Whatipu Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

When I first arrived in NZ July 2008 this was my first port of call for Auckland West Coast beach photography. A year and bit on I decided to go back as our weather here finally decided to be sunny for a change. Nothing has changed with this West Coast setting. The Maori descendent feeling really still makes the hairs on your neck stand up (Whatipu is steeped in Maori History). Again like last time I was the only one here this evening, apart from the end when others came for final sundown. A must place to see if you are ever in the Waitakere region.

Kielia, leo61, PixelTerror, dta, TravelerNL, bakes888, avene trouve(nt) cette note utile

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Kielia (8611) 2009-10-11 2:11

Hi Jim,
I agree, this place has deserved attention! This is a fantastic impression - a masterpiece in every sense - with very beautiful colors and an amzing light that is emphasizing the atmosphere you are describing in your note. For me this is the essence of NZL. Congratulation!
Warm regards
Harriet

leo61 (43448) 2009-10-11 2:14

Hi Jim!
Good shot of this nice and interesting place.
Great depth with these dark clouds and nice reflections.
These little waves look great,too.
Regards,leo

kloppenborg (853) 2009-10-11 2:21

A beautiful place. Nice and balanced composition. Great colours and reflections.

Regards, Henrik.

PixelTerror (86438) 2009-10-11 2:24

Hi Jim
Nice coastal landscape indeed, and lovely light making the image luminous, also the clouds hanging in the sky are very nice, is this a lighthouse there on top of this big rock ?
Have a nice day JY

TAEvents (4750) 2009-10-11 2:30

Hello,

Nice reflextion picture. Beautiful water mouv and good framing.
Nice sunday,

Thierry

Jeppo (12000) 2009-10-11 2:40

what a great place to be!
wonderful breathtaking light....

well....just run out of common usual comments. the place is great. I think "woowww" could be the most syntethic yet suitable comment for it

tfs
silvio

PaulVDV (5292) 2009-10-11 2:58

Hello Jim,
Beautiful sight with the rocks rising steep out of the sea. The reflections are wonderful in the water with the many little waves and the lighthouse on the highest and tallest rock looks impressive.
Best regards, Paul

hardyuno (2479) 2009-10-11 3:35

Hi Jim,
this is really a fascinating scene, very good composed. I love this slow and lonely mood. Very good depth and soft warm colours. great work
regards
Hartmut

korina (418) 2009-10-11 3:42

Hello Jim,
Amazing photo! Excellent colours, great reflections and beautiful sky! Great composition overall of this interesting landscape!
Have a nice Sunday,
Korina

baba_flies (8035) 2009-10-11 3:54

Hello Jim! A beautiful corner of this world, looks so peaceful, so quiet. You had wonderful light, the best, how we love it. What is this up there, this little house, a lighthouse ... an outhouse :))) LOL. I am in a good mood as you can see but I still wonder why your blue one had so little response, it is fantastic, as this one is. Here I like the soft ripples on the water, just softly but they add something special. Best regards, Barbara.

dta (5637) 2009-10-11 4:12

Hello Jim ,
What a wonderful coastal landscape ! All is perfect here : the light , the reflection , the sky .
A beauty !
Congratulations

vasilpro (9092) 2009-10-11 4:14

Hello Jim,
Wonderful composition, great POV, lovely reflections and colors, amazing sky. An excellent shot.
Regards, Vasilis.

phwall (5685) 2009-10-11 4:40

Hey Jim,
Will you stop posting these impossibly beautiful photographs, I'm getting a severe case of inferiority complex over here.
Superb in every respect, great stuff.
Try to have a good week anyway, bugger.
Peter

npecanhuk (14324) 2009-10-11 4:45

Hello Jiim!
Wonderful picture!
Sharpness, exposure, dof and color are excellent!
The pov was very well chosen and the composition is quite effective and attractive, though simple!
I love those reflections! I love the shapes of those cliffs! I love the colors everywhere and the way you managed light!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

julia74 (507) 2009-10-11 5:03

Hi Jim
Belle composition, beaucoup de clarté et de belles couleurs !

