Wharariki Beach Lagoon Photo

Photographer’s Note

I'm hoping you're not getting too tired of my postings from this magical beach at the NW tip of New Zealand's South Island - I'm certainly not! This was shot at the end of a wet & windy day - luckily for me, the clouds gave way just before sunset, and I made the most of great light.
As always, cropped & re-sized from a RAW image (TE members may also view the 'Large Version').

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fotoguy22 (1956) 2009-02-12 4:04

Hi Jeff:

Excellent composition, color, sharpness and time of day. Terrific!

Greetings from Florida............Greg

bema (8619) 2009-02-12 4:17

Hi Jeff,

getting tired off such an impressive view? no matter, it looks real great, even at LP,
perfect depth and sharpness and very pretty colors, like it a lot..

have a fine day, greetings Bernd

mkamionka (4248) 2009-02-12 4:17

Hi Jeff,
That is fantastic. I want to be there.
You composed it very nicely. grass, sand, sea, rocks -amazing variety. The rock formations seem to be very interesting.
Very good quality shot
M

dta (4848) 2009-02-12 4:26

Hello jeff ,
very nice coastal scenery . The panorama is really a good format for this kind of landscape . Very beautiful light and natural colors .
Regards
Denis

Herquin (4498) 2009-02-12 4:27

Hi Jeff,
what superb view on this beach .
Regards.
Christian .

luciola (996) 2009-02-12 8:06

Hi jeff
Beautiful panorama, very nice colours.
Regards
Lucja

rey316 (1900) 2009-02-12 8:29

Hi Jeff
Beautiful image and view. Beautiful movement of water into the sea and on shore
Good light and color. Beautiful place and good work
Well done
Andrey

phwall (5532) 2009-02-12 12:46

So Lazarus returns, about time I say.
Glad to see you captured this beauty with the D80, makes my heart soar.
Wonderful detail and excellent DOF, everything is sharp.
Composition is superb, the foreground works and the overall balance of the frame is excellent.
Those NZ folks sure got the pick of the litter when it came to scenery.
Nice shot mate, well done.
Regards
Pete

Longroute (9149) 2009-02-12 13:20

Well Jeff,

this is a damn good capture. The scenery is gorgious and your composition shows it from the best pov and in the best way. Great sense of space and depth, a wonderful warm light and excellent sharpness. As a coastal views lover I do appreciate it a lot. Well done.
Donato

gneufeld (15159) 2009-02-12 18:12

Hi Jeff,
Very nice and peaceful scene here - have been worried for you because out here in the west the media has been showing both devastating fires and floods in Australia. Hope your not affected by those things. Take care and TFS. Gerald

OLF (3886) 2009-02-14 0:27

Hi Jeff,
Very good pov on that place, good use of vegetation and different plan in foreground to give depth to the picture. A very equilibrate view where all element are at the good place.
Well done.
Regards,
Olivier

delpeoples (5790) 2009-02-15 3:00

Hi Jeff, no way am I getting sick of this quality work! This is a beautiful panoramic view, all the colours, tones, exposure are superb. Your gallery blows me away. Congrats, Lisa.