Photographer's Note
Hawke Bay from the top of Te Mata peak (400m.) after sunrise. This is a wine making region on the east coast of the North Island. The first rays of sunlight after 4 days of horrible weather. There is a road to the top of the peak from Havelock North. There was a also a young couple watching the sunrise at the top, the men was imitating the mooing sounds made by the cows at the bottom and his girlfriend found this so funny, she kept laughing outloud, a shrill and high octave laugh that was probably audible in Papua New Guinea, which did not agree with my 6:00AM hangover. Much as I wanted to push them off the edge of the cliff, I didn't. Instead I took photos.
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tityop
(6225) 2005-10-23 9:10
Bonjour Tan,
Une note plutot amusante ;o))
Un payssage magnifique !!!!
Le relief est trčs bien en valeur par ces premiers rayons du soleil et ces nuages sont une pure merveille.
Bravo et Merci !!!
Amicalement Thierry
Guenther
(10915) 2005-10-23 9:12
Wow, what a magic view, Tan! Great atmosphere, wonderful light ... I like your funny note, too ... you had my solidarity:)
partha
(14023) 2005-10-23 9:13 [Comment]
ChristianS
(2997) 2005-10-23 9:16
Hi Tan, beautiful scenery and a very nice perspective overlooking the foggy valley. The early light higlighting the slopes is so beautiful and the vivid colours are superb. Nice work!
Regards, Christian
yannick
(1471) 2005-10-23 9:22
Quel paysage superbe, et quelle luminosité! La séparation entre la terre et les nuages est vraiment surprenante, on dirait une rivičre de nuages qui s'écoule.
Bravo,
Yannick
Mansi
(543) 2005-10-23 9:31
gorgeous pov... wonderful saturation!
beautifully done.. thanks for sharing :)
mansi
Amandine
(1072) 2005-10-23 10:08
Once again it's a wonderfull picture, here le cloud seems to be alive, moving throught the reliefs and the courbs. It's brings shadows, that give deppth to the details, the warm lightgive golden tone to the strong colors. It's very well done. I will just try a WS in oder to see if I can get a sharpen picture
fayeulle
(27827) 2005-10-23 10:09
Salut Tan
I an tired with you, each day a great shot...
Contrast between cloud an green grass is amazing. Fantastic.
JP
venus
(748) 2005-10-23 10:14
Gorgeous view. The fog cloud looks like the big wave that is going to cover whole mountain.
Perfect compo.
bnallama
(3763) 2005-10-23 10:15
Hi Tan, I havent followed your shots for a while.. This just marvelous with lovely colors and light...
Glad that you pushed the shutter and not the couple to offer us this fine shot.. Bala
dkeus31
(27739) 2005-10-23 10:28
Hi Tan,
Very nice light and saturated colors.
Nice clouds above the vally, good point of view.
Regards,
Didier
Leonie
(8809) 2005-10-23 10:55
Hi Tan....woooow...this looks amazing..like green velvet covering those mountains! ..the sea in the background and these clouds..so dreamy..fantastic! Congrats. Léonie
peter1892
(1681) 2005-10-23 11:15
Absolutely superb Tan, the colours are great, the POV & location are stunning. Well done, and once again another example of why getting up early can deliver such great results (the light is really good here).
I would have wanted to push those people off the cliff too... ;)
pady
(4800) 2005-10-23 11:58
Very beautiful landscape. The light is well captured.
Great composition
Greetings
mrcrow
(3993) 2005-10-23 12:19
this puts NZ right on the best place on earth map..i havent been there but what i have been told seems to be right..its exotic
well held shot
ndb1958
(9289) 2005-10-23 13:20
Hi Tan,
a great view on the landscape with a great light ... and a very funny note.
Nino
carper
(96) 2005-10-23 13:24
fantastic Tan,
great shot, I like the fantastic light and the good composition, this is fantastic work you did,
gr. jaap
sarju
(5324) 2005-10-23 14:01
Hi Tan
Nice photo ... I love the colours in this one ... excellent work mate ... the clouds give a very mystical outlook ... I love this.
