Cape Reinga lighthouse! Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hello to my TE friends,
Sharing with you this lighthouse which is situated at the northern tip of NZ north island! Thank you for Jim(jimkilgallon) for the invitation to travel 5 to 6 hours from Auckland just to see the sunrise at the tip of North Island!

Lashed by winds, pounded by surf and sand or soothed by the calm of sunlit days, the whole area of this northern tip of New Zealand has a wild and unpredictable nature.

Around it's shores sweep the currents of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean which meet in a foaming swell of broken water over the Colimbia Bank just west of Cape Reinga!!

The lighthouse:-
Cape Reinga lighthouse is one the most vital landmarks of Te Paki.
It's light once shone from Motuopao island where it had been installed in 1879 but it's beam was not visible from the waters of North Cape and in 1941 a lighthouse was built at Cape Reinga using the original lens from Motuopao. An automatic battery-operated unit now stands on cape Maria Van Diemen and the Cape Reinga light is now electric. It was automated in 1987 and is now managed by computer from Wellington. The 1000 watt light bulb, magnified by the lens systems, throws a signal of warning 49 kilometres out to sea and is often the first light in NZ that sailors see!!
Thank you!!

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Aviller (3090) 2009-02-09 9:43

Beautiful picture. You really chose the right time of day to take the picture since the warm light creates some fantastic tones on the lighthouse. I like the overall composition and the fact that the lighthouse is slightly off center. Well taken shot with a fine, straightforward composition.

leo61 (43219) 2009-02-09 9:44

Hi Tony!
I wrote to Jim`s shot and yours is great too.I like the orange tones of the first light at this nice lighthouse.Great POV and good depth.
Regards,leo

saxo042 (15482) 2009-02-09 9:49

Hi Tony,
Wonderful colours and an excellent picture with that lighthouse very well placed inside the frame, The path, hardly visible, is also very good as an important element here.
Kind regards
Gunnar

Kielia (8387) 2009-02-09 9:52

Hi Tony, dear friend,
really a beautiful light of the morning that created the lovely colors of the sky. I have already seen some very interesting images from this place here on TE but you and Jim were very lucky with the weather and the light. It was a very rewarding trip! TFS!
Cheers, Harriet

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jlbrthnn (37601) 2009-02-09 10:08

Good evening Tony,
The dark foreground puts forward this headlight at astonishing architecture. The side light is superb. The sight on the distance, suggests the advanced position of guard of the sea. congratulation.
Have a nice evening
Cordially
Joël

Dpbours (218) 2009-02-09 10:36

Hello Tony,

Yes, it is a very nice compo! The light is nice as well. But I have to say that I'm a bit distracted by the little layer of fine noise. It's visible in the sky, but also on the lighthouse and the grass and road. A pity, but still nice light.

Greetings,
Dennis

sunamoon (5057) 2009-02-09 10:45

Hi my friend!

The light is very special and precious the one of your photo… the brilliant colors and the trajectory with the light in the end, I see a little noise in the photo, but that precious hour of the dusk makes a photo brilliant. I hope to return TE soon…

Take Care!!!

besnard (30492) 2009-02-09 10:49

Bonsoir Tony
Un superbe éclairage sur ce phare qui est mis en valeur au dessus d'une mer calme. C'est superbe.
Merci pour le partage et bonne soirée.
Nicole

rodgerg (23717) 2009-02-09 11:14

Hello Tony,

A superb light and a wonderfull managment of this light. Nice composition too with the lighthouse well located in the image and the way which invites to discovery. A nice and good photowork.
Have a good evening,
Roger

lucasgalodoido (16583) 2009-02-09 11:26

Hi Tony,
nice image of this lighthouse, I´d like of the low sun light and soft colors of image. Interesting the sign too. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

vasilpro (8468) 2009-02-09 11:33

Hello Tony,
The lighthouse from another POV, also a very nice composition with beautiful colors as the previous.
Have a good evening, Vasilis.

paura (38266) 2009-02-09 12:33

Tony,
Supperb exposure management, friend. Colors and lighting are excellent. well done!

