Ka Iwi Coast Moonrise... (looking left)

Lasso the moon...

I can't seem to get enough of this area. Oahu's Ka Iwi coastline (from Hanauma Bay to Mapapu'u) for me is the most beautiful coastline on the island. Also helping me shoot here frequently is that it's only a mile or so from my house!

The dried lava beds have sheared off into the ocean creating little cliffs. In front of us is about a 10 foot (3m) drop. It's funny how time can affect an exposure. While this image and the previous one may seem serene, this area is the deadliest spot on the island. Waves the size of houses are crashing into the rocks making deep, booming sounds (like aerial fireworks). But a longer timed exposure has smoothed the ocean into a still, misty and tranquil place.

What makes this area so dangerous is that people stand too close to the edge. When the waves hit the rocks with such incredible force, they have no place to go but up... violently. It knocks people off-balance and into the drink... only to be found a couple of days later. Unfortunately, a few people every year fall victim to the power of the sea here... Always keep one eye on the water if you ever visit this spot on Oahu and be ready to run. (I did get doused a couple of times!)

This is also a popular fishing spot!

Also taken from here...

17mm zoom on full frame | 25 second exposure | f/11
circular polarizer | off-camera flash set to +3 (or +9/3) EV

Taken in: United States / Hawaii / Waimanalo (show map)

Taken on: September 3, 2009

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D, f/11.0, 25 sec, 17mm, ISO 50 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 5D
Lens:	EF17-40mm f/4L USM
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	25
Focal Length:	17mm
ISO:	50
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	On, Fired
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS4 Macintosh
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