...and when you are there..., a photo from Cook Islands, Other Islands

Photographer's Note

...and when you are there...in Aitutaki...

...there is nothing to do, just swimm, snorkelling, diving and walk on the beach, read books, and drink fresh beers.

Nothing more.
that's Aitutaki.

Relax for some days, not more than 2 or 3 for the ones as me that don't love that life.

a good opportunity should be 3 or 4 days each months!
;)

unfortunally it takes 3 days of flights to go there and come back!

This is a view of the "One Foot Island" in the Aitutaki Lagoon.

*Scanned image*

ChrisJ, kiwi_explorer, sam224, besnard, snowfalken, anes_lc, asajernigan, thea0211, jurarafal, riclopes, Gerrit, Nicou, evanrizo, snunney, john_c, Budapestman, jhm, Cretense, Rosa_d_MonteLua, pedrocarmo, cunejo200, Luciana, atus, MLINES, John_F_Kennedy, thaprem έχουν(ει) επιλέξει αυτή τη σημείωση ως χρήσιμη

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yanm (1485) 2007-02-16 4:32

Hi Paolo,
Beautiful view with great composition. But for me, it's a little too much for the blue saturation. Also the horison needs a little cw rotation.

Yan M

gemlik (983) 2007-02-16 4:39

Hi Paolo,
Great POV and great composition.Colors are beautiful with nice sharpness.TFS
Best Regards
Bulent

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2007-02-16 4:41

Hi Paolo,
Another wonderful posting from you. Very good quality for a scanned image. You've composed the scene perfectly ... well done. TFS
Cheers,
Renier

partha (14023) 2007-02-16 4:44

Hi,
Excellent composition. A bit oversaturated. But I like the simple composition and overall feeling.
Regards.
partha

sam224 (6215) 2007-02-16 4:48

Che bei colori Paolo. Un paesaggio da cartolina fotografato da un bellissimo punto di vista. Ottimo equilibrio e saturazione.
Bravo.

besnard (59036) 2007-02-16 4:49

Bonjour Paolo
Trθs bon clichι paradisiaque. Tu nous proposes un trθs bon mιlange de couleurs bien assorties. C'est un endroit de rκve.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journιe.
Nicole

snowfalken (1116) 2007-02-16 4:57

Hello Paolo,

I think the beauty of this picture is blown away by the beauty of the seascape within. The composition is excellent with the dominating palm tree in the right side and the horizon line running along the lower third of the image. The colors are bright and well saturated and the details are excellent. The exposure was also very well handled without blowing the colors and details in the sand. But who cares about all these minor things when this dreamy seascape speaks so loud and we just dream to be there?

With Friendly Regards,
Eddie

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2007-02-16 5:06

Hi Paolo.

I think the blue saturation is perfect for this great view!

Only needs, from my POV, many people... :P

Rgs, Oscar

Quentin (5280) 2007-02-16 5:15

Hi Paolo
Woow this beach is really wonderfull like a dream place. It must
be great to have a rest there. The colors in your picture are
very nice and I like the composition too. Cheers
Quentin

PixelTerror (0) 2007-02-16 5:35

Ciao Paolo,
Fits well with the previous one as far as series are concerned, but the composition is better here, good beach curve dynamic, rising lonely palm tree and motion from the clouds, plus the killer colors. Some minor points to be fixed as already mentionned and your note today is considerably weaker ;-))
Buona fine di settimana,
Jean-Yves

anes_lc (14968) 2007-02-16 5:41

hi paolo
another great shot,lovely colors...must be paradise there:)
congratulation
anes

jinju (14265) 2007-02-16 5:56

Hi Paolo,
as much as I like the colors in your photos, I must say that the saturation here is a bit too much...A usual a pleasant composition from a lovely spot...its just the colors...