You say on your intro page that you do not use a digital camera ... so I was wondering the secret of your scans ... which scanner do you use? ... I find that I loose a lot of quality on a photo even though I scan at high resolutions
Now I know why you consider going to Ladakh in October as a sensible thing (reading about this loud couple .. lols) ... very few people over there for sure around that time ... and the best time to go is ofcourse in the winters when it is even hard to find any hotel open .... one just has to crash in with the locals and live the way of life the Ladakhi way
thanks for sharing and also the comments on my page
cheers..... sarju
toni_al
(15875) 2005-10-23 14:26
HI Tan
Again, again une magnifique image, vraiment superbe.
Regards
Toni
rbcy1974
(20758) 2005-10-23 15:16
Wow Tan,
I didnt know you were back, how was the trip?
This photo is more than good, its epic, where could I start?
It goest o my favorite
A+
Daniel
anesugur
(18789) 2005-10-23 15:28
Excellent work
Very beautiful picture.
Perfect colors.
Very well done. Uğur
jjbach
(9326) 2005-10-23 17:10
Hi Tan,
It's nice to see a new composition from you. And a shot!!! Glorious picture from a great point of view with amazing colours and lighting. Just fantastic!
Regards John
AmiBe
(6042) 2005-10-23 17:52
Hi Tan, it's nice to see your great shots again !
Light, clouds, colors and POV are juste perfect...
Note is :-)
Well done
lukie
(0) 2005-10-23 19:47
Hello Tan,
long time ago... but what a come-back ! Fabulous picture ! What a sharpness ! But I don't see the couple you are speaking of...
regards,
Luc.
quantabeh
(5205) 2005-10-23 20:29
Merhaba Tan. cok güzel. A very original and beautiful photo indeed. A very wonderful and refreshing sunset. feels like sun is giving new life to earthly inhabitants. nice work. Behrang
singuanti
(15250) 2005-10-23 22:17
Wow Tan! So dramatic. The shot is out of sight. I've always known that I wanted to see New Zealand now I have even more desire to see it. I just love the high POV and how we watch those clouds play with the ground. Trust me it was worth putting up with crazy laugh lady! :) Wonderful shot Tan!!
Wirraway
(1985) 2005-10-23 22:22
Fantastic landscape Tan, right place at the right time, great note, excellent work.
Regards Ian
Townsville
Cormac
(26565) 2005-10-23 22:54
Very striking shot! The sweeping curve of the hills is accentuated by the light and of course the fog in the valley. The colour is very vibrant - that green really leaps out at me! Excellent shot!
huynt
(5081) 2005-10-23 23:32
Hi Tan
Wow a great landscape in wonderful light and color wiht the white clouds. All is perfect. Thanks for sharing. huy
Paolo
(41258) 2005-10-24 4:39
Hi Tan....welcome back on line!!!
...and as your usual with a fantastic and perfect shot!!!!
great colors, light, a fantastic POV and a view on that green valley really excellent!
your a master!
thanks, ciao
ahmetgedikli
(25609) 2005-10-24 8:36
Excellent composition.
Beautiful colors and sharpness.
Well done,
Ahmet
tayfur
(781) 2005-10-24 9:03 [Comment]
pilpel-adom
(3018) 2005-10-24 10:06
Amazing colors and composition, Tan! Good lighting, details and moment...Amazing!
Another one for the favorite collection!
Nice note too, made me grin a bit
Chen
waggs
(609) 2005-10-24 10:21
WOAH!!! TAN amazing photo, wow good choice taking photo's instead haha you have come back with an amazing one.. well done,I love the colours... and as the fog seeks up it's great, I CAN'T express much more I am making this picture a favourite!
donluicu
(24741) 2005-10-24 14:44
WOWOOWOWOWWOWOOOWOWWOW
Tan you're back, i was quite missing you!!!lol
what an awesome view! very colored with the film, i like it so much!!
well done
loic
devimeuxbe
(58557) 2005-10-24 14:51
Hi tan
Wouaaa
Great landscape and incredible shot. It's very beautifull with these clouds on the green grass.
Very nice work !
