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For Luc - Hen and Chicks


For Luc - Hen and Chicks
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3277 W: 148 N: 6163] (18832)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11-01
Categories: Seascape
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Tamron 28-300 XR
Exposure: f/8, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Northland via West & East Coasts
Theme(s): Seascapes; Sea Views; Coastal Views [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-11-26 2:32
Viewed: 6506
Points: 28
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Hen and Chicken Islands (Taranga & Marotiri Islands)

This is for Luc, who hasn't seen the sea since he was 12 years old - not so long ago Luc! So enjoy it my friend.

The bay here is Pacific Bay that can be reached either around the rocks from Tutukaka’s Pacific Resort Motel’s private beach, or by a walking track at the entrance to the motel. That is where I took this photo from.It is pedestrian access only. The beach is safe for swimming at all stages of the tide. There is a pontoon to swim out to and moorings for the guest's small craft. It is possible to walk from one beach to the other around the rocks at low tide.

I was a little confused seeing these islands you can see in the distance from Tutukaka, north east of Whangarei, because I knew they were positioned south of Whangarei. I have always noticed them as I have riven north from home to Whangarei. But I know realise that I am looking south east here, and these tiny islands you can see on the horizon are the Hen and Chicks.

Taranga Island (The Hen) is the largest island of the group. It has a conspicuous double peak at its highest point named The Pinnacles . The water around this island is very deep along with the sides of the island being very steep.

Anchorage and landing (with permission) is possible at Witches Cove. The deep, blue water close into the shoreline, coupled with the birds singing, make this anchorage worthwhile when possible. Connected with a short passage across from Smugglers Bay on the mainland you can imagine all sorts of sea stories.

Sail Rock just to the south is a very visible landmark even from the main north highway from Auckland to Whangarei and is a common mark used for yacht racing. Sail Rock is shaped just like a yacht’s sail.

Marotiri Islands (The Chickens) consists of four separate islands lying east to west of each other and to the north of Taranga Island. All these islands are wildlife sanctuaries and require permission to land on.

The four islands in the group are from west to east named Mauitaha Island, Lady Alice Island, Wharupuke Island and Coppermine Island .

Tutukaka is a major base for diving trips to the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand's best dive location. 24km off the Tutukaka Coast, the warm waters of the reserve harbour a huge variety of tropical and subtropical fish varieties, and the clear water provides good visibility. The Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve contains underwater cliffs, fissures, rock archways, caves and tunnels, all packed with rainbow-coloured fish, soft corals, shellfish and kelp forest.

www.tutukaka-coast.co.nz
www.jasons.com

Sorry folks, my broadband internet is broken and I’m back on dial-up connection and it is VERY slow. I’ll try and visit as many as I can, but will catch you up when all is fixed.
carper, pablominto, liquidsunshine, marhowie, dew77, scottevers7, Alan_Kolnik, wallhalla15, extramundi, hummingbird24, Libor, livios, annagrace, PDP has marked this note useful
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yes Janice,
I said it before you live in a beautiful country. The composition is nice with the good depth and the sea side, very good job.
gr. jaap

Hello Janice,
Interesting profiles of the islands in a distance! Nice composition, POV and details... And you capture the beautiful scenery very well!
Regards,
Pablo -

Hi Janice,
Excellent capture, good sharp detail and colours. Great POV.
Nicely composed and good exposure.
Thanks for posting. Have a great weekend.

I hope you get your connection sorted soon...

Wonderful view of the open sea bordered in green. Very well composed with an excellent balance of FG, cliffs and sea. Perfect light and color. Very well done!

Hi Janice,
I am envious of the beautiful scenery that you have so readily available to you. I traveled 1300 miles to get to the beach in Florida.(It was worth it) The exposure is right on the money here. Beautiful colors, and the depth and clarity are perfect. Awesome shot!
Scott

Hello Janice,
this is a great landscape. Great colours and excellent sharpness, a very nice composition. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful coast landscape. You are bringing day by day your land to us in a very informative way. I really feel I know much more about NZ. Thanks a lot and my best regards.

Lovely, and well composed image, Janice.

Details are sharp; colors, POV, lighting and notes are wonderful.

Great shot, thank you for sharing it with us.

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  • Libor Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 164 W: 1 N: 25] (1101)
  • [2005-11-26 15:23]

wauuu composition is great
beautiful place
TFS Libor

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2150 W: 319 N: 4263] (16942)
  • [2005-11-26 19:47]

Janice, what a pleasing shot.

Excellent colors, pov and composition. Great dof and lighting.

This is an inviting image.

A lovely image, I haven't seen the sea since August, I think, so I miss it terribly! Good colors and POV.
Alli

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4432 W: 248 N: 4028] (13270)
  • [2005-11-28 3:44]

Hello Janice!
Very nice place and shot.POV,colors,details,your note and composition are wonderful.TFS...:-)

kraina w³adcy pierscieni...ja chce tam pojechac!!!!!!!!!!

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2006-01-04 16:57]

Hello Janice, this is a nice view. I like the composition and colours. Very nice shot.

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