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Painted Forest

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Category: 24 Trees

Maui, Hawaii
As I was on my way to Hana to shoot the waterfalls I noticed a splash of color in the distance. I pulled over in the next turnout and grabbed my gear. There had been a fresh shower of rain, which painted a fresh coat natural gloss over the trees. It was like standing inside an oil painting.

I hiked through this fantasy land looking for the perfect angle. I wanted to show colour, composition, strength and depth. As I loaded my camera with film the rainy skies were cracked slightly with a break in the clouds, with diffused lighting adding god’s touch to this masterpiece.

I pressed the shutter for one second and felt special at this time. The resulting image really looks like a painting, which is what I strive for. 

45 Artist Proof / 950 Limited Edition

Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Joseph I. ★★★★★

That shot of rainbow eucalyptus against the wet green hillside is exactly the kind of fleeting moment I'd never have caught myself, and it's framed perfectly here. The rain-soaked bark almost glows, like it's still holding that fresh shower mist. I keep finding new details in the tree shapes every t

Natalie ★★★★★

That subtle mist hanging between the trees really pulls you into the scene, like you're standing on that Maui turnout yourself. The waterfall detail in the distance is sharp enough to study for minutes.

William ★★★★★

That shot of color through the mist on the drive to Hana is exactly what I wanted—it captures the moody, fresh-after-rain feeling perfectly. The way the trees pop against the soft grey light is stunning, and it’s already the focal point of my living room wall.

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