Lake Rotorangi Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi all.

Last weekend we visited the Hawera water-ski club at Lake Rotorangi. This photo was taken just after we launched at Lake Rotorangi and the boat drivers waited for their crews to make their way to the jetty. In the foreground the boys are doing what boys always do when theres water and pebbles!

Lake Rotorangi was formed when the Patea River was dammed for power generation. The lake is approx 30 to 40 KM’s long and is flanked on both sides by native bush and occasional farmland as it winds its way up the valley. Used by fishermen, water skiers and day trippers mainly but there are even houseboats that use the lake. One houseboat is an old bus that floats up and down the lake on its own barge!!

In WS a photo showing what goes on behind these boats.

Enjoy, Paul.

Matthew-Watt, kiwi_explorer, dareco, Docarmo, Photo65Net, jaywalker, ktanska, Tue, alvaraalto, cunejo200, edytungkal, plimrn, gurselerdener, riclopes, josepmarin, Graal, Charo, jhm, robertosalguero has marked this note useful

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kiwi_explorer (12195) 2007-12-14 16:32

Hi Paul,
You look cool in that waterski ... I didn't know you're a bit of a daredevil :) I reckon a houseboat is the ideal bach ... no gardening and grass/weeds to cut ... possibly no rates too. X'mas holidays is just around the corner, this would be a great recreational ground for the kids ... much better than playing computer games. Wonderfully captured and presented with good image quality. Well done! tfs and have a nice weekend.
Cheers,
Renier

dareco (17024) 2007-12-14 20:22

A very relaxing picture. I like the scene and the boys in the fg are interesting. The trees are very pretty. All the colors are very nice. The ws photo is an excellent action shot!!!

Matthew-Watt (4463) 2007-12-14 21:02

Hello Paul,

I loved the Taranaki region of the North Island, very lush and green. The weather was revolting while I was there however, with squally showers and cold mist in the height of summer! It was very disappointing that I was not able to see Mt. Taranaki/Egmont while I was there, but I did manage to see it on a connection flight a few months later (those pics are on TE). Could you see the peak from this vantage? For an eye-opener, look at Taranaki in Google Earth, the national park surrounding the peak forms a perfect circle around. Farmland has cleared every other scrap of forest. A good compo here, I can feel the atmosphere. I wish you had waited for the child in the grey shirt to move out of the shot, as it detracts from the stance of the others. But you have compensated for this with good colours and saturations and a good degree of sharpness. Thanks for posting.

Matt

Docarmo (8814) 2007-12-15 20:17

Hi Paul,
Excellent shot, very good composition with these boys, the boats and this pleasant landscape. Colours are a charming appeal here.
Thanks for your informative note!
MC

Photo65Net (43084) 2007-12-16 1:01

Salut Paul,
A nice catch.
Colorful clothes provide nice graphics, and the boats add dynamics.
Nice one,
Regards,
JB.

jaywalker (12186) 2007-12-16 14:31

Hi Paul, A beautiful daily life photo with the boys enjoying them selves, the strong light & vivid colours are superb, I love the reflection of green across a great deal of the water, the shot is wonderfully sharp &, the overall composition is excellent, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

AiresSantos (41418) 2007-12-16 23:55

Hi Paul
Very nice view of the Rotorangi Lake, a pleasant and calm place.
I like how you framed it with the kids playing.
Excellent details and colours
TFs and have a nice week
Aires

ktanska (16414) 2007-12-17 0:47

Hi Paul,
Beautiful NZ lake scene with lush ferns in background. It's a bit static I think, even the boys show concentration on whatever they are doing. So my points go this time to Workshop. Excellent, sharp action shot showing speed and adrenaline!
Kari

Tue (25608) 2007-12-17 5:57

Hej Paul,
A very nice view over the water. The children are well placed in the foreground. The four boats are also good inclusions. The atmosphere you captured is very attractive and calm. Well done and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

alvaraalto (5227) 2007-12-17 12:49

Hi Paul,

I like all that activity in this vivid picture. The sun in front on the wall and the fathers acting tough in their speedboats. I hope they will change course in time.

