Waimoku Falls

The 400-foot drop looks even more dramatic in person, with the water practically exploding off the lava rock wall. That unusual cascading angle really does make for a one-of-a-kind composition.

I’ve hiked all over the island, and this 400-foot drop off the lava wall is something else—the way it fans out mid-air is almost surreal. The photo captures that scale perfectly, making it easy to relive the whole trek.

The lava rock wall makes the 400-foot drop feel even more dramatic, and the way the water shoots straight out of the mountain is something you don't see in photos. This one really captures that odd, almost sideways cascade perfectly.