Hole in the Rock Photo

Photographer’s Note

A boat travel nearby Paihia, Bay of Islands.

Piercy Island, often known simply as "The Hole In The Rock”, is located off the north coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is at the very northern tip of Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands. The island is more of a rock, barren only having gannets and other sea birds to call it home.

The island itself was named Piercy Island by Captain Cook in honour of one of the Lords of the Admiralty, It is called Motukokako in the Maori language.

The 210 foot hole at sea level was created over centuries by wind and waves making it one of the most naturally beautiful sites in New Zealand. Being a popular tourist destination there are a multitude of tours offered and if the waters are calm and the tide is right the jet boats will go right through the hole.

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phwall (5711) 2008-06-17 20:43

Greetings Frank,
Wow, you've captured this scene so well. The colours, contrast and composition really work beautifully. Great job, wish it was one of mine.
All the best
Peter

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-06-17 20:52

Hello Frank
Great capture of the Hole in the rock in the BOI. Composition looks sound, and the blues are well balanced. The right hand side of your horizon is slightly rising up but that is easily corrected. Well informative note to accompany capture.
Well done
Jim

Hussein_Kefel (571) 2008-06-18 1:51

Hello Frank,
Beautiful blue sky and natural colors and very good POV, nice shot
Regards,
Hussein

Fellini (4962) 2008-06-18 2:41

Hi Frank...
woow...this is a beautiful shot whit clean colours and excellente composition...ina a very very good place!
Well done
Best regards
Alex

chirasak (575) 2008-06-18 3:34

Hello Frank
very nice picture it's look like elephant playing on water
good shot

Regards
Chirasak

zeca (20026) 2008-06-18 15:22

Hi Frank!
New Zealand...we just look to anywhere to see a photography opportunity! Beautiful country!
You did a nice work capturing this beautiful scenery. Nice seascape! The colours are beautiful and its nice to see the boat to understand the dimensions.
Regards,
Zeca