The red beach Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi all. Another from our Northland excursion. This is Coopers Beach. I fell in love with the colour of the “sand” on this stretch of the coast and as luck would have we passed this way just on sunset. Yes that is the actual colour of the sand, only enhanced by the warm light of the evening. The sand here is more crushed Seashells than actual sand and this accounts for the colour.
This area is on the east coast and is about 70 Km’s north of the Bay Of Islands, the tourist center of Northland.
Just south of here is Mangonui Harbour, home of the “World famous in New Zealand” fish and chip shop. Worth a stop if you’re in the area.
In WS a close up of the “sand”.
Enjoy, Paul.

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vmf-214 (1620) 2008-09-25 22:51

Hi Paul,

Wonderful shot you took here, Really like the detail of the beach and waves coming into the shore. The saturation is perfect, Like how you add the tree in the shot to give depth to the photo. Well done Paul.

Regards
Jason.

ribeiroantonio (21739) 2008-09-25 23:20

This is a very nice landscape picture with a nice frame by the trees creating an impressive sense of depth. It is very interesting the bit of land above the horizon on the left. Actually, I only noticed it after looking at the WS. The red “sand” looks to me like made of debris of volcanic rock. From your picture I can not see any quartz at all but I am not saying there is no sand. I have seen the same type of beach, but black instead of red, in Tahiti. There are also black “sand” beaches in NZ, I believe in the North Island west coast. Well done.
Antonio

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-09-25 23:36

Hello Paul
From my calculations so far, NZ has three different coloured and textured sands by the virtue of red, black and yellow. Any other colour I should know about and does any other country have this monopoly of different coloured sandy beaches? Certainly an impressive colour although I have to admit that the black sand is my favourite considering it's in my camera and tripod ;-). Great and composition and colours, well done.
Regards
Jim

Giorgio (8604) 2008-09-25 23:37

- Superb amazing color for this beach with red sand, perhaps the late hour accentuates also the phenomenon, anyway, the opportunity of a nice very well framed shot.
Have a good weekend also.
giorgio

robertosalguero (2759) 2008-09-25 23:58

Hi Paul,

I like this reddish sand. I think is very interesting because of the crushed seashells and wonder what the purpose is. Nice point of view showing this desolate beach. A peaceful composition. Thanks Paul :-)

Roberto

AiresSantos (41322) 2008-09-26 1:24

Hi Paul
Nice view of the Coopers Beach, the red beach !
Excellent contrast between the sand colours and remaining.
I like your POV and how you framed it with the tree on left side
TFS and have a nice day
Aires

gracious (20017) 2008-09-26 1:27

Hello Paul,
I miss this Coopers Beach when I went up north! thank you for sharing the amazing red sand beach with us, I loved how you framed with beach with tree branches!
good depth pov with sharpness, and details
have a wonderful weekend
cheers
Tony

Budapestman (40962) 2008-09-26 1:31

Hi Paul,
Superb photo from this interesting coastal sector. The reddish colours make the sight special, the composition beautiful. Like the dark branches and the peaceful mood. The soft lights provide a nostalgic atmosphere to the picture. Splendid shot. Have a nice weekend
George

Floydian (30970) 2008-09-26 2:20

Hallo Paul,
Plans for NZ are in the making, so i am looking with high interest to all pictures from far down under. No idea where this exactly is, but it sure looks nice. Weather and light is not perfect, but a rough sea can also be interesting and your crop works very good to present it in a more pano style...i like that.
Regards, Henk

Janice (4386) 2008-09-26 3:34

Lovely scene - and yes the colours are just right!! I like how it is frames with the Pohutukawa tree.

I love visiting Northland Paul. We usually seem to get up there somewhere yearly. And I can recommend the “World famous in New Zealand” fish and chip shop - yummy
TFS
Janice

PS we've had a super week of sun and blue skies, and hopefully it will be the same for the weekend...

Docarmo (8812) 2008-09-26 8:53

Hi Paul,
This image is very well composed, it has a strong effect of depth. The colour of the "sand" is amazing and the WS is fantastic to show us it is full of seashells.
Thanks for sharing,
MCV

Kielia (8183) 2008-09-26 9:25

Hi Paul,
the colours of the sand together with the colours of the sky make this composition very attractive. The framing is also beautiful. A great atmosphere of the sea! TFS!
Have a nice weekend downunder!
Warm regards
Harriet

nels (2455) 2008-09-26 10:05

hi paul, nice pov in this shot i like th estream running through th e middle of the sand and down to the river, . the drift wood on the left has the look of a seals face
tfs
adrian

Clementi (42865) 2008-09-26 15:36

Ciao Paul,
Wonderful shot,very nice landscape i like this red beach,the saturation is perfect also the light.
nice work
Giorgio

Graal (57268) 2008-09-26 23:04

Hi Paul,
an interesting composition. Amazing red sands of beach. Pleasant warm light on the sky. Good work. WS also.
Gr., Aleksander

ChrisJ (69522) 2008-09-27 1:58

Hi Paul

The late afternoon light & its color temperature haved bathed the entire landscape in a soft red tinted light. Good sharpness & the 'S' shape of the small stream adds superb perspective. Tfs!

pablominto (39918) 2008-09-27 2:04

Hello Paul,

This is a pleasant composition, showing the characteristics of the beach very well! Imagine, it took nature quite a while to crush the seashells to make up sand on the beach...
The silhouetted branch makes a fine framing of the view to infinity!