jga (230) 2009-10-11 6:38

Impressive shot. Thanks. Julien

darek1978 (11375) 2009-10-11 10:10

Hi Jim,
A truly breathtaking view in incredible colours. The reflection on the surface of the water and the details are supreb. I'm also impressed withe the fantastic, evening light. Well done!
regards,
Darek

bergese (605) 2009-10-11 10:52

Bonsoir Jim
j'aime beaucoup ta photo;un trés beau relet dans une eau transparente,une superbe netteté,un ensemble plus que parfait...
Bravo et bonne soirée Isa

TravelerNL (2967) 2009-10-11 11:47

Hi Jim,
Beautiful soft evening light you captured here.
Good compo with the tower on the rock on 2 x 1/3rd.
Very nice view over the wet sand to the rocks and nice clouds in the nice blue sky.
Well done & thanks for sharing.
Have a nice day,
Harko

abulafia (4802) 2009-10-11 21:32

Wow. this is just stunning Jim!

Great effect with the landscape mirrored in the rippled sand.

Great job
Harry

pablominto (41002) 2009-10-11 22:14

Hello Jim,

This is a special landscape, and the weather cooperate well to make the place look its best!
Many interesting details, I notice something that must be the least accessible lighthouse in the world hehehe...
Lovely light, fine clouds and nice reflections!

Greetings,
Pablo -

bakes888 (18257) 2009-10-11 22:27

Hi Jim.
Nice catch, good use of the wet sand for pattern and reflections. The late sun has provided beautiful colour and nice modelling. Good work and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

delpeoples (6397) 2009-10-12 2:34

Hi Jim, this place is magnificent. The photo really evokes the beauty and ruggedness of the land and its proud people. Those reflections would have to be among the best I've seen. THe depth is superb and that feeling of solitude and peace just permeates the whole image. TFS, Lisa.

eversmile (6307) 2009-10-14 5:32

Hi Jim

This is a very charming vision, well framed, with those bright colors and the reflections. The quality of the light leaves me speechless and amazed. The shape of the rock on the left to the lighthouse peak, makes me think to a sea elephant sprawling on the shore. Funny. Congratulations!
Regards
Marine

avene (11068) 2009-10-15 19:49

hi Jim,
is that a lighthouse on top of the cliff? or is it the fairy tale castle with the princess locked in the highest room of the highest tower? :) in any case, the scene is breathtaking, the luminous light seems to be gliding over the water causing that beautiful texture. may be a touch uneven polarization in the corners, but that's such a minor point that I shouldn't be mentioning it at all :)

regards,
Kristine

Waylim (10995) 2009-10-17 15:32

Hi Jim
I just love the pattern of the sandy beach like those that we see often on a desert sand dune shot, but what is so cool here is that is it wet with low tide yet you can still see the pattern and at the same time see the reflection of the scenery and sky. the sky is beautiful with fantastic cloud, the sunset light illuminated the rocks so perfectly. And off course your excution in capturing this moment is just right on with good exposure, well manage light and composition. Just breath taking scenery and beautiful photography.
Way

Angshu (33927) 2009-10-17 23:56

Hello Jim
The patterns of the wet sand and the reflections on it are superb. The light is delicious and the play of light and shadow of the clouds on the rocks are fantastic. The lighthouse on the top of the rock seems so lonely up there! How is it accessed...there must be a road or steps on the other side? Superb shot
Regards
Angshu
PS: Long time I am catching up with you...hope everything's fine at your end!

coco (27968) 2009-10-27 3:27

Hi Jim.

Impressive work with the composition and the reflections. The exposure was also great.

Well done.

benbroug (613) 2009-12-08 22:03

Stunning image, Jim. Good composition and excellent light.
Ben