Hawaii - Big Island

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The Big Island of Hawaii has much more land area than all the other Hawaiian Islands combined. It is a land of extremes, from the almost 14,000 foot high peaks of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, to volcanos and lava entering the sea in a near-constant eruption. There is plenty of geologic
diversity to keep a photographer busy for many years or an entire lifetime.

It was an incredible morning in the Pololu Valley, which has been carved out of solid lava from the oldest volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. It looks most like some other older Islands compared to the rest of the Big Island.
Hapuna Beach has been voted the #1 beach in the US more than once because the sand and water are just so perfect. Sometimes the volcanic fog, called 'vog' creates surreal sunsets like this!
This was the view just as the sun touched the horizon at Hapuna Beach as the volcanic fog (vog) moved in on the left side of the frame. The vog turned the lower part of the sky a surreal shade of red shade compared to the usual blue you would normally see. I made sure to capture the sand at the most reflective moment to bring even more of the sky into the picture.
Ahalanui is home to an incredible hot pool with water that is nearly body temperature. it also has some excellent coastal scenery and large breaking waves. Sunrise is the best time to see the drama at its best!