3 AM Cane Burning - FIRE INSIDE

JonaBeth RussellJonaBeth Russell Registered Users Posts: 1,065 Major grins
edited November 7, 2016 in Landscapes
The alarm sounded at 2:45am, and I'll be honest, I contemplated waiting for another opportunity. But the idea of witnessing a piece of history in the making, nearing the end of a 145 year industry on this island, totally won me over.

Here are a few shots of this morning's burn. It was totally worth it.

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Comments

  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited October 28, 2016
    Whoa...fascinating. Can you see this from all over the island? Does it smell? eek7.gif The results of your dedication paid off. All are great but I find the third one to be especially interesting.clap.gif
    ~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe
  • JonaBeth RussellJonaBeth Russell Registered Users Posts: 1,065 Major grins
    edited October 28, 2016
    Eia wrote: »
    Whoa...fascinating. Can you see this from all over the island? Does it smell? eek7.gif The results of your dedication paid off. All are great but I find the third one to be especially interesting.clap.gif

    Mahalo, AnnaMaria!

    The fire can't be seen from everywhere, because of the mountains. The valley is between the two mountains, and is also the location of the cane agriculture land.

    You can smell the fire byproducts for miles. It's not a nice thing really, but this is the last year of all cane burning on Maui. Sad to see the industry leave, but fresh air free of chemical burning byproducts is a pretty awesome thing, too.
  • bocoboco Registered Users Posts: 710 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2016
    Mooie reeks.
    grt,boco.
    http://s281.photobucket.com/user/tutgro/slideshow/wolken%20boven%20de%20polder?sort=3
  • JonaBeth RussellJonaBeth Russell Registered Users Posts: 1,065 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2016
    Eia wrote: »
    Whoa...fascinating. Can you see this from all over the island? Does it smell? eek7.gif The results of your dedication paid off. All are great but I find the third one to be especially interesting.clap.gif
    boco wrote: »
    Mooie reeks.
    grt,boco.

    Thank you!
  • roaddog52roaddog52 Registered Users Posts: 1,323 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2016
    A Great series, and recording of historical significance.

    Phil
    I don't know where I'm going, but I'm going anyway.

    Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity!
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2016
    Good stuff JBR!
  • JonaBeth RussellJonaBeth Russell Registered Users Posts: 1,065 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2016
    roaddog52 wrote: »
    A Great series, and recording of historical significance.

    Phil

    Thank you, Phil! There are a few burns remaining on the schedule, and I anticipate trying to get other unique captures of the events. Next on the list: Close proximity aerial images (all legitimate, legal, and within FAA Guidelines).
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Good stuff JBR!

    Mahalo, Taz! I have some great mentors, yourself included.
  • bristleconebristlecone Registered Users Posts: 451 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2016
    I agree with Taz.... this is good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
    best,
    -Len
    http://lamiller.smugmug.com
  • JonaBeth RussellJonaBeth Russell Registered Users Posts: 1,065 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2016
    bristlecone wrote: »
    I agree with Taz.... this is good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
    best,
    -Len

    Mahalo, Len!
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