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Kilauea Eruption Timelapse January 2023 | Lava Lake at Halemaumau Crater | Big Island Hawaii /  by Ethan Tweedie

Timelapse of the current eruption on Kilauea. Kilauea started erupting on January 5th 2023 after a short pause, a lava lake has formed inside the Halemaumau Crater on the summit of Kilauea Volcano.

Kīlauea is an active shield volcano located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, with frequent eruptions that have shaped the island's landscape. Kīlauea is part of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and is known for its lava flows, crater formations, and dramatic volcanic activity, attracting visitors from around the globe. The volcano has a rich cultural significance to Native Hawaiians and offers an incredible opportunity to witness ongoing volcanic processes up close.

Ethan specializes in photography for luxury hotels and resorts, architects, interior designers and luxury real estate. Ethan serves all of the Hawaiian Islands including the Big Island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai. You may contact me at 808-938-4665 | ethantweedie@gmail.com

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Milky Way Photography Over Kilauea Lava Lake | Hawaii Volcanoes National Park /  by Ethan Tweedie

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island is home to Kīlauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. This stunning natural wonder provides an incredible backdrop for capturing the Milky Way, especially with the glowing Lava Lake at the summit lighting up the night sky.

On the night of August 20th, 2022, I set out to photograph the Milky Way at this iconic location. The timing was perfect, as the moon wouldn't rise until around 12:30 AM, giving us a dark sky and unobstructed views of the Lava Lake in all its glowing glory.

The first image, captured just after sunset, shows the Milky Way starting to emerge on the far left, while the Lava Lake’s glow intensifies. As the night darkened, the Milky Way gradually shifted into a perfect alignment directly above the Lava Lake, as seen in Image 2. By the time the clouds drifted by in Image 3, they were illuminated by the brilliant glow of the Lava Lake below, creating an ethereal atmosphere.

Spending five hours in this awe-inspiring location was an unforgettable experience, and the imagery that unfolded was a testament to the incredible natural beauty of the Big Island.

If you're interested in seeing the timelapse I captured during this shoot, you can view it here: Milky Way Time Lapse.

Enjoy the adventure through my lens!

Ethan specializes in high-end photography for luxury hotels and resorts, luxury real estate, architects, and interior designers throughout all the Hawaiian Islands— including the Big Island, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai.  In addition, he travels to the mainland for select projects, bringing his expertise to destinations beyond Hawaii. For inquiries, feel free to contact Ethan at 808-938-4665 or via email at ethantweedie@gmail.com

Kilauea Lava Lake | Milky Way Time Lapse | Hawaii Volcanoes National Park /  by Ethan Tweedie

We spent the night at Kilauea watching the Milky Way transit the dark sky. Taken August 20th 2022 at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Be sure to click the expand button to look at the video larger!

Ethan specializes in photography for luxury real estate, architects, interior designers, and luxury hotels and resorts. Ethan serves all of the Hawaiian Islands including the Big Island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai. You may contact me at 808-938-4665 | ethantweedie@gmail.com