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MAUI'S TIMELESS CONNECTION TO FAMILY, FOOD AND THE SEA
My name is Debbie and I took my camera to the tropics and came home with photographs of not only sunsets but a bit of Hawaiian culture.
In the midst of a picturesque transition from a rural cow-filled community to an idyllic Pacific island, my family embarked on a long-overdue return to Maui after a 30-year hiatus. Our intended trip in 2020 was thwarted by the clutches of COVID-19, forcing us to navigate through hoops in 2021 to validate our virus-free status.
December 2021 brought us to the sun-kissed shores of Maui, a land where palm trees sway, sandy beaches stretch endlessly, and the air carries the warmth of December. The contrast from the chilly mainland was surreal, a dream manifested in shorts, flip flops, and the constant embrace of sunscreen.
As a seasoned photographer of over 45 years, my lens aimed to capture more than just picturesque landscapes. I sought to encapsulate the essence of local life – the vibrant culture, breathtaking sunsets, camaraderie with friends, culinary delights, and the sheer joy of being surrounded by the beauty of Maui.
Amidst the post-COVID complexities, we immersed ourselves in the Hawaiian way of life. The locals, with an unwavering pride in their heritage, embraced traditions like fishing in the vast ocean for the family's sustenance. I witnessed a local man casting his fishing line into the sea, a timeless ritual passed down through generations. The image etched in my camera was not just about a man fishing but a tribute to a culture intertwined with the sea, where each catch represented resilience, heritage, and familial sustenance.
The warmth of the sun, stirred by tropical winds, seemed to infuse an unparalleled richness into everything – from the taste of the best pineapple ever to the calming comfort of warm sand beneath my toes. The horizon stretched endlessly, mirroring the hope of a post-pandemic return to normalcy.
In the quiet moments on the beach, I marveled at the man fishing in the distance. What stories did the ocean hold for him? What culinary masterpiece awaited his family that evening? The photograph I captured became a small yet profound snippet of local Hawaiian life, a testament to a people who weathered the storm of a global crisis while holding steadfast to their traditions.
As we reveled in the simple pleasures of warmth and community, I pondered the resilience of the Hawaiian spirit during challenging times. The photograph became a vessel not just for memories but for the authenticity of a culture that endured and thrived.
This encounter birthed a photograph I titled "Fishing in the Sea." Beyond the man and his catch, it symbolized the rainbow of traditions, generations living by and from the sea, a continuum of life deeply intertwined with the ocean.
In the end, my lens didn't merely freeze moments in time; it captured the heartbeat of a proud people, perpetuating traditions with every wave that kissed the shore. Maui, with its radiant sunsets, delectable cuisine became a canvas for a visual narrative celebrating the enduring spirit of Hawaiians and their unwavering respect for a culture that spans centuries.
Aloha, Debbie L Lind
PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING TIME
SHIPPING DETAILS
Production and Shipping Time:
Premium Photo Paper: 5 days for printing, 5 to 10 days for shipping.
Canvas: 5 days for printing, 5 to 10 days for shipping. (Can be delivered in 10 days from order to shipping, Holidays could vary these delivery times)
Metal: 11 days to 3 Weeks (Rare that it takes this Long, Depends on Quality Control)
Acrylic: 11 days to 3 Weeks (Rare that it takes this Long, Depends on Quality Control)
SHIPPING DETAILS
There are 5 ways to print these images.
1) Premium Photo Paper is high quality, professional paper-prints.
Sharp, Vivid and rich Color sets this apart from a casual photo print.
You'll feel like you're there.
Premium Photo Paper will last a long time.
This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches or 16x20 inches.
They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately (starting at a
few dollars at your local Target or
online).
2) Ready to Hang Canvas are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required.
Ultimate convenience.
Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple
nail in the wall.
Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.
.75/1.5 inch thick (depending on size of print ordered) wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in
the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or
ugly lines visible on the sides (very important).
Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.
CANVAS PRINTS AVAILABLE FRAMED IN SIZES:
16x20 CANVAS BLACK FLOATING FRAMED
24X36 CANVAS BLACK FLOATING FRAMED
30X40 CANVAS BLACK FLOATING FRAMED
3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)
This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels
which put together make a single large image.
This gives a modern look, and allows spectacularly large sizes on your wall!
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5) Acrylic Prints
Create eye-catching home decor with modern acrylic prints. Light refracts through the museum-
quality acrylic bringing vibrancy and depth to your photos. The .22" thick clear acrylic produces
superb image quality from edge to edge and absolutely stunning, brilliant color!
UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box