Vertical Pipeline
VERTICAL PIPELINE, 2008
HALE'IWA, HAWAII
DANIEL RUSSO
On a late January afternoon, just after sunset, a rogue set of waves crashed onto First Reef Pipeline. I was the last person lingering in the water, eagerly hoping to capture the magic of an empty wave through my lens. The scene was breathtaking as the wall of water legged perfectly onto the first reef, forming an impressive, vertical mountain of energy. The hues of the setting sun painted the sky with vibrant colors, adding to the drama of the moment. Sunset has always been my favorite time of day for documenting winter swells; the combination of the peaceful evening light and the powerful ocean creates a serene yet exhilarating experience.
This is a limited edition print available exclusively through Saylor's Haleiwa.
Printed and framed in the USA
Limited Editions
13 x 20" Limited Edition of 10
16 x 24" Limited Edition of 10
24 x 36" Limited Edition of 10
40 x 60" Limited Edition of 5
Frame Specs
Nordic Oak Frame
Nordic Oak finish
Veneer, Matte
Width 1 1/8"
Rabbet Depth 1 1/8"
Finger-Joined Pine construction
Walnut Frame
Dark Walnut stain
Width 1 1/8"
Rabbet Depth 1 1/8"
Maple Wood construction
Black Frame
Matte Black
Painted, Gesso finish, Matte
Width 1"
Rabbet Depth 1 5/8"
Poplar wood construction
With Matte:
2"
Daniel Russo
Daniel Russo’s photographic ability is known around the world. An O'ahu North Shore local, Russo swims in ocean conditions that most wouldn’t even find seaworthy -- the kind of swells with the tags “mega” or “code red” attached to them. His physical ability combined with a vast knowledge of his craft, Russo is widely regarded as one of the most talented water photographers in the industry.
Daniel Russo select prints are available exclusively at Saylor's Haleiwa.
FRAMES
Black matte
nordic oak
walnut