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20 images Created 18 Oct 2014

Kauai

These images were taken on the island of Kauai in the Hawaiian islands. Kauai is geologically the oldest of the Hawaiian islands. The geological processes in play that created the island of Kauai have shaped and formed some truly spectacular areas on the western side of the island.

The Na Pali coast is stunningly beautiful. Massive cliffs (pali) form deep and rugged canyons that rise straight out of the sea jutting up to heights of 4,000 feet (1,200 meters).

Likewise, the Waimea and Olokele Canyons are spectacular canyon lands with unbelievable color due to the combination of rugged rocks, cliffs, vegetation, and the constant presence of water in one form or another. Some of these images were shot on the ground, but many of them were taken from a helicopter in an effort to capture another dimension and perspective on these magnificent natural areas.
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  • This photo was taken on the western side of the island of Kauai.  This is a view from the inside of Wai'ale'ale Crater.  This is one of the wettest spots on earth.
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  • This photo was taken on the western side of the island of Kauai.  This is a ridge along the Napali coast photographed from the air.
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  • This photo was taken on the western side of the island of Kauai. This is a ridge along the Napali coast photographed from the air.
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  • This shot of the coastline was taken on the western side of the island of Kauai. This the Napali coast photographed from the air.
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  • These spectacular canyons are part of the Na Pali coast on the western side of the island of Kauai.  They are so large that it's hard to get perspective on them as you look up the canyon.
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  • This photo was taken from the air on the western side of the island of Kauai off the Na Pali coast. Between the cliffs, the vegetation and the water, the colors are absolutely off the scale!
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  • This photo was taken from the air on the western side of the island of Kauai off the Na Pali coast. Between the cliffs, the vegetation and the water, the colors are absolutely off the scale!
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  • This photo was taken from the air on the western side of the island of Kauai off the Na Pali coast. Between the cliffs, the vegetation and the water, the colors are absolutely off the scale!
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  • This photo was taken from the air on the western side of the island of Kauai off the Na Pali coast. Between the cliffs, the vegetation and the water, the colors are absolutely off the scale!
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  • This photo of Wameia Canyon was taken on the western side of the island of Kauai. The mix of color in these canyons is amazing!
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  • This photo of Wameia Canyon was taken on the western side of the island of Kauai. The mix of color in these canyons is amazing!
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  • This photo of Wameia Canyon was taken on the western side of the island of Kauai. The mix of color in these canyons is amazing!
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  • This photo was taken on the western side of the island of Kauai.  I shot this from a helicopter.  I think that this is a view of Olokele Canyon, but I can't be certain.  We were going from Lihue right through to the Napali Coast and going through Olokele and Waimea Canyons on the way.
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  • This photo of the Kalalau valley was taken on the northwestern side of the island of Kauai. The Kalalau valley is part of the Na Pali coast.
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  • This photo of the Kalalau valley was taken on the northwestern side of the island of Kauai. The Kalalau valley is part of the Na Pali coast.
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  • This photo of Wailua Falls was taken on the eastern side of the island of Kauai.
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  • This photo of Wailua Falls was taken on the eastern side of the island of Kauai.
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  • This photo of Wailua Falls was taken on the eastern side of the island of Kauai.
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  • This aerial photo of Wameia Canyon was taken on the north western side of the island of Kauai. The mix of color, the jagged lines and shapes in these canyons are nothing short of amazing!
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  • This aerial photo of Wameia Canyon was taken on the north western side of the island of Kauai. The mix of color, the jagged lines and shapes in these canyons are nothing short of amazing!
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