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Photographer’s Note

Hi all. I know this is quite common in northern Europe and the on northern American continent but it’s rare for us here.
The coldest weather for a couple of years has left us with this view. This cold snap closed most of the roads into and around the Central Plateau of NZ’s North Island as well as most of the inland roads in NZ’s South Island. A day or two after this shot was taken all that snow was gone, probably till next year or the year after.
This was taken just beyond the town of Rangiwahia and is on the road that takes you to the Ruahine Forest Park.
Converted from Raw.
Enjoy, Paul.

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alan007 (4) 2008-07-10 22:28 [Comment]

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jimkilgallon (0) 2008-07-10 22:33

Hi Paul
Beautiful tones, nice clean whites, and the sun rays coming throught the clouds is a treat.
We had beautiful weather in Auckland for the last two days but this looks bloody cold.
Regards
Jim

lucski (3676) 2008-07-10 22:45

Hi Paul
this is briliant, this is very artistic and atmospheric photo
great lights and very good quality
perfect job mate
TFS regards lukasz

luciola (1162) 2008-07-10 23:09 [Comment]

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kadirim (879) 2008-07-10 23:11

Merhaba Paul
Wonderful atmosphere and winter.Excellent sky and clouds.Good composition and depth.Well done.
Best regards.
KaDiR.

gracious (20017) 2008-07-10 23:16

Hello Paul,
Good evening from Auckland!
Seem you had quite a bit snow around Central Plateau this year!
great pov with good depth, wonderful colour and superb details!
I loved the sunrays that penetrate through the clouds
many thanks for the sharing
have a wonderful weekend, mate!
Tony

testmaniac (12523) 2008-07-10 23:22

Hi Paul,nice winder landscape! Great composition,colors and lights.
TFS and have a nice weekend!

Phil

robertosalguero (110) 2008-07-10 23:36

Hi Paul,

This image look black and white, except for the tree on the left. The view is very pretty though and the light filtering through the clouds gives this image a more interesting character. The scene does look like Canada a bit during winter. Thanks Paul.

Roberto

AiresSantos (44510) 2008-07-11 0:57

Hi Paul
Amazing scenery with snow. Beautiful POV and light. I like how you framed it with the tree on left side and the excellent DOF
TFS and greetings
Aires

syd1946 (18114) 2008-07-11 1:00

Hello Paul,
Very fresh image in the middle of the hot summer!Beautiful landscape shot with the rays of the sun comming nicely from the sky!Very well seen and composed!

Have a nice day,
Thomas

daddo (11961) 2008-07-11 1:32

Hi Paul. Lovely scene. when I went to NZ for the firs time, it also snowed. caught us by surprise.If it wasn't for the gumtree in the foreground, it could well be Europe, disregarding the date. Lovely touch those subtle rays of the sun. Nice definition throughout. Regards. Klaudio.

Henryk_Bilor (20377) 2008-07-11 2:22

Wow, wow, wow! :)
Impressive summer view. I love the light and composition.
Have a nice winter :).

ChrisJ (71614) 2008-07-11 2:36

Hi Paul

A fantastic sight to see on a day of 35.5c here in Korea. Is that an Aussie gum tree I see? Tfs!

skippy007 (7863) 2008-07-11 5:35

Hello Paul, what a beautiful white scene with those sun rays shinning through the clouds. It looks like it could be somewhere on the other side of the world except for that big tree on the left it looks very familiar. Nice light & colour.
Thanks
Have a good weekend
Santo

chpp (4187) 2008-07-11 7:31

Hi Paul
I've never seen NZ like this before. very nice landscape. The tree in the Fg makes a nice perspective line, good depth, nice light and the sunrays coming throught hte clouds are amazing
very nice job
have a nice weekend
C

Budapestman (44737) 2008-07-11 8:06

Hi Paul,
Picturesque winter atmosphere with beautiful lights. The composition is very fine I like the tree in the foreground, the perspective is superb. Peaceful and harmonious landscape, Very well done! Have a nice weekend
George

Kielia (9015) 2008-07-11 9:00

Hi Paul,
this is certainly a rare view, but it is absolutely beautiful. There is an overall atmosphere of calmness and the rays of ligth are amazing too. Phantastic shot!
Best regards
Harriet

dareco (17104) 2008-07-11 12:50

A very beautiful winter scene! I like how the sunrays are coming out behind the clouds. Nice pov and excellent detail. TFS and have a great day!

