Into the Mists Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi all. This shot was taken at “The Craters of the Moon” and shows the steam coming from within the ground that is typical of this region. The geothermal park that is The Craters of the Moon is just north of Lake Taupo and is a low cost and relaxed alternative to the major tourist attractions of the Rotorua area but of course its not quite as spectacular and those wanting the ultimate volcanic experience would be better off visiting one of the bigger name attractions.
The day we visited we had great weather, just perfect for a relaxed wander around the hot spots and bubbling mud pools.
Enjoy, Paul.
PS My latest intro photo was taken here.

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besnard (30894) 2009-08-27 23:25

Bonjour Paul
Un bon cliché avec ce passage en bois qui conduit notre regard jusqu'au bord du cratère. La présence du personnage nous donne une idée de la dimension du site.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

sevy (13698) 2009-08-27 23:28

Hello Paul,

It is fun because I posted similar shot taken in Iceland. I am surprised to notice how similar it is.
I like the composition with the wood track drives the look to the guy well visible against the hot water fog. The background just behind gives the scale of the place.
A photo very well managed,

Yves.

barrufeto_77 (25883) 2009-08-27 23:35

Hi Paul.

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...what a lovely atmosphere! And the detail of the man there is lovely, the key in the picture I think.

Rgs, Oscar

bema (8890) 2009-08-27 23:41

Hello Paul,

good morning from good old germany..
like this picture a lot, the pathway leads very well into the picture, fine colors colors and a great depth..

have a fine day, regards Bernd

robertosalguero (110) 2009-08-27 23:56

Hello Paul,

Interesting place. I wonder how high the temperature is in this place. The lone person add an interesting focal point in this landscape and I wonder what this image look like in black and white. Thanks Paul :-)

Roberto

testmaniac (12250) 2009-08-28 0:23

Hello Paul, wonderful place and good photo! The POV,colors and light can be better. Anyway good job!

TFS and regards,

Phil

Hellas (5145) 2009-08-28 0:31

Hi Paul!
Thank you for posting this one.
Exploring this kind of ground is an interesting thing as well as a very good theme for photography!
The silhouette of the man contrasting the steam was a great adoption! Furthermore the walkway works perfectly as foreground and leads us into this amazing place!

Best regards,
Athanasios.

mikolaj_kawa (30669) 2009-08-28 0:35

Hello Paul! Wonderful vertical composition. Magical landscape. Excellent haze. Nice light and colours. Very interesting lonely man. Good capture and frame. Well done!

delkoo (34550) 2009-08-28 1:16

hi paul
I really love the soft light and the dark silhouette in the middle . Composition is perfect and there is a great atmosphere here.

didier

Graal (58319) 2009-08-28 1:16

Hi Paul,
unusual view and place. Good presentation. I like the perspective, human accent on the misty BG. Fine vertical format. Good photojob.
Gr.,Aleksander

mauro61 (15998) 2009-08-28 1:37

ciao Paul,
spettacolare immagine esaltata dallo splendido taglio verticale.
L'atmosfera con i vapori rende fantastica la scena arricchita dalla presenza umana.
Ottima gestione delle luci.
un abbraccio
maurizio

papagolf21 (56483) 2009-08-28 2:10

Bonjour, chèr Paul,
Image insolite semblant sortir d'un film fantastique !
La photo est de grande qualité et bénéficie d'un intérêt patent.
Très belle réussite.
Excellent week-end.
Amitiés.
Philippe

dip (12708) 2009-08-28 2:18

Hi Paul,
impressive scene,excellent captured,
good perspective and point of view!
regards,
Dimitris.

Budapestman (42382) 2009-08-28 2:44

Hi Paul,
fantastic view, the depth of the photo is superb, the vertical composition is very spectacular, beautiful and mysterious mood, Congratulations. Have a nice day!
George

jhm (82909) 2009-08-28 2:56

Hello Paul

Craters of the Moon, these picture is very specially through the fog or low clouds against the mountain.
Also the access in foreground care for good perspective and depth.
Nice composition, nice presentation too. TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Giorgio (8736) 2009-08-28 3:31

- Beautiful ambience Paul, always in this superb site, strange atmosphere but excellent work, good idea for the person in background, superb!
Greetings.
giorgio

cunejo200 (7197) 2009-08-28 3:57

Hi Paul,
This is classically composed. The textured plank provides a good lead-in to the moody scene ahead. A high quality image. Best regards.
Danilo

Greg1949 (8511) 2009-08-28 6:08

Paul, without detailing what is perfect, this shot is perfect, I like everything about it, this is some of your best stuff ever I think.

