Summer morning over Maungakiekie # Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hello to my TE friend here!
Sharing with you apart from my usual coastal scenery for a change!
I had posted once before on this landmark of Auckland "One Tree Hill" and Moari name "Maungakiekie" looking up from the Campbell Park down below, and this one is looking one step closer to the top of the One Tree Hill!
The park's donor, Sir John Logan Campbell was buried along side the obelisk that you see here, there was a huge single Totara pine tree along side the obelisk before 2001, but was put down for safety reason after attacked by the Moari protestors!
Here you see in closer view the most intricate volcanic cone fortress dating way back in time for the Moari people on their living terraces, defensive ditches and banks etc.,
Hope you can enjoy it and like it also many thanks for your time!
Wishing everyone a good WE!
Cheers from Auckland!!

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DokDi (54) 2008-12-06 8:20

I really like the composition with all the terrases and textures of green.

Dorota (728) 2008-12-06 9:18

Helloooo :)

Interesting hills with beautiful green colour .Nice picture ! Very acurate light.Look so cherfull.

have a great weekend Tony
Dorota

scrubs (193) 2008-12-06 9:28

Hi,
You've found the perfect point of view so that we believe it's the countryside around.
I also noticed that I was in Auckland when you took this picture in december 2006 ;-)
cheers

Kielia (8507) 2008-12-06 9:53

Hi Tony, dear friend,
this impressive monument is even worth more views. Here you have captured a great atmosphere of the greenery with a gentle light and very nice shadows. A very pleasant composition and an interesting note. Have a nice sunday!
Cheers, Harriet

vasilpro (8804) 2008-12-06 9:57

Hello Tony
Beautiful landscape with that green carpet. I like the silhouettes of the trees under the blue sky and the nice contrast green-blue.
Best regards, Vasilis.

npecanhuk (13983) 2008-12-06 10:00

Hello Tony!
I like this one very much because of the shapes it has (the hill and the monument - the match so perfectly), the natural and beautiful colors (green is so beautiful in here), and the excellently managed brightness (shadows in this one are so nicely contrasting with the parts that are lit!).
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-12-06 12:04

Hi, Tony.
Great shadowplay and a lovely display of soothing greens and blues, captured at the perfect angle and shrouded in a most magnificent gentle light. Beautiful landscape. Thanks for sharing it with us my dear friend! Enjoy your weekend, I'll be seeing you soon. A big hug,
Fulvio.

sunamoon (5057) 2008-12-06 13:26

Wowwww te felicito!, esta increible esas laderas,
escalonadas verdes y con esa preciosa luz,
me gusta estas sombras, y ese gran contraste con el cielo azul,
esta bien que cambies de registro, y no siempre publicar playas, aunque siempre son preciosas, pero esta me ha gustado mucho,
la estatua del fondo muy buena... Bravo!!!

Un saludo,
Elena

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-12-06 13:30

My dear friend Tony:

Not if my monitor, but I see a lot of saturation in shades of green. For the rest, as I imagine will be a shot from the top of the obelisk. The composition of the various breaks in the slopes and trees as contrasted with the blue sky, is wonderful.

Greetings from Colombia

John

parbo (10970) 2008-12-06 13:55

Hello Tony,

You found a spectacular landscape in very interesting form while a statue is increasing its beauty attractively. Naturally -I think- terraced ridge amazing with splendid light plays on it. Herd is adding life and contrasts too. Great one, with silhouettes of trees and cloudy sky. Congratulations.

Just fresh, newly captured scene, wonderful my dear friend. I'm also reserving some of my photos everyday for posting to TreakEarth, when I returned to my desk but I can't post everyday due to time limit from my photography assignments; So probably at least my five generations have enough photos currently to post them to TrekEarth twice a week. Have a nice weekend, cheers!

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

dareco (17104) 2008-12-06 14:42

A very pretty scene!! I love the green and the detail is very good. An interesting post. TFS

siamesa (12924) 2008-12-06 14:45

Hi Tony,
I realy love your pictures. Its are marvelous in any place that you shot its.In this one the green is magic and the obelisk over the hill is very nice agains the blue sky.
Abraços
maria

mauro61 (15648) 2008-12-07 0:47

ciao Tony,
bello questo scatto con la collina verde e gli animali al pascolo.
Mi piace l'inquadratura con l'obelisco decentrato e sul bordo della collina i tre alberi con lo sfondo del cielo...una bella composizione
buona domenica
maurizio

danos (32538) 2008-12-07 1:02

Hello Tony,
really nice this green landscape view with the obelisk proudly stay over the grave of Sir John Logan Campbell.I like the way that obelisk contrast on the blue sky, as the trees on the right,which create a balance in the the scene.The brilliant light with the play with the shadows make the whole shot to have more dynamism.Wel done my friend.

Regards,Danos

rodgerg (24183) 2008-12-07 1:32

Hello Tony,

Very nice viex with contrats and colors well collected ( the green color is here superb)
I like especially the balance in hour composition with the // between the barrier and the top of the hill.
An another masterpiece.
Have a good sunday,
Roger

snunney (34942) 2008-12-07 1:34

Hello Tony,
You present us with a very interesting and well composed landscape here. The light brings a pleasing sculptured look to the terraces of the old volcano. Very good natural colours and excellent clarity.

MarianneS (14282) 2008-12-07 2:08

Hello Tony,
It is good to see this countryside landscape, for a change.
Very well composed, under an excellent light, this is an invitation to walk through the fields. The trees and the obelisque offer a great contrast against this nice blue sky.
Have a good sunday and best regards,
Marianne

Photo65Net (43096) 2008-12-07 4:12

Hello Tony,
Superb compo, with great light !
I like a lot the natural curves and how you caught them.
Have a nice day,
JB.

Tue (25608) 2008-12-07 4:51

Hi Tony,
A lovely landscape photo in a very attractive morning light. The composition is very good with the monument well placed on the left hand side. I love the green tone of the grass here too. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

Royaldevon (5934) 2008-12-07 6:25

Hello Tony,

Perfect composition of this lovely summer scene with the focal point framed against the sky and nicely left of centre.
You have used the light to do a great job of sculpturing the hollows and bumps in the hillside!
A fine shot!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Vames (4356) 2008-12-07 9:57

hi Tony,very beautiful green colours and nice composition!good landscape Tony.salutare Vaios

paura (38456) 2008-12-07 12:06

Tony,
Lighting and colors settings are very nice here. Interesting also the compo with the several hill steps.

Well done, friend.

Paulo

Charo (31671) 2008-12-07 12:53

Hello Tony,
Bella capture of this mountain with its undulations and the obelisk on top. I also like those sheep grazing in those green pastures. Excellent details and composition.
Best regards my friend.
Charo

dip (12590) 2008-12-07 13:03

Hi Tony!
a beautiful image,wonderful green tones and amazing light,
excellent seen and composed,
Dimitris.

Cricri (43108) 2008-12-07 13:06

Hello Tony
Yes un changement avec les merveilleuse côtes sauvages, mais une région qui plait beaucoup aussi, le POV excellent avec les différents paliers de la vallée verte ou régne l'obélisque
sous une trés belle lumiére, trés belle image
Have a nice evening for you
cricri

stego (22360) 2008-12-07 14:05

Hi Tony,
Clearly, you don't need the sea to excel in compo and light management! The verdant hill is very scenic and it's masterfully used in the compo, with the obelisk placed in one of the golden points and the impressive game of light, shadows and lights seeming to subtly lead the eye to it. The lambs enhance the wonderful bucolic mood and I like also very much the trees against the sky. Very well done!
Regards, José.

Vasa (5608) 2008-12-07 14:17

Hi Tony, friend,

I take habit to visit your gallery. For personal pleasure and to learn the good photographs. And to discover New Zealand.

Many thanks freind,

Branko

Scharan (13951) 2008-12-07 17:42

Olá Tony

Que foto agradável de se ver...as cores descansam os olhos e a paisagem traz grande tranquilidade. Ótimo trabalho Tony, parabéns!
GA
Vera

bakes888 (18239) 2008-12-07 23:37

Hi Tony. Wonderful photo. You have used the light well to bring out the contours of the hillside. The colours of spring are well captured also. Nice work my friend.
Cheers, Paul.

John_F_Kennedy (31427) 2008-12-08 3:16

A lovely view with very good framing and a beautiful green colours. I like it.

Best wishes,
Achim

amaryllis (17549) 2008-12-08 4:37

bonjour Ho
hum ! le soleil est bon! tres belle photo de cette nature plus que verte avec ces moutons qui ont de quoi brouter , les clotures et au top de cette colline, l'obélisque
une superbe réalisation
juliette

Miha2ou7 (4915) 2008-12-08 5:20

Hey Ton,

One tree hill hum. In any case, a splendid image, well composed and shot from the optimal point of view. I also like the details, like the sheep, which make the scene a bit more vibrant. Beautiful scenery.

Best regards.

trekks (14316) 2008-12-08 8:10

Nice steps of green leading up to this top of the hill. Wonderful scenery under the bright light in this composition of the natural beauty.

tfs, bill

XOTAELE (476) 2008-12-08 8:15

Hola Tony.
Excelente escena, con un bello y equilibrado panorama. Hermosos contrastes entre los árboles y el cielo azul.
Interesante comentario.
Saludos, Jl.

patdeph (17918) 2008-12-08 9:38

hello Tony
you don't have to be soory,I am late also to see your beautiful pictures!This one has a splendid light that permit to see each details of the relief,this is really impressive and wonderful!I also like the line of trees on the slope, the soft texture of the grass,and the incredible color of this last!Yes,this is truly splendid!
Regards
Pascale

cfreire (11647) 2008-12-08 13:45

Hi Tony,
Nowadays I'm very busy with a lot of things and many times I don't have time to access the TE, but I don't forget my gallerys' friends, so, I'm here. This a beautiful shot with splendid greens' scale. This hill was captured with excellent pov and framing. Well done. Regards, Consuelo

gunbud (27907) 2008-12-08 17:02

Hi Tony,
You have got the two most prominent colors found in nature here with the lush green hillside with its lovely lines and rich textures reaching to a lovely pastel sky.
The grazing woolies add scale to this brilliantly contrasting landscape.
Regards, Tom

batalay (20964) 2008-12-08 19:26

Hello Tony,

I remember seeing an earlier post by you of this monument. By the light of the sun at a low angle, you get deep shadows and contrasting topography. The obelisk, however, has to be rotated ever so slightly (maybe 1-2°) in a counterclockwise direction. Almost two years Norbert Woehnl pointed out, with disdain and disgust it seems, the Leaning Washington Monument that I had completely overlooked.

Wonderful composition, colors and resolution,

Bulent

shevchenko (9936) 2008-12-08 21:29

Hi Tony,
Soft sunlight, shading, eating livestocks and sunny sky all togethjer create relaxing feels, good pov and detail to show the uneven land surface, distinct image, good shoot.
Ally

hay_kes (28562) 2008-12-09 0:22

Hi Tony,
Very beautiful landscape vith excellent colours and lighting.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

Longroute (9375) 2008-12-09 1:05

Hello Tony,
the fine sideways light makes the grass sparks and underlines the gentle curves of this hill with its terraces. I like the silhuette of those three solitary trees at the right.
But why the Maori protested?
Best greetings,
Donato

jlbrthnn (38055) 2008-12-09 3:01

Hello Ho Tony,
Under a beautiful light, an excellent and very interesting photograph by the history of the obelisk but especially by the explanation on the configuration of the hill. A photographic good work.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

denisn72 (6979) 2008-12-09 6:13

Hello Tony
Amazing shapes and vivid colours. The distribution of light and the details are perfect. This place looks so natural! Thanks for sharing. Well done!
Best regards
Denis!

bracasha75 (22127) 2008-12-09 10:50

Helo Tony
This hill is like with hande madeand the green cane bee not greener than yet
Wonderful sommer morning
TFs
Cheers,Braca

adores (15567) 2008-12-09 14:56

Hi Tony!
I really like these one, the pov, the colours and the composition with the sheep in foreground and the obelisk at the top of the mountain. The light is fabulous, I guess I prefer this second one!

Juntas (3275) 2008-12-09 15:03

Hi Tony. Wonderful landscape. Beautiful colors and great sharpness. Love thoose trees against the sky and the detail of the sheep. Well done. Regards. Paulo

fanni (8737) 2008-12-09 15:30

Hello Tony,
incredible colour of the grass! I thought that such a colour can be seen only in paintings (when you paint with oil).
Very pleasant sight; excellent composition - with the obelisk at the very top!
Those three trees on the right - each of a different size - are an excellent, lovely addition :)
Very good POV. The shadows and bright light adds depth to the photo. Very nice!
best regards,
Elena

Bluejeans (32391) 2008-12-10 5:27

Ola amigo ,
Linda paisagem em tons de verde com estas ondulações , muito bonitas as ovelas a pastar , ficou magnifico o obelisk no alto da colina , bom contraste de cores, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

zmey (7250) 2008-12-10 8:35

hello ho
just like froma fairy tale... these rolling green slopes hosting sheep and an odd tree here and there. heh, one day i'll see it with my own eyes. one day :)

cheers,
kristaps

COSTANTINO (22747) 2008-12-10 11:35

Hello,
Amazing green,beautiful green colour indeed..
I love the nature and those interesting hills
You took this countryside from the best
point of view and the shot looks nice
regards
Costantino

JCG (25377) 2008-12-11 10:15

Hi Tony,

Summer in New Zealand, winter in France ... I wish though that is the opposite !!! A photographic composition and an interesting note. I love the contrasts in this image in both colors in the lights. A beautiful place, thank you Tony.