cunejo200 (7247) 2008-07-11 12:59

Hi Paul,
Looks like a postcard from Hallmark. Even better. Glad to hear the freaky weather gave you opportunity for this photo shoot. Lighting is exquisite, using the tree as a framing device is clever, and the rays of light emanating from the sky is attractive. Best regards, Danilo

Gerrit (36967) 2008-07-11 13:31

Hi Paul,
excellent wintershot. Great light and a very strong foreground.
Regards, Gerrit

danyy (70659) 2008-07-12 1:02

Bonjour Paul,
de très beaus jeux de lumières qui fusent des nuages et donnent la position du soleil dans ce ciel couvert.
Cela fait une agréable carte postale pour les fêtes de fin d'année.
On n'a pas l'habitide de voir des photos de ce continent sous la neige.
Excellent week-end.
Daniel.

jhm (85052) 2008-07-12 1:10

Hello Paul,

A idyllic picture with the snow in your country, here in Europe and certainly in Belgium get we very winter snow.
Splendid winter picture with the sunbeams through the clouds, very lovely for look it.
Nice panorama view with a excellent depth sharpness.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

papagolf21 (57785) 2008-07-12 1:44

Bonjour, cher Paul,
La neige possède ce secret de rendre au coeur en un souffle la joie naïve que les années lui ont impitoyablement arrachée.
J'aime beaucoup la présence de rais crevant les nuages venant éclairer l'horizon.
Une très belle photo des plus originales en cette période de notre côté.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Giorgio (8930) 2008-07-12 2:07

- Precisely, I saw a long program on French television yesterday evening on the New Zealand and who gave a picture different from habitually accepted cliché, anyway opportunity for a nice photograph which goes out of beaten tracks!
Have a good weekend, Paul.
giorgio

Photo65Net (43106) 2008-07-12 3:33

Paul,
Amazing mood in this one.
I like your exposure management, and how you enhanced the rays of light.
Regards,
JB.

claudeD (11883) 2008-07-12 5:10

Hello PAul,

very nice winter shot with a perfect composition.I like this scene very much especially because we have now here in Luxembourg some sunny summer days.This picture could have been taken also during winter here in Luxembourg.Very good fotojob.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

Dyerco (9640) 2008-07-12 6:41

Hey Paul
This could be a typical winter scene in Canada except for the tree on the left. This image is very nicely composed and I particulary like the sun's rays peeking through in the distance.
Phil

josepmarin (35001) 2008-07-12 9:58

Hi Paul,
A very refreshing image for that we live in the north hemisphere, in Spain it is hot.
It is nice to see these winter scenes in July, in this capture you offer us this environment with a perfect image.
I like the contrast between the snow and the clouds, and to see the beams of the Sun that try to cross them.
A beautiful work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

batalay (21821) 2008-07-12 14:25

Hello Paul,

I love this well composed winter shot showing New Zealand blanketed with snow. I have good friends in Rotorua, who I must send this link to. Your composition and colors, the sunburst effect below the heavy clouds... all collaborate to make this a memorable scene.

I generally like shots posted in season — golden leaves in the Fall, snow in the winter — and most certainly you have given us this unusual and correct inversion. Of course, we all pay lip service to the Southern Hemisphere being in the winter, while we are swimming in the ocean, but few of us really think about it seriously. I live in Virginia 12,800 km (8,000 miles) diametrically opposite a point in the Indian Ocean, 800 miles southwest of Perth, Australia.

Warm regards,

Bulent

jmdias (20959) 2008-07-12 16:02

paul

this is a rare scene in Brazil too, but we can enjoy the snow in some few hight towns at south. I liked your photo very much, the light coming from the sky are fabulous. I liked the position of these trees and the scene itself. The eucaliptus in the foreground is nicely put too. good work

hugs

jorge

Docarmo (8894) 2008-07-12 19:20

Hi Paul,
This is a great composition with beautiful visual impact! Sun rays over the house is fantastic! This big tree in the foreground add a lot of depth. An inspired shot!!!
Congratulations!
MCV

carper (67302) 2008-07-12 22:45

prachtig Paul.
A very good wintershot here, well composed shot, good, balance a fine details and a good sky, good one Paul, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