Greg

ktanska (16651) 2009-08-28 6:09

Hi Paul,
That path works well as a lead in to the picture. It's amazing place. Silhouette of a man looks nice against steam. And hills behind close the scene well.
I've been there. A pity that I have no good shots from the place on a cloudy weather and with a film compact.
Kari

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chpp (3999) 2009-08-28 6:56

hi Paul
very nice shot, I like the POV with the path in the middle taking us to the misty hill
very nice framing
TFS
C

npecanhuk (14274) 2009-08-28 8:18

Hello Paul!
That's a very attractive, interesting and beautiful picture!
Sharpness, exposure, depth of field and colors are excellent! The point of view was very well chosen and the composition is quite successful, effective and with eye-catching visual results!
That wooden pathway leading our eyes into the natural local attraction and the presence of that person there are the true highlights in this image that has really pleased me!
TFS - congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

Kielia (8611) 2009-08-28 8:36

Hi Paul,
this is not only a beautiful impression but also one that makes the heart of the geographer leap for joy! Very well working POV on this natural phenomenon, very nice light and the person indicates the dimensions of this spectacular place. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

belido (16669) 2009-08-28 10:33

Hi Paul,

the pathway definitely leads us through the image. The effect of the fog and the inclusion of the person make this even more attractive. Nothing would go better than the vertical framing. Simply great!
Regards,
Carlos

emka (21865) 2009-08-28 13:39

Hi Paul, Nice view of this steaming ground. It reminds me the views in Yellowstone park where such a mist was everywhere. Nice wooden path leading toward a silhouette of the man contrasting so well with the white.

Warm regards

Malgorzata

vasilpro (9058) 2009-08-28 14:31

Hello Paul,
Amazing photo, a great POV and marvelous composition with the silhouette into the steam, amazing atmosphere. TFS!
Regards, Vasilis.

pablominto (40980) 2009-08-28 22:23

Hello Paul,

The wooden walkway is an eye-catcher, taking me right into that smoking inferno..!
This is an amazing composition, and I think the silhouetted person is an important element...
Colours to enhance the sinister mood..!

Greetings,
Pablo -

danyy (69147) 2009-08-28 23:22

Bonjour Paul,
une photo bien construite avec ce caillebotis qui guide le regard vers l'arrière plan, efficace pour créer la pofondeur. Des conditions météos particulières rendent l'endroit insolite. Ce randonneur est un plus.
Mes compliments
Daniel.

carper (65252) 2009-08-28 23:52

marvelous place Paul,
the atmosphere is fantastic, good perspective, fantastic format good nature shot here I like it a lot, have a nice day.
regard jaap

AiresSantos (42494) 2009-08-29 1:07

Hi Paul
Wonderful picture with amazing atmosphere.
I like the path in to the fog and the man there.
Very well seen and done
Have a nice weekend
Aires

rodgerg (24529) 2009-08-29 2:52

Hello Paul,

The wood's wey give a great propsect effect and leran the glanche to the BG full of athmospher with the fog. The people give an intertesing element of life and an idea of the scale. Good use of verticla format for show this landsape. Beautiful contrasts well collected too.
Best regards,
Roger

giorgimer (21322) 2009-08-29 5:15

Hi Paul,

other impressive view, I like the path leading the eye to the smoky BG, where the human silhouette is an attractive detail.

TFS

G

TravelerNL (2967) 2009-08-29 9:27

Hi Paul,
A very nice photo with the path leading us into the area. The person standing there gives a good feeling of the dimensions.
Thanks for sharing,
Harko

Urs (3048) 2009-08-29 21:41

That's a very mystical scene like out of a fairytale, but in reality you have captured hot springs, congrats Paul, it's very beautiful. The wooden path leading to the springs adds DOF, while the steam and the dark green set a very good contrast with great sharpness. Well done

Best regards
Urs

berek (28951) 2009-08-29 22:35

Hi Paul,
beautiful mystic atmosphere here. great perspective wit clever composition. I like also model location.
have a nice Sunday from the Istanbul
Burak

anokutan (7769) 2009-08-30 0:54

Hello Paul.
Wonderful vertical composition. Magical landscape. Excellent haze. Nice light and colours.

pauloog (6697) 2009-08-30 1:07

Hello Paul,
A fiçne point of view and persepective to capture the steaming ponds together with the wider landsqcape. The profile of the man adds depth and scale and a lively eye-catching element.
Regards,
Paul

ChrisJ (70357) 2009-08-30 1:15

Hi Paul

Superb lead in lines & linear perspective, are provided by the boardwalk. I like the graphism of the solitary tramper, nicely positioned near the vanishing point. Good sharpness & the volcanic steam adds mood. Tfs!