Bertrand
quelquepart
(810) 2005-10-24 18:48
Like a river of clouds going down the valley... Fantastic lightning. Thanks for sharing,
Olivier
rabani
(9645) 2005-10-24 21:08
Bad morning huh? Yeah...it gets to me too, when seeing a beautiful scenery, there are those within sight or hearing, that don't care much about being quiet and appreciative.
But this is a beautiful morning to wake up to...a green morning lit valley face with the evanescing morning mists rolling in.
umbrellaphotos
(1901) 2005-10-25 1:13
Great shot! Such colors and perspective! Perfect composition and metering. No room for improvement! Nicely done,
Brian
banyanman
(7797) 2005-10-25 10:02
That's a sign of a dedicated photographer Tan. Morning hangover but still you are up at the crack of dawn to get these fabulous early morning shots. This one is just beautiful with the clouds rolling down the rich green hillsides. Good POV, exposure and sharpness. Cheers . . . David
john_c
(24666) 2005-10-25 13:01
Tan,
A stunning oomposition. Its all been said by the others. The colours, texture, drama, dynamism, is scintillating. Glad to see you back from your journeys. Just when I was finally reconciled to digital and weaned off my film, you come along to shatter my confidence again. Great work, Tan.
John
lucinka
(9976) 2005-10-25 13:23
Tan, I can see that your trip to Aust. and New Zealand has its photographic fruits... and as usual with you.. great landscape at just the right time for great light. L.
bazal
(7900) 2005-10-26 5:13
Hi Tan. This landscape is just magnificient and I understand your frustration if the young lady broke the quietness of the place. Nevertheless, I think you were right not to push the couple from the cliff !!!
:o)
Thanks for sharing !
crhieatt
(5347) 2005-10-26 9:16
Probably wise not to push them off - however tempting!
Fantastic shot Tan; I've been to Te Mata and the views are truly wonderful - in all directions. Not only have you caught one of these views a treat, but you've caught in in beautiful light, and cloud, with a perfect exposure. Well done.
Regards
colin
GerdVDC
(0) 2005-10-26 11:23
Great colours and lighting again, and that thick layer of mist is simply fabulous. It gives the whole scene such a surreal, unearthly look. I love it! Amazing shot Tan, really amazing!
All the best,
Gerd
bibiweb
(8) 2005-10-26 12:07
Hi Tan,
Awesome landscape! Wonderful contrast between the bright green hills lit by the sun and the shadowed background. Did you do any PP on this shot or are the colors acually "out of the box"?
have a nice day.
Regards, Brigitte
rabdelnoor
(3423) 2005-10-26 20:26
Hi Tan,
Nice you are back with your magical shots. What a great view and with a very nice atmosphere created by the lower fog among the green hills. Now we can see why NZ was chosen as the set for Lord of the Rings. Very good. Regards,
Ricardo
Nottinghill
(1089) 2005-10-28 7:47
Amazing view. Congratulations for capturing it. I add it to my little theme about the mist
jpages
(1670) 2005-10-28 20:33
Hi Tan
What an impressive aerial view. It seems you shot it while you were flying over this valley... it is a good sensation at the moment I have seen this landscape, maybe created by the POV you used, without having any rock in the foreground.
The low fog at the bottom of the valley is really amazing and it creates an interesting atmosphere.
You chose the correct choice! to take this great shot instead of
"pushing people" down to the cliff.
Best regards
Jaume
MDL
(1102) 2005-10-29 3:33
I never saw the fog on the green cliff. Incrediable composition. Well done!
maphoto
(8082) 2005-10-30 0:20
Hi Tan, nice to see you back, this is a gorgeous point of view with wonderful colors, nice presentation, looks like you enjoyed your vacation, have a nice week.
Didi
(61589) 2005-10-30 12:50
Bonjour Tan
Je donnerai cher pour photographier un si beau panorama
Vous avez eu la chance d'ętre présent au bon moment.
J'apprécie beaucoup la luminosité qui met en valeur la scčne.
Hanssie
(11022) 2005-10-30 15:57
Nature has such a lot beautiful places and you showed a lot on this site, like this one, fresh green, the mist/clouds and the far-away-view, light's exellent too !
danielswalsh
(13597) 2005-10-31 21:53
Another magnificent shot which I've overlooked. Looking at this shot, there really is no wonder why New Zealand is soooo popular with film makers. Lord of the Rings, The Last Samurai, and the upcoming King King; all making use of the spectacular scenerey New Zealand provides. I love how the clouds just sit in the valley.
