Mauna Kea pu’us and shadows

This week’s Friendly Friday challenge theme is ‘Shadows.’ See more responses here.

This view was taken near the summit of Mauna Kea. Pu’us – little volcanic cinder cones – dot the landscape here, giving the area an otherworldly look. As the sun sets, the pu’us cast shadows on one another accentuating the slopes and craters.

9 thoughts on “Mauna Kea pu’us and shadows”

David M June 8, 2019 at 2:55 am

It does remind me of some alien planet as seen in various movies and TV shows.

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Graham Post authorJune 9, 2019 at 6:47 am

It’s one reason they do Mars and Moon simulation exercises on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

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1. David M June 9, 2019 at 11:15 am
  
  That’s maybe what made me think of that.
  
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Forestwood June 7, 2019 at 2:19 pm

Wow. That is a beautiful shot. I could see it in a panoramic print hanging on the wall.

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Graham Post authorJune 7, 2019 at 8:32 pm

Sunset is a great time to visit there with the nice light and strong images.

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1. Forestwood June 8, 2019 at 12:12 pm
  
  Perfect for photographers. Aptly named Golden hour.
  
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