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Another unpublished image from my Tongaporutu series. Will probably gather them up and do a blog on the website soon. Will link when i do...
These are or were covered over by sand the last time that was there. It needs a decent storm to move the sand bank so its not something those instagram influencers would rush in and do a snap standing on them like those ones in the South Island. Yay to that...
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Have a little collection of coastal images from wanders around the Tongaporutu coastline which is a treasure trove of geological interest. Not the least is this rock seemingly being scoured out of the cliff face with each high tide. There is also a constant flow of fresh water down the cliff face which keeps the cliff wet which would explain the green algae growth. It was really a bright green like this. Obviously the whiter rock would be of a harder consistency to withstand the water blasting...no doubt a geologist within our ranks would be able to explain more.
En un rincón poco conocido, al interior de Arica en el norte de Chile, la naturaleza nos regala escenas que van más allá de lo lindo que pueden ser. Había pasado varias veces por esta formación, sin haberme atrevido a retratarla, a lo mejor por falta de conexión o por que no la sentía. Esta vez fue diferente, al pasar me dio la sensación de que el grupo de plantas que da la forma de herradura, esta cuidando y cobijando al arbusto central, lo protege del viento, del frio y de las condiciones adversas que encontramos a los casi 5.000 metros sobre el nivel del mar en que estábamos.
Sentí un sobrecogimiento profundo, el poder presenciar como la naturaleza tiene sus equilibrios, las relaciones entre sus elementos que dan forma a la expresión de vida en pleno. Ojalá este lugar se quede prístino y protegido, cualquier alteración de su nicho lo más seguro es que puede cambiar la relación entre los elementos y así afectar lo que, con mucho tiempo de por medio, se ha generado en ese pequeño espacio.
Como fotógrafos debemos ser respetuosos con la naturaleza en nuestro accionar, para mi ha sido clave el unirme y representar a Nature First Photography, un alianza que nos brinda importantes herramientas para llevar a la práctica una fotografía de naturaleza lo más responsable posible. Súmate!
In a little-known corner, in the interior of Arica in the north of Chile, nature gives us scenes that go beyond how beautiful they can be. I had gone through this formation several times, without having dared to portray it, perhaps due to lack of connection or because I did not feel it. This time it was different, as it passed, it gave me the feeling that the group of plants that gives the shape of a horseshoe, is caring for and sheltering the central bush, protecting it from the wind, cold and adverse conditions that we found almost 5,000 meters above sea level where we were.
I felt a deep awe, being able to witness how nature has its balances, the relationships between its elements that shape the expression of life in full. Hopefully this place remains pristine and protected, any alteration of its niche is likely to change the relationship between the elements and thus affect what, with a lot of time involved, has been generated in that small space.
As photographers we must be respectful of nature in our actions, for me it has been key to join and represent Nature First Photography, an alliance that provides us with important tools to carry out nature photography as responsible as possible. Join!
Lake Guy/Junction Dam is situated 16kms from Mt Beauty, along the Bogong High Plains Road, and offers a scenic back drop to the pretty Bogong Village. The dam is utilised for the hydro-electric scheme and is surrounded by steep Alpine ash clad mountains. A very majestic spot to visit.
Haven't posted in a while and I found this image taken at Dog Rocks last year, although this is completely technically incorrect, I loved the motion within the image and the tones given that day, it has a real painterly effect to it.
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With the fresh snow fall came also some really strong winds on the peaks of Ruapehu creating these wispy lenticular type clouds but am hesitating to call them that just yet. The snow that was being just blown off was really dramatic at times...pity the ski field workers on Turoa trying to prepare the ski field in all that.
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When you have a rising Waxing Gibbous Moon of 93.3% rising behind you it does help with lighting the landscape for you nicely coupled with the remaining sunset.
Did a spur of the moment run to Cape Palliser when the Aurora app told me that there was a KP6 coming. Bah...seemingly the cloud messed with that plan but always another chance around the corner.
Have removed some power poles which were really bugging me. Don't mind removing odd things that are of no consequence but not one for adding in stuff like some fantastic sunset that never happened.
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There is debate or some such about having a landscape image sharp from the front to the back. But as Nick Page pointed out in one of his vids if you want to create a 2D effect of the background receding into the distance that can't happen. It must seem to be far away which on a image that is sharp all the way by focus stacking etc still is one dimensional. So with a easily recognisable land mark such as Mount Ngauruhoe its not hard to throw the background into a hazy feel to generate the 2D effect and the viewer still recognising the mountain and it still being part of the visual story. Like just being there on a hazy day.
Anyway just throwing that out there...
As a side note i never post full resolution images on the web anywhere so the image is of a lower quality in general.