I just read your note, and I know the feeling all too well.... hahaha
All the best Tan;
- Dan
Tone
(101) 2005-11-08 23:40
amazing picture.. after 100+ points i dont think there's much left to say :)
nerve
(10231) 2005-11-09 4:01
Kaptan, benim kiwi partner buna bayıldı!
(biraz homesick de 15 yıldır memleketine gitmedi, lol!)
fakat bu resmi görünce hakikaten insan hayranlık duyuyor.. hem senin çekimine hem de Yeni Zelanda'ya..
Muhteşem bir imaj..
Selam ve sevgiler.
Roly
(2024) 2005-11-12 5:48
Another amazing shot, with a beautiful landscape, careful composition, great light and vivid colors. You probably shouldn't switch to digital, since you do such a fantastic job with the film. You could definitely publish a photography book, have you ever considered this?
ballyna
(1689) 2005-11-14 5:16
kaptan,bütün dünya ayaklarının altında hissi veriyor,çok etkileyici bir noktadan alınmış mükemmel bir kare.
saygılar
mayabee
(374) 2005-11-15 10:03
Hi Tan,
This place looks so serene, I think maybe you should have pushed them off the cliff after all... and about the weather, I was starting to be really jealous at you with all the blue sky in your NZ photos, when we had mostly rain. Now I'm relieved. :0)
The photo is amazing, the light is so perfect. It has a divine atmosphere to it.
Cheers,
Maya
martou
(1660) 2005-11-16 16:58
superbe point de vue
décor magique et mystérieux, bravo et merci
Martin
cherryripe
(21033) 2005-11-20 8:35
Hi Tan
Absolutely stunning shot with the clouds rolling in on the vivid green hills. The light is amazing.
This was worth getting up for despite the hangover. Well done.
Regards Nikki
klyee75
(778) 2005-11-20 20:00
This is absolutely speechless....no doubt this the best. Beautiful green colour and a natural mist. Luckily the mist is not too much where you can clearly see the rest of the landscape.
jrleborgne
(1554) 2005-11-29 6:32
Tremendous scenery ( as usual ! ). Very well coloured, particular atmosphere, instructive. Bravo!
Thank you for sharing.
Jeppe
(18654) 2005-12-01 15:18
Hi Tan - Amazing view you captured here - The mix of green slopes and the cloud gives a very special photo - I like the fine light and colours as well - thanks for a great job.
ukasz
(803) 2005-12-04 7:10
wow, what a view, stunning green hill slopes partly covered with clouds look realy impressive, i liek the colours very much too... greetings
ukasz
JDFreeSoul
(72) 2005-12-14 14:40
This is an outstanding view with the bay in background, must have been great to be where you were at 6am.
Is it always foggy like that at dawn?
P.S very interesting note hehe. ;)
~JD~
Henryk_Bilor
(20803) 2005-12-31 7:22
Hi Tan
Amazing picture. It is worth to wait long for such a view. You must be an good-tempered man, I would push the couple down...:)
Happy New Year
PJE
(20758) 2005-12-31 14:10
Well Tan its a pleasure to add 2 more points to this wonderful capture to top it off to 150 points. A very captivating scene indeed. The cloud covering is amazing to see from this vantage point. And the distant view is excellent. Another favorite! Thanks for posting!
Buin
(42580) 2006-01-07 9:26
Incredible! Outstanding! Not to surpass!
One of the most impressing photos I ever saw.
Thanks for showing!
Greetings from Germany
Frank
elmec
(12210) 2006-01-18 15:35
Hello Tan!
That's wonderland!
Just like the paradise!
I love it!
... eh im' dreaming about paradise ...
Congratulations!
Greetings!
tsangclare
(130) 2006-01-20 9:43
This is a wonderful scenery!!! I really like the composition and it is very sharp and clear. It really shows the beautiful nature in our world!
rajhema
(1873) 2006-01-20 13:15
Tan, that is a breathtaking capture. Picture is very clear and crispy. you were over the clouds when you took this picture is quite amazing. Good one
I don't know how I missed your comments. They are hilarious.
ancevski
(3358) 2006-01-20 15:17
Tan,
this is great photo with excellent colors. I like the white mist and the green grass they are giving realy nice contrast to the photo.
