The hidden mountain. Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi all.
This shot was taken the morning after my “Moonlit scene” post while on my way home. This is mount Ngauruhoe in the Tongariro National park.
I waited about 10 or 15 minutes for the mountain to show itself and while I was waiting another photographer stopped and waited also. She busied herself photographing the immediate scenery while she waited but in the end could wait no longer (impatient partner in the car I think) and left, about 2 minutes later the mountain revealed itself and I got this shot.
In workshop a photo of the other photographer.

Enjoy,
Paul.

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ribeiroantonio (21891) 2008-04-05 20:50

I was not lucky at all when a few years ago I travelled from Taupo to Wellington and could not have a glance of the volcanos. I even drove up to the big resort at the base of the mountain but arriving there is was really bad with fog and even snow.
But with your picture I can have an idea of the beauty of the place. Many thanks for that.
Antonio

AROBN54 (10735) 2008-04-05 21:37

Oh, my, Paul,
I can't even imagine a scene like this, much less have the great good fortune to witness and photograph it. I love those greens and golds in the FG and the way the land stretches so far into the shot. That mountain though, partially hidden by those clouds is just awesome. Man. Well done! Many thanks and warm regards,
Shelly

ayansadhu (1499) 2008-04-05 22:04

nice light at the foreground but most of the canvas has a vacant feel which could have been taken care
anyway all the best wishes for the future shots

delic (6735) 2008-04-05 23:22

Quite a scenery, Paul. Warm colors in the foreground contrast well with the thick fog. Is that a volcano? Regards,
Hakan

alainh (35361) 2008-04-05 23:52

hello Paul
the fog or clouds give another dimension at the moutains ! here it's perfectly the situation. splendid picture of this alvage place.
have a nice sunday
alain

robertosalguero (110) 2008-04-06 0:31

Hello Paul,

This is a breathtaking view. The mountain look very high covered under the morning clouds. Interesting scenery with the wide plains ahead of the mountain. I'm not sure if there are foothills making a transition to big mountains in NZ as we have in the Canadian Rockies. The view is beautiful. Thanks Paul.

Roberto

dareco (17104) 2008-04-06 0:33

WOW! This is a beauty! I love how the mountain is peeking over the fog, and the lighting and color in the foreground is excellent. TFS

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2008-04-06 2:24

Hi Paul,
Fantastic capture ... your patience paid off. The partially covered mountain creates a mysterious scene. Wonderful contrast and good natural colors ... well composed! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

pablominto (40508) 2008-04-06 4:56

Hello Paul,
You capture the special morning atmosphere well, as the rising sun is chasing the fog away!
I think I can see some beginning autumn colours in the vegetation?
Ngauruhoe seems to be a quite "young" volcano as it appears like no vegetation has got hold yet...
Greetings,
Pablo -

maximage (13349) 2008-04-06 6:54

Bonjour Paul,
Belle composition avec une atmosphère particulière.
J'aime beaucoup cette montagne qui se détache du haut de l'image. Très belle lumière.
Amitiés et salutations.
max

edal (6567) 2008-04-06 12:43

hello Paul!
A nice capture of a strange cloud that has enveloped the bare mountain.
Greetings!
Anton

Gerrit (35613) 2008-04-06 13:05

Hi Paul,
fine layering and the mountain is to high to be hidden, despite the serious work the cloud is performing.
Regards, Gerrit

danyy (68602) 2008-04-06 15:13

Bonjour Paul,
une photo audacieuse, la brume cache sans doute le plus beau du paysage, mais elle était là, bien présente, faisant partie du contexte et à ce titre , la photo rend bien sa présence inquitante mas aussi douce, car elle permet au bas de l'image de bien ressortir par rapport au reste.
Bien amicalement.
Daniel.

parbo (10968) 2008-04-06 17:46

Hello Paul,

You caught an excellent result after your patient. The contrasts between yellow/green valley and gray mountain is superb but the clouds below the hill and its wonderful head is creates magnificent one. Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

edytungkal (4519) 2008-04-06 20:17

Wow...its really amazing to see this mount view with these dramatic fogs, this has shown the beauty of nature and you have captured it so well. Thanks Paul

daniel

JPlumb (3153) 2008-04-06 23:22

Hi Paul, I like both shots. The workshop is interesting with the different levels of fog, and the distance scale is interesting, comparing the photographer with the hydro towers.

This shot is a classic with the mountain "girdled" by the cloud. I like how we can see the top and bottom, but the mid section is totally obscured. Colour is good, and I find it interesting how it changes in the transition with depth within the shot. Very nicely done.

Thanks, John

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Giorgio (8684) 2008-04-07 5:07

- That deserved to have patience a little, really a beautiful image, I also looked at that of your partner in workshop, it's not unpleasant also, in any case, bravo for this one!
Greetings.
giorgio

AiresSantos (41970) 2008-04-07 10:13

Hi Paul,
Wonderful atmosphere in this beautiful composition.
Great effect of the fog/clouds. Very well captured
Greetings
Aires

giorgimer (21070) 2008-04-07 13:55

Hi Paul,

great, impressive, natural place. You catched a stunning view! Good composition.

