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A view of Koko Crater, Hawaii from the top of Diamond Head Volcano State Monument across the Maunalua Bay. It's part of Koko Head Park. Diamond Head is also known as Mount Leahi. The trail is only .7 miles but it's a 560 feet up. The trail is decent with about 260 steps and various grades that can get slick if wet. The view of Koko Head, Waikiki beach and downtown are worth the climb. - #KokoHead #Hawaii #view #ViewFromDiamondHead #volcano #DiamondHeadStateMonument #MountLeahi #KokoCrater #MaunaluaBay #landscape #paysages #Landschaft #景色
"It is better to have your head in the clouds, and know where you are... than to breathe the clearer atmosphere below them, and think that you are in paradise."
-- Henry David Thoreau (American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher)
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
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Fort Ruger is an old military fort on the island of Oʻahu that served as the first military reservation in the Territory of Hawaii. Named after Civil War General Thomas H. Ruger and built in & around Diamond Head Crater, the fort was established by the United States for the purpose of defending the harbor (Pearl Harbor) of its newly annexed territory. The fort was originally established in 1906 as Diamond Head Reservation and renamed Fort Ruger in 1909.
This fort was the site of Battery Harlow, armed with eight 12-inch mortars. And with the fort's prominent location on Diamond Head, it made a natural fire control station with several posts built into Lēʻahi Peak. One of these bunkers and/or fire stations is seen in the photograph above. You can seen the inside of the bunker with just the small opening 'cut' into the hillside looking south to the Pacific and west toward Pearl Harbor.
The Fort Ruger Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on July 14, 1983, with portions of the site still being used for training by the Hawaii National Guard. More information about the historic district can be found on here:
npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/AssetDetail/e895bc8f-ac0d-4bb8-bb0...
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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The City’s Canvas
Towers of glass and steel stretch towards the azure ceiling,
Mirroring the vibrancy of Honolulu’s cityscape.
Amidst the urban palette, the green kiss of nature persists,
Palm trees sway, dancing to the melody of island life.
The city, a canvas painted with a fusion of tradition and innovation,
A metropolis cradled in the lap of paradise.
-- By Dan Higgins, 2024
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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Known as Lē‘ahi (brow of the tuna) in Hawaiian, the crater was named Diamond Head by 19th century British sailors who thought they discovered diamonds on the crater's slopes. These "diamonds" were actually shiny calcite crystals that had no value. Formed thousands of years ago, the crater was used as a strategic military lookout beginning in the early 1900's and was named a National Natural Landmark in 1968. Today, Diamond Head is a popular hiking destination with panoramic views of Waikiki, Oahu's south shore, and this one...the inside of the tuff cone where the visitor's center is located (see the middle of the photo). This was taken from the very top of the military lookout bunker. I cannot think of another place that I've visited that offers such a panorama of varying views...absolutely worth the hike!!
Technical Information (or Nerdy Stuff):
Camera - Nikon D7200 (handheld)
Lens – Nikkor 10-20mm Wide Angle
ISO – 250
Aperture – f/9
Exposure – 1/3200 second
Focal Length – 10mm
The original RAW file was processed with Adobe Camera Raw and final adjustments were made with Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
At the very top of the rim of the Diamond Head Crater is Battery 407 that was constructed in 1943-1944 by the U.S. Military. Mounted inside the top building is this US Coast & Geodetic Survey marker that is stamped 1969. These survey markers, also called survey marks, survey monuments, survey benchmarks or geodetic marks, are objects placed to mark key survey points on the Earth's surface. They are used in geodetic and land surveying.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
Standing as an enduring sentinel, the lighthouse has safely guided innumerable mariners transiting the Pacific region for over one hundred and ten years.
--Fun Facts about the Diamond Head Lighthouse--
‧ Before navigational structures were built in Hawaii, large bonfires guided mariners safely ashore.
‧ The lighthouse locations, Diamond Head was named by British sailors that mistook the crystals they found, while they climbed the volcano's slopes, for diamonds.
‧ Building lighthouses on Oahu were planned after two large ships ran aground in 1893 and 1897.
‧ Originally built in 1899, the first Diamond Head Lighthouse's concrete started to crack, so the structure was rebuilt in 1917.
‧ The lighthouse is 147 ft above sea level & its actual height is 55 ft.
‧ The U.S. Coast Guard assumed responsibility for maintaining this Aid to Navigation in 1932.
The Diamond Head Lighthouse was featured on a United States postage stamp in June 2007. And it was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
This photo was taken from the very top of Diamond Head, at a height of 762 ft above sea level, looking down on the lighthouse.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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in life, we dont have to be as striking as this iconic waikiki pink hotel...
cause at a certain vantage point
one would notice us
in our own small ways
in our own iconic elegance
amidst standing between all the colors
and tall distractions of life...
it is when i am certainly lost
that you found me
and keeping me is
such sweet magnificence...
happy tuesday to all!
many thanks for yesterday
on explore march 31, 2009 #200
This photo was taken from the very top of Diamond Head, at a height of 762 ft above sea level, looking down on Diamond Head Lighthouse and a amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. This was possibly the proudest moment of our trip to Oahu...my wife and I hiked to the top of the Diamond Head Trail and were treated with a magnificent view of the surrounding area. Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, the South Shore of Oahu, Maunalua Bay, the Honolulu Zoo, and this magnificent lighthouse are all visible from the bunker located at the highest point of this volcanic crater that was declared a National Natural Landmark in 1968.
The Diamond Head Lighthouse (opened in 1899) was featured on a United States postage stamp in June 2007. And it was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
Taken from the very top of the Diamond Head Crater, this view includes all of Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, and even the Barber's Point area way off in the distance, along with many other Honolulu area sites and a lot of Pacific Ocean. While not the easiest thing I've ever done, hiking the Diamond Head Trail to this view is well worth it...highly recommended if you have the opportunity!!
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The unique profile of Diamond Head (known as Lē‘ahi in Hawaii which means 'brow of the tuna') sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline. Hawaii’s most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, & military history. Diamond Head State Monument, first established as a state park in 1962 & a National Natural Landmark in 1968, encompasses over 475 acres including the interior and outer slopes of the crater.
This broad, saucer-shaped crater was formed thousands of years ago during a single, explosive eruption that sent ash and fine particles in the air. As these materials settled, they cemented together into a rock called tuff, creating the crater, and which is visible from the trail in the park. Most of the vegetation and birds were introduced in the late 1800's to early 1900's.
The trail to the summit of Lē‘ahi was built in 1908 as part of O‘ahu’s coastal defense system. The 0.8 mile hike from trailhead to the summit is steep and strenuous, gaining 560 feet as it ascends from the crater floor. The walk is a glimpse into the geological and military history of Diamond Head. A concrete walkway built to reduce erosion shifts to a natural tuff surface about 0.2 mile up the trail with many switchbacks traversing the steep slope of the crater interior. The ascent continues up steep stairs and through a lighted 225-foot tunnel to enter the Fire Control Station completed in 1911. Built on the summit, the station directed artillery fire from batteries in Waikiki and Fort Ruger outside Diamond Head crater. At the summit, you’ll see bunkers and a huge navigational lighthouse built in 1917. The postcard view of the shoreline from Koko Head to Wai‘anae is stunning, and during winter, may include passing humpback whales.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
The best way to view my photostream is through Flickriver with the following link: www.flickriver.com/photos/photojourney57/