TIFA 2024 Nature / Sunrise / Sunset

Ko'Olau'S Morning Majesty: A New Day Begins

  • Prize
    Silver in Nature/Sunrise / Sunset
  • Photographer
    Matt Dusig
  • Agency / Studio
    Dusig Fine Art Photography
  • Photo Date
    February 7, 2024

This stunning image captures the first golden rays of the sun as they touch the peaks of the Ko'olau Range, heralding a new day on Oahu. The sunrise casts a warm, inviting glow over Moli'i Pond, reflecting the vibrant sky and creating a symphony of color that resonates with the quiet morning. The lush greenery of the landscape is awash with the light of dawn, highlighting the rich textures and contours of the land. The serene waters of the pond, surrounded by the verdant tropical flora, create a mirror-like surface that brings the sky down to earth.