{"product_id":"bear-rock","title":"Bear Rock | Åcho' Higånte","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Story behind the Lens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eRising prominently along the shores of Agfayan Bay in Inalåhan, this distinctive karst formation is widely known today as Bear Rock. Because bears are not native to Guam, the name is a modern addition introduced after the arrival of the Americans, who saw a familiar animal profile carved by time and tide. Historically, local CHamoru tradition knew this landmark by other names—including \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"389\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eÅcho' Higånte\u003c\/i\u003e (Giant Rock) and \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"420\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eLaso' Gi'ai\u003c\/i\u003e. Captured on July 28, 2024, this photograph honors both the modern recognition and the deep, enduring history of Guam’s southern coastline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis photograph layers the rugged coastal terrain of Inalåhan into a striking vertical study of land and sea. In the foreground, weathered, shallow reef rocks break through the calm waters of Agfayan Bay, leading the eye across the tide toward the elevated headland. There, framed against lush greenery and a soft Pacific sky, the iconic rock formation stands tall—a timeless sentinel guarding the southern shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFine Art Quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTo ensure the crisp details of the coral rock, the deep greens of the headland, and the soft blue gradients of the sky translate perfectly from the lens to your walls, I personally print each piece using the \u003cstrong\u003eCanon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100\u003c\/strong\u003e. I’ve selected three professional paper stocks to showcase the unique light of this landscape:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eArtisan Textured (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redrivercatalog.com\/browse\/palo-duro-etching-315reg.html\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePalo Duro Etching 315\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Adds a museum-quality, tactile dimension to the ancient limestone and tidal rocks, giving the overall composition a rich, classic fine art finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eVibrant Metallic (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,9\" data-index-in-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-666\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Red River Paper Polar Luster Metallic 255\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redrivercatalog.com\/browse\/polar-luster-metallic-255.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePolar Luster Metallic 255\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e My top recommendation for this piece. The metallic base makes the sky and the reflections in the shallow water \"pop,\" highlighting the natural, sunlit contrast of the bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eStandard Matte (\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.redrivercatalog.com\/browse\/60lb-polar-matte.html\" title=\"Red River Paper Polar Matte 230\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePolar Matte 230\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e A clean, glare-free finish that brings out ultra-sharp detail across the shoreline and distant vegetation without reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eAvailable Sizes \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in a 2:3 vertical aspect ratio to emphasize the height of the landmark and the depth of the bay:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e8\" x 12\"\u003c\/b\u003e (Desktop\/Small Wall)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e12\" x 18\"\u003c\/b\u003e (Standard Gallery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e17\" x 22\"\u003c\/b\u003e (Master Print) \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"138\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eIncludes Free Domestic Shipping.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Artist’s Signature:\u003c\/b\u003e Every print features a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003esymmetrical 1-inch white border\u003c\/b\u003e for safe handling and framing. I hand-title and sign each piece in graphite on the lower margin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBottom Left:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eBear Rock\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBottom Right:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003eTPegg | 28 July 2024\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eArtist’s Note\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\"Exploring the southern coast of Guam is a masterclass in how names and stories evolve over time. While most visitors know this formation as Bear Rock, uncovering the older CHamoru names like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"192\"\u003eÅcho' Higånte\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"210\"\u003eLaso' Gi'ai\u003c\/i\u003e gives you a far deeper appreciation for the land. Framing it from low in the water allowed me to capture the sheer presence of this sentinel as it has stood for generations—a monument sculpted entirely by nature and steeped in the island's history.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"TPegg Photography","offers":[{"title":"8\" x 12\" \/ Standard","offer_id":54331957150006,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" x 12\" \/ Metallic","offer_id":54331957182774,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" x 12\" \/ Textured","offer_id":54331957215542,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 18\" \/ Standard","offer_id":54331957248310,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 18\" \/ Metallic","offer_id":54331957281078,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 18\" \/ Textured","offer_id":54331957313846,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"17\" x 22\" \/ Standard","offer_id":54331957346614,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"17\" x 22\" \/ Metallic","offer_id":54331957379382,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"17\" x 22\" \/ Textured","offer_id":54331957412150,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/8573\/5734\/files\/Bear_Rock.png?v=1785183884","url":"https:\/\/tpeggphotography.com\/products\/bear-rock","provider":"TPegg Photography","version":"1.0","type":"link"}