17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Kilauea crater in Big Island's Volcano National Park

The caldera of the active Kilauea volcano at Big Island's Volcano National Park seen at night. Kilauea crater is sacred to Hawaiian people as it's considered to be the home of goddess Pele. Watching the volcano glow at night from Jaggar Museum is mesmerizing especially with a clear sky full of stars overhead.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2017
Date Uploaded: 10.2019
Photo Location: Hawaii, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D610
Copyright: © Gautam Jain