Diamond Head Nights
by Jon Burch Photography
Title
Diamond Head Nights
Artist
Jon Burch Photography
Medium
Photograph - Digital Capture/digital Painting
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Diamond Head is the name of a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Its English name was given by British sailors in the 19th century, who mistook calcite crystals embedded in the rock for diamonds.
The name "Diamond Head" in Hawaiian is Le'ahi meaning "brow (lea) of the yellowfin tuna (ahi)." The trail to the summit of Le'ahi (A.K.A. Diamond Head) was built in 1908 as part of O'ahu's coastal defense system. The 0.8 mile hike from trailhead to the summit is steep and strenuous, gaining 560 feet as it ascends from the crater floor. The walk is a glimpse into the geological and military history of Diamond Head. A concrete walkway built to reduce erosion shifts to a natural tuff surface about 0.2 mile up the trail with many switchbacks traversing the steep slope of the crater interior. The ascent continues up steep stairs and through a lighted 225-foot tunnel to enter the Fire Control Station completed in 1911. - Wikki
Digital effects were applied to the image after the original photograph was made. No electrons were harmed during the process. Image copyright 2016 Jon Burch Photography all rights reserved.
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December 17th, 2015
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