Graal (60312) 2008-07-12 23:56

Hi Paul,
amazing winter landscape when in Europe is hot summer. An interesting composition, fine sky with the sunrays through the "window". I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

rodgerg (27003) 2008-07-13 1:45

Hello Paul,

A very beautiful landscape with snow. I like your composition well balanced with the tree on the left and a great depth of field. Your photo is rich in details and the winter's sky is superb. Good work.
Have a good day,
roger

riclopes (33487) 2008-07-13 1:54

Wow, this is a surprise, Paul. Since most of us are enjoying the warm days of summer, I forget what's happening on the other side of the globe ;-) Most beautiful snowed landscape and great inclusion of the tree at left to hold the whole view. Nice effect of the beams of light passing through the clouds. Beautiful.
Cheers,
ricardo

wolf38 (13438) 2008-07-13 4:43

Hello Paul. The landscape photo is fantastically beautiful. Composition, colors, light etc. are in the best way. Outstanding. Best regards, Wolfgang.

Flavia (10202) 2008-07-13 7:42

Hi Paul,

Great winter scene. The light is quite especial and the composition very nice.

Regards,

Flavia

trekks (14340) 2008-07-13 9:13

hello Paul

I have to say this is a good capture of winter scene under such weak light condition, yet it brings out nicely the mood of the snow covered ground. Good to see the sun beam coming down through the cloud breaks.

I can see the sharp details of the tree bark. Nice DOF for f/7.1

tfs, bill

axiotea (16665) 2008-07-13 9:55

Hello Paul
A great winter image with fantastic luminosity and color tonalities. It was a good idea to include in FG the tree, which has interesting textures, adding depth to the image.
Cheers
Marilyn

danos (34924) 2008-07-13 10:42

Hello Paul,
really for Europe is a common scene but as you write in your note is rare in New Zealand
Nice Winter scene with the snow to cover all the ground and to make the capture so elegance.I like the gray sky with the trunk of the tree to be well placed in the frame.Well done.

Regards,danos

jafadabret (41625) 2008-07-13 11:53

Bonjour Paul.

Tu as parfaitement photographié cette neige plutôt rare chez toi.
J'aime le ciel et la lumière qui filtre à travers les nuages. Le paysage a l'air si calme, belle photo.
Jacques

Waylim (11943) 2008-07-13 22:17

Paul,
Wow, looking at this rare scene, there is only one thing to do is to add it to my favorite, I don't do that very often. Absolutely beautiful. I won't even try to describe it. Thanks
Way

plimrn (20101) 2008-07-13 23:31

Hi Paul,
SNOW??? You captured this unique event very effectively. The warm detail of the eucalytus tree against the almost B&W effect of the snow and barren poplar (?) trees really makes a clear contrast while the glowing sun rays add drama.
HLJ, Pat

feather (51026) 2008-07-14 3:59

Very well composed image with the tree perfectly in focus on the left, providing both a natural frame to the view and adding depth. The weak rays from the sun are an important feature of the image too.
It sounds like the snow in England. It closes down the whole country and then disappears overnight.
Kath

pablominto (42522) 2008-07-14 8:27

Hello Paul,

Nice to see you had a feeling with snow this year!
Always great fun to photograph snowy scenes like this, and the interesting winter light adds to the beauty of the landscape...
I like the composition with inclusion of the big old tree, and the snowy field is well exposed!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Cricri (45241) 2008-07-14 11:10

Hi Paul,
C'est un jour particulier qui fait penser au fête de fin d'année chez nous, j'aime le cadrage avec l'arbre et le moment des rayons de lumiére, une image a garder précieusement
Best regard
cricri

Scharan (13957) 2008-07-14 15:49

Olá Paul

Uma vela foto, um cenário lindo todo coberto de neve, lembra um cartão postal.
Linda composição, parabéns pelo trabalho.
GA
Vera

John_F_Kennedy (32772) 2008-07-15 4:01

Thanks for reminding me that winter is coming :-)

I love the cold atmosphere in this photo! A lovely landscape full of white. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

UnTrained (0) 2008-07-15 4:57

Hi Paul,
good light, fine rays and the foreground tree is very well done in texture and position. I like it but I miss a bit some more structures in the snow, but this is by the low aperture.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

dvlazar (6492) 2008-07-15 5:45

A breathtaking snowy landscape shot - made so special with that ray of light youve captured.
Very nicely done - and overall its something different to the usual landscape shot.

