Yes that is snow on top of a mountain. And, yes this photo captured on Hawaii. We took this photo on a Mauna Kea summit sunset and stargazing tour on Hawaii’s Big Island. What a contrast it was to go from sea level to snow capped cinder cones in a space of just two hours! Though it was very cold at nearly 14,000 feet above sea level, we really didn’t mind as the intensity of these sunset colors had us wide-eyed and wanting to soak it all in. If you are considering taking a tour up to the top of the Big Island, be sure and read my advice on choosing a Mauna Kea stargazing tour.
You May Also Like
June 11th is King Kamehameha Day in Hawaii
- Sheila Beal
- May 27, 2014
June 11th is King Kamehameha Day in Hawaii. Who was this honored Hawaiian king? His biggest claim to fame was uniting the Hawaiian islands under one rule in 1795. On…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kiholo Bay Aerial
- Sheila Beal
- September 26, 2014
Mahalo to Hawaii By Air Photography for sharing this photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. What an amazing view of the turquoise sea meeting the Big Island’s shoreline at…
Chairadise Found at Hilton Waikoloa Village
- Sheila Beal
- January 26, 2012
Though we’re right smack dab in the middle of Winter, let’s take a seat in this sunny chairadise at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii’s Big Island. Who’s the lucky person…
Post Tsunami Information from Hawaii’s Big Island
- Sheila Beal
- May 4, 2011
Most of Hawaii is breathing a sigh of relief that the Aloha State was spared from major destruction. In case you are headed to the Big Island in the near…
July 4th Fireworks and Celebrations in Hawaii
- Sheila Beal
- June 12, 2013
2013 UPDATES: July 4th Fireworks Oahu 2013 ——————————————————————————————————————————————— The islands of Hawaii have some fantastic fourth of July events planned for 2008. Here’s some of what’s going on: On Oahu…
Inspirational Ironman
- Sheila Beal
- October 13, 2007
Only the fittest of the fit can train and qualify for Ironman’s grueling 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run. As if participating in today’s Ironman wasn’t enough…
5 comments
Wow! That is one incredible photo. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the sky so orange and I’ve lived in Hawaii all my life. Truly one of the amazing things about Hawaii. Mother Nature showing off.
Thanks, Nathan. Hawaii is one colorful state all around!
That is one beautiful picture – I just love that ‘above the clouds’ look. My husband proposed to me up there 🙂
Hi Lisa – that’s a great place for a proposal. How neat!
Beautiful!