In homage of today's volcano eruption

[Mike Buckley]

Mount Tongariro, which is a live volcano in New Zealand's North Island, erupted for the first time today in nearly a century. My wife and I visited Tongariro National Park in 2000, which is the home of no fewer than three active volcanoes including Tongariro. I captured this image on slide film of Mount Ruapehu, one of the three volcanoes, thinking that perhaps the hazard at hole #3 is just a wee bit over the top.

C&C encouraged, as always.

[Picdude]

So does the par change during eruption?

[CNelson]

Wow! Keep your track shoes on.

[Mike Buckley]

So does the par change during eruption?

That depends on whether the hole fills up with lava.

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[Ken Curtis]

Mike, it is an interesting scene. You might want to try cropping off most all of the green at the bottom of the image, leaving just a thin sliver. The green does not significantly contribute to the majestic volcano behind. I would clone out the flag pole too as it is a distraction that pulls the eye toward it. My two cents worth ...

[Mike Buckley]

Ken, your comments make me think that perhaps my image doesn't tell the humorous story effectively on its own that I had intended to convey. You're suggesting that I eliminate everything about the golf course while I was hoping to portray the comedy of having a golf course almost at the base of a live volcano. In that regard, I'm glad to see your comment that the flag pole pulls the eye toward it, as that is my intention.

[Ken Curtis]

Sounds OK to me, Mike. Yes, I missed the humor. Sorry.