Pinaki Sarkar
April 2026 - Hawai‘i in the Breath of Clouds
About the Image(s)
Technical : 1/80,f9,ISO 320, 70mm, Matrix, Processed through LRC and NIK
Background:
Location- The Ko'olau Mountains are a sheer volcanic range formed by the erosion of an ancient volcano
Features - The mountains are known for their steep, vertical cliffs, lush green vegetation, and frequent cloud cover.
Haiku Stairs - These specific ridges are home to the famous Haiku Stairs, or "Stairway to Heaven," a steep hiking trail consisting of 3,922 steps.
Accessibility: Hiking the Haiku Stairs is illegal and dangerous due to safety concerns and private property restrictions.
6 comments posted
Hi Pinaki,
Nice capture . . . I feel like my head is in the clouds!
Thanks for sharing . . . Posted: 04/03/2026 00:26:19
Nice capture . . . I feel like my head is in the clouds!
Thanks for sharing . . . Posted: 04/03/2026 00:26:19
Daydreaming!! Maybe that's a good thing...an escape from the harsh realities of the world. Posted: 04/03/2026 00:41:54
Absolutely! . . . what could be better than escaping the harsh realities of today. Posted: 04/03/2026 00:55:03
Kenneth Taylor
Hello Pinaki,
I like the image! Posted: 04/03/2026 02:49:27
I like the image! Posted: 04/03/2026 02:49:27
Impressive, but I would like it more if there was something in the foreground to give a sense of scale. Posted: 04/03/2026 18:55:34
Love it, Pinaki! Majestic and mysterious... simple and almost architectural is its strength. I think there is a slight bit of foreground in the lower right but it's hard to tell perspective? I thought a drone at first. Are you at a cliffs edge?
I've been debating foreground use lately in terms of landscapes. Sometimes nice to frame or lead the eye but sometimes grand vistas speak for themselves? Posted: 04/03/2026 21:08:10
I've been debating foreground use lately in terms of landscapes. Sometimes nice to frame or lead the eye but sometimes grand vistas speak for themselves? Posted: 04/03/2026 21:08:10