Big Island Sunsets | Hawaii after Sunset The time just before total darkness has become one of my favorite times to capture sunsets.
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Big Island Sunsets | a 7 Image Story As much as winter snow looks so beautiful, warm beaches feel better to most people. The Big Island, Hawaii, has plenty of warm ( 80º+F) beaches, particularly along the Kona Coast. The Kona Coast, the western coast of Hawaii, is also considered the sunny side of the island. The beaches may be white or black sand, aligned along the coastline, between jagged lava rock flows. These sunset images were captured along a northwestern shoreline path; pointing northwest toward Maui. Maui appears in the background of each image. Look closely; you may see Maui’s volcano, Haleakalā, (“house of the sun”) rising above the clouds, just over 10,000 feet.
While looking for nice light, my nightly walkabouts tended to begin or end along this path. The path follows the shoreline through sand, trees, lava rock, and beach. Sometimes, the beach consists of sand and small lava rocks; not so easy on bare feet. When walking along the shoreline path just before sunset, it’s easy to see the rugged nature of the shore. Capturing decent images can be treacherous when stepping into the water on slippery rocks or walking back after dark. After dark without any moonlight, the walk gets difficult. The time just before total darkness has become one of my favorite times to capture sunsets. Time to think about long exposures. Although a tripod can also second as a walking stick, sometimes photography should be like scuba diving, where you always have a buddy. Photographers not only seek the next beautiful image; they also relish the experience of capturing that image.
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