikely to see here in Scotland. It reminds me of raw nutmeg a most exquisite and beautiful seed.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 1, 2010 at 4:38 AM

Super abstract, Justin--love it!

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Comment posted by Mel Ladewig on December 1, 2010 at 9:13 AM

You can almost feel the heat radiating off this! Fantastic shot Justin.

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Comment posted by David Cobb on December 1, 2010 at 10:02 AM

What a beautiful lava abstract Justin, love the form in this image.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on December 1, 2010 at 1:45 PM

Another WOW image here! Just amazing!

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Comment posted by Aaron Cowan on December 1, 2010 at 2:26 PM

That looks pretty warm! Nice composition...those lines look really sweet.

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Comment posted by Winnie Ho on December 1, 2010 at 3:28 PM

Incredible image, Justin! Superb composition and simply mesmerising.

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on December 1, 2010 at 4:52 PM

Perfect work,Justin...

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on December 1, 2010 at 5:06 PM

Simply amazing Justin. I'm glad you were using the 70-200, since I imagine getting too close would not be good for your camera...or you!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 1, 2010 at 9:23 PM

Justin,

Oh my, what a fantastic nature image AND nature story. Lava images have always fascinated me - probably because i've never been up close and personal. Although the colors don't say this, this kinda reminds me of how bread in kneaded at a bakery....

A little unsure of the darkness at the bottom, but that doesn't detract from the impact this has.

Lon

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 1, 2010 at 10:02 PM

So many pics I'll never get to them all today, Justin. This stands out even as a thumb. Can't wait to see the other from here.

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Comment posted by Jason Kim on December 2, 2010 at 12:04 AM

Beautifully shot, to think this is essentially a photograph of a rock... Wonderful.

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Comment posted by Swamy Lokanadham on December 2, 2010 at 12:48 AM

Wow! Truely beautiful. Amazing abstract and composition.

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Comment posted by Tom Kualii on December 2, 2010 at 3:08 AM

Nice work Justin. It was a pleasure meeting you and time spent with us in the lava fields. Aloha. Tom Kualii

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on December 2, 2010 at 6:24 AM

Hey, congratulations on being chosen for Earth Shots' Photo Of The Day.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on December 2, 2010 at 7:22 AM

Hot dang. I was just thinking you don't see to many lava shots around here...... There you have it.
Great abstract Justin.

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Comment posted by Luis Argerich on December 2, 2010 at 10:34 AM

Hi Justin,
This is just incredible fantastic detail and color, it does feel hot!

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Comment posted by Richard Olsen on December 2, 2010 at 11:25 PM

A photo with Magical powers to it....Love it!!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on December 4, 2010 at 1:44 PM

I'll be here in a couple weeks and hope the flows are radical! Great job on the close up semi abstract!

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Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on December 6, 2010 at 5:41 PM

Good GOD this is awesome. Love the patterns and shapes. Great abstract.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on December 9, 2010 at 1:33 AM

Your intimate lava posts are just awesome, Justin! Bravo, dude!

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Comment posted by Bruce Omori on December 11, 2010 at 12:40 AM

Great capture, Justin!! Love the lines and textures. Had fun spending time with you out on the flow field. And, thanks for introducing me to this website! Awesome work and incredible talent here!!!

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