Rise and shine Photo

Photographer’s Note

Usually the Auckland CBD looking over from Devonport is mostly photographed in dusk conditions. Here is a version of it from dawn
where the sky city is drenched in the morning sun.

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phwall (5556) 2009-06-19 19:06

Hi Jim,
Ha, I was on the verge of posting a similar shot of the Sydney skyline, guess it'll have to wait for a while. That dawn light looks glorious. Superb light on the clouds as well.
Regards
Peter

avene (10946) 2009-06-19 19:35

hi Jim,
gorgeous light, looks like liquid gold pouring over the city, I like a lot the combination of such light with pink and gray clouds, feels fresh and sort of expensive :) crisp and clear shot, great work.

best,
Kristine

jjcordier (24606) 2009-06-19 22:29

Jim
Sublime lumière qui donne une photo aux couleurs incroyables. Belle image!
Amicalement
JJ

zanzi (4504) 2009-06-19 23:29

Hi Jim
This is really an awesome light that you captured here.
The contrast is beautiful between the dark sea and clouds and the bright buildings.
Bravo
Chris
PS - the full size version must really be great...

delpeoples (5964) 2009-06-19 23:32

HI Jim, you get brownie points just for getting up this early! But on top of that the hues and depth are extremely impressive. I would have found it difficult managing the shade in the FG with the extreme light in the BG, yet you do it effotlessly. And it's all STRAIGHT too! Jealous. Beautiful sky BTW. TFS and have a great weekend, Lisa.

eversmile (6091) 2009-06-20 1:02

Hi Jim

The timing is perfect, with the city enlightened, and the sea still in the shadow. The strong contrast is singular and attractive, the skyscrapers dazzle so intensively!. I also like how your composition divides the picture in three parts, very well balanced. And the two little boats are scattered at the right place and direct our look to the shore. Bravo!
Regards
Marine

aadilj (17950) 2009-06-20 3:31

Hi Jim, this is crisp, clear and so well composed. I love the way you have balanced this scene. Lovely impact and superb colours

thor68 (5537) 2009-06-20 7:58

goooooood mooooorning auckland! :-) get up and enjoy your city painted in wonderful colors. excellent view
of the great city, love the warm morning-sun-tones and the nice mix of modern high buildings. the boat in the
foreground are a great addition and the distribution of water, city and sky is perfectly divided into 1/3s.
well done & best wishes, thor.

Tobias__Ortmann (2589) 2009-06-20 10:18

Hi jim,
wow I really like this shot great lights and very good exposure
I like the unsharp boats at the front a lot
tfs Toba

dkeus31 (26176) 2009-06-20 10:58

Hi Jim
good light here on the skyline getting famous these days, it give maybe a too strong reddish taste to them, would prefer some contrasting colors maybe, but difficult to have
regards
didier

Kielia (8445) 2009-06-24 11:30

Hi Jim,
first of all I like the title, no other words could describe the mood of this brilliant image. Fantastic contrasts and an incredibly beautiful light. This is a masterpiece, congratulation!
Warm regards
Harriet

foozi (4709) 2009-06-24 22:54

Hi Jim,
really a nice piece of capture here. The olours are lovely especially the blue sea . The cityscape is indeed excellent with glow.
Beautiful combination of interests- the building and lighting.

Regards,
Foozi

macondo (13079) 2009-06-25 13:45

Hello Jim.
Good to see you back on TE!
This view has been photographed a lot, but not with the same startling result, no doubt benefiting from the morning light on the city towers. Your panoramic crop is most appropriate, and the sharpness is just right for the size of the image. The foreground boats add interest without distracting. I like the sky's being lighter than the sea, and the colour of those morning clouds. Nicely done.
Regards,
Andrew

pablominto (40578) 2009-06-30 22:32

Hello Jim,

A lovely warm colour palette, in an interesting layered composition!
Clean and well balanced, the format is pleasant to look at...
Sharp fine details in the modern architecture!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Angshu (33627) 2009-07-02 0:30

Hello Jim
The hue created by the early morning light on the CBD buildings is gorgeous. There was obviously use of a slow shutter speed as evidenced in the moving boat in the FG. Almost 3 layers here, all contribute to the beauty! Wonderful!!
Regards
Angshu

PixelTerror (86060) 2009-07-06 3:27

Hi Jim
It seems to be just the right second, as the skyline glows in the light and the foreground water is still in the shade, image delivers a very fresh and dynamic impression
Have a nice day JY

Kiwimatze (164) 2009-08-22 2:53