Our second attempt hiking up to this mountain top in the dark was a success. For a minute we became witness of a explosion of pink colors in the sky and on the surrounding landscape.
The storm Sebastian approaches the Ligurian coast
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The new snow after the storm passed was just awesome but what caught my eye was the high winds over Girdlestone Peak on the southern end of Ruapehu.The snow being just thrown off the tops in the winds created some great shots. This angle looks from the Southern end of the Desert Road which had just opened as i arrived. Awesome timing indeed...
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So what to do when its a brilliant blue bird day and not a breath of wind to rustle your feathers when you are calling into where the infamous Lake Taupo Tree resides. Well a sunstar came to mind and the suns position seemed just right so here we are.
On another note the Lake level was really low. You can walk out to the tree if ya take your socks off. Thats a bit concerning at the start of winter with out any rainfall to date of any consequence...
Quien imaginaria que en este lugar estaba rodeado de vibrantes colores otoñales, y yo eligiendo una toma intima y más aun, en blanco y negro. La conexión con un lugar se da caso a caso, esta escena me cautivo por el contraste entre los esqueletos de los arboles quemados y la suave neblina que se retiraba en calma, dando paso a imaginación de que habría detrás de ellos.
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Seeing beyond
Who would imagine that in this place I was surrounded by vibrant autumn colors, and me choosing an intimate shot and even more so, in black and white. The connection with a place is given case by case, this scene captivated me by the contrast between the skeletons of the burned trees and the soft fog that calmly receded, giving way to the imagination of what was behind them.
Ladies Bath is one of the first places you can stop on your way up to Mount Buffalo. In the early 20th century, travellers would stop here to cool off on their way to the Mount Buffalo chalet. The men and women would separate and Ladies Bath is where the women would come to dip their toes in the refreshing waters of Crystal Brook.
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The swell by this stage in the morning had died off a bit but just now and then you would get a rouge wave as you always do when there's a storm about. By the shape of the cliff into turrets the wave would compress in a chute and explode upwards. Really dramatic. Can't wait for a easterly storm at this place...
In this region of Switzerland farmers planted trees (often linden) on top of the drumlins in memory of deceased family members or close friends. Other sources say that these trees indicate places of magic power. In any case they for sure are a significant local tradition since centuries.
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A sprinkle of white stuff on the farms around National Park this last snow fall. Was a bit of a precarious spot to stop with the traffic roaring past behind and scattering all the grit the council had layed down for the ice on the road over the camera gear and yours truly. The things we do...
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“The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.”
― Confucius
I had internal discussions about having the trunk sharp in focus but the leaves blurred in the breeze but came to the conclusion that this tree withstands all manner of challenges to survival so included the wind effect as part of its story. Works for me...
Am keeping where this tree is secret to maintain its mystery.
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This small little tumbler falls is just around the corner from the Mahuia Rapids which necessitated driving thru a water wash which made it nicely to the door sills. At least the under side of the Subi got a wash...
Is it just me or does the rock in the middle look like a horse head?
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Lake Weeroona is a man-made lake situated in the city of Bendigo, Victoria. Originally a mine, the then Mayor of Bendigo Mayor Duggall McDougall envisioned the creation of a lake and reserve in its place.
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Uncovering the ephemeral elusiveness of a landscape is one of the most difficult elements in wilderness photography. It requires a high level of anticipation of what the light might unravel several hours, days, weeks or months later. I have a mental map of many areas in the Southwest based on this principle of ephemeral elusiveness.
This area is fairly well visited. Many people go there for a very specific attraction and get locked in by it. Bad tunnel vision! I do not exclude myself!
Winter 2022/23 I visited the area, for the umpteenth time, with someone who jumped onto the main attraction while I just wandered around and looked. All of the sudden I was struck by a complete new composition, but the light was not right. It took three trips back to finally get close to what I envisioned 13 months ago.
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Shortly before sunrise the landscape was flooded by pastel coloured light and started glowing. Overwhelming in silence and peace.
It took multiple attempts until we were able to get to see this rare cat yet to take a picture (in a game reserve).
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A bit of a mind bender of a title i know but really exploring the not so familiar take on a over imaged icon. Thats my excuse...haha. Its also a different angle for the storm waves. Must remember this spot when there is a easterly storm as waves from that direction would be a much more dramatic scene. Will have to wait for a ex tropical cyclone methinks running down the coast to produce that sort of swell. Waiting...
On a side note i see that instagram is now calling itself a entertainment app in competition to tick tock. Wonder where the serious photogs and influencers will go then? Was really beginning to hate that app anyways. Dont know if facebook any better for photogs...
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