Hawaii, Day 38 Pt. I - At Hana'uma Bay Nature Preserve
Hawaii, Day 38
This third set of photos come from the south-east tip of Oahu. All-in-all I took 160 pictures, of which 80 are featured in this and subsequent galleries. The three stops accounted for about 4 hours in total, with a lot of walking, hiking, and climbing. It was an absolutely gorgeous day, albeit slightly hazy, with a steady breeze around 5-8 knots and a temperature of 85.
This gallery was taken at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Hanauma Bay was created about 32,000 years ago when volcanic vents opened up at the site of nearby Koko Head caused hydromatic blasts, exploding the crater-shaped bay into existence. The crater shape helped to shield the inner-most part of the bay from the hard-hitting waves common on the windward side of the island (and visible in many of my photos), and the vents warmed the water and churned it, creating, in effect, a coral reef greenhouse. The bay today is one of the most popular snorkeling sites in Oahu.
For the most part, I wanted to capture the power of nature as demonstrated by the waves crashing along the shore. Also, the contrast between the brown-grey of the volcanic stone and the deep, rich blue of the water was a main focal point for me. Enjoy.
Other galleries in this series: Hawaii, Day 38, Pt. II and Hawaii, Day 38, Pt. III
Back to the previous gallery: Hawaii, Day 34
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