Kalalau Valley
After sheltering under a nearby boulder from a late afternoon tropical downpour my patience was rewarded with a rainbow only befitting the Garden Isle’s most majestic valley.
Excerpt from a “letter to the editor”
”.....it brought back fond memories of my (several) hikes to ‘Heaven on Earth’. Last time I took my honey she threw down her pack and proclaimed loudly, ‘This is insane. I’m not going a step further!’
As I peered over the more than 600-foot vertical drop to the ocean I began to remember, many years ago, my first hike to Kalalau. Well, I had to yell at her, and if I had a bull whip, I may have had to use it (joke). She happily thanked me later for making her finish the hike, and indeed she verily danced with confidence on the return leg.
For the purist, hiking is the only way. Every corner is a new breathtaking vista that serves to only lighten that heavy pack. Paddling – it sounds like fun, but you really haven’t experienced Kalalau unless you hike it and spend a few days there. Like fine wine, there is no hurry to drink.
What’s the big rush ? ‘Getting there is half the fun.’ But Kalalau is ‘being there is all the fun.’ Experience its night sky filled with so many stars you will see your own shadow and swear its moonlight. Take time to savor its stunning beauty and then you will be truly blessed by this enchanting place and know why Kalalau is the world’s premier hiking destination.”
This image is featured in the KALALAU VALLEY calendar
on YOUTUBE
and also in the RB publication GAIA – The Living Planet
.
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cherylc1
WOW
Wanda Lechene
wow this is very beautiful. and with a rainbow it looks magic great work into my favorites
dinghysailor1
Perfect capture of one ot the worlds most stunning views, topped by a full rainbow – brilliant indeed!
Anthony Mancuso
pure magic, just a beautiful spot on earth, so very well ccaptured
Jen Arthur
Wow! What an amazing picture!
CarolineB
Great photo! I love everything about it!
Sarah McKoy
Love it. Makes me want to go back.
Craig Shadbolt
Greta capture Kevin! Always nice to have patience rewarded!
Walter Quirtmair
Stunning, perfect landscape photo! We’ve been twice to Hawaii and this makes me remember… thanks for that!
Digby
Fabulous photo.
DualAspect
Nice image Kevin – the rainbow makes it.
djlampkins
Such a great rainbow…. did you find the pot o’ gold?? You certainly found a great photo… : )
Ellaine Walker
wow great shot!
onefourseven
Wow!! What a shot!!
Awesome!!
Di Dowsett
beautiful!
xx
mikrin
BEAUTIFUL!!!
mlgkats
this is beautiful , great rainbow, gorgeous view
Sensiworld
Beautiful !
What a view.
steini
Breathtaking!
suziesplace
Wow what a great shot! I Love this one
bluerabbit
This is simply astonishing!
Andy Mueller
Simply fantastic ….. your patience sure paid off with this capture !!!
ManaPhoto
awesome view and great shot.
Lynn Bauer
Wonderful shot! Congratulations on a great capture!!!
Sharon Mau
It is a glorious view with the wonderful rainbow!! I am dazzled by the beauty of this image!! I invite you to add your beautiful images to my new group Hawaii – Aloha Na’au, I would love to feature you!
Aloha `auinala,
Sharon
kevin smith sk...
Thanks Sharon for the comment and invitation.
And thanks for starting the Hawaii group.
RB were nice enough to select this image for
“GAIA the living planet”.
Spike Osterczy
I am speachless, not an easy task for an outgoing New Yorker. Just a freakin’ brilliant shot!
julie08
wow – fantastic:)
Paul McGuire
Superb!!
Rosie Appleton
A stunning view at the best of times I’m sure, but with the added rainbow… WOW – AWESOME!!!
Hans Kawitzki
What a sight,great capture it must have been awsome being there in person.
Marjorie Wallace
This is just gorgeous!
Stephen Vecchi...
Nothing like The Napali…great capture.
Judy O'Neil
Kay Martin
Definitely like heaven on earth. what a great shot!
Rodney Trenchard
stunning… well done
Sharon Mau
Aloha Kevin, congratulations on your wonderful feature in Hawai’i ~ Aloha Na’au
John Spies
Incredible, perfect moment, and beautiful place, no wonder the Dharma Initiative moved in, or was that another island?
raindancerwoman
awesome :)( I miss LOST )
kevin smith sk...
Thanks to all those fine people who voted for this image which won the
United States Challenges Only group July challenge “Scenic Vistas”.
It is interesting to note that in this digital age your old
35mm slide film can still compete.
Mahalo and Aloha,
Kevin
John Schneider
I’ve been off the scope, sooo, belatedly….. Congratulations, lets have a round of applause for those ‘greens and yellows’ and your own goodself! John