Blog

Waterfalls are commonly formed when a river is young. At these times the channel is often narrow and deep. Whirlpools created in the turbulence as well as sand and stones carried by the water continue to carve a path for the water and causes the waterfall to carve deeper into the bed and to recede upstream. Often over time, the waterfall will recede back to form a canyon or gorge downstream as it recedes upstream.

The beauty of a waterfall is captured in photographs at Design Pics. Visit the link below to see our selection:
http://printscapes.artistwebsites.com/art/all/all/all/waterfalls+rivers+and+lakes

FIRE and ICE make a great visual contrast and that is why we are lucky to have two brand collections that work so well together. PRINTSCAPES which is primarily Hawaii and Southeast Asia imagery....the land of Fire. But did you know that ALASKA STOCK is also one of our collections? The land of snow and ice is a beautiful contrast to Hawaii. With rugged peaks, flowing glaciers, pristine waters, and an amazing variety of wildlife, Alaska provides a stunning tapestry of color and texture.

Take a few minutes to browse our Alaska collection....we also have specific galleries of wildlife, nature, landscapes, polar bears, northern lights and more.

http://alaskastock.artistwebsites.com/

Check out some of best sellers from 2014...everything from Fine Art to photos of glass floats on Hawaiian beaches....and these are some of OUR favorites too!

http://printscapes.artistwebsites.com/art/all/best+sellers/all

Pacific Stock - FIRE

Born out of the fire of the Earth's mantle, the Hawaiian islands are the exposed peaks of the underwater Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain. This hotspot of volcanic activity continues to awe visitors year after year.

Some of the best Pacific Stock photographers are featured in this featured gallery called FIRE: http://www.pacificstock.com/lbmail.asp?pb=FIRE&co=DESPIC02

Pacific Stock: EARTH

Hawaiian landscapes are beyond compare. From the sun kissed beaches on the Big Island to the rugged Na Pali coast, the scenery of Terra firma in Hawaii will take your breath away.

These are some of our favorites:

www.pacificstock.com/lbmail.asp?pb=Hawaii~~20scenics&co=DESPIC02

Pacific Stock - WATER

Hawaii may be known mostly for its beaches, surf, and volcanic activity, but the lush tropical environment shelters some of the most breathtaking and accessible waterfalls. The northeastern coast of the big island, along the Hilo and Hamakua Coast, is a green fertile land with tropical rainforests and gardens.

See more of Hawaii's waterfalls: http://printscapes.artistwebsites.com/art/all/waterfalls+rivers+and+lakes/all

Here's our favorites:
Wailuku River State Park, home to the 80-foot Waianuenue (Rainbow Falls and Peepee Falls)
Akaka State Falls Park, home to the 100-foot Kahuna Falls and the incredible 442-foot Akaka Falls
Waipio Valley Lookout, 1,300-foot Hiilawe Falls.

Fine Art America iPad Application! Browse through millions of images from the world's greatest living artists and photographers! Pick your favorite images... customize them with millions of different frames and mats... and then view the finished products on your wall using the iPad's built-in camera. Yes, really!

Purchase a gift card for the holidays for the special someone...

Looking for a gift and can't decide what to buy? No problem. Buy a Fine Art America gift card! When you checkout, the gift card will be e-mailed to you at the e-mail address that you provide on the checkout screen. The gift card will be attached to the e-mail as a PDF. Print it out and deliver it to the recipient... or simply forward the PDF via e-mail!

Hawai'i is the home to five species of sea turtles. Olive Ridleys, Loggerheads and Leatherbacks are usually only encountered in deep offshore waters. But it's common for snorkelers and divers on all the islands to see the Honu (green sea turtle) in near shore waters. Green sea turtles, however, nests in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, a remote, protected area where they thrive.

Hawaiian Hawksbill turtles nest on the main Hawaiian islands, predominately on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. However, a few Hawksbills and green sea turtles also nest on Maui each year. Due to their rarity, Hawksbills are watched over very carefully and are a primary subject for HWF's research projects.

Like other sea turtles, green sea turtles migrate long distances between feeding grounds and hatching beaches. Many islands worldwide are known as Turtle Island due to green sea turtles nesting on their beaches. Females crawl out on beaches, dig nests and lay eggs during the night. Later, hatchlings emerge and scramble into the water. Those that reach maturity may live to eighty years in the wild.

Sea turtles spend almost all their lives submerged, but must breathe air for the oxygen needed to meet the demands of vigorous activity. With a single explosive exhalation and rapid inhalation, sea turtles can quickly replace the air in their lungs. The lungs permit a rapid exchange of oxygen and prevent gases from being trapped during deep dives. Sea turtle blood can deliver oxygen efficiently to body tissues even at the pressures encountered during diving. During routine activity, green and loggerhead turtles dive for about four to five minutes, and surface to breathe for one to three seconds.
Turtles can rest or sleep underwater for several hours at a time, but submergence time is much shorter while diving for food or to escape predators. Breath-holding ability is affected by activity and stress, which is why turtles quickly drown in shrimp trawlers and other fishing gear.

In recent decades, sea turtles have moved from unrestricted exploitation to global protection, with individual countries providing additional protection, although serious threats remain unabated.

Haleakala Crater (Ha-lay-ah-ja-lah), is the world's largest dormant volcano. ISLAND OF MOLOKAI. According to the Maui travel site (http://www.gohawaii.com), "Stretching across Maui’s southern and eastern coastline, Haleakala National Park is home to Maui's highest peak. Rising 10,023 feet above sea level, Haleakala's graceful slopes can be seen from just about any point on the island. Haleakala means "house of the sun" in Hawaiian, and legend has it that the demigod Maui lassoed the sun from its journey across the sky as he stood on the volcano’s summit, slowing its descent to make the day last even longer.

The park is comprised of over 30,000 acres of public land, has three separate visitors centers and covers a range of natural environments. You can travel atop the highest peaks of Haleakala, hiking above the clouds and horseback riding across otherworldly deserts. As the park stretches out to the coast towards sea level you can even visit lush tropical areas full of waterfalls and streams."

For more photos of Haleakala, visit: https://www.pacificstock.com/lbmail.asp?pb=Haleakala&co=DESPIC02