Dave

jean11-3 (2799) 2008-07-15 11:39

Another wonderful composition Paul with the tree in the fg introducing us to the scene.
The fences lead us through the shot, and the sun's rays pointing down lead our eyes back into the picture.
I always find it difficult to get to grips with the reversal of the seasons for you in the southern hemisphere.
Beautiful colours.
Tfs, regards Jean.

isabela_sor (43224) 2008-07-15 11:59 [Comment]

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siolaw (26392) 2008-07-16 0:02

Hi Paul,
This reminds us, if need be, the fact that we have inversed seasons! Great atmosphere and luminosity, i specially like the sun rays fanning down from the clouds.
The tree on the side is a good anchor point in the picture.
Greetings
Laurent

crckt (7116) 2008-07-16 12:23

Hi Paul,
This is AMAZING! Excellent framing, I love the rays of the light filtering through the clouds, but I think the tree trunk to the left of the frame is simply superb.
Thanks a lot for sharing,
Shaeri

xavshot (63863) 2008-07-16 21:42

Bonjour Paul
de très belles teintes dans cette photo et une ambiance qui me plait bien. Bon choix d'avoir inclu l'arbre sur la gauche. Joli travail.
Xavier

kiwi_explorer (12203) 2008-07-17 2:41

Hi Paul,
Now this really looks like Christmas in the northern hemisphere :) I like the sun rays just peeking out of the clouds ... lovely scenery. Well captured and composed with very good image quality. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Bluejeans (34486) 2008-07-17 5:49

Ola Paul ,
Nunca pensei que nevasse na Nova Zelândia , ficou magnifico o manto branco de neve a cobrir a paisagem , o céu nublado ficou lindo com os raios solares a passarem pelas nuvens , bom enquadramento , parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

zeca (20026) 2008-07-17 6:59

Hi Paul!
Beautiful winter scenery, with that nice sun rays making nice detail on background. I like the tree as a detail on the foreground. Well taken!
Regards,
Zeca

Fellini (5190) 2008-07-17 7:29

Hi Paul...
very good point of view and romantic composition of this beautiful white landscaspe...well job...
Warm regards...
Alex

Tue (25770) 2008-07-17 12:16

Hi Paul,
A beautiful winter landscape of the snowy fields. The rays of sunlight through the clouds are beautiful too and the composition is excellent, especially because of the tree included in the left foreground. Very good photo work!
Regards,
Lars

nels (2461) 2008-07-19 12:28

hi paul, great detail, like the white bark on
the tree in the forground, altogether a sight
you dont think of seeing in N.Z

adrian

toto (18919) 2008-07-20 2:53

bonsoir,
belle photo de ces prairie recouverte par cette neige, superbe vue étonante pour un 6 juillet, mais très beau.
Cet arbre dans le coin donne de l' effet a votre prise.
Les rayons du soleil qui passent le rideu de nuage est très jolis et donne de la profondeur de champ.
Amitiés Thomas
Je reviens

PixelTerror (88585) 2008-07-20 2:55

Hi Paul,
Indeed this does not look very exotic for our upover eyes but for sure it allows you to diversify your photography portfolio ! It makes the landscape quite luminous contrasting with that dark thick ckouds layer; and this is a definite plus some sunrays made it through the clouds to strike the lanscape.
Have a nice day JY

Charo (33218) 2008-07-20 12:33

Hello Paul,
Beautiful postcard winter. I like eucalyptus from the foreground which gives great depth to the picture.
Excellent light and definition. Bravo!
Best regards,
Charo

jusninasirun (10573) 2008-07-20 18:56

Hello Paul. Excellent composition with the sky and burst of rays adds dimension to this perspective. Sharp image in top quality perspective. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

jmcl (14289) 2008-07-20 21:09

Hi Paul,

Tremendous image.
I love the way the foreground tree plays into the tone of the white snow .. great dimension .. love the sun .. love the way the crisp sharpness of the image plays into the sense of clear cold air .. beautiful. take care, John

salvator (19073) 2008-07-21 0:06

Hi Paul,
Very nice winter scenery to cool us down in this summer heat. The details, the sharpness, the colors, and the sun's rays shining thru look wonderful.
Best regards. Salvator.