ciakgiak (10978) 2009-08-30 2:18

Hello Paul,
this is a really great shot.
The view of this suggestive place is spectacular so as the great atmosphere.
I like a lot the vertical composition and the superb natural colors. Really excellent. Congratulations and TFS.
Friendly regards.
Giorgio

Nicou (45249) 2009-08-30 2:44

Hello,

quelle iamge, fantastique, cette palisade qui serpente dans ce décor, ce fumée qui s'envolent, la belle colline et les sapins, superbe compo.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

darek1978 (11371) 2009-08-30 4:51

Hi Paul,
This is a striking image, very artistic and atmospheric at the same time. The mist makes the picture more beautiful and mysterious. Well done!
Regards,
Darek

jmdias (19567) 2009-08-30 8:34

paul

excellent pov and framing. nice your idea to use the sidewalk like a way to transport our eyes to the background, man and steam are very nice inside the landscape. very interesting place, perfect job. congratulations

hugs

jorge

josepmarin (33887) 2009-08-30 9:36

Hi Paul,
I like the perspective of this way that leads our eyes to the almost hidden landscape because of the steam, and the human presence that gives us the scale of this place.
The graphical effect resultant is very interesting and attractive at sight.
Good work in the composition.
Friendly regards,
Josep

Didi (36280) 2009-08-30 10:01

Hi Paul
That's great
Well done with the mist in background, the man is walking to nowhere.
Good and deep foreground.
Best regards

feather (49872) 2009-08-30 14:00

It reminds me very much of Yellowstone. Excellent use of the walkway to lead the eye into the frame. The silhouetted man in the mist is an excellent addition to the scene. Is it as steamy as this in the summer too?
Kath

Gerrit (35965) 2009-08-30 15:31

Hi Paul,
impressive nature walking path, Wonderful colours and atmosphere.
Somehow it doesn't seem healthy to walk there,
regards, Gerrit

Waylim (10981) 2009-08-30 16:02

Hi Paul,
Great use of the walkway to lead the viewers right into the mists. Very effective POV and composition. Is is not easy to shot a misty admosphere especially in this strong back light. You did great here the mist is beuatiful capture against the dark background.
Thanks.
Way

batalay (21086) 2009-08-30 20:20

Hello Paul,

What a compelling shot! The meandering boardwalk leads the eye to the otherworldly site where steam permeates. The presence of the individual lends both a human touch and measure of scale. Well composed, flawlessly exposed.

Warm regards,

Bulent

lestans (15480) 2009-08-31 1:17

Hi Paul! this one is fantastic, I like the path bringing eyes to notice the silhouette of a person in the mist! And the mist is the real subject of this superb picture.
Also trees tops are well captured.
TFS bravo!!

Livia

anesugur (16930) 2009-08-31 1:29

Hello Paul,
Wonderful shot!
Great composition, light and colors...
Really good job!
Best regards. Uğur

Cricri (43360) 2009-08-31 10:54

Hi Paul, je me suis dit une photo intro un peu mystérieuse :-) tout comme celle ci ou le chemin mène dans une ambiance fantastique et mystérieuse, superbe réalisation, bravo
Friendship
cricri

xuaxo (5771) 2009-08-31 12:15

Hi Paul,
Other title could be Road to Hell ;-)
Very good that you included the person there.
Your intro photo seems also quite interesting.
Greetings,
F.

jafadabret (39983) 2009-08-31 12:19

Bonjour Paul.
cette image est bien composée avec ce chemin en bois qui conduit au cratère de la lune. L'homme dans ce brouillard donne la dimension de ce spectacle de rêve.
Excellent !
Amical salut !
Jacques

lightsensor (721) 2009-09-01 7:38

hi, Paul,
let's get into the mist! the pathway is very attrating me! follow your direction (the leading line), there is something good out there! i like you let the person inside your frame, it makes more realistic. just curious, have you boil a egg on those hot spots?

J-P,

Docarmo (8844) 2009-09-01 9:42

Hi Paul,
The DOF here is fantastic! And the silhouette of the person against the steam is very beautiful. Hats off!
Docarmo

John_F_Kennedy (31737) 2009-09-02 0:27

Hello Paul,
Very nice area with all the smoke. The composition is very attractive, the lights are beautiful. I like it very much.
Best wishes,
Achim

alvaraalto (5265) 2009-09-02 13:06

Hi Paul,

I don’t believe that these are the craters of the moon ! There are craters on the moon but only without steam, so I suppose you were in Jupiter or Saturn. Nevertheless a fascinating place to make pictures.

