Dark Night backlit This iconic image is named

This iconic image is named after the king who united the Hawaiian Islands in 1810 and established the Hawaiian monarchy

- Licensed to the Smithsonian Institute for the cover of their Natures Best Photography 2012 Wall Calendar

"The result is an inside look at the stunning beauty of waves

Shot using a flash in the early morning on the South Shore of Maui

In another seconds the lip of this wave will detonate and add another layer of foam to the surface

Dark Night backlit This iconic image is namedShot at night with a strobe flash attached to the camera housing. The small white dot to the right of the wave is the moon rising. Location: North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii