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Photographer’s Note

Hi all. This is the Rangitikei River about 20 KM’s north of the town of Bulls. The headwaters of this river are on the central plateau of NZ’s north island. As you can see it is generally a shallow river with lots or rapids spaced between deeper pools.
Good for trout and Jet Boats, the two can share the same resource. Unfortunately not all fishermen believe they can share the river with the Jetboaters!
Converted from RAW.
Paul.

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ChrisJ (70373) 2008-06-13 2:30

Hi Paul

I like the reflected, silvery sheen, on the water surface. The tree branch at right nicely frames the scene, & the strip of green top left, adds color contrasts to the reflected blue skylight. Tfs!

edytungkal (4519) 2008-06-13 2:35

Actually this has a nice simple pov and it shown the other interesting side of NZ, placed the tree on the right is a good idea, just suggest to get higher included the green on the top. Thanks for the shot Paul and have a great WE.

daniel

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gracious (20017) 2008-06-13 5:52

Hello Paul,
Well captured on the Rangitikei River from a high ground with a good pov!
the reflection on the river really beautiful from the angel of sunlight!
the image is sharp with well balanced colouration and details
well done and have a wonderful weekend, Paul!
from Auckland, Tony

albertz (2310) 2008-06-13 7:28

The reflection of the light from the river accentuates the overall picture. Very good light management you've accomplished here. Well done.

jaywalker (12248) 2008-06-13 11:45

Hi Paul, Very well composed picture & the high POV is excellent, lovely light glistening off the water, a great shot of nature TFS, kind regards Wilson.

zeca (20026) 2008-06-13 20:38

Very nice post, Paul. It makes me remind an unforgetable ride aboard Huka Jet at Taupo! Great time! I stayed for a short time in NZ, but I will never forget Huka Jet, White Island and Rotorua!
Its nice to see the curve of this river, with the nice textures on the water.
Take care!
Zeca

gary91 (15321) 2008-06-14 2:00

Hello Paul,
An unusual composition from a very good point of view. I like all these silver reflections in the river and the nice curve it is drawing. I think I would have cut the field on the top of the image because I find this green band too disruptive for the eye?
Have a nice week-end.
Best regards, Christian

daddo (11461) 2008-06-14 3:32

Hi Paul. I found the rivers in N.Z. beautiful to behold, particularly on the southern island. One could see the power of nature there in the width of these rivers and the boulders and stones brought to the valleys by the melting snow.There is beauty and purity in this shot with its interesting POV. Regards. Klaudio.

alvaraalto (5273) 2008-06-14 4:37

Hi Paul,

Attractive POV with a rather graphical result with the meandering stream.
The green meadow on the left upper side gives the picture some extra colour.

Groet Rob

Tue (25608) 2008-06-14 8:12

Hi Paul,
An excellent capture of the river from a well chosen high POV. I like the position of the river and the trees next to each other. The pleasant sunlight is nicely reflected in the water. Good photo work!
Regards,
Lars

crckt (7090) 2008-06-14 20:02

Hi Paul,
The water looks quite nice with the shimmering rays of light falling on it. Well captured.
Thanks for sharing,
Shaeri

AiresSantos (42686) 2008-06-14 23:23

Hi Paul
Fine composition with the Rangitikei River. Nice silver reflections on the water. I like your POV and how you framed it
TFS and greetings
Aires

Charo (31677) 2008-06-15 1:53

Hello Paul,
Nice perspective from the top of this river. Marvellous framing with very good colors and details.
Cordialmente
Charo

josepmarin (33965) 2008-06-15 3:03

Hi Paul,
Good treatment of the light in this capture, you have obtained a great graphical result for the sheens in the water of the river and the magnificent blue reflections of the sky.
It gives a great luminosity and a beautiful color to the image.
I like the setting, with the tree in FG and such a green field in BG.
Nice work, my friend.
Best regards from Barcelona,
Josep

pablominto (41104) 2008-06-15 3:40

Hello Paul,

This looks very much like the rivers around my area, so does the trout!
I like the shimmering effect from the backlight in the water, as it adds life to the waterway...
A well framed composition, with a fine sense of depth!

