Oahu Hawaii Shine On Me Waimea Bay Beach Sunset Landscape Art
by Reid Callaway
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Oahu Hawaii Shine On Me Waimea Bay Beach Sunset Landscape Art
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Reid Callaway
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Oahu Hawaii Shine on Me......by Reid Callaway
Waimea Bay Beach Sunset Landscape Art
Waimea Bay is located in Haleiwa on the North Shore of O'ahu in the Hawaiian Islands at the mouth of the Waimea River. Waimea Valley extends behind Waimea Bay. Waimea means "reddish water" in Hawaiian.
In winter, Waimea and other North Shore locations such as Pipeline and Sunset Beach host a number of surfing contests because of the large waves found here. These waves are created by winter storms in the North Pacific, and their arrival on O'ahu's North Shore are typically forecast accurately several days in advance. In summer, Waimea typically has clear and calm water.
The surf break at Waimea Bay was significant in the development of Big wave surfing. Larger surf at the bay went unridden for years until November 7, 1957 when a handful of surfers finally paddled out and rode the giant waves that break off the northern point of the bay. While the surf only breaks big several times a year, Waimea was the most prestigious big wave surf break in the world for decades. With the advent of tow-in surfing, more and more big wave breaks have been discovered that are far superior in quality to Waimea. However, the bay still holds a significant place even in today's world of big wave surfing.
The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau takes place in Waimea Bay to honor the legendary surfer and the first lifeguard of the North Shore of Oahu. Since its inception in 1984, the tournament has only been held nine times, due to a precondition that open-ocean swells reach a minimum height of 20 feet (6.1 m) before the competition can be held. Open-ocean swells of this height generally translate to wave faces in the bay of 30 feet (9.1 m) to 40 feet (12 m). The most recent tournament was in February 2016.
On January 28, 1998, Hawaii issued its first ever "condition black" legally closing all North Shore beaches including Waimea bay. The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau was canceled due to above average behemoth surf.
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March 9th, 2018
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Reid Callaway
Thank you Doug Norkum for featuring my artwork in our group…..SunriseSunsets! 8/17/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you Nader Rangidan for featuring my artwork in our group.... Fine Art America Professionals! 8/17/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you Dianne Cowen for featuring my artwork in our group… Scenes From A Beach! 8/17/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you Jurgen for admiring my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 8/17/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Miami Florida for the purchase of my image, “Shine On Me” printed on an iPhone X Case! May this image bring back wonderful memories and be a Blessing to you! 8/11/2019
Reid Callaway
Thank you Soos for appreciating my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 3/23/2018
Reid Callaway
Thank you Jan Mulherin for admiring my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 3/19/2018
Reid Callaway
Thank you Jan Mulherin for featuring my artwork in our group....Shadows Silhouettes and Reflections”! 3/20/2018
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This beautiful image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Shadow Silhouettes and Reflections Outdoors” Group Home Page. If enabled, your image will be posted to our group Pinterest Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “Featured Images – March 2018” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. Thank you for your participation in the group! ~Jan