Remarkable Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

The mountains here are the "Remarkables" - truly a remarkable backdrop for Queenstown, the "adventure capital" of New Zealand. We were extremely fortunate to have caught an early snow dusting on the peaks, which really enhanced this view! Since it is now autumn in NZ, the pastures and hills are turning gold. This is such a beautiful and dramatic place! People often complain that Queenstown is too touristy... but just leave the small downtown hustle and bustle, and enjoy the tremendous scenery!

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Roly (1960) 2005-04-16 18:49

Yes, it's a great scenery and many of us would like to have these mountains right in the back yard. This landscape asks for a polarizing filter.

mitternacht (1836) 2005-04-16 19:03

Hi Jennifer,
Beautiful scenery here, something for a jigsaw puzzle. The mountains are like a wall behind the village, remarkable indeed. Great tones, light and sharpness in this one. I like the horizontal sectioning, first the lake, then the village, the green/yellow hills, the mountains, the clouds, the snowy mountain tops and the sky - with some diagonal boundaries for variation. Well captured.

Simon

mikhalych (1311) 2005-04-16 19:03

Amazing landscape. A streak of low clouds make this shot even better. Though I'm not so sure about tree tops on the foreground, maybe they should be cropped?

mpb001 (4600) 2005-04-16 20:03

Great job, Jennifer. The bank of clouds in front of the mountains really make this shot stand out. Nice detail and color too.

Paul57 (1635) 2005-06-20 9:40

Excellent shot, Jennifer. These mountains are truly "Remarkable" and certainly would like to get the opportunity to visit them one day.
They remind me to a certain extent to the 'TETONS' in Whyoming just South of Yellowstone National Park.
The cloud formation certainly makes this shot even better and of course the little village in the foreground is quite picturesque.
Regards.
Paul

Paolo (40700) 2006-03-18 8:55

Hi Jennifer, fantastic shot!
that landscape is really wonderful.
great point of view, excellent focus, light, colours and contrast.
really Remarkable!
thanks, ciao