21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Mauna Loa Rush Hour

Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth, erupting and creating its own weather system during blue hour as early morning commuters casually make their way to work along the Daniel K. Inouye highway. Just another day on Hawai‘i Island.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Hawaii, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-1
Copyright: © Tracey Niimi