Just Breathe

Kapalua Bay in West Maui is surreal. On this particular day I made it out about 20 minutes before Sunset. Folks were already starting to pack it up and head home. I hiked out past the beach and onto the lava rock, in flip flops nonetheless. Making my way out out closer to the edge of the rock, I saw this opening in the rock where the waves over lapped the tide pools, with just enough lava rock to keep the foreground water still. I put the tripod shin deep in the water, and an ND filter over the lens. It was starting to get dark at this point, unsure if I could make it back over the rock without a flashlight, I told myself "just breathe". 30 seconds later this is the image that came of it. Felt extremely grateful to be there at this moment in time.

 

All of the equipment used to make this image is available at Adorama. If interested, The links are below.

 

Nikon D7100

www.adorama.com/INKD7100.html?KBID=130740

 

Nikon 12-24mm f/4.0 DX (Wide Angle Zoom)

www.adorama.com/NK1224AFSU.html?KBID=130740

 

Manfrotto 190x Tripod

www.adorama.com/BGMT190X3.html?KBID=130740

 

Induro Ballhead w/Quick Release Plate (Older Model)

www.adorama.com/INDBHS2.html?KBID=130740

 

B + W Variable ND Filter (Not Sold at Adorama :( )

 

 

Done