Striped – Road to Hana
Rainbow eucalyptus are a popular attraction along the Road to Hana. Sadly, these trees have also become a popular spot for graffiti artists, who etch their initials into the vibrant multicolored bark. In fact, it’s increasingly difficult to find a tree that hasn’t been defaced by vandals.
To circumvent these man-made scars, I used a panning technique to create an abstract triptych. These photos highlight the the beauty of the innate trees — the striped bands of color.
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Rainbow eucalyptus are a popular roadside attraction along Maui’s Hana Coast. Sadly, these trees have also become a popular spot for graffiti artists, who etch their initials into the trees’ multicolored bark. In fact, it’s increasingly difficult to find a tree that hasn’t been defaced by vandals.
On a recent trip to the Ke’anae Arboretum, I was greeted with particularly vibrant bark. There were shades of blue, green, red, and purple. But, I needed away to circumvent the man-made scars, so I experimented with several different techniques. In the end, I came away with several photos that captured the color of the trees without the graffiti. Though all three images were taken at different trees, the shared color palettes — the shades of green, blue, purple, and red — highlight the beauty of the Hana Coast.