Greetings,
Pablo -

belido (16043) 2008-09-27 6:07

Hi Paul,

very attractive panorama. The low light was not a problem and you made very good use of the branches to create an effective dof. I like the clarity and the light tone. Great job!
Regards,
Carlos

trekks (14260) 2008-09-27 6:37

hi Paul

Surely I would not mind a stroll on this beach with sunset light and a good breeze as shown on the waves. A flat beach. This is different from the rocks and cliffs. tfs

bill

alvaraalto (5227) 2008-09-27 7:22

Hi Paul,

Lovely to see how the evening-sky has balanced their colours to each other.
This must be a great place to be.

Groet Rob

jmdias (18733) 2008-09-27 8:18

paul

very interesting the curves made by the stream to get the sea, the natural framing with that branches are interesting too.

hugs

jorge

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-09-27 15:51

Hello Paul:

It appears that there was little wind to capture this scene, as the silhouettes of the branches have not been very well defined. In addition, the contrast of colors is significant, the horizon is well established and the depth of field is very significant.

John

dareco (17024) 2008-09-27 20:30

A nice variety of colors and I like the pov including the tree. The sand does look lovely in this lighting. Very unique. TFS

jafadabret (38927) 2008-09-27 23:42

Paul bonjour.
Ce sable rouge donne un paysage des plus beaux avec, en contraste, le bleu de la mer. La courbe tracée par l'eau sur le sable est également appréciable.
Jacques

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-09-28 0:24

Hello Paul,
Beautiful light here, and I like the overall darkness of the image.
Beautiful job,
Have a nice day,
JB.

rodgerg (23069) 2008-09-28 0:39

Hello Paul,

A charming place, a good framing with the sheets of tree in the FG, the color of sand ise astonishing and very well collected,a beautiful depht of field...In a word, a very good photo.
Have a good day,
Roger

jhm (81687) 2008-09-28 2:59

Hello Paul,

Excellent beach scene with the curve of the small bit water.
You create a nice frame with the tree to the left, also this small part of the leaves above.
Composition and colours are pleasant for look it, nevertheless the bad weather.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Nicou (43813) 2008-09-28 7:44

Hello,

mangigiqeu cadrage su cette plage, la couleur su sable est de toute beauté, avec cette trace en rond qui nous mênent vers l amer, ver ces vagues et l'écume blanche, superbe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Cricri (42797) 2008-09-28 10:40

Hi Paul
Trés spéçiale ce sable rouge qui donne une particularité fantastique au paysage, beau cadrage et couleur
Good evening for you
cricri

Uhu (7326) 2008-09-28 14:52

Not quite joyful, but excellent photo, but with a very good composition and colors!

Greg1949 (8507) 2008-09-29 5:08

Paul, I can feel the sand under my feet. What a fine capture, the early evening light paints a fine pallet and the breeze has kicked up a nice surf line and blurred the leaves to the point you can feel the motion. Great capture.

Greg

pboehringer (770) 2008-09-29 9:24

Paul,
I have seen white, yellow and black beaches, but red is a new version. Is it rosequartz?
Nie framing with the branches in the foreground and the bend of water flowing into the sea.
Peter

jaywalker (12186) 2008-09-29 12:41

Hi Paul A lovely composed photo with these glowing sands, I like your POV with the branches shading the foreground, the arc of the water as it curves round works well in the frame, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

plimrn (19558) 2008-09-29 13:47

Hi Paul,
A nicely framed compo with the tree foliage and the driftwood emphasizing the detail of the red sand and the curving stream. The gentle waves and the the pastel sky make me long to wade there.
HLJ, Pat

Waylim (10717) 2008-09-29 17:56

Paul,
Another very peaceful atmosphere shot, the color is very subdue and muted but definitely very natural and pleasant, The evening light illuminated the color of the sand beautifully, the sharpness is a bit soft but the tranquility of the scene show well due to the soft edge and low light. The stream lead our vision in and into the ocean. Very good composition overall. Thanks and it's an honor to be among you fav list.
Way

testmaniac (11832) 2008-09-29 21:04

Hi Paul, again very nice landscape! Excellent colors,lights and composition. I like this red beach.

TFS

Phil

fabio_ts (13672) 2008-09-29 23:50

A really nice place you show to us in this picture Paul, well done work with good "panoramic" crop.

have a nice day,
Fabio.