Abraço

Paulo

yedirenk (7283) 2009-02-09 12:36

Hi Dear friend Tony,
Very nice shot with wonderfull warm light.good timing!very peaceful and calm atmosphere.colours,sharpness and depth are superb.well done.TFS
Best regards

Cevdet

jimkilgallon (0) 2009-02-09 13:13

Hello Tony
Prefer this one to the yesterday post as the light is sublime against the lighthouse. The composition with the path was the right choice. Where next to then mate?
Regards
Jim

judesta (992) 2009-02-09 14:38

Hi Tony
I saw Jim's photo with you included and just had to look you up and see your perspective on this great scene. The colours are fantastic as is your POV, the sun on lighthouse really adds to this great photo. Hats off to the both of you for making the trek. I am flying over to NZ Sth Island next week, hopefully I will get some great shots and the weather will be kind to me.
Cheers
Jude

gunbud (27763) 2009-02-09 15:37

Hi Tony,
What a charming little lighthouse caught in lovely tranquil late day light.
The pink and blue sky blends beautifully and makes an excellent backdrop for this little beauty to stand against.
Regards, Tom

Floydian (30970) 2009-02-09 16:07

Hi Tony,

I'm not going that far north and what i wrote to Jim also counts for this one. A great trip with a wonderful reward when coming here at sunrise to catch that wonderful light hitting the lighthouse. It's a small lighthouse, but it stands proud in tha early morning light.
Bit noise in the sky, must be the Powershot, but can easy be removed. Beside all that, you really have a nice shot in good light.

Regards,

Henk

BWJ (1771) 2009-02-09 17:05

Hello Tony,
The lighting is absolutely gorgeous! Warm golden tones of the sunrise on the lighthouse contrasting with the cool blue tones of the water and sky are striking. Your POV is perfect. Thank you for the interesting and informative note.
Kind regards,
Betty

ribeiroantonio (21859) 2009-02-09 19:21

The side light is simply magnificent and adds to the idea of a warm day. I like the excellent POV and the bit of noisy in the sky can not take my eyes from the lighthouse. Well done.
Antonio

shevchenko (9862) 2009-02-09 20:25

Hi Tony,
Detail to show a local lighthouse in unique design, good pov to show relaxing surrounding environment, soft sunlight and dim color add mysterious and poetic feels, thanks for sharing a nice view.
Ally

zeynepe (9342) 2009-02-09 22:21

Hi Tony,
The lighthouse looks fantastic against the blues of the water and sky!
Warm regards,
Zeynep

skippy007 (6963) 2009-02-09 23:55

Hello Tony, I think I just saw A photo of you taking this shot on Jim's gallery. This one is different but just as beautiful the light I think is what makes it even better. well composed with good colour & clarity. Lighthouses are always fascinating this one is no exception.
Well done my friend
Regards
Santo

vmf-214 (1622) 2009-02-10 0:12

Hi Tony,

Beautiful photo with the soft light hitting the lighthouse. perfect time to get a shot and nice blue sky really makes the lighthouse stand out. Great job Tony.

Best regards
Jason.

siamesa (12680) 2009-02-10 0:38

Hi Tony,

That's marvelous.For me, to see a landscape like this is a dream. I think that lighthouses have a magic atmosphere, maybe because the novels that I have read.This one is simply amazing.
TFS
REgards
Maria

bracasha75 (21960) 2009-02-10 0:41

Helo Tony
I dont know what is happend with one work between this last two but i have found it great like this one and the lighthouse here is beautiful presented
Good shot
Thanks for sharing
Cheers,Braca

Gerrit (35593) 2009-02-10 1:02

Hi Tony,
fine light on this charming little lighthouse that seems to be placed at the end of the world.
Regards, Gerrit

Longroute (9185) 2009-02-10 1:35

Hello Tony,

the lighthouse is lovely for sure with this warm light at sunrise, but what happened to the other picture of the same lighthouse you had posted?
Best greetings,
Donato

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-02-10 1:52

Hi, Tony.
Looks like you and Jim had a great time out there, I'm glad to see it back in your pictures! A masterful shot that perfectly conveys lighting and mood of this wonderfully lonely sunrise. TFS, my friend! I wish you a good day and I'm looking forward to what's coming up next related to this trip to Cape Reinga.
Hugs from Holland,
Fulvio.

