These beautiful images aim to show the more artistic side of Hawaii’s recent volcano eruption, highlighting the sheer power of Mother Nature and the act of creating new land. Photographer CJ Kale’s breathtaking works show the molten lava in its incredible vibrancy, whether it’s bursting from the ground in fireworks fashion or pouring into surrounding waters, causing steam to rise. CJ, 41, who is from Hawaii, said: “I have chosen to show the beauty of the volcano and try to convey that even though this is a destructive event, it is a beautiful event”. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





This photo highlights the sheer power of Mother Nature and the act of creating new land. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





Lava pours into surrounding waters, causing steam to rise. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





Photographer CJ Kale’s breathtaking works show the molten lava in its incredible vibrancy. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





As it advances, lava engulfs the natural surroundings. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





CJ, who is from Hawaii, said: “I have chosen to show the beauty of the volcano and try to convey that even though this is a destructive event, it is a beautiful event”. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





“Here in Hawaii, the volcano is embodied with the legend of the fire goddess Pele”. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





“She is a depicted as a woman because of her beauty and destructive, fiery temper”. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





“I wish to focus on the beauty of the fire goddess and show how even though she destroys, she leaves more than she takes”. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





“And there is beauty in this creation”. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted on May 3, 2018, and has continued to send lava over the surrounding neighborhoods. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





Whether in the air or on the ground, all the images CJ photographed were shot in between helping people evacuate the surrounding areas. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





Sometimes CJ shot photos after putting out fires as lava bombs crashed through the roofs of homes. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





Since the eruption, CJ has seen friends evacuated, and even his mother lost her home in Kapho, yet he still sees the beauty in the creation of new land. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





CJ said: “It may have taken from me a beautiful place I love, but it will leave even more beauty for my children and grandchildren to explore and enjoy”. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)





“I am filled with sadness and joy at the same time. This is the duality that is the volcano”. (Photo by CJ Kale/Caters News Agency)