asajernigan (21427) 2007-02-16 5:57

Paolo,
Your composition is great showing the curve of the beach. The lighting and colors are good with nice sharpness. You have captured a great sky here as well.
TFS,
Asa

thea0211 (1365) 2007-02-16 6:35

YES: i agree! ... that at least 3 or 4 days would be just perfect every month in a place (at least - like) Aitutaki ... quite enough to do down there, it seems - who needs anything else, anyway :)?
thanks for shooting/sharing and have a great weekend!
dora

riclopes (35577) 2007-02-16 8:03

Olα Paolo, after the successful one of yesterday, you show us another paradise image. And what a contrast with the heavy rain that I'm seeing outside right now! Gorgeous place with soooo attractive colors. That crystaline water is so cool!
Great shot!
Ciao,
Ricardo

stefanocer (10642) 2007-02-16 8:32

Paolo , ci fai invidia con questi stupendi paesaggi , meno male che θ venrdμ .... complimenti.
Stefano.

Gerrit (56635) 2007-02-16 9:56

Hi Paolo,
this is a very special beach. Never saw it before here on TE.
Beaitiful tropical colours.
Regards, Gerrit

leo61 (0) 2007-02-16 10:14

Hi Paolo!
Great shot with these fantastic colors.Excellent POV,amazing depth and well composed with the big palmtree in the foreground and the little one at the end of ther beach.
Reghards,Leo

Nicou (188486) 2007-02-16 10:25

Hello,

magnfique cichι qui fait rκver ΰ tous les niveaux, les couleurs le ciel, la vιgιtation, superbe.

Bravo et belle soirιe.

Nicou

evanrizo (462) 2007-02-16 10:33

Woooh Paolo, I want to be there. -:)
I like, lioghtness,colors and frame very much.
Have a nice time.
Evan

snunney (130965) 2007-02-16 11:16

Hello Paolo,
Another beautiful view of this idyllic island in the South Pacific. Great composition with these four different areas of colour and texture that meld together so well. Great colours and definition.

xavshot (69835) 2007-02-16 14:40

Bonsoir Paolo
une photo qui fait du bien aux yeux ;o) j'aime bien ce paysage et la courbe dessinιe par le sable. Excellent cadrage et belle rιalisation
Xavier

velocista (897) 2007-02-16 14:42

And when you are there...

... you are in paradise!!

Take care
Pedro Almeida

steveryan2006 (439) 2007-02-17 3:28

A wee bit over the top with saturation but looks good. This place is a paradise. Looks more like the tropics.
S.

Budapestman (82620) 2007-02-17 6:41

Hi Paolo,
Beautiful shot, again. This is picturesque impression. I like the superb diagonal composition and the fabled atmosphere. Heavenly and very peaceful place. Have nice a weekend!
George

feather (51130) 2007-02-17 7:17

You must have an endless supply of these Paradise photos and every time you post a new one you re-live those memories. (You're always on TE's home page)Such beauty with the pristine beach, the clear turquoise water and the palms. Ahhh! If only..........
Kath

carper (96) 2007-02-17 8:45

what a place Paolo,
fantastic, this is a dream, I like the impression from this scanned photo with his good pov and nice quality, you have seen a lot in the world Paolo, good job. Have a nice day
gr. jaap

john_c (24666) 2007-02-17 11:33

Hi Paolo,
Indeed a paradise, and despite the vintage of the shot, your scan largely preserved the beautiful details. The curving beach with the contrasting trees really enhances, as your POV is well chosen. It is amazing how exotic the colour of the water can be compared to the sky. Well captured, Paolo...later.
John

jhm (191377) 2007-02-17 12:14

Hi Paolo,

This is very great picture for a scanning picture, the colours and composition are very well, the curve care for a splendid perspective and depth, where are all the people on this lovely beach?

Have a nice weekend,
John

Cretense (68709) 2007-02-17 12:32

Hi Paolo!

Yes, with your excellent pictures you really take us there! Another excellent capture from "Dreamland", with excellent composition and POV, beautiful curve of the beach and amazing colours. This island really looks like a paradise on Earth. Congratulations.

