Field of Saddle Road Dreams

ellcot

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.

Field of Saddle Road Dreams belongs to the following groups:

*Islands of The World* - Photography Only, 3/day limit, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Artists with Disabilities, Earth Keepers (How do YOU save the Earth?), Hawai'i ~ Aloha Na'au, ImageWriting (2/24), Landscape and Abstract Photography, Landscape Photography, Live, Love, Dream: , Old farts of redbubble, Scenery, The Beauty of Nature (Nothing Man-Made), The Woman Photographer **7 Submissions a week only please** and Your Magic Place (PLACES only!!) Available for sale as

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Field of Saddle Road Dreams by ellcot
Field of Saddle Road Dreams by ellcot
  • Carisma

    Carisma

    Why this has got no comments?? Bubblers have no eyes? This is a stunning composition with great DOF! Lovely!

  • ellcot

    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

    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

    Matthew Reilly

    Great image!

  • ellcot replied

    Thanks so much! MUCH appreciated!

  • Virginia N. Fred

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Karen Tillotson

    Wonderful …. love it.

  • ellcot replied

    Thanks so much for the generous comment and the fav!!

  • Louise Cooke

    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

    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

    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 Bokslag
  • ellcot replied

    This is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

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