TFS

Gio

Didi (36056) 2008-04-07 17:36

Hi Paul
A very nice tsunami of clouds and I prefer this shot than the other; lights are more appreciable here.
Cheers.

gracious (20017) 2008-04-08 1:21

Hello Paul!
How are you!
delighted to see this true beauty of mt.Ngauruhoe with such beautiful lighting!
the mountain half hiding from the clouds looks awesome!
many thanks for the sharing and take care my friend
cheers
Tony

UnTrained (0) 2008-04-08 3:30

Hi Paul,
well paid patience by this wonderful view. The great clarity in the beginning makes the effect even stronger in my eyes. The belt of clouds is like keeping the mountain together.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Docarmo (8820) 2008-04-08 7:41

Hi Paul,
Both images are very beautiful, with this fog taken at the right moment. And the other photographer is well presented too.
I like very much the colours.
Thanks for sharing,
MCV

josepmarin (33785) 2008-04-08 8:14

Hi Paul,
You have caught a scene that takes a great effect as this mist that hides to the mountain and only it allows us to see its summit, in the middle of a wild landscape and with a good graphism.
Great light and beautiful colors, in a good work.
Best regards,
Josep

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-04-08 10:40

Hello Paul,
Nice compo, and you perfectly used this cloud.
The colorful FG is eyecatcher, beautiful job,
Regards,
JB.

crckt (7072) 2008-04-08 11:17

Hi Paul,
This is really amazing! The haze around the mountains is just breathtaking. Your patience paid off!
Great Shot!
Shaeri

skippy007 (6971) 2008-04-08 19:05

Hello Paul,Beautiful tones in the FG, the tip of the mountain showing through the fog was well worth the wait. Well done. I think shot is more interesting that the one with the impatient photographer.
Thanks
Santo.
PS I saw your shot of the magpie a while ago, i have two that often sit on a power pole in front of my place and often look at them and think of your shot , I want one like yours.

siolaw (25726) 2008-04-08 23:57

Hi Paul,
The place looks wonderful, specially with the added mysterious atmosphere given by that morning mist.. Nice soft colors and good off centering of the subject.
Greetings
Laurent

jafadabret (39485) 2008-04-09 8:50

Paul, la patience a payé et ta photo est superbe avec la lumière au premier plan et la brume qui fait une écharpe à la montagne.
Les couleurs sont superbes.
Jacques

trekks (14262) 2008-04-09 9:56

hello Paul

Excellent shot to have this view and colorful contrast. The effective exposure showing the nice texture of FG grass, the thin veil of covering up the mountains, exposing only the peak.

well done

tfs, bill

Graal (57729) 2008-04-10 22:32

Hi Paul,
very nice misty landscape, good captured theme an time. Amazing mountain in fog. I like the colours also. Good work.
Gr., Aleksander

Tue (25608) 2008-04-11 0:31

Hi Paul,
Good you had more patience than the other photographer. :-) Great capture with a lovely early morning atmosphere. The light is very pleasant and the view of the mountain surrounded by some clouds is splendid. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

kiks (6053) 2008-04-11 3:30

Well seen Paul. Wonderful scene and perfect that the top come out the mist.
Best regards
KIks

MLINES (10870) 2008-04-11 3:30

Hi Paul, NZ moutains so often have a shroud of cloud. A very typical and attractive view. We went tramping and skiing around here in the high school days- memories! Good presentation .Murray.

Rosa (4589) 2008-04-13 3:44

Bonjour Paul,
Cette photo est superbe , la lumière au premier plan et la brume qui cache une très grande partie de la montagne.
Les couleurs sont superbes,
Amitiés,
Rosa.

Henryk_Bilor (20365) 2008-04-13 14:16

Hi Paul
Wow, I love such captures with top of the mountain standing over the clouds. Great moment, nice light.
Regards

jean-marie (3088) 2008-04-17 4:49

Hello Paul,
Beaucoup de mystère, tu as su saisir l'instant avec juste le sommet du volcan qui dépasse. Belles couleurs également
Amicalement

Jean-Marie

Stepan (27175) 2008-04-17 9:38

Interesting cloud layer, providing atmosphere, style and even mystery. You managed it well. Cool soft light too.
Stéphane

Angshu (33607) 2008-04-23 0:31

Hello Paul
This reminds me of Mt. Batur in Bali...covered with the clouds, & I waited for over an hour. I like the view as the volcano just about peering over the clouds & I like the bright FG grass as well with the contrast it provides. Good work!
Regards
Angshu

Loic_bzh (7027) 2008-04-25 1:08

Hi Paul,

I like the way only the very top of the mountain appears over the fog... Nice shot! :)

Cheers,

Loïc

adores (15487) 2008-05-19 18:45

Hi Paul!
This mountain is great, almost seems a volcano. The composition is very good with this cloud, letting us see just the top. Good moment to take the photo.Light is also very good. Good work!

plimrn (19602) 2008-05-19 21:25

Hi paul,
Your 'Afternoo Shadows' note drew me here; the title was so entrancing. The photo is equally entrancing with surprising detail of the mountain showing through the mist. The golden light in the FG is the perfect foil for the dark clouds. Just lovely, HLJ, Pat

atif_ge (660) 2008-09-18 23:42