Awakening
Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
Long before the beaches begin to fill with visitors, the shoreline belongs entirely to the ocean.
Awakening captures the raw energy of Kauai's southern coastline just before sunrise near Poipu Beach. Standing above the ancient lava rock, I waited as wave after wave disappeared beneath the coastline before exploding skyward in a thunderous burst. There was no predicting exactly when it would happen. Only patience, instinct, and the quiet anticipation that comes before sunrise.
For a brief moment, the Pacific revealed its power, not through a crashing wave, but through the hidden force moving beneath the island itself. Rich blue water, dramatic volcanic textures, and the quiet light of dawn combine in this Open Edition fine art photograph, a striking statement piece for luxury homes, coastal interiors, offices, and collectors who appreciate authentic landscape photography.
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- Edition Open Edition
- Pricing $990 - $6,300 depending on size & presentation
- Delivery Production 14-21 business days + insured shipping 7-14 days
- Medium Archival Fine Art Print
- Location Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
- Available Sizes 24×36" · 32×48" · 40×60"
- Frame Options Acrylic Mount · Black Float · Dark Brown Float
- Shipping US & Canada
- Artist Sarah L Glabman
Museum-Quality Framing
Every piece is crafted with the same care as the photograph itself. Choose from two handcrafted float frames or a crystal-clear acrylic face mount.
Black Float Frame
A sleek, modern black float frame that suspends the print with a subtle reveal around all edges, giving the artwork a gallery-quality depth and presence.
Dark Brown Float Frame
A warm, natural wood float frame with rich grain and dark espresso tones. The floating mount brings dimension and an organic elegance to the piece.
Acrylic Mount
The photograph is face-mounted behind optically-clear museum-quality acrylic, creating extraordinary depth, luminosity, and a contemporary floating effect on the wall.
