Debbie's Photoblog
Haast river gorge
Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 15 February 2009 in Landscape & Rural.
further up the road the river narrows and turns into a gorge. This photo does not do it justice
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
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
A difficult situation for the camera to expose properly, but a good impression of the river anyhow ;)
15 Feb 2009 6:17am
@Observing: Yep I'm not sure what I did to this I think i tried to lighten in and on here it has got very grainy not at all good
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Spooky, I can see a scary man's face in the central brightly lit rock that's leaning at a 45 degree angle. Apart from that it's a lovely picture of the gorge.
15 Feb 2009 7:24am
@Mike: Well spotted and thanks for checking out my photos
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
This really is my kind of location. I love to sit by places like this and listen to the water flowing by, and be with my thoughts. When confronted by the real beauty that mother nature gives us, my life seems to fall into place, and I lose the stresses and strains of the day.
A glorious scene, Debbie.
With portrait shots on Aminus 3, I have found that I prefer to resize them as they appear too long on the page and you can't see the entire image without scrolling down, somewhat spoiling the visual experience. So what I do is resize them to be smaller, and viewable asis, like the landscape shots. In Paint shop pro the standard portrait length is 42.5 and I simply resize manually to 17.5. This cuts the height to a perfectly viewable size and automatically keeps the width in proportion. Naturally, it's a personal preference, and not a criticism at all, but I like to view a photograph without scrolling. Have a great day, Debbie
15 Feb 2009 9:39am
@EYES WIDE SHUT: thanks Paul I to prefer to see them without scrolling Will have to remember to resize them
Charles from New York, United States
Another great looking spot. The water looks gorgeous.
15 Feb 2009 12:13pm
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
looks a realy good place for photography
15 Feb 2009 2:21pm
@noisycat: thanks for the comment and the visit
mellofello from United Kingdom
I too see the face rock. He looks terrified. Maybe he petrified clinging on, not daring to let go in the torrent of the time. The grainy look gives force to this kind of image, even if achieved by mistake. it certainly got my imagination working. Love the whole work though. Fascinating, a beautiful scene.
15 Feb 2009 7:13pm
@mellofello: thanks so much Liners mum isn't it funny how people see dfferent things in photos
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Such a beautiful place clearly, and challenging light conditions, I too would love to ist in the spot and drift away into a relaxing mood listening to the water cascading down
15 Feb 2009 7:45pm
Lesley from Lincoln, United States
A lovely photo, Debbie! I like the splashes of yellow from the buttercups (?). The water has an amazing icy blue tone to it!
This is my kind of place. I'd love to sit and read as long as it wasn't cold.
15 Feb 2009 8:49pm
@Lesley: Thanks Loraaine I think the yellow flowers are actually dandelions. The water would be very cold even in summer.
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
I cheated and walked onto the bridge, only two other cars came over while i was on the bridge, but that was enough, when you step onto the lip to get out of the way the barrier is then only at knee height-scary! Good shot Deb.
15 Feb 2009 9:03pm
@Maxine: too scary Max
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
What a nice landscape ! The water color is gorgeous…
16 Feb 2009 9:23pm
Tammy/Cricket from Huntsville, United States
Oh my goodness. Look at the clear water. Very innocent and pure. Lovely...just lovely.
17 Feb 2009 4:41am
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