Underwater view beneath a breaking wave over coral reef on Oahu Hawaii.

Behind the Wave

Haleiwa, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii

Behind the Wave is a fine art photograph by Philip Waller captured beneath a breaking wave along the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. This striking underwater perspective reveals the hidden power of the ocean as textured water flows overhead while a coral reef stretches across the sea floor below. The contrast between golden reef tones and deep blue water creates a dramatic and immersive seascape that highlights the raw energy and structure of a wave in motion.

Behind the Wave is available as metal, acrylic, canvas, and paper fine art prints. Each print is produced using museum quality materials and archival printing techniques to ensure exceptional clarity, depth, and long lasting color. This artwork is ideal for collectors drawn to underwater photography, dynamic ocean scenes, and contemporary coastal wall art.

Photo © copyright by Philip Waller.

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Metal Print

Metal Print

For the serious art collector! HD Acrylics are the highest quality photographic prints available. Unparalleled in its longevity (archival for over 125+ years), sharpness of details, and superior display. These are Limited Editions prints with only 25 Edition Prints ever made. Comes ready to hang!

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Anti-Reflection Acrylic

Anti-Reflection Acrylic

Using the latest in printing technology, the photograph is infused directly into aluminum sheets and comes ready to hang! Metal prints have incredible depth, vibrancy, and clarity. They are extremely durable, scratch resistant, archival, and very easy to clean. 

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Paper Print

Paper Print

Lustre Endura Prints have excellent archival display life with a slight gloss which gives richer prints than Matte papers and has a slightly pebbled texture. Each paper print comes ready for the matting and framing of your choice.

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Canvas Wrap

Canvas Wrap

Fine Art Giclee Canvas are printed directly onto museum quality canvas using high quality archival inks and coated with laminate for UV and waterproof protection. The canvas is then wrapped around a wooden stretcher frame and are mirrored on the sides. These are a great alternative to traditional printing and framing and come ready to hang.

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Please allow 2-3 weeks for domestic delivery or 4-6 weeks for international delivery. Shipping cost may vary. All processing of sales is done through STRIPE and all sales are final. If this payment option does not work for you, please contact me for alternative methods. If you have any questions please contact me via email at [email protected], or my phone (310)623-7317.