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Sunrise from the White Mountain

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The steep, winding ascent up Mauna Kea doesn't feel like Hawaii at all in the dim, blue hours before dawn. We had spent the middle of the night capturing the Milky Way from the visitor center, shaking off the sleep as we waited for the summit gates to open. Luckily, we managed to be the very first car in line to make the push to the top.

As the tires grabbed the dirt, the rugged, rocky path felt instantly familiar. It felt exactly like driving a rough back road home in Colorado. I shifted the Jeep into four-low, listening to the engine hum as we steadily pressed through the darkness toward the highest point in the Pacific.

When we finally stepped out at the summit, the tropical, humid warmth of the coast was completely gone. We found ourselves quickly pulling on our heavy winter jackets to shield against a biting, high-altitude wind. Mauna Kea translates to "the White Mountain" in Hawaiian, and true to its name, we found stubborn pockets of winter snow still clinging to the volcanic earth.

I set up the tripod and pointed my lens toward the tallest cinder cone on the mountain. Then, we waited.

The world below us was still buried in deep, heavy shadow when the horizon finally broke. A brilliant wave of alpenglow washed over the peak, painting the snow and the volcanic rock in soft shades of pink and gold. Standing there, bathed in the very first light of the day while the rest of the island slept, it felt like standing on the edge of the earth.

Sunrise from the White Mountain is an exceptional find for those who appreciate the unexpected contrasts of the natural world. If you look to acquire pieces that challenge the traditional imagery of the islands, this photograph brings a rare, alpine serenity into a space.

The steep, winding ascent up Mauna Kea doesn't feel like Hawaii at all in the dim, blue hours before dawn. We had spent the middle of the night capturing the Milky Way from the visitor center, shaking off the sleep as we waited for the summit gates to open. Luckily, we managed to be the very first car in line to make the push to the top.

As the tires grabbed the dirt, the rugged, rocky path felt instantly familiar. It felt exactly like driving a rough back road home in Colorado. I shifted the Jeep into four-low, listening to the engine hum as we steadily pressed through the darkness toward the highest point in the Pacific.

When we finally stepped out at the summit, the tropical, humid warmth of the coast was completely gone. We found ourselves quickly pulling on our heavy winter jackets to shield against a biting, high-altitude wind. Mauna Kea translates to "the White Mountain" in Hawaiian, and true to its name, we found stubborn pockets of winter snow still clinging to the volcanic earth.

I set up the tripod and pointed my lens toward the tallest cinder cone on the mountain. Then, we waited.

The world below us was still buried in deep, heavy shadow when the horizon finally broke. A brilliant wave of alpenglow washed over the peak, painting the snow and the volcanic rock in soft shades of pink and gold. Standing there, bathed in the very first light of the day while the rest of the island slept, it felt like standing on the edge of the earth.

Sunrise from the White Mountain is an exceptional find for those who appreciate the unexpected contrasts of the natural world. If you look to acquire pieces that challenge the traditional imagery of the islands, this photograph brings a rare, alpine serenity into a space.

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Each image is first printed to a transfer paper, then infused into Chromaluxe metal by heat and pressure. This process combined with our custom made color profiles give true to life colors and exceptional detail.

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My fine art prints utilize the highest quality archival inks printed onto premium photo paper. This process ensures a sharp and true-to-life image, reflecting both the subtleties and vibrance of the original.

Canvas Prints

A museum-quality canvas ready for display. Using the giclee printing process, archival ink is sprayed onto these fine art canvases and gallery-wrapped. These prints feature subtle fine art texture with ultra-tight corners and sharp color accuracy.

All photos are printed on certified archival quality canvas that is hand-stretched in the USA around a 1.5” wood stretcher frame. Canvas includes a smooth matte finish that eliminates any unwanted glare or reflections. Canvas is a poly-cotton blend that is guaranteed to have a 100+ year display life. With no optical brighterners or synthetic fibers, this is considered the highest quality canvas available in the photo printing industry. Once wrapped, a durable display handware is attached directly to the back of the canvas. Depending on the size, this will either be a sawtooth or wire for hanging.

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