Land of Sky and Fire: Exploring Haleakalā National Park - 21st Sep 2008

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Haleakalā National Park, located on the island of Maui in Hawai‘i, is an expansive national park centered around the dormant volcano Haleakalā, which rises more than 3,000 meters above sea level. 

Within its 33,000 acres, the park encompasses a remarkable range of landscapes—from lunar-like volcanic terrain to lush subtropical rainforests. It is also a sacred site deeply connected to ancient Hawaiian culture and serves as a vital sanctuary for many endemic plants and animals. The sunrise viewed from the summit is especially renowned worldwide, attracting countless visitors each year.

While Part 1 features images captured digitally, Part 2 presents photographs originally taken on film and later digitized for sharing.

Taken with Nikomat Ftn / Ai 28mm 50mm 180mm / Kodak Professional Ultra Collar 100UC 












    Camera : Nikomat Ftn at www.mir.com.my
    Lens      : Ai 28mm F2.8 / Ai 50mm F1.4 / Ai 180mm F2.8 at DPREVIEW / 5050 Travelog / phillipreeve.net


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