Regards,
Dragan
johnnyh
(639) 2006-02-24 4:51
Hi Tan, love this shot, so much depth and lovely
greens, and that miss is amazing. Good notes and very humorous, regards John.
MLINES
(12516) 2006-03-15 16:57
Perfect view of this area showing weather patterns of interest. Amusing message. Evidence of the " Land of the Long White Cloud". Well done.
jbweasle
(9393) 2006-04-02 12:27
Hello Tan, this is a superb composition with the ridge swooping down the the valley, capturing the clouds. The light on the grass strongly brings out the colour. A stunning scene - I'd have liked to have been there myself to see it.
dsolarov
(422) 2006-04-02 13:33
Hi Tan,
What an amazing scene. I love the contrast of the sunny hills opposed to the clouds in the valley. This planet looks even more beutiful when seen from above.
Dragana
larevedere
(1259) 2006-04-02 13:42
Beautiful photo... like other - I'm adding it to my favourites :)
Regards,
Olaf
erdo
(569) 2006-04-02 13:49 [Comment]
alejandroguzman
(4684) 2006-05-06 15:37
Hi Tan..
AMAZING PICTURE... really, one of the best picture I have even seen here in TE
hugs
alejandro
sebinho342
(19329) 2006-05-17 18:17
Waaaaaaaaouuu
No words for this one Tan, so well captured and the colors are majestics, it's a tresure this one ... and a big lol for your notes, good sense of humour, yes you should have kick them off this peak ;) So early in the morning, in the middle of nowhere, there are still "human presence"
Excellent !
veronika
(6058) 2006-05-19 5:54
Lol Tan.. your note is just great, i like your playful sense of humor ;)
The picture is, of course, great too - as usual! I think it was much more worthy to take shots than kicking some crazy couple off from the cliff :))
Nice day,
Vero
arnoud1976
(1191) 2006-05-23 13:35
great shot here, love the sharpness in combination with the softness of the clouds. nice pov and lovely composition. all in all, amazing! regards arnoud
stefi
(1230) 2006-06-02 8:15
Hi Tan, this shot deserves 3 big smiles...simply great.
I like the nice movement of the clouds over the valley, it leads the eye perfectly.
The POV is very very well chosen and framing is perfect: the mountains on the left close the sight, making more interesting the contrast between clouds and green valley below.
One of your best shot,
thank you for sharing,
Stefano
droop13400
(113) 2006-06-02 8:39
Salut Tan,
La lumiere, la compo & la profondeur de champ sont au top
Bravo
Emiel_Skyfreak
(3002) 2006-09-19 12:31
Funny note, but that's not all..
OMG..This is a STUNNING view!
Great light capture, splendid clouds, it looks as if it is the sea wanting to crawl up the hills. Very good sharpnes, I especially like the details below, so great!
I guess you also captured a very unique moment in time..will this event be likely to happen more often ? I bet not that often. Very impressive, one of the best photo's I've scene here on TE. Great great work!
(190)
gramma
(3519) 2006-10-29 6:54
Hi Tan,
Wonderful picture with these green tones and this fog. Is this one follow a river ?
Thanks for sharing !
Christophe
giorgimer
(35017) 2006-11-03 4:18
Hi Tan,
an absolutely wonderful image, colors and timing are perfect in my opinion.
Compliments!
Gio
paul_lombard
(375) 2006-11-03 4:23 [Comment]
golden
(2289) 2007-01-29 17:13
Hi Tan,
wonderful capture! The landscape is beautiful and so are the colors.Good perspective.
Regards,
Chrysoula.
bwiti
(402) 2007-03-06 17:07
Tres belle photo... Les couleurs sont parfaites et le point de vue remarquable... vraiment felicitations...
Julian_K
(1055) 2007-03-13 9:42
Hello Tan,
Incredible photo. Composition, colour and lighting are perfect. I like your funny note also! Thanks for sharing,
Jules
IgorDeleze
(585) 2007-03-13 9:57
Hello Tan,
What a beautiful light!