UnTrained (0) 2008-09-30 1:12

Hi Paul,
a long beach creek in nice curves, well added with depth by the leaves. I like the soft light and the good beach textures. A nice view.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

ktanska (16404) 2008-09-30 2:53

Hi Paul,
Pleasant sunset shot showing the beach with peculiar colour and a small stream flowing through it. Tree branches work well as framing. Very peaceful scene.
Kari

siolaw (25698) 2008-09-30 4:17

Hi Paul,
The snd has truly nice reddish color tones... even in the subdued light... A simple view, but well composed with just enough sky...
Greetings
Laurent

Scharan (13951) 2008-09-30 14:06

Olá Paul

Bonita foto, gostei deste tom avermelhado.
Um cenário meio solitário, gosto do ponto de vista...parabéns!
GA
Vera

Gregtom (7119) 2008-09-30 23:15

Hello, Paul!
Very surprising color of the sand. One could imagine, that this color is only caused by the evening light, but You say that it is original color. Very interesting! Good idea to put some dark branches on the foreground. It slightly enhances contrast.
regards,
Greg

John_F_Kennedy (30629) 2008-10-01 2:06

Excellent composition in beautiful light. The soft colours you caught here are remarkable. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

danos (31652) 2008-10-01 7:47

Hello Paul,
lovely and rare this red beach with the wave to come to it.The tree branches decorate pleasantly the scene,as the pinkly sky.Well done.

Regards,Danos

lightsensor (687) 2008-10-01 10:40

hi, Paul,
can't believe it is original color! thanks to telling us! i know i will be this beautiful beach sooner or later. after the movie "lord of the ring", New Zealand is attracting me. from your pictures, i can know more and see more, also, enjoy more from those awesome scenery. thanks for sharing!

J-P,

emka (21143) 2008-10-01 16:37

Hi Paul, amazing shot. Interesting beach from colourful little stones. Perfect light and the composition. regards

Malgorzata

barrufeto_77 (25611) 2008-10-02 13:17

Hi PAul.

For sure, an unusual "red" sand. The waves, arriving to the beach are also lovely!

Rg,s Oscar

Charo (31651) 2008-10-04 2:26

Hello Paul,
Beautiful composition with a color that gives a very warm feeling of well being and comfortable temperature. Well seen my friend.
Best regards,
Charo

axiotea (15919) 2008-10-05 8:37

Hello Paul
You made a good exposure for this image on which the pinkish beach contrasts nicely with the sea and the silhouetted branches. Thanks for the photo in WS allowing a closer view on the crushed seashells. A good depth as well.
Cheers from Thailand
Marilyn

edal (6553) 2008-10-05 22:16

Hi Paul,
It's a capture that makes me a bit envious not being able to inhale the breeze and the beauty of the place...
Friendly regards,
Anton

riclopes (32857) 2008-10-06 2:10

Olá Paul, nice framing using the branches, even if I'm not so sure about the one at right that seems to be flying away. But I actually like the movement given by the 1/15s of exposure. Good use of the winding flow of water going to the sea as it is the way I read the picture. I guess it's not a good place to be in bare feet ;-) Excellent capture of the late afternoon mood in soft tones.
Cheers,
ric

zeca (20026) 2008-10-07 21:59

Hi Paul!
Its a nice seascape, and you've created a nice natural framing with the plants.
Regards,
Zeca

tabora (13636) 2008-10-08 12:35

Bonsoir Paul,
Les arbres peuplent un peu la vue,et lui donne de la profondeur,le sable a une bien jolie couleur la-bas.
A+ Joseph

jurek1951 (25728) 2008-10-09 3:42

Hi Paul,
Truly amazing landscape.Very interesting perspective and lovely colours.Nice composition and lighting, well framed.
Georg

Stepan (27167) 2008-10-12 0:07

Looks a little unreal and beautiful.
The pov, behing the trees, makes it looking like a secret beach. A secret red hidden beach, you want to preserve. A good atmosphere then...
Stéphane

mauro61 (14614) 2008-10-12 9:21

ciao Paul,
bellissima immagine della spiaggia al tramonto col colore della sabbia che si intona con quello del cielo.
Ottima l'inquadratura.
saluti
maurizio

giorgimer (20674) 2008-10-12 13:08

Hi Paul,

despite the low light you obtained a good color of the sand. The trunk in the bottom right is a good add-on.

TFS

Gio

Bluejeans (31553) 2008-10-17 10:21

Ola Paul ,
Bonita esta praia muito bela a iluminação em final de tarde com cores suaves , gostei muito do rio a cortar a praia , boas cores, belo ponto e visão , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Angshu (33267) 2008-10-18 0:26

Hello Paul
Like the pastel tones in this picture taken close to dusk. The red sand is something I haven't seen before...Like the channel of water meandering across the frame to join the sea. Well framed with the foliage on the left. Well done!
Regards
Angshu

Didi (35690) 2008-11-24 9:22

Hi Paul
Nice picture in spite the low speed, the lights are very appreciable.
Perhaps with a shutter at f/11 with a tripod of course it will give a larger DOF.
Well done.
Best regards.