Field of Saddle Road Dreams
The Big Island of Hawaii is larger than the other islands in the chain (about 4,000 square miles) with a resident population of only just over 200,000. There are vast open spaces that go on for mile after mile of magnificent landscape. From lush rainforest to desolate lava fields – from the cool mountain air of Waimea to the humid heat of the eastern “rainy side” of the island – there is always something new to discover!
If you are up to it, you can even hike up to the top of Mauna Kea (dormant) volcano and join the astronomers at Keck Observatory watching the stars from an altitude of almost 14,000 ft. But, be prepared for very cold temperatures and even snow at certain times of the year!
Or you can visit the Volcanoes National Park and watch the lava flow from Mauna Loa into the sea.
To me this island is not only a photographer’s dream, but it is also a place where I can listen to the sounds of the earth, watch the stars, and learn about the deeply spiritual nature of it’s people.
Taking a tour with a local guide through areas not open to the general public, I was humbled to listen to the depth of his knowledge of the island’s native plants and animals. We could all learn so much about respect for the natural resources of our planet from the Hawaiians.

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Carisma
Why this has got no comments?? Bubblers have no eyes? This is a stunning composition with great DOF! Lovely!
ellcot
Thank you very much!!! I’ve been with Redbubble only a month and am still finding my way around the groups. So glad you found me and liked what you saw!!
Delany Dean
Fascinating image! Marvelous work! And yes, you might want to put this into more groups… landscape groups, nature groups? I know people will love your work once they have seen what you do!
ellcot replied
Wow, thanks so much for the wonderful comments! I’m overwhelmed! I’ll think about your suggestion!
Matthew Reilly
Great image!
ellcot replied
Thanks so much! MUCH appreciated!
Virginia N. Fred
Wow this is stunning to see, the depth and view are amazing, fantastic work…gina
ellcot replied
Thank you, Virginia! I very much appreciate your comments!
raindancerwoman
great shot.. now that looks like CA to me..lol
ellcot replied
Yes, we do get the golden hills here. But rarely in combination with a stormy, dramatic sky. Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my work! :))
Franka Zaumseil
wow, great shot, love the feeling to it, and the framing!
ellcot replied
Thank you so much! Appreciate you stopping by and commenting :))
Alessandro Pinto
Fabulous scene.. almost unreal! so beauituflly captured for an amazing image !
ellcot replied
You are very kind to give such lovely comments! Thank you SO much!
Jack Grace
This is beautiful, going over for the first time next week, it looks so much drier than my green Maui.
ellcot replied
It’s nice of you to reciprocate :) The Big Island has its lush greens too – more so on the Hilo side. This was taken just east of Waikoloa. I’ve never been to Maui, but I love the diversity of the Big Island. I’m sure you’ll like it!
Karen Tillotson
Wonderful …. love it.
ellcot replied
Thanks so much for the generous comment and the fav!!
Louise Cooke
I love the feel of this image…for me there’s a sense of isolation, yet it’s so inviting….hills rolling on and on and on….beautiful capture :)))
ellcot replied
Thanks so much for the wonderful comments, Louise!! It is so nice of you to stop by and comment!
nadine henley
wow – it looks like a berber carpet – so soft and furry! and I love lone trees – great shot Ellcot and welcome to RB!
ellcot replied
Thank you, Nadine!!! Yes, the carpet is exactly how I saw it – it went on for as far as the eye could see! Love the open space of Hawaii! Appreciate you taking time to leave this lovely comment!
steppeland
Wow, that’s awesome! Beautiful shot!
Congrats with the top 10 placement!
ellcot replied
Thank you!!! So nice of you to leave this wonderful comment and like to the challenge!!!
Anne-Marie Bok...
ellcot replied
This is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!