Groet Rob

Charo (31677) 2009-09-02 15:45

Hello Paul,
Spectacular place! I really like the atmosphere reflected and that road that leads directly to the smoke that emerges from the earth. Great POV!
Best wishes,
Charo

lucasgalodoido (16615) 2009-09-02 19:12

Olá Paul,
mais uma interessante imagem desse local, gostei do vapor aqui e da silhueta da pessoa. O caminho também direciona perfeitamente nossa vista.
Parabéns e Abraço

alainh (35379) 2009-09-03 22:08

Hello Paul

yes !!!!! a masterpiece !!
astonishing and splendid picture. the presence of the men is very important. the dévil ?????
superb, congratulations for this moment captured.
friendly, Paul
alain

subhendu_bagchi (3301) 2009-09-04 8:39

Namaste Paul,
yes the road really leads our eye to the mist. The steam comes out from the crater looks great. The depth of this photo is nice. Sharpness and tone is nicely balanced. Great light control in this type of weather. Tfs. Have a great weekend.
Subhendu

denisn72 (7027) 2009-09-05 14:15

HI Paul,
An excellent point of view and the depth of field is very good. The lonely walking person add something special to the misty atmosphere. Colours and contrasts are impressive! A very special place in New Zealand. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards
Denis!

sunamoon (5061) 2009-09-06 11:56

Hi Paul,

Impresionante lugar y camino, la niebla densa y los colores, el brilo de la imagen y la presencia de la persona nos da la idea de espacio, muy buena profundidad! La pongo entre mis fotos favoritas!

Saludos,
Elena

fserajian (4517) 2009-09-09 13:27

Hi Paul,

Excellent work, I love the way you have positioned the platform, it draws your eye to the the mountains, good dof too. TFS

Fara

Bluejeans (32667) 2009-09-10 11:00

Ola Paul ,
Muito bem aproveitado este passadiço para as pessoas caminharem sem destruir a flora , magnifico o fumo a sair da terra , bonitos detalhes de natureza, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

JCG (25553) 2009-09-10 11:50

Hello Paul,

A beautiful prospect offered by this alley out of wooden. The vapors of the hot sources of water create a strange atmosphere and the person gives a scale to the image. A natural space interesting and nicely emphasized, thank you Paul.

With all my friendships and with soon,

Jean-Charles

ahmetgedikli (21980) 2009-09-10 13:05

Very nice landscape... Excellent colours and excellent mystical atmosphere... I like it.
All the best.
ahmetgedikli

Angshu (33891) 2009-09-14 21:14

Hello Paul
Wonderful picture...especially with the man in the distance in the BG of the mist! Excellent! Like also how you created the perspective with the wooden path. of course the mist rising in the BG makes this superb!
Regards
Angshu

plimrn (19688) 2009-09-17 15:20

Hi Paul,
The dark silhouette against the steam is emphasized by the boardwalk while both this figure and the mountain behind show the quality of the steam. I also like the row of curving row of trees against the clouds. You have framed a very complex creation that gives me the sense of being there.
HLJ, Pat

jimkil (618) 2009-09-29 17:51

This is cool Paul
The hot steam rising really sets of the scene while the person adds a great touch to the capture. Nice detail in the steam, excellent natural colours.
Well done
Jim

Dyerco (9180) 2009-10-04 3:13

Hi Paul
Thye pathway creates a leading line to the geothermic activity. I like the inclusion of the one person for spatial reference. I was just at Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho but they don't have the geysers etc. For that one needs to drive another day to Yellowstone.
Phil

Henryk_Bilor (20367) 2009-10-11 10:05

Hi Paul
You have an advantage of taking photographs with mist - you mustn`t wait for a specific weather at dawn when mists create...;)
Great composition with the pier leading to this fantastic landscape. Excellent light too.
Regards

siolaw (25794) 2009-10-12 23:46

Hi Paul
Good use of the vertical format and of the wooden way to lead the viewer into the scene with this guy in the mist a real bonus... Nice BG hills too
Looks beautiful!
Greetings
Laurent

jusninasirun (10211) 2009-10-13 5:07

Hi Paul.

This is a stunning shot with the silhouette in the mist. The leading wooden path is brilliantly framed making a leading perspective to the mist. Nicely composed with dreamy backdrop.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Jusni

axiotea (16181) 2009-10-15 7:52

Hello Paul
The wooden path makes for a good starting point leading the eye to that man almost 'wrapped' in the mist. Although you said you had a great weather, the lights combined with the mist, clouds and sun together did not seem to be easy conditions... but you have handled it very well ;)
Cheers
Marilyn

Silversnow (2121) 2009-10-27 10:12

Superb use of the vertical composition here, the mists are especially inspiring with this hiker in front of the geothermal steam :D

kiks (6135) 2009-10-30 7:48

Misterious image this one with the light shining at the mist at the bg. I also like the way you use the path at your composition and the human presence brings something special to it.
Best regards
KIKs