A Seal’s Bond: Two Hawaiian Monk Seal’s in a special moment on Maui.
Witness a rare and tender moment captured on the sun-drenched sands of Hoʻokipa Beach. "A Seal's Bond" features two Hawaiian Monk Seals (ʻĪlio-holo-i-ka-uaua), one of the most endangered seal species in the world, sharing an intimate connection.
The Story Behind the Art: A Meeting of Generations This is not just a photograph of two random seals; it is a historical portrait of survival.
On the Left: Meet RQ21, the oldest known monk seal on Maui. Born in 1997 on Molokaʻi, she is a true matriarch who has given birth to 12 pups as of 2022, single-handedly contributing massively to the survival of her species.
The Companion: Beside her is RH82, a male born in 2016 on Molokaʻi.
Hawaiian Monk Seals are naturally solitary creatures, making this playful, affectionate interaction at Hoʻokipa Beach extraordinarily rare. Steve and Cathy captured this fleeting moment—from the playful tilt of their heads to the grains of sand clinging to their coats—telling a unique story of companionship between generations.
The Ibach808 Difference: Fine Art Freedom Most fine art photographers only sell costly prints because they want to control the size and the markup. We are breaking that mold. We believe in quality, affordability, and freedom.
When you purchase this digital download, you receive the exact "Digital Negative" that Steve & Cathy use for their own gallery prints.
Gallery Quality, Fraction of the Price: Skip the high markups. You save hundreds by downloading the file and printing it yourself.
Decades of Expertise: Captured with professional gear and artistic vision, this is an authentic wildlife document, not a generic stock photo.
Total Control: Download it once, and you can print a metal piece for your office, a canvas for the nursery, and a greeting card for a friend—all from this single purchase.
What You Get: The "Master File" Collection You aren't just getting a picture for your phone. You are receiving a high-resolution, professional-grade file capable of creating a stunning focal point in any room.
The Specs:
Resolution: 6,720 x 4,480 Pixels (~30 Megapixels)
Quality: 300 DPI High-Resolution JPEG
Print Potential: Excellent. You can print this sharp and clear from a standard 4x6" up to a stunning 30" x 45" wall art piece (or even larger on canvas).
Included in Your Download (ZIP File): We’ve done the math for you. Your download includes the Master File plus 4 custom crops to fit almost any frame or screen:
2x3 Master File: The full, uncropped image (Perfect for 4x6, 8x12, 12x18, 20x30, 24x36).
5x7 Ratio: Ready for greeting cards and standard 5x7 frames.
4x5 Ratio: The classic "Portrait" shape (Perfect for 8x10 and 16x20 frames).
1x1 Square: For modern grid layouts and social media.
16x9 Cinema: Perfect for "The Frame" TV, desktop wallpapers, and wide metal prints.
Mālama the moment, cherish the art, and create something truly personal. Mahalo for supporting independent artists.
A Seal’s Bond: Two Hawaiian Monk Seal’s in a special moment on Maui.
Witness a rare and tender moment captured on the sun-drenched sands of Hoʻokipa Beach. "A Seal's Bond" features two Hawaiian Monk Seals (ʻĪlio-holo-i-ka-uaua), one of the most endangered seal species in the world, sharing an intimate connection.
The Story Behind the Art: A Meeting of Generations This is not just a photograph of two random seals; it is a historical portrait of survival.
On the Left: Meet RQ21, the oldest known monk seal on Maui. Born in 1997 on Molokaʻi, she is a true matriarch who has given birth to 12 pups as of 2022, single-handedly contributing massively to the survival of her species.
The Companion: Beside her is RH82, a male born in 2016 on Molokaʻi.
Hawaiian Monk Seals are naturally solitary creatures, making this playful, affectionate interaction at Hoʻokipa Beach extraordinarily rare. Steve and Cathy captured this fleeting moment—from the playful tilt of their heads to the grains of sand clinging to their coats—telling a unique story of companionship between generations.
The Ibach808 Difference: Fine Art Freedom Most fine art photographers only sell costly prints because they want to control the size and the markup. We are breaking that mold. We believe in quality, affordability, and freedom.
When you purchase this digital download, you receive the exact "Digital Negative" that Steve & Cathy use for their own gallery prints.
Gallery Quality, Fraction of the Price: Skip the high markups. You save hundreds by downloading the file and printing it yourself.
Decades of Expertise: Captured with professional gear and artistic vision, this is an authentic wildlife document, not a generic stock photo.
Total Control: Download it once, and you can print a metal piece for your office, a canvas for the nursery, and a greeting card for a friend—all from this single purchase.
What You Get: The "Master File" Collection You aren't just getting a picture for your phone. You are receiving a high-resolution, professional-grade file capable of creating a stunning focal point in any room.
The Specs:
Resolution: 6,720 x 4,480 Pixels (~30 Megapixels)
Quality: 300 DPI High-Resolution JPEG
Print Potential: Excellent. You can print this sharp and clear from a standard 4x6" up to a stunning 30" x 45" wall art piece (or even larger on canvas).
Included in Your Download (ZIP File): We’ve done the math for you. Your download includes the Master File plus 4 custom crops to fit almost any frame or screen:
2x3 Master File: The full, uncropped image (Perfect for 4x6, 8x12, 12x18, 20x30, 24x36).
5x7 Ratio: Ready for greeting cards and standard 5x7 frames.
4x5 Ratio: The classic "Portrait" shape (Perfect for 8x10 and 16x20 frames).
1x1 Square: For modern grid layouts and social media.
16x9 Cinema: Perfect for "The Frame" TV, desktop wallpapers, and wide metal prints.
Mālama the moment, cherish the art, and create something truly personal. Mahalo for supporting independent artists.
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