Ciao, Hercules

Rosa_d_MonteLua (1508) 2007-02-17 18:54

Hi Paolo!
What an impressive beach-landscape!
The water's blue it's lovely and that cloudy sky it's absolutely astonishing.
The contrast of those elements with the green on the right, it's perfect.
Good clarity and perfectly chose point of view.
Well done, my friend!
Rosa

pedrocarmo (1295) 2007-02-17 18:58

I just love pictures from white sand blue water beaches.
This is one of the places I dream to go.
Thanks for sharing
Well done

ChrisJ (152428) 2007-02-18 4:25

Bonjourno Paolo

I like the sweeping curve of the beach, & rich, saturated, colours. The turquoise lagoon looks marvellous & very inviting. Excellent sharpness & framing. I tried a ws. Tfs!

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capthaddock (28790) 2007-02-18 8:23

Hi Paolo - this is what tropical dreams are made of, and it's in NZ? OK getting there may be tricky, but what a location, I bet there are very few places in the world with such an idyllic setting. Excellent scan quality again.

cunejo200 (7281) 2007-02-18 8:30

Hi Paolo,
Splendid photo. The colors are so appealing, and DOF is quite good. Interesting how far one would travel to see this beauty. Regards. Danilo

jrj (34843) 2007-02-18 12:57

Well Paolo, seeing this idyllic setting sure presents a bit different weather than I have here South of France for the moment.
Delightful setting and details in this well composed photo..

atus (15858) 2007-02-18 13:00

Ciao Paolo,
bella immagine tropicale di questo posto paradisiaco. Ottima la prospettiva con colori sgargianti e molto saturi. Peccato che sia cosμ lontano!
Ciao e buona serata.
Attila

MLINES (12516) 2007-02-18 16:23

Hi Paolo. Very pleasant composition and most interesting notes about this piece of paradise so far from everyday life lived by many. I like the vivid colours very much. Murray.

John_F_Kennedy (43763) 2007-02-19 2:53

Only one word: D R E A M L A N D ...
Achim

devimeuxbe (58557) 2007-02-19 17:04

Hi Paolo
This is a beautifull vision. The color of the xwater, the cloudy sky, the sand of the beach... a rιal dream.
Beautifull.
Bertrand

sebcz (2345) 2007-02-19 17:11

Looks so surreal, but as we realize the colours are exaggerated it seems fine. In terms of composition without question - very good. I agree, some rotation could be used.
Seb

brevbrev14 (140) 2007-02-20 4:53

CIAO PAOLO, CHE BELLA questa vista!
ottima composizione e il cielo che sembra dipinto sembra un quadro!
che bei colori anche!
buona giornata!
Valeria

sebinho342 (19329) 2007-03-02 8:44

"One Foot Island", i love the sense of humor of those inhabitants ;)))
Saturated to its climax, this is a beautiful picture, so dreaming and evocative ... my little finger tells me that in first TE page we'll see often "aitutaki, Cook islands" with your 2 shots.
Excellent
Have a nice week end

anesugur (18789) 2007-03-15 14:14

Ciao Paolo,
Wonderful place.
Perfect colors, light and good clear photo.
Great work!

Best wishes. Uğur

testmaniac (13508) 2007-07-15 23:52

Hi Paolo,
This photo are so nice to be true!
Great place!

TFS

Philip

mikeo (12129) 2007-07-31 12:30

WOW!
It looks like a paradise:)
I wish I could be there now when its so cold, windy and rainy here...You are lucky to be there and see this magnificent place.
Great colours, nice composition - good pic!
Greetings,
Aga

Pelje (597) 2007-10-13 17:26

Hello Paolo!
It looks like a really paradise, so unbelieveable.
Wonderful!!!
Greetings from Germany: Hubert

Photo Information

Copyright: Paolo Motta (Paolo) (41254)
Genre: Τοποθεσίες
Medium: Έγχρωμο
Date Taken: 2000-08-00
Categories: Φύση
Camera: Nikon N80
Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
Θέμα(τα): Your favorites II°, Summer 2000 - Round the World, Killer Clouds II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-02-16 4:25
Αγαπημένα: 1 [view]

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