Golden light on the Na Pali Coast . . . Explore 14-05-2025 #74
A highlight of our catamaran cruise was reaching the Emerald Cathedrals on the Na Pali coast with the late evening light highlighting the scene.
These massive cathedrals tower into the clouds along the Na Pali Coast of Kaua'i. These formations rise 4,000 feet above the ocean. Being the oldest island in Hawaii, the cliffs were created over five million years ago when molten lava was erupting from volcanic vents in the Pacific Ocean. The name Na Pali coast translates to 'The Cliffs', which is a fitting name for this rugged landscape.
Wikipedia:
"The area is hidden, isolated and is believed to be spiritual: it is a place of temples and burial grounds, and the source of multiple Hawaiian legends and myths. The burial site for the local chiefs was located on the surrounding cliffs. It was believed that once a chief died, his bones held a supernatural power, and if found by others they could be used against the chief's tribe. When chiefs died, their bones were collected and taken to the cliffs, and the warrior who transported the bones had cut his climbing rope, falling to his death, in order to ensure the secrecy of the location of the bones. The warrior's reward was that he would be reincarnated as a member of the royal family."
This panorama is a stitch of three images. It is also my second posting of this image as the first attempt failed to post to many followers streams. Fingers crossed for the issue to be resolved.
Best viewed Large (L)
Golden light on the Na Pali Coast . . . Explore 14-05-2025 #74
A highlight of our catamaran cruise was reaching the Emerald Cathedrals on the Na Pali coast with the late evening light highlighting the scene.
These massive cathedrals tower into the clouds along the Na Pali Coast of Kaua'i. These formations rise 4,000 feet above the ocean. Being the oldest island in Hawaii, the cliffs were created over five million years ago when molten lava was erupting from volcanic vents in the Pacific Ocean. The name Na Pali coast translates to 'The Cliffs', which is a fitting name for this rugged landscape.
Wikipedia:
"The area is hidden, isolated and is believed to be spiritual: it is a place of temples and burial grounds, and the source of multiple Hawaiian legends and myths. The burial site for the local chiefs was located on the surrounding cliffs. It was believed that once a chief died, his bones held a supernatural power, and if found by others they could be used against the chief's tribe. When chiefs died, their bones were collected and taken to the cliffs, and the warrior who transported the bones had cut his climbing rope, falling to his death, in order to ensure the secrecy of the location of the bones. The warrior's reward was that he would be reincarnated as a member of the royal family."
This panorama is a stitch of three images. It is also my second posting of this image as the first attempt failed to post to many followers streams. Fingers crossed for the issue to be resolved.
Best viewed Large (L)