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This is a high quality original hand printed silver halide gelatin photograph custom printed by longtime professional surfing photographer Bill Romerhaus in a darkroom from the original negative, (archivally developed in chemistry on Ilford 'Pearl' semi-matte surface black & white photographic paper and mounted on an 8x10 inch backing board) of a 20 foot high shorebreak wave at Waimea Bay, Haleiwa, North Shore Oahu, Hawaii. It is initialed and dated on the front of the photo, and is shrink wrapped to protect it from damage. It has preservation tips included in the label on the back. Waimea Bay has one the largest surf breaks in the world. It is also home of the Eddie Aikau Memorial Big Wave Surfing contest only held when the waves are at least 25 feet high.
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PLEASE ALSO NOTE: e-Bay's transfer process and the computer screen makes the photo look contrasty and slightly darker or lighter, depending on your monitor brightness and contrast settings. This photo is printed on non-glossy semi-matte 'pearl' surface paper. The photo offered has more gray tones, deep, richer blacks, less contrast, and has the unique look of a real silver halide gelatin print, which has a different tonal range and brightness than you may see on your individual computer screen. Please be aware of this. You may be able to see small imperfections on larger images as these are printed by hand 'as is' and are not retouched. We do, however, try to crop and correct them so they look best. It is printed on 8x10 inch paper from a 35 mm negative. When it is attached to the single matt backing board you will be able to see the the backing board (colors may vary, sorry no choices) around the borders of the print. It makes the print look like there is a wider margin at the top and bottom of the photo. Prints are permanently mounted to the acid free backing board using Daige® archival photo adhesive and cannot easily be removed from the backing board without damaging the photo. If you want to use a larger frame and matt and you can't find an experienced framer who knows how to do it, contact us and we can provide information explaining how it can be done. This is recommended for best visual and artistic impact in displaying this photo, although many people are happy using a standard 8x10" frame and displaying the image as is. They look pretty good either way. We've never had any complaints.
Waimea shorebreak waves are some of the most powerful on earth, generated by far distant North Pacific Ocean storms during the winter months (Sept-March). They are an incredible example of the ocean's mightiness. This 20 foot high wave is breaking in water only about four feet deep. It has been said that one wave this size if harnessed for energy could provide enough electrical power to light a thousand homes for over an hour. Native Hawaiians, surfers, and a lot of oriental people consider these magnificent waves to be a supreme example of power and manifested with the spirit of mother nature. To actually see these waves breaking along the shoreline is an awesome, humbling, and unforgettable experience. This photo retails for $12.99+ at galleries, when framed, sells for much more. In the near future real black and white silver halide photographic paper will cease to be available as manufacturers phase out production because of digital photography and we won't be printing these by hand in the darkroom forever. With proper care this print should last 100 years.
This original silver halide gelatin print was photographed, developed, and hand printed from the original negative in a darkroom on Ilford® Black and White 'Pearl' (semi-matte) surface paper by professional surfing, stock photographer, and master black and white printer Bill Romerhaus, of North Shore Photography, who has been shooting surfing and scenics since 1967. He is one of a very few photographers in the world who specializes in hand printing original black & white waves and surfing.
Bill has lived in Hawaii for over 50 years. In 1965 he shot his first surfing photo and was a contributing photographer to Surfer, Surfing, and other magazines for several years. In 1983, he started NORTH SHORE PHOTOGRAPHY, specializing in black & white professional darkroom services, after attaining the status as a master black & white printer and film processor for professional clients island wide. He also worked as a contributing photographer to over 30 international surfing magazines and manufacturers, and as a photojournalist for over 100 publications and agencies worldwide. His photos have credited him with over 200 cover shots and full page advertisements. His work has appeared in Popular Photography, Shutterbug, American Photographer, Shape, Men's Fitness, Surfing, Surfer, Honolulu, Aloha, Honolulu Star-Bulletin & Advertiser newspapers, Outdoor, Outside, Conde Nast Traveler, National Enquirer, Discovery & History Channels, & many others. His professional clients have included Vogue International, Hilton Hotels, Miss Hawaiian Tropic, Aloha & Hawaiian Airlines, etc. His most recent job was for the CBS-Paramount Network TV series "The Cleaner" on A&E/CBS Networks, Universal Pictures "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", Warner Brothers Productions "The Big Bounce", filmed on the North Shore, providing vintage photos of Haleiwa and surfing for background artwork. He is currently represented by Index Stock Imagery (an international stock agency based in New York). He now specializes in printing historic and nostalgic images of Hawaii (NOSTALGIC PHOTOS HAWAII) from the thousands of photos he has produced and collected as a professional photographer in the past four decades living in Hawaii They are very popular and affordable to local people and tourists visiting Hawaii. We also offer larger prints up to 40 x 60 inch in sepia, color, and black and white. Please inquire for info.
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RETURN POLICY: Because you can see the image before you purchase, there is nothing to break, and the price is so low, our policy is no returns unless the shipment is damaged, contact us.
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