MOLOKA'I ISLAND LANDSCAPES [Portfolio of Six Signed Color Photographs] [Hawaiian Nature Photography]

Item Details

Unknown, Photographer,, 1994, Color photographs

Fine

A handsome portfolio of six color photographs by noted Hawaiian photographer Richard A. 'Rikki' Cooke III, documenting the diverse natural environments of Moloka'i.

Created during a period when Cooke was developing his reputation as one of Hawai'i's foremost landscape photographers, the images present the island's forests, coastlines, preserves, and native flora with an emphasis on natural beauty and environmental stewardship.

The portfolio captures locations across Moloka'i, from the remote beaches of Kaluako'i to the upland forests of Kamakou Preserve. Together, the photographs form a visual survey of one of Hawai'i's least-developed islands, celebrated for its ecological diversity and enduring cultural landscape.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Portfolio of six original color photographs. Each photograph measures approximately 10.75 x 11.75 inches, unmatted. All photographs are captioned with location information and bear the photographer's name and date (1984).

Included photographs:
+++ Axis Deer, Kahenawai, Kaluako'i
+++ Ohi'a-Lehua Tree, Ka'apahu, Kamalo
+++ Pala'au Park, Kapale
+++ Mauna Hui, Forest Reserve
+++ Kawela Intake, Kamakou Preserve
+++ Kawakiu Nui Beach, Kaluako'i

CONDITION: Photographs are clean and well-preserved. Fine condition with only a minor wave along the left edge of each print. Colors remain fresh and vibrant. No creases, tears, stains, or mounting remnants observed.

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS
+++ Documents diverse natural environments of Moloka'i
+++ Includes forests, beaches, preserves, and native vegetation
+++ Photographed by National Geographic contributor Richard A. Cooke III
+++ Captures Hawai'i before the era of large-scale digital photography
+++ Attractive exhibition-size format suitable for framing
+++ Cohesive group focused on a single Hawaiian island

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —
By the 1980s, concerns regarding environmental preservation and sustainable development had become increasingly important throughout Hawai'i. Cooke's photographs document landscapes that remain central to the island's ecological identity while providing a visual record of Moloka'i during a period of growing interest in conservation and cultural stewardship.

Richard A. 'Rikki' Cooke III established a distinguished career photographing the landscapes, wildlife, and cultures of Hawai'i and the Pacific. Over the course of more than four decades he worked extensively as a freelance photographer, including assignments for the National Geographic Society. His work is characterized by careful observation, technical excellence, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

These photographs reflect Cooke's ability to present familiar landscapes with clarity and restraint. Rather than emphasizing dramatic effects, the images celebrate the quiet beauty of Moloka'i's forests, shoreline environments, and native ecosystems. The result is both a documentary record and an artistic interpretation of an island that has retained much of its traditional character.

SUBJECTS: Moloka'i, Hawaiian Photography, Richard A. Cooke III, Island Landscapes, Nature Photography, Kamakou Preserve, Kaluako'i, Hawaiian Forests, Hawaiian Beaches, Environmental Conservation, Pacific Islands, Hawai'i Natural History, Photography, Hawaiian Regional History, Landscape Photography, Environmental Photography.

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