With all my friendships and soon,

Jean-Charles

leo61 (43406) 2008-12-12 11:15

Hi Tony!
Great shot and a very informative note.Good composition with this fence and the few sheep.The bright,green tones are wonderful and contrast very well with this soft sky.
Regards,leo

jemaflor (39433) 2008-12-13 4:26

Hi Ho,
Nice pov, a good composition and also a so lovely green with such a light, well taken.

josepmarin (33785) 2008-12-13 6:22

Hi Tony,
The light and its shades give a good 3D sensation in this hill draped with green grass, drawing all its relief and its shapes.
The obelisk in the top of the hill points towards the sky with a great slenderness.
I like the nice chromatic contrast and the great light of your composition.
Nice work, my friend.
Best regards from Barcelona,
Josep

loves_summer (763) 2008-12-13 13:03

Hi Tony,

The colour and contrast of this image is fantastic. Also, the landscape itself is interesting...the bumps and ridges are really eye-catching. Great composition and sharpness. Thanks for sharing!

Ashley

Jakab (3470) 2008-12-13 14:14

Hello Tony,
I remember of your first shot with this monument but I have never thought that Maori built fortresses. (To tell the truth I know hardly more than nothing of Maori. The only person of Maori origin I heard of is Kiri Te Kanawa - but she is really a phantastic singer, definitely one of the greatest of the world!)
Have a nice weekend!
Laszlo

zeynepe (9342) 2008-12-13 23:55

Dear friend Tony,
This is different from your coastal shots and I really like it. You captured a great combination of a green hill and an impressive monument together.
Super as usual,
Congrats and have a nice Sunday,
Zeynep

plimrn (19674) 2008-12-14 16:19

Hi Tony,
There is something very attractive about this composition; I think it's the velvety curving paths worn by the sheep feet bathed in sunlight and shadows. It's really lovely.
HLJ, Pat

Didi (36158) 2008-12-15 7:21

Hi Ho
Very beautiful lights on this hill, the moment was well choozen.
I think you should try a panoramic stiched view.
Best regards.

Emile (19999) 2008-12-15 21:24

Hola Tony.
Wonderful shot with nice colors and a good upward POV, you did a good work with your f/2.7 and exposure of 1/60 seconds at the right time in the evening, lovely hill with the green terraces and the beautiful sky. Very well captured.
TFS.
Best regards my friend.

ahmetgedikli (21916) 2008-12-16 11:40

Merhaba Tony,
Perfect landscape! Great POV, depth, colors and excellent light...
Warm regards.
Ahmet

emilbo (9403) 2008-12-17 11:51

Allô Tony!
Une magnifique photo matinale et un merveilleux éclairage qui donne de belles formes. J'aime bien ta composition avec l'obélisque sur le haut de la colline et les arbres à droite. Bel avant-plan avec la clôture et les moutons. Les couleurs sont superbes et beau contraste entre l'ombre et la lumière.
Cordiales salutations,
Emilius

skippy007 (7083) 2008-12-18 16:36

Hello Tony, Interesting undulating hill, with the monument on top creating more interest. I like the inclusion of the fence & sheep. Nice colours & contrast.
Well done.
Thanks
Regards
Santo,

alftrek (2809) 2008-12-18 21:40

Hello Tony,

This is such a pleasant composition of the famous "One tree hill" which I visited several years ago when the Tree was still there. The warm light has given the pasture a refreshing green dotted by the sheep. The diagonal alignment of the farm fencing, the trees and obelisk protruding into the blue sky all make a wonder sight.

Thanks for sharing from Auckland and hope you have a wonder Christmas and a great New Year ahead.

My warm wishes and regards from Kuching,

Alfred

marietom (31974) 2008-12-19 4:14

hello Tony,

très belle composition, cette obélisque est étrangement placée, tout là haut.
Bonne journée
Marie