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Photographer's Note
The west coast and Waitakere mountain ranges are only a short drive from Auckland, but the area is wild and remote: an ancient landscape full of poetry and elemental grandeur.
It's a spiritual place - Maori believe that spirits travel up this coast on their way to the northern tip of New Zealand at Cape Reinga, where the spirits of the dead are thought to leave this world for their homeland. Hawaiki.
The weather here can be fierce and it is known as the 'untamed coast' - even though it has been inhabited for 1000 years the dense rainforests and rock makes the land difficult to cultivate.
A great place to come to escape the city and feel the wind and rain on your face!
O'Neill's bay is north of Bethell's beach and is a popular spot for surfers (and film-makers: The Piano was filmed near here, and also Xena: warrior princess)
Scanned slide. Adjusted levels and curves, sharpened and noise reduced using Neat Image.
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Paolo
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(41254) 2006-05-06 12:53
Hi Brian, wonderful shot. an excellent light and amazing silver reflection in the bay.
excellent POV and light balance.
thanks, ciao
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isabela_sor
(47748) 2006-05-07 9:04
This silver light is absolutely ravishing! The sea and waves, hues are incredibly beautiful.
Very well captured, amazing picture
A nice Sunday
All the best
Isabela
Aida
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(281) 2006-05-08 16:02
Hi Brian!
Great shot! The colours are amazing. And the reflection of the water is really beautiful, makes a great contrast with the dark zones.
Kisses
Aida
ryno
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(6863) 2006-05-13 9:05
Great shot, Brian. Very stark and atmospheric. I love the shades of silver and black here. Well done on capturing a memorable image.
AB-
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(41) 2006-05-15 3:04
Excellent shot! Silver lights and shadows are just amazing. Beautiful picture.
fijiphil
(1355) 2006-05-30 18:06
It's lovely. In the spirit of constructive criticism, I would say the tree at the bottom is disrupting our appreciation of the water a little, and would have been better off to one side or left out all together.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Brian Graney (BrianGraney)
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(1740) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2001-03-30
- Camera: Minolta Dynax 700si, 28-80 3.5/5.6 af minolta
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): My photos that at least one person likes! [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2006-05-06 12:49
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