andante (7092) 2008-07-21 5:42

It has the WOW factor all over. From the way you have used the tree to free the rays of light falling over the scene, to the subdue color palette... excellent capture.
Cheers,
e

stego (22514) 2008-07-21 11:19

Hi Paul,
It's a wonderful winter scene, that comes as a double "expectable" surprises: a snowed view shot in July of a landscape that looks very European and seeing an eucalyptus in the middle of so much snow. I like how you made the compo using the loose alignment of trees and the fence, putting the little house on the centre, under those interesting sun rays coming from behind the clouds.
Regards, José.

devimeuxbe (56598) 2008-07-22 5:30

Hi Paul
It's so strange to see the snow, but i know you are so opposite of us.
Beautifull picture
Bertrand

bucanas (2209) 2008-07-22 19:36

Congratulation Paul.
Best regards,
Ralf

fabio_ts (13674) 2008-07-22 23:36

A wonderful landscape Paul, I love the way that you have composed it, with the partially included tree in foreground that add a beautiful depht to the scene, the light broken cloudy sky is also a great bonus, compliments!!!

have a nice day,
Fabio.

Vato_Law (11828) 2008-07-24 12:17

Hello Paul,
How've you been?
Strange feeling I got seing this winter, snowy scene in NZ but wherever in NZ, in France or in Switzerland, these scens are always beautiful and very enjoyable, you had a bonus which is that light piercing thru the clouds like a shower of light.
The light of that day and your work with the exposure created a very nice atmosphere.
Cheers.
Paulo

Didi (37199) 2008-07-27 9:17

Oh yes I forgot, you live in the other side of the Earth; it's winter there.
Very nice landscape with an interesting dramatic sky.
Very good sharp picture.
Best regards.

Stepan (27181) 2008-07-28 23:39

So strange to see that kind of weather these days (I mean when you're North !!). A typical snowy landscape, well composed, well captured. Refreshing !!
Stéphane

Greg1949 (8641) 2008-07-29 6:04

Paul, this is a really fine shot, as so many others have already pointed out. It is a wonderfully moody winter afternoon, great shot.

Greg

Angshu (34841) 2008-07-30 0:55

Hello Paul
Like the effect of the sunrays radiating out from the clouds. Exposure control is top notch, especially with so much of white, including the roof of the house. Good framing with the tree on the left. Superb shot!
Regards
Angshu

zmey (7296) 2008-07-30 14:25

hello paul

interesting. without reading the photo location link, i would have never imagined the shot was from new zealand. i love those sun-rays hitting the field in the far background. the foreground tree serves as a nice compositional lead-in too.

warm regards,
kristaps

jrj (34791) 2008-08-04 7:04

Interesting winter setting in the pale light giving mostly an impression of BW here Paul. You use well the tree to the left and it makes for a good contrast to the wihte landscape and also gives a fine blance to the compo.
hmm. what a world - winter in the summer hehe..

kiks (6246) 2008-08-07 1:13

Hi Paul, at my opinion your choice to include the tree at the left fg just turn a 'normal' image in a very beautiful one. Lovely done with fantastic exposure management.
Greets
KIks

mumek (17530) 2008-08-12 16:06

Hi Paul!
Very well composed and taken winter scenery. Beautiful view at the fields covered by snow.Thanks for sharing and thanks for the note
regards
ziggy

albertz (2414) 2008-08-21 21:39

Excellent shot Paul, i am attracted to the rays of the sun from a distant, well chosen foreground to frame this phenomenon and good to see those trees in the middle as it adds depth to the scene. Well done. i can almost feel the cold breeze from here.
Cheers

ellelloo (5303) 2008-08-29 0:04

Hello Paul,
A wonderful winter scene! The light and mood are very beautiful. I like the composition. The sun rays filtering through the clouds are caught very well. Great work!
Greetings from Finland
Lasse

jaywalker (12853) 2008-11-11 10:22

Hi Paul, A very lovely snow scene & the ray of sun light is very beautiful, the tree is superbly positioned up the left hand side & this white carped landscape is finished well with the little shed in the middle, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

anokutan (8440) 2008-12-22 7:03

Hello Paul,
Beautiful gray colours.Great light and a very strong foreground.I love the light and composition.