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Pele's Well on the rocky Kona coast, Hawaii.
Having seen James Capo’s tremendous photo of Pele’s Well earlier this year in Outdoor Photographer magazine, it was constantly on my mind. After several months passed, I was able to visit the well and make my own photos. It was almost a surreal experience. Being such a dynamic spectacle, I was unable to select just one photo to depict its beauty and intrigue because it changes so much from instant to instant. So, I’ve uploaded several shots to flickr that showcase this phenomenon at different times during the flushing cycle. Note how much overflow occurs on some flushes, but not on others. Of course, the sound of rushing water added to the adventure but photos can’t depict sound. So, I will eventually upload at least one short video with audio.
A word of caution: Approaching closely to Pele’s Well is not without risk. The rocks can be quite slippery and one’s life could be changed in an instant. Furthermore, the water level and distance of spread along the rock surfaces vary rapidly so it pays to be alert.
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Pele's Well on the rocky Kona coast, Hawaii.
Having seen James Capo’s tremendous photo of Pele’s Well earlier this year in Outdoor Photographer magazine, it was constantly on my mind. After several months passed, I was able to visit the well and make my own photos. It was almost a surreal experience. Being such a dynamic spectacle, I was unable to select just one photo to depict its beauty and intrigue because it changes so much from instant to instant. So, I’ve uploaded several shots to flickr that showcase this phenomenon at different times during the flushing cycle. Note how much overflow occurs on some flushes, but not on others. Of course, the sound of rushing water added to the adventure but photos can’t depict sound. So, I will eventually upload at least one short video with audio.
A word of caution: Approaching closely to Pele’s Well is not without risk. The rocks can be quite slippery and one’s life could be changed in an instant. Furthermore, the water level and distance of spread along the rock surfaces vary rapidly so it pays to be alert.