Cretense (55690) 2009-02-10 2:17

Hello Tony!

Ah, a lighthouse, one of my favourite subjects! One of the best photos of this theme, that I have seen in a long time! Excellent framing and composition, but true magic in this photo, lies on the fantastic warm light, that creates a beautiful atmosphere! Congratulations!

Hercules

Sistercosmo (2569) 2009-02-10 2:21

Hi Tony,
beautiful light on the grass, the sign post and the light house. Wonderful sky too. Great job!!
Thanks and take good care,
Linda

mauro61 (15178) 2009-02-10 2:36

ciao Tony,
le ultime luci danno una piacevole colorazione al faro che in sieme con le linee dell'orizzonte rendono bellissima la tua composizione.
buona giornata
maurizio

belido (16273) 2009-02-10 3:19

Hi Tony,

woow! Very good one. It seems the moment is perfect and the theme a lot special. Perfectly framed, the pathway is the invitation. Very pleasant to look at. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

patdeph (17694) 2009-02-10 3:53

hello Tony
the light on the lighthouse is really superb and gives it wonderful warm tones,this very beautiful!Thus,it's superbly standind out the blue sky and the shadowed ground!Its place in the frame is perfect!Superb!
Regards
Pascale

Cricri (43030) 2009-02-10 7:59

Hi Tony
C'est un trés bon moment que d'être là tôt au matin, la lumiére sur le phare est magnifique, il y a un beau contraste aussi avec le sol sombre et la douceur du ciel, trés belle réalisation
Friendship
cricri

deermen (1408) 2009-02-10 10:33

Hello Tony,
superb photo,
light,composition and colours are excellent
best regards.

Emile (19883) 2009-02-10 11:36

Hola Tony.
I think it was worthwhile to travel 5 to 6 hours to catch this beautiful lighthouse with the first sun lights of the morning, excellent composition. Good colors and POV. Very well captured. TFS.
Un fuerte abrazo mi amigo.

parbo (10966) 2009-02-10 13:16

Hello my dear friend Tony,

This is another beautiful capture of Cape Reinga lighthouse from different direction and more far. I liked splendid low angled sunrise lights and their fantastic tones on white facade. Creative setup for including paved road and full height of capture of lighthouse. Congratulations and cheers!

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

ciakgiak (10496) 2009-02-10 13:23

Hello Tony,
fantastic subject with an incredible and warm light.
The composition is really perfect and very well done.
Congratulations dear friend.
Giorgio

Waylim (10741) 2009-02-10 14:25

Tony,
A very none typical looking light house, beautiful sunset tone, warm light illuminating the light house. good composition using the road to lead us to the light house, the noise level is a little high, but not too bad. Very romantic atmosphere. Thanks Tony.
Way

Miha2ou7 (4901) 2009-02-10 15:10

Hey Tony,

I noticed you and Jim have been to the same place. First I thought it was a coincidence, but then I looked it up in the note. Nice timing in the shot, the colors are riveting. Especially the way that they fall on the structure. A bit of noise is visible, but considering the late hour that`s no wonder. Beautifully composed.

Best regards.

