{"product_id":"inalahan-natural-pools","title":"Inalåhan Natural Pools | Crystal Sanctuary of the South","description":"\u003ch4\u003eStory behind the Lens\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturning to the pools just an hour after the sun had fully cleared the horizon, the scene had transformed. The dramatic shadows of dawn were replaced by a brilliant, overhead clarity that turned the volcanic basins into a series of crystal sanctuaries. Standing at the water's edge in the park, the air was still, and the pools were a perfect mirror, undisturbed by the morning breeze. It was a moment of absolute transparency—where the coral beneath the surface was as visible as the sky above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComposition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece focuses on the \"Inland Calm.\" By positioning the lens at the park’s edge, the composition highlights the contrast between the jagged, ancient coral walls and the glass-like stillness of the protected water. The mid-morning light reveals the vibrant turquoise depths of the basins, while the distant horizon line serves as a reminder of the restless Pacific Ocean just beyond the reef's natural fortress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFine Art Quality \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI personally print each piece using professional-grade archival standards to ensure the depth of the blues and the texture of the limestone are perfectly preserved. Choose your preferred finish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtisan Textured (\u003cb\u003e\u003ca class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redrivercatalog.com\/browse\/palo-duro-etching-315reg.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePalo Duro Etching 315\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Adds a rugged, tactile dimension to the volcanic rock and coral outcroppings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVibrant Metallic (\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.redrivercatalog.com\/browse\/polar-luster-metallic-255.html\" title=\"Red River Paper Polar Luster Metallic 255\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePolar Luster Metallic 255\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e The best choice for making the water \"glow,\" giving the reflections a deep, pearlescent shimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard Matte (\u003cb\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 sophisticated, glare-free finish that emphasizes the clean lines and natural symmetry of the pools. Starting at \u003cb\u003e$45.00\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAvailable Sizes \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall (Nominal 12\" x 8\"):\u003c\/b\u003e Printed on a \u003cstrong\u003e13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\" x 9\"\u003c\/b\u003e paper sheet with a \u003cb\u003e10.5\" x 7\"\u003c\/b\u003e image area. Fits standard \u003cb\u003e16\" x 12\"\u003c\/b\u003e frames using a \u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e.5\" x 8.5\"\u003c\/b\u003e mat opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium (Nominal 18\" x 12\"):\u003c\/b\u003e Printed on a \u003cb\u003e20\" x 14\"\u003c\/b\u003e paper sheet with a \u003cb\u003e18\" x 12\"\u003c\/b\u003e image area (1-inch surround). Fits \u003cb\u003e24\" x 18\"\u003c\/b\u003e frames using a custom \u003cb\u003e19.5\" x 13.5\"\u003c\/b\u003e mat opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaster Print (Nominal 20\" x 15\"):\u003c\/b\u003e Printed on a \u003cb\u003e22\" x 17\"\u003c\/b\u003e paper sheet with a \u003cb\u003e20\" x 15\"\u003c\/b\u003e image area (1-inch surround). Fits \u003cb\u003e24\" x 20\"\u003c\/b\u003e or custom frames using a \u003cb\u003e21.5\" x 16.5\"\u003c\/b\u003e mat opening. \u003ci\u003eIncludes Free Domestic Shipping.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandcrafted to Order\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo guarantee museum-grade quality, every print is individually produced in my studio using archival pigment inks. Each piece is allowed to cure for a full 24 hours before being hand-signed, titled, and carefully packaged. Please allow 2–3 business days for production prior to shipping.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist’s Signature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery print includes a border surround designed for ease of matting and safe handling. I hand-title each piece in the lower-left margin beneath the image and sign\/date it in graphite on the lower-right—a classic gallery finish that marks it as an authentic \u003cstrong\u003eTPegg Photography\u003c\/strong\u003e original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBottom Left:\u003c\/b\u003e Inalåhan Natural Pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBottom Right:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTPegg | 11 Aug \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e2024\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArtist’s Note\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There is a brief window of time each morning at Inalåhan where the light hits the basins just right, turning the water into a window. From the park side, you can truly appreciate the scale of the reef walls. They stand like a fortress, keeping the heavy Pacific surges at bay while these pools remain a silent, peaceful world of their own.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"TPegg Photography","offers":[{"title":"12\" x 8\" \/ Standard","offer_id":53898408132918,"sku":"INP-SM-1208","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 8\" \/ Metallic","offer_id":53898408100150,"sku":"INP-VM-1208","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 8\" \/ Textured","offer_id":53898408067382,"sku":"INP-AT-1208","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" x 12\" \/ Standard","offer_id":53898408231222,"sku":"INP-SM-1812","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" x 12\" \/ Metallic","offer_id":53898408198454,"sku":"INP-VM-1812","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" x 12\" \/ Textured","offer_id":53898408165686,"sku":"INP-AT-1812","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22\" x 17\" \/ Standard","offer_id":53898408329526,"sku":"INP-SM-2217","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22\" x 17\" \/ Metallic","offer_id":53898408296758,"sku":"INP-VM-2217","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22\" x 17\" \/ Textured","offer_id":53898408263990,"sku":"INP-AT-2217","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/8573\/5734\/files\/Inalahan_Natural_Pools.png?v=1790719976","url":"https:\/\/tpeggphotography.com\/products\/inalahan-natural-pools","provider":"TPegg Photography","version":"1.0","type":"link"}