HAWAIIAN SURFER 1890s WAIKIKI 11 X 14" MOUNTED HAND PRINTED SILVER HALIDE PHOTO

Description

This is a nice but older looking quality hand printed silver halide photograph, last one  custom printed in a darkroom from a copy negative from an original print obtained from an archive, hand developed in chemistry on Ilford 'Pearl' surface semi-matte surface black & white photographic paper,
cropped, and mounted on a single 11X14 inch backing board **which is included as part of the print that you can see here (see photo)
with caption and photography information on the back of Hawaiian Charles Kahua, alaia boarder at Waikiki Beach (circa 18
9
0's?) prepares to enter the surf, with Diamond Head crater in the background. Complete caption information is included on the back of the photo
with more
d
etails
.
*Please be aware that this photo is unlike newer computer digital prints because the original was shot on older grainy black and white film and printed from a copy negative and when enlarged will look grainier and not quite as sharp as the large thumbnail in this listing. You can see small blemishes and dust marks on the larger print. It has the unique look of a silver halide gelatin photo, and is still a very nice historic and artistic print.
Note: This is not the same photo someone else is selling. Apparently there
are 5-6
d
ifferent images
of this Hawaiian surfer.
More details are on the ba
ck of the
photo. ***This is the last one we'll ever print ion the darkroom.
It would make a great birthday or holiday gift for someone who likes surfing, Waikiki, or historic  images of Hawaii.
They are popular reasonably priced decorations for restaurants, offices, homes, or stores where people can see them. This is the last one printed by hand.
Since we have offered this photo in the past decade modern surfing historians have popularized the idea that this was not a 'paipo' board, but an 'Alaia'. There were two main kinds of surfboards in early Hawaiian times: an 'Olo' (a very long board rode by the chiefs and noblemen) and a 'Alaia' (shorter boards rode by the commoners). By definition this could be an 'Alaia' board, and this writer, as a longtime surfer who grew up in Hawaii, and many others were under the conception for years that this was a Paipo board. The case of calling these boards 'Paipo' was a case of common colloquialism error among most island surfers for decades, although we're not sure if there was a definite rule about determining what to call a board that falls between a certain description.
Today Waikiki is the tourism hub of Honolulu and is visited by millions of visitors year round. It is Hawaii's most famous urban coastline and the most crowded stretch of surfing breaks in Hawaii, with beginners, experts, outrigger canoes, swimmers, snorkelers, body boarders, and sun bathers, sharing nearly a 5 mile stretch of beaches. Its spectacular hotels, a myriad of night spots, restaurants, and a wealth of shopping add to its appeal. With brilliantly colored tropical ocean colors, soft white sandy beaches, blue skies, a shoreline lined with coconut palms, exclusive hotels, and Diamond Head (Leahi) crater as a backdrop, it is one of the most photographed and popular travel destinations in the world.
It would make a great birthday or holiday gift for someone who likes old photos of Hawaiiana, or historic images of Hawaii. They are popular reasonably priced decorations for restaurants, offices, homes, or stores where people can see them.
Our original, lithographic, and giclee photos are very popular and affordable to local people and tourists visiting Hawaii, as well as people who have never visited Hawaii and production costs are lower than most folks so we want to offer affordable quality art for people who might not otherwise be able to afford it. We feel we are preserving and promoting the history and culture of Hawaii to Kama'aina, visitors, and other folks at a reasonable price to display or share with others.  It is also available in  larger sizes unmounted, contact us.
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e-Bay's transfer process and the computer screen may make the photo look contrasty and slightly darker or lighter, depending on your monitor brightness and contrast settings. It may have a different tonal range and brightness than you may see here on your individual computer screen. Please be aware of this. A 16 x 20 inch frame (or larger) with a custom cut mat from a frame shop or art store  is recommended for best visual and artistic impact in displaying this photo, although many people are happy using a standard 11x14 inch frame and displaying the image as is.
We want to make sure you know exactly what you are buying so we hope our thorough description of these photos will answer all your questions before you purchase. It is shipped unmounted by USPS mail.
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