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Big Island Lava Falls

When I visited the Big Island of Hawaii, I was lucky enough to be there when lava flow was pouring from a cliff side into the water, creating a lava waterfall effect. There was a local tour company offering boat tours to get near the lava entry. I took a tour one evening and it ended up being one of the most incredible experiences of my life. My sense came alive while smelling the sulfur, feeling the heat and seeing the lava in all its glory.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2017
Date Uploaded: 10.2017
Photo Location: Hawaii, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Copyright: © Eric Fisher
Awards
Photo of the Day: 10.25.17