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House of the Sun


House of the Sun
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Copyright: Vincent James (machinelove) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1348 W: 71 N: 3545] (16007)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-19
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS XSi 450D, Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM
Exposure: f/22, 1/8 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Maui 2008
Theme(s): Haleakala Views [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-18 5:39
Viewed: 477
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another in the series of shots looking down into the crater of Haleakala from the summit. On the right side you can see what is a hiking trail down into the valley. That trail is about 3-4 feet wide.

Shot in RAW, Converted to JPG and adjusted levels in CS3.

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Haleakalā is a massive shield volcano that forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui.

Early Hawaiians applied the name Haleakala ("house of the sun") to the summit area only, most likely due to the fact that from the west side of the island, the sun could be seen rising up over the eastern side of the mountain. In Hawaiian folklore, the depression at the summit of Haleakalā was home to the grandmother of the demigod Māui. According to the legend, Maui's grandmother helped him capture the sun and force it to slow its journey across the sky in order to lengthen the day. In modern times, Haleakalā has become synonymous with the entire East Maui volcano.
Silke, Romeu, rewind, tnahari, eyesthetix, mbrito, black_dream, Ramdan, tanburi, Teresat, CAROL50, boomcat, cunejo200, Urfaust, karith, shelbeesmom, chrisJ has marked this note useful
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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5947] (23588)
  • [2008-07-18 5:40]

Wonderful depth of colour!
I love the warmth of this shot and the PoV is grand
TFs
silke

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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 332 W: 0 N: 222] (1851)
  • [2008-07-18 5:44]

Hi Vincent,

otherworld landscape! Great capture. Love the composition, colors and specialy the light!
The clouds shades are very beautiful!

Congratulations,
Romeu

Hi Vincent, lovely colours and composition combined with a very interesting note. Thanks for the chance to see it.
Best regards, Les

Hi Vincent
I like it that each one of the peaks has a different color. beautiful tones.
good POV.
tfs
tsilla

Fantastic view Vincent.
Well done.
Best regards, Daniel

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1631 W: 118 N: 2812] (11336)
  • [2008-07-18 6:31]

Hello Vincent,
Superb Landscape with the clouds giving a great tragic effect.
Superb colours and depht. Another great Vicent landscape.
Congrats, mb

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1410 W: 130 N: 3829] (15915)
  • [2008-07-18 6:35]

Hello Vincent
I love all the colors and different textures... This place looks amazing...
Tricia

Hermoso paisaje. Felicidades :)

Hi Vincent,
Very nice scene from high vantage point overlooking the hilly landscape, with clouds blanketing a hilltop. Breathtaking indeed. Beautiful place, nicely captured.

Regards,
Ramdan.

How would you not call this "house of the sun" when it benefits from all of its light, and it's resplendent in its glow! You must've felt like standing on the top of the world while being up there...on the house itself! :)
You did it again, Vincent! Great job!
Diana

Vincent Hi;
Wonderful nature and landscape. The POV, colors, details (trail) and sky are all very wonderful in your composition.
Thanks for the note, as well.
Impressively done and presented.
Congratulations.
Larry
USA-tfs

  • Great 
  • Adri Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 529 W: 23 N: 1855] (11276)
  • [2008-07-18 8:35]

Hi Vincent,
A beautiful view over this amazing landscape!
Great colours, depth and POV.
Greetings from Netherland,
Adri

Hey Vincent
"The house of ricing sun"
Great shot of this Hawaian volcano relief
Nice work
TFs
Cheers,Braca

Hi Vincent,
Fantastic!..
I feel eternity...
Well choice of title.
My compliments
TFS
Selahattin E

Boa noite Vincent

Earth is very big place and full of surprises. Our eyes and mind make the size. Howfar you look. Great photo.

My regards

teresat

You just couldn't stop the clicking right Vincent ! It's an incredible sight and your series proves it without a doubt, stunning and vibrant colors are strong points here and i like the clouds engulfing the side of the crater adding some more drama to the scene ,
well done and thank you for sharing it with us,
Carol

hello Vincent,

if you add 'rising' to your title it will becoming House of the Rising Sun :D i immediately think of that.. the rock version.. hehe..

Beautiful mountain scenery with excellent colours and cloud formation at the back.. very impressive.. good one..

regards, terry

An incredible vista from way up high. It must be a good feeeling to reach the top and take this kind of scenic photo. Good morning Vincent as I sip my morning coffee.

ciao Vincent..
your voyage at hawaii.. was really reach of inspiration and beautiful shots!!.. another incredible capture of this wild and striking nature!! excellent!! thanks
ciao Marco

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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1067 W: 80 N: 1173] (7421)
  • [2008-07-19 11:18]

Larger than life, and most impressive! Did you hike to this location or were you in a helicopter?! Amazing view and even more amazing landscape. Our planet it truly incredible. Sure wish we were taking better care of it:) Great shot, as usual, Vincent. I'm running out of adjectives and descriptive comments:)

Lovely work here Vincent! I can't believe I missed this one! The colors are rich and deep, really HUGE view which is fascinating to me! Nice work!
B-)
Linda

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4243 W: 414 N: 6720] (42311)
  • [2008-07-20 6:14]

Hi Vincent

A superb color palette, with a marvelous high pov, over the volcano. Tfs!

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