One Life is a photograph by Laurie Search which was uploaded on July 8th, 2018.
One Life
I'm sharing here what www. hawaii-guide.comKalalau says about this incredible spot on Kauai, HI: Kalalau Lookout isn't just another Waimea Canyon... more
Title
One Life
Artist
Laurie Search
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
I'm sharing here what www. hawaii-guide.comKalalau says about this incredible spot on Kauai, HI: Kalalau Lookout isn't just another Waimea Canyon lookout, as many first-time visitors often believe. It's a view into the heart of the Kalalau Valley- one of the most-photographed and well-recognized valleys in all of Hawaii. This is primarily because the valley and surrounding coast have served as the backdrop for countless films including "King Kong" (the original), "Mighty Joe Young," "Jurassic Park," and "Six Days Seven Nights." Kalalau Lookout is also the highest elevation most people reach in Kauai by road, at 4,000 feet. As we mentioned before, here you will find one of the greatest views in all of Hawaii. Kalalau Valley is the largest valley on the island at two miles wide. Amazingly, it was inhabited up until 1919...........Today the only way to visit the beach or valley is by the Kalalau Trail as it stretches 11 grueling miles along the Na Pali coastline (see our Kauai trails page). From this vantage point though you can just bask in the view of all that is between you and the blue hues of the Pacific Ocean. We have found that the best time to view the valley is before 11 AM, as clouds are constantly moving in and out of the valley and are especially thick in the afternoon and evening. However, you also don't want to get there too early because the valley won't have full sun on it until around 8 AM most mornings (seasonal changes apply of course). If you arrive to a cloudy or mist-filled valley, consider the direction of the trades when you arrive. If the wind is blowing from the land towards the ocean, the clouds will usually enter the valley and fall (thus disappearing into the warm air below). However, if the wind is blowing from the ocean inland, the clouds will bank up inside the valley and not dissipate but rather thicken into cloud soup. So keep that in mind during your visit. Take Highway 50 west from Hanapepe toward Waimea. Turn right on Waimea Canyon Road just after Mile Marker #23. Kalalau Lookout is located near the end of the road at Mile Marker #18. Pu'u o Kila overlook, which is the start to Pihea Trail is just a little further at the end of the road.
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July 8th, 2018
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Comments (70)
Angeles M Pomata
Outstanding photo, my dear Laurie!! The smart composition makes you feel like flying!! Such ethereal and inspiring capture, my friend!! L/F/T/Pin/FB
Mary Wolf
This is stunningly beautiful, Laurie. What a lovely way to capture such beauty with the contrast of the vibrant blue sky and delicate clouds behind the hard rocky mountain edge. L/F
Rosemary Colyer
Beautiful capture, Laurie! I love th composition and dramatic light! Stunning! L/F fb tw
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #10 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Laurie Search replied:
Oh, thank you so much for letting me know, Christopher!! I will pass on the love!! :)))
Maria Hunt
Great description, Laurie... I loved the amazing shapes and colors, with the clouds doing double duty. F/L/P
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Laurie Search replied:
Thank you SOOO much for the wonderful feature, Christopher!! I'm truly honored!!! :)))
Alana Thrower
Wow! I feel like I am on top of the world when I view this! Gorgeous capture! l/f/g+/t/p
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This beautiful image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Shadow Silhouettes and Reflections Outdoors” Group Home Page. If enabled, your image will also be posted to our group Google+ Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2018 August: Stunning Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. Thank you for your participation in the group! (August 21, 2018)
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This beautiful image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Art for Ever with You” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2018 August: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. If the activity is allowed, your image will also be posted to our group Google+ page. Thank you for your participation in the group! ~Jan (August 17, 2018)
Laurie Search replied:
Thank you SOOOO much for the wonderful feature, Jan!! I'm truly honored!!! :)))
Morris Finkelstein
Fabulous Kauai landscape with great perspective, colors, light, and composition, Laurie! F/L
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive thread! group as well as any other thread in which it would fit!
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