Charo (31665) 2009-02-10 16:08

Hello Tony,
Wonderful lighthouse with a beautiful architecture. I love the lighting on the walls reflecting the sun. Excellent composition.
Best regards my friend
Charo

hay_kes (28562) 2009-02-10 16:58

Hi Tony,
What a superb view vith great POV, colours, lighting and perspective.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

Atousa (3434) 2009-02-11 0:12

Salam Tony,

This great light has made the lighthouse seem glittering .. I also like the path leading the eyes to the lighthouse..beautiful simplicity..thank you.
Best regards, A

danos (32198) 2009-02-11 7:30

Hello my friend,
great perspective and POV lead our eye to the Cape Reinga lighthouse!I like the good placement of the construction in the frame as the warm afternoon light that falls on it.The white structure stands out well against the blue sky.Well done.

Regards,Danos

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amaryllis (17349) 2009-02-11 9:13

Bonjour
une tres belle lumière douce sur ce phare, un bon cadrage et des couleurs magnifiques pour cette excellente composition
juliette

Bluejeans (32021) 2009-02-11 9:51

Hello my friend ,
Muito bonito este farol iluminado por esta luz bem suave em tons de amarelo , gostei muito dos detalhes , bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

jaywalker (12190) 2009-02-11 11:27

Hi Tony, A really great little lighthouse, it's very quirky & looks out of proportion with the big glass area, you have captured the light hitting the side beautifully & it adds nice contrast to the larger areas of shade, the road leads the eye nicely in, I really like it, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

lousat (15302) 2009-02-11 11:59

Hi Tony,the magic light of sunrise make a difference,the colors of the lighthouse are fantastics! No better point of view,my best compliments,Luciano

JCG (25147) 2009-02-11 12:51

Hi Tony,

Small but stocky this lighthouse !!! Mariners must still be seen from far enough. The lights of this beautiful sunrise bring good value in the landscape and provide pleasant and beautiful colors. Pretty composition and thank you for the interesting note.

With all my friendships and with soon

Jean-Charles

TopGeo (21639) 2009-02-11 14:52

Hi Tony!
They is the lighthouses that I like. For the indirect lighting that impresses Good picture and composition
Well work
filika
Georgios

alftrek (2771) 2009-02-11 16:29

Hello Tony,

Thanks for your greetings.

In march last year, we went to the northern Tip of Borneo near Kudat in Sabah but there is no lighthouse like this one.

The early morning light on the lighthouse is beautiful, so is the sky which seems to promise another sunny day. Good work.

Greetings from Kuching.

Regards
Alfred

trekks (14262) 2009-02-11 18:23

hi Ho

So you met Jim at this place? How did you travel, by car?

The light is superb when you clicked this view, really a fine shot of the lighthouse, good clarity and placement. It contrast very nicely with the lower end of the shadow area. I like the softness in the sky and sea.

tfs, bill

ahmetgedikli (21799) 2009-02-12 9:58

Merhaba my friend,
Beautiful shot! Excellent lighting, sharpness and very good point of view.
Greetings from Türkiye.
Ahmet

UlfE (8937) 2009-02-12 10:44

Hi Tony,

Wonderful picture and what a timing capturing the lighthouse is still in the sun while the ground is shaded. The lighthouse really looks fantastic. A perfect photo job, my friend. TFS and have a nice day!

Cheers,

Ulf

ellelloo (4733) 2009-02-12 12:33

Hi Tony,
A nice shot of this lighthouse and important landmark in the north tip of NZ. The morning light is really beautiful. A good POV and composition as well. Thanks for sharing!
Best regards,
Lasse

bucanas (2209) 2009-02-12 16:19

Hi Tony,
Beautiful light house,very good composed.
Abracos,
Ralf

John_F_Kennedy (31197) 2009-02-12 22:59

I like the calm and peaceful atmosphere around this beautiful lighttower. Nice colours and use of light.
Best wishes,
Achim

