If you have not done a dive such as this, you should.

Hawaii never fails to provide a fresh perspective of our “Mother Earth” … or

Papah?naumoku?kea

Papa (mother earth) and W?kea (father sky) were two of the most recognized Hawaiian ancestors. The union of Papa, worshipped as a primordial force of creation with the power to give life and to heal, and W?kea, worshipped as paternal sky, created and gave birth to the entire archipelago in the vast expanses. The name describes a fertile woman giving birth to a wide stretch of islands beneath a benevolent sky. (sic)

I would have to say, the majority of our (my wife & I) most incredible life experiences have been on the islands of Hawaii. Lava fields flowing, earth being created, the sea life  thriving with magical sounds as the dolphins pass by and the Hump Backs sing their songs of life… incredible.

I’m home ‘-)  We’re home – My wife Angie & I

Aloha

Glenn ‘-)

Great job Gavin, we appreciate your passion and enjoy viewing the ocean through your eyes.

Congratulations & Mahalo

Glenn – Ocean Arts Hawaii

This is an annual fundraising event for both military and local charities for over 25 years. Tonights attendance is expected to be over 400 submariners and their spouses.

Last year the auction was able to donate over $35,000 to charities including scholarships for military children, Hawaii USO, US Submarine Veterans, Inc., Armed Forces YMCA, Hawaii Food Bank, the Institute of Human Services and the Hawaiian Humane Society.

We are honored to participate and look forward to meeting everyone.

We will be presenting for the first time two new images in an all new format.  These two unique photographs are inspiring & captures the spirit of Hawaii.

“These images are being well received and we believe that these images will become well recognized”

These two images are specially mounted between 1/8″ acrylic & aluminum backing. Additionally, there is a 1″ metal support system mounted on the back to give the artwork a “floating frame” appearance.

Image size: 20″ x 50″

If you happen to be in attendance of this wonderful event, stop by and place your bids.

Aloha Always,

Glenn ‘-)

We got off to a late start with this years first quarter photo contest, however, there’s no better date to launch than Feb 14th – “Valentines Day”.

Our motto is keep things simple, so without further a du, lets get things rolling.

Contest Rules:

Media: Keeping with the theme of Valentines Day… show us “your favorite photo” that puts the biggest smile on your face and warmth in your heart. It could be a photo of that someone special, a favorite place or couple and tell us why the photo you have chosen makes you feel soooo darn good ‘-)

Who may enter: Any friends of Ocean Arts Hawaii Facebook page.

How to Enter: Upload a photograph that you took yourself onto our FB page and have your friends stop by & vote for you and your entry.

Duration: February 14th, 2012 – March 30th, 2012.

Winning Selection: The winning selection will be based on the number of votes you receive by your family and friends.

Eligibility: Global

“Three Winners will be chosen”

A Whales Tail

Win What?: From the “Ocean Arts Hawaii” collection…

“A Whales Tail” hand signed 12” x 18” print matted to 20×24″

Value $125.00 ea. Shipping included.

Winners to be announced: March 30th, 2012

Have fun with this contest and don’t forget to cherish what you love & those that love you.

Aloha,

Glenn

Mahalo Jeff Baldwin & congratulations!

Keeping the passion for the art of photography alive.

Congratulations Jeff, your work is inspiring and full of passion.

We appreciate all the entries and support you have giving us. We truly enjoy being a part of and spreading the visions of Art thru Photography.

Merry Christmas and safe Holidays to all.

Aloha

Glenn

Doug is a very passionate diver, musician & singer. Please watch and be prepared to be inspired.

A big mahalo Doug for this wonderful footage & music. Very inspirational.

Aloha

Glenn

We’ve had fun this year promoting Ocean Arts Hawaii & our Facebook Page. We have been introduced to many new friends with our photo contests, many who are very passionate about photography. We have had a lot of fun and hope that you have too.

Lets make this Ocean Arts Hawaii photo contest as simple as can be…

Contest Rules:

Media: Photographs – digital or film.

Who may enter: Any friends of Ocean Arts Hawaii Facebook page.

How to Enter: Upload a photograph that you took yourself onto our FB page and have your friends stop by & vote for you and your entry.

Theme: “Artistic and Creative”… Show us some cool shots of whatever e.g. people, animals, scenic etc.  -  Please keep it clean ‘-)

Duration: Oct 15th, 2011 – Dec 15th, 2011.

Winning Selection: The winning selection will be based on the number of votes you receive along with artistic creativity and composition. It will also help that you tell us something about your entry and what you were striving for. Every one likes a good story, so tell us yours. The final decision will be made by me.

Note: Previous winners for this contest are ineligible, but we still hope they participate by spreading the word.

“We’re doing another big prize…”

Prize:  20″ x 30″ Giclee Gallery Wrap.

Title: “Outrigger Refuge”

Outrigger Refuge by Glenn Poulain

Last word: Thank you all that have followed us @OceanArtsHawaii over the years. While I am not the best and most consistent at this “Social Media Experiment”, I will continue moving forward and striving to bring you the best of what I can as often as I can.

Aloha for now & many thanks

Glenn Poulain