Debbie's Photoblog
Reflection magic
Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 8 September 2008 in Landscape & Rural.
this is beautiful Latke Matheson on the West Coast of the South Island of NZ. It is internationally known for its reflective quality and tourists flock to it with their cameras. Unfortunately it iwas raining on this day but I hope to get a better photo when we go back at Christmas time
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
Sof from Switzerland
The photo one has a certain softness, and gives an impression of loneliness
I would have shifted it on the right a little
Sof
8 Sep 2008 5:19am
@Sof: Thanks Sof do you mean to the right. It is such a lovely place
Kylie Greenan from Australia
M A G I C is th word, like a painting! Stunning reflections of a beautiful peaceful place Deb, wonderful work!
8 Sep 2008 6:10am
@Kylie Greenan: Thanks Kylie It was just shoot and photo honestly this has to be the most photographed lake in NZ. It even has a spot on the track called reflection island which is the perfect place for taking your photo
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
I'm with Kylie on this mate...MAGIC!!! Superbly taken J:-) I have been there too and I think they call them the 'Mirror lakes'. My photo was no were near this beauty though...Bravo!!!!
8 Sep 2008 6:38am
@Linerberry: Thanks C for your vry kind comments
Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece
a great photographer once said that in order to have great shots of these places, one must visit many times a year. One idea is the to put all 4 seasons as one shot, why not e? cool frame.
8 Sep 2008 7:15am
@Dimitrios: That would be an interesting photo thanks for visiting
leslie from norwich, United Kingdom
Although it may have been raining its still a great shot, its nice and soft reflections are great
8 Sep 2008 7:16am
@leslie: Thanks Leslie
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
I think this is good enough to stand on its side and make people figure out which way is upright!
8 Sep 2008 7:21am
@Maxine: Thanks Max might have to try it
@Veronelle: Merci
@Aaron Blatt: Thanks for your kind comment
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Classic it is so beautiful Debbie, and I'm sure that it will be just as much in colour, at Christmas,mmmm it'll be like a long awaited for present :)
ps if it looks anything like the clear blue of the photo you posted that I fell in love with, I can honestly say, I can't wait ;)
8 Sep 2008 10:31am
@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine I hope I can do it justice. Better pray for fine weather I have seen photos taken in good weather and they are fantastic
LeenaM from Joensuu, Finland
But this has a fairytale like atmosphere, I love this scenery with serene lake, surrounging mountains and trees.
And of course I miss "my lake", where I would like to be in this moment!
Nice dreams to you :)
And thank you very much for your comments on my blog!
8 Sep 2008 11:05am
@LeenaM: Thanks Leena it is a beautiful place
kylie from Shanghai, China
I was going to say the same thing as Maxine - make people figure out which way is the right way up! Its such a stunning place, you captured it well!
8 Sep 2008 11:51am
@kylie: Thanks very much Kylie but there are slight ripples in the water
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
This is magical, and especially the monochrome quietness of it all. I can't help but feel that I would crop out those leaves on the left side. Just a thought.
8 Sep 2008 11:55am
@GJC: Thanks GJC your not the only one to make that comment I appreciate your input and will try it
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Love it... I fell like grabbing a picnic and just sitting on the banks and enjoying the quiet...
8 Sep 2008 11:57am
@Fliss: Thanks Fliss but I should tell you about the sandflies that start to bite you as soon as you sit still. In case you don't know sandflies are like small mosquitoes
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
Wonderful scene and marvelous reflections.
8 Sep 2008 1:55pm
LeenaM from Joensuu, Finland
I forgot to answer to your question about those birds.
They areThe Black-headed Gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus).
They are quite common here and on that small island were nesting hundreds of couples. They are also very noisy, but I like them though:)
8 Sep 2008 2:19pm
@LeenaM: Thanks for that I noticed one of the English photographers had similar gulls in it
Mary from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Wonderful - like a fairytale, such lovely reflections.
8 Sep 2008 4:26pm
Jean-Michel from Brussels, Belgium
Hi Jamesy,
That's not magic ! It's pure reality perfectly taken ! A little touch of increasing contrasts could be nice ?
I Love it !
Cheers
8 Sep 2008 6:09pm
@Jean-Michel: Thanks JM i'm hoping to get the contrasts in the summer
@Zygene: Merci Zygene it is a calm and quiet place
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
just gorgeous -- beautifully muted colors and tones -- and a marvelous mirror reflection! i think this photo is divine! but i guess i will wait and see what the non 'rainy' day shot looks like! ;)
8 Sep 2008 7:18pm
@dj.tigersprout: Thanks DJ hope I get a good day because only there for 2 days over christmas
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
"hope to get a better photo"? This is perfect. Composition is unbelievable, particularly the line of trees that pull you into the picture. Great work.
8 Sep 2008 7:31pm
@Graham Russon: Thanks for the kind words Graham
Thomas Griffioen from Rotterdam, Netherlands
Beautiful landscape with great reflections.
8 Sep 2008 10:38pm
@Thomas Griffioen: Thanks for visiting Thomas
Margie from Auckland, New Zealand
It's a great photo, no matter what the weather was. Well done!
8 Sep 2008 11:29pm
@Margie: Thanks Margie you need to visit it.
Elisa from Massachusetts, United States
so beautiful!! love the composition! great job!
8 Sep 2008 11:49pm
@Elisa: Thanks very much Elisa
One from Açores, Portugal
Great image of a majestic landscape, a magnificent reflection on the water.
8 Sep 2008 11:59pm
@One: It is a magnificent landscape. Thanks for your kind comments
willow from Chelsea, United States
Rainy or not it's a wonderful scene - The reflection is even more beautiful than the original.
9 Sep 2008 12:09am
@willow: thanks for your kind comment Willow
@magiceye: Thanks alot
danthro from Suburbia, United States
awesome landscape! beautiful. very well done!
9 Sep 2008 2:52am
@danthro: Thankyou very much
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