Its Cold Down There

anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
edited August 17, 2009 in Landscapes
Visited a Lava River Cave yesterday which was around 40 degrees- pitch black- but surprisingly active with people.


1. The Underground Highway
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2. The Split
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3. Self Portrait
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2009
    Cool! It's man-made, right? I like the split frame alot!
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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    Cool! It's man-made, right? I like the split frame alot!

    No Nik- this is a natural occurrence.

    1/2 mile long cave that was once a lava river tube. The split tubes end up re-connecting a few hundred yards later but in a less dramatic fashion. The ceiling at times is barely 5 ft but at the split it is around 30ft high.
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


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  • marcpromarcpro Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
    edited August 16, 2009
    Stunning!!
    :jawdrop
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2009
    #2 is very cool Aaron (pun intended). Not a good place for claustrophobics rolleyes1.gif
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  • Doug SolisDoug Solis Registered Users Posts: 1,190 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2009
    That must be amayzing to stand in those tubes, look like they are perfectly formed. Thanks for sharing. Nice captures
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2009
    anwmn1 wrote:
    No Nik- this is a natural occurrence.

    1/2 mile long cave that was once a lava river tube. The split tubes end up re-connecting a few hundred yards later but in a less dramatic fashion. The ceiling at times is barely 5 ft but at the split it is around 30ft high.
    Wow! Looks totally like a subway system eek7.gif
    Very good lighting on this frame!
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  • SKnightSKnight Registered Users Posts: 112 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2009
    Amazing location, great photos, mind sharing where it is?
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2009
    SKnight wrote:
    Amazing location, great photos, mind sharing where it is?
    Google|Bing + "Lava River Cave" = Flagstaff, AZ
    Ain't technology fun? mwink.gif
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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2009
    dlplumer wrote:
    #2 is very cool Aaron (pun intended). Not a good place for claustrophobics rolleyes1.gif

    rolleyes1.gif

    Probably not because even with a headlamp you cant see **** deal.gif

    I had a powerful video camera light and three flashes we used as light sources. Next time I'll take some better light sources and hopefully more people to help carry it. :davidto
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2009
    SKnight wrote:
    Amazing location, great photos, mind sharing where it is?

    About 15 minutes outside of Flagstaff AZ past the Snowbowl ski resort.
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2009
    Wow! What a cool place, Aaron. That 2nd shot is like something out of a movie set...totally rocks! thumb.gif
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  • grimacegrimace Registered Users Posts: 1,537 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2009
    Nice series Aaron. I really the the two tunnel shot.
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    anwmn1 wrote:
    rolleyes1.gif

    Probably not because even with a headlamp you cant see **** deal.gif

    I had a powerful video camera light and three flashes we used as light sources. Next time I'll take some better light sources and hopefully more people to help carry it. :davidto
    Couple of Vagabonds-II, 4-6 lights and a whole bunch of dark-colored powercords and splitters - and you'll be covered:-). You can even save on radiotriggers and simply go with optical slaves...
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    Looks like you escaped the heat for a few days; I bet the chill felt good after the triple digits. :D I like the textures brought out, it shows such a contrast with a perfectly looking carved hole!
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  • coscorrosacoscorrosa Registered Users Posts: 2,284 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    grimace wrote:
    Nice series Aaron. I really the the two tunnel shot.

    Agreed! Some crazy landscapes you have there in AZ, must feel good escaping the heat for a little bit.
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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    thapamd wrote:
    Wow! What a cool place, Aaron. That 2nd shot is like something out of a movie set...totally rocks! thumb.gif

    Thank you Mahesh- it was a pretty cool place to see for the first time. When I can get back with better lighting it will be even better. deal.gif
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    Couple of Vagabonds-II, 4-6 lights and a whole bunch of dark-colored powercords and splitters - and you'll be covered:-). You can even save on radiotriggers and simply go with optical slaves...


    rolleyes1.gif Yeah right!!

    Not a very easy hike to get in and out of here. I had brought some propane lanterns and was glad I did not try and lug those in and out of there- left them in the truck. I am not the tallest guy but there were spots where I was walking hunched over and my backpack was scraping the ceiling. deal.gif
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2009
    Eia wrote:
    Looks like you escaped the heat for a few days; I bet the chill felt good after the triple digits. :D I like the textures brought out, it shows such a contrast with a perfectly looking carved hole!

    rolleyes1.gif

    It did until a few hours later. A fleece jacket is great if you are walking in there but sitting in the big room playing with lighting - 40 degrees gets cold!
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

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