So lush

Lush vegetation alongside volcanic destruction from lava flows at Gunung Batur, Bali, Indonesia in June 2011 , Bali, Indonesia in June 2011

Volcano's end

This is where the lava flows into the sea at Mauna Key, Hawaii, setting it on fire. Pictures taken on sunset in April 1999. One of the most spectacular sights I have ever seen.

Fire woman

Woman standing nest to molten lava on Mauna Key, Hawaii in April 1999

Magma art

Magma on Mauna Key, Hawaii taken in April 1999

Playing with fire!

Playing with fire. Touching molten lava with a stick at Mauna Key, Hawaii in April 1999. Yes, the stick bursts into flame. An awesome sight.

Lava!

Molten lava! Photographed on Mauna Key, Hawaii in April 1999

Beware, lava ahead!

Hiking to the lava flows on Mauna Key, Hawaii in April 1999. Dangerous stuff when on an active volcano!