The Burning Snowball, Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3)

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As much as I love spending the night under the stars and indulging in a little night sky photography from time to time, I had never had the opportunity to observe a comet with my own eyes.  When a buddy of mine recently told me about the NEOWISE comet, I knew I needed to observe it for myself. Continue reading

Lava Love

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Having missed lava sightings on our last visit to the Big Island, I could not let the opportunity elude me again.  After hearing that the lava flows had resumed at Kalapana, I had to go back to Hawaii to witness this breathtaking phenomenon. Continue reading

The Elevator Shaft

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The elevator shaft is the embodiment of the harmony that can often be found between beauty and danger.  Not only is it the site of spectacular sunsets, but it is also my favorite free diving spot. Continue reading

Napali Coast/Kalalau Trail (Day 4-5)

Napali Coast/Kalalau Trail (Day 4-5) hammock beach ocean camping hiking night walking trail mountain cliffs waterfall river stream group Hanakapiai falls ENOS cagers caves underground Kauai Hawaii IslandAs we approached the end of our stay on the Napali Coast, we came up with a brilliant idea. Continue reading