Palm Trees and Stars, Makena Beach, Maui, Hawaii

After Dark

Palm Trees and Stars, Makena Beach

The moon glows behind a coconut palm tree (Cocos nucifera) as thousands of stars shine above Makena Beach on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Several major stars are visible in this image, including Pleiades, a tight cluster of blue stars that is visible just left of the largest palm tree on the right side of the image, and Aldebaran, a bright orange star near the top-center of the frame. Pleiades is also known as the Seven Sisters even though the cluster contains more than 1,000 stars; the nine brightest stars are named for the Seven Sisters of Greek mythology and their parents. The star cluster is one of the closest to Earth and it formed within the last 100 million years. Both Aldebaran and Pleiades are located in the constellation Taurus.

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Signature Edition: $100
Paper size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches
Approximate print size: 10 x 6 1/2 inches

Wilderness Edition: $250
Paper size: 19 x 13 inches
Approximate print size: 18 x 12 inches

Living Edition: $1000
Paper size: 36 x 24 inches
Approximate print size: 36 x 24 inches

Kevin Ebi personally prepares each image for printing on bright, cotton-based fine-art paper. Inquire for metal or canvas-based prints.

Open edition prints are available at sizes up to 24 x 36 inches. To avoid cropping, images are typically printed with a small white border. Prints are signed and titled in the bottom border.

Some images are also available as Master prints. These prints measure 40 x 60 inches. Only one print will be made larger than 24 x 36 inches so these prints are one-of-a-kind. Inquire for availability.

Prices include shipping.