Groet Rob

cunejo200 (7157) 2007-12-17 16:43

Hi Paul, Summer fun well depicted in a handsome landcsape. A high quality image with captivating and dynamic activity. Greetings! Danilo

edytungkal (4517) 2007-12-17 17:47

An interesting and fun place captured, placed the boys on fg shown the spontaneous of your picture, very nice daily life activity.
Colours and sharpness are well, thanks Paul.

daniel

gracious (20017) 2007-12-18 8:49

Hello Paul,
This is a total paradise unspoiled!
captured well with perfect sharpness, natural greenery and so much details to enjoy and view
well done always
best regards
Tony

plimrn (19558) 2007-12-18 12:23

Hi Paul,
The boats and bright clothes add nice touches of color. What an idyllic scene; as a long term boat liver, it brings back happy memories. However, the WS is my favorite because I love the exciting action you captured.
HLJ, Pat

Budapestman (41066) 2007-12-19 1:19

Hi Paul,
Fascinating atmosphere with beautiful colours. The composition is very attractive, clarity is excellent. Peaceful and idyllic mood, I like it very much. Have a nice day
George

John_F_Kennedy (30689) 2007-12-19 2:53

Very attractive shot. Excellent capture of this wonderful lakeside. Excellent done!
Best wishes,
Achim

Giorgio (8628) 2007-12-19 5:25

- Nice image taken alive, Paul, it's true, all the kids of the world do that, it's well seen, the corner with the air well sympathetic TFS in any case, finished well this year 2007, all the best.
giorgio

gurselerdener (972) 2007-12-20 0:24

Hello Paul
Green forest, reflection on lake, childs and boats are excellent in this photo.
Congratulations
Best wishes from Ankara
Gursel
:) tomorrow morning

riclopes (32865) 2007-12-20 0:43

What a big surprise in ws, Paul! I wonder why you didn't posted as the main image. Problably because you are doing the best service to TE and although the other can be more spectacular this one is more apropriate to show the place. A very beautiful place, for what I can see here. The kids are a nice inclusion, although it's a pitty that some feet are cut. I like the subtle diagonal, from left bottom to upper right.
Cheers,
ricardo

josepmarin (33591) 2007-12-20 9:30

Hi Paul,
A lake and a few children, doing what all of us have done also, to throw pebbles to the water.
Caught good this festive and relaxed environment, with the boats on the second plane, in this photo that has good lighting and good color.
The WS with the skier is impressive, very dynamic and very well obtained.
Best regards,
Josep

Graal (57292) 2007-12-20 10:05

Hi Paul,
interesting place and informations, pleasant view on the lake (pity that legs of boys are cuted) and superb shot in WS a photo.
Gr., Aleksander

emjleclercq (14133) 2007-12-20 13:14

A nice image of a peacefull week end, and I like the bonus shot, with plenty of action, with is the opposite of te main post.

All the best,

Emmanuel

Scharan (13951) 2007-12-20 14:05

Olá Paul

Sem dúvidas uma bonita foto com cores ótimas e bem contrastantes. Lindo este lugar...é a alegria da garotada! Bonito trabalho Paul, meus parabéns!
GA
Vera

Gerrit (35493) 2007-12-21 5:12

Hi Paul.
good overal shot and the right moment. The scattering of human elements all over this quiet lake is obvious.
Regards, gerrit

Charo (31651) 2007-12-22 9:40

Hola Paul,
Estupenda imagen de estos niños jugando junto al agua.
Bellos colores con excelente resolución y profundidad.
Cordialmente
Charo
Felices Fiestas!!!

jhm (81731) 2007-12-23 3:40

Hello paul,

My compliments for your splendid WS, what a nice action shot.
Also this picture give a nice composition and splendid colours.
Indeed the boys are doing always the same theres with water and pebbles!
Thanks for sharing.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
John.

crckt (6971) 2007-12-25 18:34

Hi Paul,
That's a nice shot of the boys playing with the pebbles! The colors are nice, the quality is excellent.
Regards,
Shaeri

Angshu (33324) 2008-01-01 1:44

Hello Paul
Beautiful shot with the boys in the FG enjoying the pranks...4 boys & 4 boats. The WS shot is brilliant, should have posted as an original post as well.
Regards
Angshu
Wishing you & your family the very best for the New Year

Bluejeans (31633) 2008-01-03 6:57

Oi Paul ,
Muito bonito este lago , fantastica a natureza em volta dele , gostei das crinças aqui em primeiro plno a brincar , o WS está fantastico , bom enquadramento da foto , parabens!!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

sothy81 (8496) 2008-01-05 22:23

THis is a very pleasant scene Pual. A place is beautiful and the colors, lights are well balanced. There is cozy feeling in this picture. Well done. Sothy

robertosalguero (2759) 2008-01-06 19:24

Hello Paul,

Your point of view is very effective to capture this scene. The boats on the water look tiny in comparison to the children playing around. The colours and details are perfect. This place seem perfect for some R&R after so much work. Good work and happiness in the New Year :-)

Roberto

jmdias (18795) 2008-03-24 17:12

paul

These colors are very nice to see. Good pov, the boys playing are very interesting too. I liked that big ferns in the other side of the lake too.

hugs

jorge