Milky Way and Distant Volcano

This is a 12 shot panorama from last weeks night visit to Haleakala on

Maui, Hawaii. Haleakala is a 10,000 + foot mountain that affords a clear

view of the night skies.

The Magnetic Peak’s trapezoid shape is clearly outlined in the

foreground at left while the 13,000 foot peaks of Mauna Loa and Mauna

Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii across the open channel are poking

through the clouds in the distance. The warm red glow at cloud level to

right of center is Kilauea Volcano, active and active.

Absolutely spectacular!  ... Mike

from the  depths of the planet to the outer reaches of our galaxy - quite the range!!  and well done.

We recently watched a program on  Song Contest - Kamehameha Schools.

It was fascinating, and another intriguing aspect of your island state.

G+V

If this is not considered as excellent, I don't know what would. The volcanic glow in the dark is the icing on the cake. Congrats!

Thank you my friends!   It was worth braving 45 degree weather and 40-50 mph winds to be there.  Tony, the volcanic glow was amplified by the merger of the 12 photos.

Estimated colleague, 

Very well done, and with the conditions of weather and altitude, I can only understand the difficulties to get that kind of results, and moreover a panoramic. Congratulations, This is a winner picture.

Daniel B.

Truly magnificent.

Just admire this superb image,to be there and see this is something to remember all life,compliments for this work.

The myriad of stars and gases make for a spectacular image.

Excellent work Dominick! 

Best Regards 

Alf 

Hi Dominick,

One word comes to mind - stunning! A true visual treat. Excellent work. Best wishes. Sarah.

Marvellous photograph. A lot of milky way photos I've seen but this one with the light from a distant volcano at the horizon tops them all.

Dominick, That's an amazing image. Wonderful composition, light, and subject. 

Splendid idea, wonderful result!

Very nicely done indeed.  I have just completed my first attempt at astrophotography and would love your input on it.  Again, very nice.

Wonderful picture.  My wife and I will be cruising the Hawaiian Islands in October.  Can't wait to see stars.  We don't get such views here in New Jersey. 

Thanks for the wonderful shot and inspiration. I too am headed there in Dec. and will make a point of going up for some photography.

It doesn't get much better than this!

For those visiting Maui with the intent of driving up the 10,000 foot mountain, Haleakala, to see the stars, remember it's COLD up there!   Often it's 40-50 degrees F and the wind blows hard enough that I have a hard time finding enough clothes to stay warm.  But the Hawaiian skies are crisp and clear which is why the telescopes probing the heavens are nearby at the right of this photo.

WoW WoW and double WoW. I agree with the other comments. Well stiched, supurb composition, you have brought out some fantastic colours and the volcano just makes the shot. Well done :0)

Cheers, Ann.