Oct 22nd, 2008
Powerful Waves at the Queen’s Bath
Following up on our previous post about Ocean Safety, we thought we’d share some pictures of what the Queen’s Bath looks like when 25 ft waves hit the coastline.
The power of the ocean can be mesmerizing, and some people feel the urge to experience that energy by getting close to it, despite the obvious (in this case) danger.
The Queen's Bath on a day with small waves, but about the maximum safe size (click for big picture)
The following pictures (the 2nd set of three) were taken about 20 yards behind the large photo shown above. The photographer stood at the tree line, ready to grab onto a tree. The man in the first set of photos was eventually knocked over. Fortunately the jagged lava rocks charged a minimal fee of only a few ounces of blood to keep him put on the rocks. Note the Queen’s Bath isn’t even discernible anymore, completely over-run by water.
Mesmorized
Frozen
Lucky this Time
Raw Power Approaches
This is bad
Run!
This is amazing, and much NEEDED….I went on first trip to Maui 8 years ago, and was floored on the pull of the ocean—I grew up In So Cal??
Nothing prepares you for the magnitude or fury of the ocean—-THIS could be a lifesaver—————u did a great thing here:)
Thanks Gina.
BTW - Our Queen’s bath page gives detailed information about the area and recommended safety guidelines for visiting.
http://www.hawaiigaga.com/kauai/attractions/queens-bath.aspx