Royaldevon (5890) 2009-02-13 3:16

Hello Tony,

No wonder you were eager to capture this, it is so ironic that the sun is lighting the lighthouse and not the lighthouse lighting the sky!
Excellent contrasts between light and dark, hazy and sharp.
The lighthouse is positioned well from a well judged pov. It is only after careful scrutiny that you notice that the road is appearing from the l/h corner ... good composition.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

sacavem (8223) 2009-02-13 12:59

Olá Ho,

Beautiful picture of this lighthouse, excellent sharpness and colors.
Regards,
Filipe

meltemi (9746) 2009-02-13 13:52

Hello Tony,
I'm very fond of lighthouses and this is a special one to me, nicely composed and presented. I like the slight upward diagonal provided by your shooting angle, you get a good rendition of details here from the fine lighting, as well as an added graphical aspect from the contrast between early light and the shadows cast on the road and the lawn.The technical work on this one is also impeccably handled.
All the best.
Stella

cfreire (11647) 2009-02-13 15:55

Hi friend from New Zeland,
Lovely shot. I love lighthouses' capture because I think that this kind of photograph always involves a bit of mystery and beauty. Splendid colors and lightas as like as the good POV indeed. Best regards, Consuelo

Wandering_Dan (3211) 2009-02-14 10:01

Hi, Tony -

Very different from your usual NZ shots, and I do like it. It combines the end of the world with the promise of dawn. (Valentine's Day can put me in a poetic mood!) Really excellent light and shadow mix.

Best,
Dan

carper (64546) 2009-02-14 10:38

you are going to fast for me my friend.
a marvelous shot here Tony, well taken composition, good light, fine balance in it, a good one Tony, congratulation.
have a nice day.
regard jaap

bakes888 (18101) 2009-02-14 16:25

Hi Tony. Hope all is well for you and yours. You must have had an early start to catch the sunrise at the cape!! Wonderful light and colours. Nicely balanced compo also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Juntas (3147) 2009-02-16 6:41

Hi Tony. Wonderful light you caught to show us this nice lighthouse. Nice how the road leads us to the lighthouse. It seems the trip was worth it :-) Regards. PAulo

stego (22350) 2009-02-18 12:41

Hi Tony,
Wonderful compo and light! A great capture of a magic place at a magic time of day. You and Jim must be quite fanatic if you aren't exaggerating when saying that you drove 5 to 6 hours just to see the sunset. :D But it looks like it was worth!
The only minor flaw I notice is the noise, but it's not so annoying.
Regards, José.

claudeD (11258) 2009-02-24 11:19

Hello Tony,

amazing picture with excellent colors and very fine tones.I like the calm atmosphere of this shot very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

martou (1670) 2009-02-26 17:07

hi Tony,
nice light captured here on this beautifull lighthouse, nice colors and well framed, interesting note good job bravo bye Martou

buscape (3583) 2009-03-04 9:10

Hello Tony,
what a beautiful picture of this lighthouse in the sunrise mood.
The colors are great and the light is simply fantastic. Perfect moment to take this wonderful composition. My compliments.
Best wishes,
Helmut

Jakab (3450) 2009-03-09 16:30

Hello Tony,
miraculous, the light tower is lighting over the dark sea thank to the first rays of sun. (And, of course, thanks to you who did not mind the effort to wake up so early!) A rare moment, a unique view! Compliments with my best whishes
Laszlo

nivaldo (13000) 2009-03-15 11:38

It looks really nice , Ho Tony !
A beautiful scenery, I liked it.
TFS.
Kind regards,
Nivaldo

P-S-I-G (24482) 2009-04-11 0:55

Hello Tony,
Very pleasant light on the lighthouse. Well taken.
Best regards,
Fabrice

Didi (35998) 2009-04-11 11:26

Hi Ho
Genius composition and very nice warm spot light on the lighthouse.
Very good exposure management.
For the next time I hope that you'll wait the lighthouse on in the twilights.
Best regards

vinicio (22334) 2009-04-11 16:02

Beautiful strong view in a splendid light of this lighthouse, great atmosphere too, really pleasant and beautiful, compliments, well done.
Ciao
Vinicio