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Hokitika Gorge


Hokitika Gorge
Photo Information
Copyright: Steve Reekie (LordPotty) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1225 W: 146 N: 2831] (8952)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-17
Categories: River
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8
Exposure: f/4, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-10-10 8:11
Viewed: 268
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The intense blue glacial waters of the Hokitika River as it flows through the Hokitika Gorge.
West Coast, South Island, New Zealand.
This area gets a considerable amount of rain,hence the lush rainforest.
Some statistics on Hokitikas climate:

Average annual rainfall (mm): 2,875
Average annual sunshine hours: 1,860
Average summer temperature (°C): 18
Average winter temperature (°C): 10

This contrasts highly with the comparatively low rainfall areas of the east coast,and much of the North Island.
In one year,this area of the country once got the equivalent of 13 years of rainfall in Auckland!

Hope you like the shot.
Thanks for looking.
Steve
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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1862 W: 8 N: 4832] (15655)
  • [2008-10-10 10:24]

Hi Steve,

My first thought was "still still water." There doesn't seem to be any movement at all. Living in the desert I don't see scenes like this - and this one is beautiful. Perfect POV showing off the rocks, greenery and river. I want to see what's around the bend. Colors, clarity and composition are superb.

Jane

Ciao Steve, beutiful landscape with fantastic colors and splendid reflections, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Steve
Beautiful picture of beautiful palce.
Wonderful colours, nice composition.
Very good sharpness
Thanks for sharing
Ania

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 985 W: 4 N: 2516] (11695)
  • [2008-10-11 8:42]

Hello Steve, a very good landscape and a good view. Lovely clarity Ganesh

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1815 W: 243 N: 5988] (21340)
  • [2008-10-11 15:09]
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Wow! That water looks so inviting to swim in! :-)
The colours are so luscious.
Excellent sharpness.
Superb composition.

Brilliant work mate!

Cheers and TFS,
Joe

What an idyllic looking swimming spot. Don't tell me if it has poisonous critters living in it!! The color of the water is so beautiful. It is a nice image. For fun I tried an alternate crop to take advantage of some of the wonderful shapes in the composition.

TFS
Evelynn ; )

Hello Steve
what a beautiful landscape and its wonderful shot. Amazing beauty. splendid colors, great POV and composition. poetic view. Blue water and green trees make a superb composition. a superb work, greetings,
Ahmet

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2814 W: 75 N: 7958] (26909)
  • [2008-10-13 1:12]

Hi Steve!

Colour of water is simply amazing. I like high POV and composition divided between land and water.

Hi dear Steve ,
Very nice capture.
Lovely place and very well done.
Thanks for sharing my friend

Kind regards
Saeed

Dear Steve,
Amazing turquoise blue glacial waters with reflections of greenery around has been well composed. TFS.
Regards-Subhash

Hi Steve, a perfect scene capture from Hokitika River. The blue water and reflections together with the surrounding green forest are great.
TFS this fine landscape capture and have a nice weekend!
Cheers,

BayRam

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