Iao Needle

[Kyle Jones]

Iao Needle State Monument is an iconic location on the Western side of Maui. It is also one of the wettest places on Earth which can make it challenging to get a good view.

I made my way there at sunset and was rewarded with some pretty nice conditions. The portrait composition is what really caught my eye, but I'll show a landscape as well.

As always, any thoughts are welcome.

 

[Ben Egbert]

You are correct, the portrait takes the prize here, this is very nice, I especially like foliage in the front.

 

[AlanLichty]

Distinctly lush looking - my favorite kind of scene. For me the portrait orientation is the one that stands out too - the plants down in front and the clouds are a tasty combination.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Wettest place - sure looks like it. Definitely the portrait version here.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Both are beautiful, Kyle.

 

[JimFox]

Super cool Kyle, I guess my knowledge of Hawaii is not that good as I don't recall hearing about this, but it's one super cool subject. Was it easy to get to?

I like the vertical shot the best.

 

[Aaron Macomber]

I agree the portrait is really nice. The foreground does a lot for it

 

[Kyle Jones]

Super cool Kyle, I guess my knowledge of Hawaii is not that good as I don't recall hearing about this, but it's one super cool subject. Was it easy to get to?

I like the vertical shot the best.

Short drive from Kahului and a half mile walk on a paved trail. The only thing that makes it a challenge is that it isn't close to the popular tourist beaches.

 

[JimFox]

Congrats on the Daily Featured Post Kyle!

@Kyle Jones

 

[Kyle Jones]

Congrats on the Daily Featured Post Kyle!

@Kyle Jones

Thanks a lot Jim!

 

[Bart Carrig]

Excellent. Love them both, but same here: the portrait and foreground really does it.

Bart

 

[MonikaC]

Portrait version for me, too, Kyle. Good job on finding the right composition. (and avoiding all the tourists in the shot)

 

[Amy Nelson]

Kyle, these are extremely gorgeous images....I mean WOW! And it's so nice to see green when everything here is so brown...thank you!

 

[Mike Koopsen]

Great shots Kyle. I really enjoyed seeing them!!!

 

[Mike Lewis]

Wow - great images! Maybe because I struggle to shoot in portrait mode, but for me it is a much closer race between the 2 orientations. I really love them both. Super color and comp in both images that's for sure. DFP material for certain!

ML

 

[pepper]

wonderful comp. on the first one.