The Honu Collection #15: Ho'okipa Honu
Artist: Jason O'Rourke
February 2015
Edition: 1/1 NFT
License: Extended Editorial

Usually, I prefer the wet Honu, fresh from the ocean, taking a nap on the beach. This guy had been there since 7 a.m. and when the setting sun slipped beneath the cloud layer, and bathed him in a little light, he finally started moving... further up the beach, away from the water.

In this case, I really liked the contrast of colors between him, the rocky cliff behind him, the sand, and the driftwood.

The Honu Collection is curated from almost 20 years living in Hawaii. I photographed these Honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island.

I volunteer with several non-profits focused on education, conservation, and outreach for Hawaii’s endangered wildlife, including Mālama i nā Honu, which works with these Honu.

A portion of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to Mālama i nā Honu to provide resources for their conservation efforts. This helps ensure that these beautiful green sea turtles are around for future generations to experience.

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