Auction Ends: Jul 23, 2017 07:00 PM HST

Art

Striking Photo From World Class Photographer

Item Number: 265

Estimated Value: 50 USD
Sold: 50 USD to lt8b800e9

Number of Bids: 9 - Bid History

Item Description

If you've ever seen CJ Kale's award-winning photo prints you already know about their unparalleled depth and vibrancy. They are practically 3-D! CJ's gallery, Lava Light Galleries, uses the latest in printing technology and infuses these amazing, original photos directly on acid free photo paper. This image of "Flow Blow" is 18"x12" and comes ready to frame.

A little about CJ: Raised on the Waianae Coast in Hawaii, CJ learned from an early age his passion for nature by playing in the surf exploring the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. After visiting the Kilauea Volcano as a child he was deeply moved by its dynamic nature and beauty. After graduating from New York Institute of Photography, CJ moved to Hawaii Island where his passion for nature photography grew. Here he became the first person in history to photograph lava entering the ocean from the surf. To do this, CJ risked his life, entering the near scalding surf and avoiding lava bombs feet from the lava's entry point into the ocean to capture some of the most unique photographs ever taken. Deemed a "daredevil photographer", in 2011 CJ fell 20 feet into a lava tube while shooting the Kilauea Volcano and shattered his ankle. Even this was not enough to deter CJ, as only a few months later he was back in the surf and lava fields doing what he does best. CJ's photography has been featured in news articles worldwide such as National Geographic, Professional Photography Monthly, Surfer Magazine, UK Daily Mail, New York times, BBC, and has won numerous awards and has even had his work displayed in the Smithsonian Museum.

Item Special Note

Proceeds benefit Kona Historical Society, a 501c3 nonprofit. Winning bidder is responsible for shipping and Hawai`i State tax (4.166%). We try our best to ship items as economically as possible. Most are shipped flat rate but larger or unusually shaped items may need to be shipped priority. Winning bidder is also responsible for postal insurance if the item’s value is over $500. As with all auctions, item is sold “as is” with no refunds available.