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Misty sheep
Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 21 August 2008 in Landscape & Rural.
Taken at Kokatahi on the West Coast early in the morning I really liked the soft light
I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes
@Calusarus: Merci beaucoup
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
wonderful and clean morning light -- an excellent pastural scene! is that mist in the distance? gorgeous!
21 Aug 2008 5:28am
@dj.tigersprout: It is mist. The West Coast of New Zealand has a very high rainfall and often has misty mornings. This is quite an unusual sight for the area as it is primarily diary farming country and this is probably the only paddock of sheep in the whole valley
kylie from Shanghai, China
so pretty, makes me a little homesick... a beautiful image
21 Aug 2008 5:32am
@kylie: Thanks kylie. I liked this photo
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
This is just beautiful Jamesy, the light is gorgeous, the sheep so relaxed despite your presence, wonderfully done.
21 Aug 2008 5:33am
@Kylie Greenan: Thanks Kylie for your comments
@Zygene: Merci Zygene
@Dimitrios: Thankyou Dimitrios
@Morgane: Thankyou
Anthony from Germany
Lovely light and composition,and as a Welshman I can realy appreciate the beauty of the sheep :-)
21 Aug 2008 6:24am
@Anthony: Thanks but I think these sheep needed a bit of dagging
Margie from Auckland, New Zealand
Well if that doesn't shout out NEW ZEALAND, I don't know what does! Very cool, the light is fantastic.
21 Aug 2008 6:32am
@Margie: Thanks Margie. Most people probably do recognise sheep and NZ in the same sentence don't they
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
On the way to the west coast??? really good shot, the mist ,the straggly pine, and the lambs as well .
21 Aug 2008 6:57am
@Maxine: At Kokatahi which is 15 mins inland from Hokitikia. Sister owns the local pub there, which is a great place to stay
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
Beautiful rural landscape. The light is excellent!
21 Aug 2008 8:18am
@Ana Lúcia: Thankyou Ana
@Cia: Thanks Cia its is a beautiful place
Veronelle from Lens, France
superbe lumière, j'aime beaucoup j'aime beaucoup cet aspect bucco-nostalgique
21 Aug 2008 8:25am
@Veronelle: merci veronelle pour votre bienveillant commentaires
@shahab: thanks
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
lovely hazey effect on the mountains
21 Aug 2008 12:23pm
@Mandy Provan: thanks
Sash from Adelaide, Australia
This is so tranquil. The early morning haze and overwhelming presence of sunlight give it a subtle blend of tones. Beautifully realised. :)
21 Aug 2008 12:38pm
@Sash: Thanks Sash for your kind comments
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
The light is lovely as is the composition. Good one.
21 Aug 2008 2:51pm
@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
This is a gorgeous scene in a beautiful country... great photo!
21 Aug 2008 3:13pm
@Earnest: Thanks I think nz is a great country too
Peter from Antwerp, Belgium
The morning light gives a special mood to this shot. Well done!
21 Aug 2008 5:05pm
@Peter: thanks peter
Mary from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
One can almost feel the morning air lovely pic
21 Aug 2008 9:44pm
@Mary: Thanks Mary
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
I thought, NZ, the minute I saw this beautiful thumbnail and the photo is even BETTER!!!
21 Aug 2008 10:15pm
@Judy: Thanks Judy especially for your kind words
willow from Chelsea, United States
I haven't been to NZ yet, but your photos are really making me want to go!!!! This is a lovely scene. I can almost hear the sheep.
22 Aug 2008 12:59am
@willow: Thanks willow. It is a beautiful country, but I am probably biased
baobab from Cambridge, United States
wow - really like the light! the sheep are delightfully solid in contrast with the ethereal landscape.
22 Aug 2008 3:55am
Jonah Murphy from Galway, Ireland
Beauttiful light sof pastel colours, nicely composed
22 Aug 2008 11:47am
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
The lighting here is particularly nice. And you did a good job with the placement of the horizon. The photograph is well composed.
24 Aug 2008 11:20am
Kurt from San Francisco, United States
Talk about the magic hour! That is some amazing morning light, and you captured it beautifully.
26 Aug 2008 8:32pm
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