Greetings,
Pablo -

jafadabret (40095) 2008-06-15 7:01

Paul, j'aime beaucoup le beau dessin fait par cette rivière d'argent en traversant le paysage. L'hiver est une belle saison pour purifier l'air et donner de la vivacité aux couleurs.
La lumière réfléchie par cette rivière est des plus pures.
Jacques

jmdias (19675) 2008-06-15 7:56

paUL

the curve in the river and the branches are a nice view, give us peace of mind and send us to imagine how is to walk in the banks, watching the nature.
hugs

jorge

Graal (58479) 2008-06-15 8:40

Hi Paul,
good POV and nice glance on the river. Fine composition and contrast, amazing "islands" and reflections of light. Good work.
Gr., Aleksander

Scharan (13955) 2008-06-15 11:45

Olá Paul

Bonita e diferente esta foto com uma porção de curiosidades. Gosto da cores, parabéns!
GA
Vera

Docarmo (8844) 2008-06-15 19:39

Hi Paul,
Excellent POV, we can see a beautiful sky reflection on the river, giving it an amazing blue! The green field in the background is forming a remarkable contrast with the tree in the foreground, which gives an interesting visual effect.
Congratulations!
MCV

robertosalguero (110) 2008-06-15 23:19

Hi Paul,

Often when motorized vehicles are introduced to the wild there is conflict with animals or other humans. This seem like a nice place to go fishing. As long as the water is shallow I can tolerate going inside the river. Nice point of view and light. Thanks.

Roberto

jrj (34779) 2008-06-16 4:48

Finn detail of the river with the spacial light reflections this dau Paul. Also an interesting pov - almost like a bird view this one.

Photo65Net (43096) 2008-06-16 10:16

Paul,
I like your exposure here.
The bright blue of the water is very pleasant, nice job,
Regards,
JB.

dvlazar (6488) 2008-06-17 4:21

Paul - a landscape scene which is somehow different from most. I like your angle and take on this river... very nicely shot.

Good reflections too!
Dave

John_F_Kennedy (31865) 2008-06-17 5:00

Very good impression and composition! Excellent colours and lights. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

syd1946 (17945) 2008-06-18 0:58

Hello Paul,
Beautiful composition with the light so nice reflected on the water.Very well seen,it gives a very nice sensu to me!
Greetings,
Thomas

plimrn (19688) 2008-06-18 8:16

Hi Paul,
I do like the way you framed the shining curve of the river against the green spring field. So how was the fishing? We've been enjoying fresh caught fish ourselves lately.
HLJ, Pat

UnTrained (0) 2008-06-19 11:04

Hi Paul,
a nice view and appealing because of the light situation. I like the glancing water and partly blue from the sky on that excellent texture of motion. Fine bow with good depth.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

skippy007 (7257) 2008-06-22 20:25

Hi Paul, Well framed nature scene captured from a good high POV. But for it's the water and the reflected light that makes it stand out. A very pleasant view well captured.
Thanks
santo

danos (32994) 2008-07-08 4:54

Hello Paul,
nice presentation of the Rangitikei River,with this part of it to have little amounts of water.The trout fishing must be a nice experience for the fishermen in combination with the deeper pools of it.Well done.

Regards,danos

aloyho (6109) 2008-07-16 5:48

Hi Paul,
Your choice of the 'S' curves is most pleasing as it gave that interesting visual movement. The trees to the right nicely prevented my eyes from going astray but to enjoy the exciting textural display. I also like the nice colours and good tonal qualities. Alluring shot!!

Regards and best wishes.

anokutan (7829) 2008-11-24 23:54

Hello Paul,
Very beautiful posters.