I love the cloud effect like a wave on the hills.
Incredible DOF !
Really nice.
Greetings.
Igor
patrozza
(176) 2007-03-13 10:02 [Comment]
ruisc_pt
(11594) 2007-04-16 12:42
Hi Tan
Your hangover was probitable.
For me one of your best "shots".
TFS
vagabondtravels
(6511) 2007-04-20 22:47
Hi Tan
Great pov, up above the clouds. Amaing light. Good job beating the hang over to get up for sunrise. Nice reward and funny story. Well done.
Ben
suhan
(3552) 2007-06-10 11:48 [Comment]
irishkiwi
(90) 2007-08-06 18:38
Wow. The clouds look supernatural. You can see from this photo why the Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa 'Land of The Long White Cloud'.
It's a beautiful shot. The green is so vivid.
P.S. Glad you didn't push the couple off the cliff although I can completely understand wanting to.
resato
(475) 2007-11-20 2:26
Hello Tan!
Lucky you! A sight like this is what I often dream of! The clouds along the valley make me feel the mountain cliffs are higher than they really are. Lovely colours and good composition!
Greetings,
René
rusty33 (0) 2008-11-23 16:35 [Comment]
Irelands_Eye (83) 2009-01-30 12:23 [Comment]
lamentforicarus
(393) 2009-05-26 3:09
The vibrance and light in this picture is as breathtaking as the mist that caresses the mountain side.
nazirbadar
(234) 2009-07-25 9:29
A magical effect.this picture takes one into his dreams.composition,lights and perspective are marvelously done.excellent.
Regards
Nazir
AnaRita
(1741) 2009-09-13 6:11
Olá Tan!
It looks like a huge green wave is forming.
Beautiful lanscape and light. Congratulations and thanks for sharing,
Ana
aymeric_baque
(145) 2009-09-23 2:14
Hi Mata,
This is typical the kind of pic I wish I could shot one day. Island looks marvelous and you manage to catch a brillant moment. Light is just perfectly smooth. Nature has added this cloudy snake that gives a guideline and your composition is awesome.
Cheers
Aymeric
gmg
(4202) 2010-01-23 4:41
Beautiful shot caught at the perfect moment. Well balanced composition and nice colours and - most of all - a great landscape.
TFS
gmg
PainDivine69
(1) 2010-01-23 5:09
Hi Tan,
what a breathtaking view! And btw, what a wonderful composition. I really like how the fog covers the green in the foreground. Very good details and sharpness. Best wishes, Björn
kordinator
(8738) 2010-04-24 13:38
Hello Tan,
I wish I had this picture I made ...
hehe I was glad to...
perfect ...
in this photo seems to merge three of the world ...
Greetings and thank you shared this photo with us ...
respect
Sasha
MadraRua
(887) 2012-03-31 7:21 [Comment]
yasinkasmani (12) 2012-05-03 14:16
awesome shot, well done. haven't been your way yet. will make it a point for next holiday or long long weekend. by the way, is there some decent fishing from the rocks?
adisaadisa (68) 2014-03-13 23:45 [Comment]
soupie01
(789) 2014-05-09 8:43
Wow, what a view and excellently captured. The cloud is like a river taking the viewer through the photograph.
Nice work,
Patrick.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Tan Yilmaz (capthaddock)
(28790)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2005-10-16
- Categories: Naturaleza
- Camera: Minolta 404si, 28-80mm, Fuji Superia Reala, Circular Polariser
- Versión de la foto: Versión original, Workshop
- Tema(s): Catch the mist, Favoris #2, Places of dream, Above The Clouds, Favorites - landscapes 02, Impressive Shots [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2005-10-23 9:05
- Favoritos: 43 [Ver]
Discussions
- To sarju: scanner (1)
by capthaddock, last updated 2005-10-24 10:14 - To rbcy1974: the trip (2)
by capthaddock, last updated 2005-10-25 02:10 - To lukie: the couple (1)
by capthaddock, last updated 2005-10-25 10:01 - To bibiweb: pp (1)
by capthaddock, last updated 2005-10-26 09:49