The Lookout

This is Kennedy Point Reserve, Waiheke Island.

I went to this small reserve shortly after arriving on the island, scouting for potential sunset locations. I came away a bit disappointed due to the lack of rocks or anything else interesting on the beach.

As I walked back up the hill to my car, I sat down on the grass next to this bench to have a bit of a rest (hey it was a hot day and the hill is steeper than it looks!). As I looked out towards the sea I realised what an amazing view it was right there and then! I unpacked my gear and took a few snaps while still sitting on the grass. I'm glad I did because this turned out to be one of my favourite shots.

I decided to make this an HDR (3 exposures; -2, 0, +2) to really bring out the green and blue. Hope you like it.

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Uggla says:

great tonal range here, nice compo!
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blubbla says:

Awesome view. Nice place to have a rest
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jackfisher32 says:

Beautiful hdr work,colours are excellent.!!
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Kamoteus (A Better Way) says:

awesome shot... lovely composition!
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Kamoteus (A Better Way) says:

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Ryan Eng says:

I do like it. Look so calm and peaceful there. Nice place to bar b q
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Iftekhar Mahmud says:

A heavenly place.Nicely shot and edited.
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Nicolas Valentin says:

excellent shot !!
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Iftekhar Mahmud says:

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nushuz says:

What a fabulous shot, Chris! Just exquisite~
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xinapray (trying to flickr more) says:

Ah, one of those serendipitous moments when "the shot" finds you. Your description and this frame go so well together...I can imagine the enegy-sapping heat. Beautifully blended too.
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PhilippNB says:

wonderful!
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maria.bozina says:

So peaceful shot!
Beauty :)
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Lovely colors and the composition is spot on
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Mukumbura says:

What a lovely spot for a bench!

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maloephoto says:

Oh yeah, thats one neat place to hang out, beautifully captured and so serene Chris.
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StuArt says:

Absolutely stunning! Could just imagine sitting there soaking up the view... : )
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Erroba says:

Great scene, seems a real nice place to sit down, great composition Chris.
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man's pic says:

Super shot
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Super - great composition.
fantastic !

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ineedathis says:

Looks like a paradise Island to me Chris, fabulous capture! have a wonderful weekend my friend:-)
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mathieuparent http://mathieuparent.free.fr says:

very very nice shot
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mharoldsewell says:

Fantastic...!!! I love the HDR...!!
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TomRaven says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Fat Bee & Dancing Gull* Awards (INVITE) -post1/award3, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Great shot of a familiar spot!

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{CarLee} says:

Nar I don't like it..............I LOVE it, the colours amazing and what a perfect spot, I am so glad you took this. It is on my list now of places to see : )Car
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enrix_64 says:

stunning shot...

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[ Bret ] Esque says:

wow. just wow
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob West says:

oh,I could spend an afternoon just sittin there.....
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I LOVE this shot Chris. The composition, the perspective, depth and fantastic color is stunning. GREAT capture
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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Nazar's Collection says:

hmm i will not mind to sit there and enjoy it. well done Chris beautiful shot i just seen your this shot on front page of flickr congrats:D Keep it up.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

har_MONIc11 says:

love it! great composition
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Irishphotographer says:

Nice shot !
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ineedathis says:

Congrats on front page Chris!!!!!!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Rod Monkey says:

Beautiful.
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Rebeca450 says:

wow ... is a perfect shot.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

*Lynne says:

I can't imagine a place like this--it is so beautiful!
Your post processing is the topping on the cake too!
Congrats on the FP, whoo hoo!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Fraggle Red says:

Like it? I LOVE it! Would love to sit on that bench right now. Have a great weekend, Chris.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Artie | Photography :: Flat out! says:

yeah of coz! i will always adore your hdr chris :P always & forever!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

L Geof says:

Ohh quite lovely. So glad you took the time. Beautiful!! A fave.
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Shobeir says:

Beautiful shot, nice composition and colors!
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Lovely!

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J-Rie says:

great shot
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Swami Stream says:

beautiful
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kevinw84 says:

Extremely lovely! Congrats on explore!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

dan [durango99] says:

love the wonderful design of the bench...really glad you took it and share the view for us to enjoy too
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

FoNgEtZ says:

wonderful and dramatic composition.
Great job.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

b1ondie says:

awesome!!
glad you stopped there too, this is a great shot

hope your having a top weekend!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Ragstatic says:

perfectly composed and very well rendered ! a beauty my friend !
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Vagabond~ MonsieurNounou says:

Waw !!!! Sikmply the kind I love !
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Eng says:

#6 and Front page. You lucky guy :) Great job man.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

geogle jackson says:

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crafty1tutu (Ann) finally over jet lag says:

Wow Chris, this is beautiful. Congratulations, #6 on Explore.
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Wow!! This compo is brilliant!! man I´m glad you got out-of-breath and had to take a nap! :-)
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Wow!! Congrats on #6 on Explore!! Well deserved!
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ALtammar Q8 says:

beautiful shot ^_^
nice work
and colors
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Kadacat (Marlene) says:

What a lovely place to stop - the photo is gorgeous. Love the colours.
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yannoscope says:

I like it. Great picture.
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Lilachd says:

fabulous shot!!! the colors are amazing
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Moments Frozen in Time ( just busy) says:

Magnificent photo, to sit an watch the beauty.
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AM Photography says:

amazing place, amazing shoot!
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somolika_lor says:

Nice picture
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nicolas.gr says:

Congrats for explore!!!
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nikonkell says:

Very nice shot...

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giboy2001id says:

:-(
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giboy2001id says:

Very beautiful
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Rudy M Photography says:

Stunning scene! Great work.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

DanieVDM says:

Wow, it looks 3-D!!!
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zeal photography (Gone Walkabout) says:

Great work Chris, looks like a perfect spot, what a beautiful bay, great composition. The seat is a brill foreground peace.
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Eduardo Muriedas says:

Unbelievably beautiful! Colours, angle, texture all perfect!

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Oram24 says:

This is very good. And a fav of mine.
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peechez1001 says:

fantastic colors!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

inCote... says:

Beautiful, Doesn't look like typical forced hdr, seems almost natural
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aswirly (away) [deleted] says:

Like it? I LOVE it. I wanna sit right there!!! What an amazing place :))
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supacrush says:

I thought this looked new zealandy! Nice scene.
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Beautiful shot, Simply spectacular! =)
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Excellent shot.
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davidgutierrez_photography says:

you have chosen perfect compo to show the beauty of this place...
happy sunday!
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DerPat says:

I love your pictures and so I use many of them as desktop background on my Mac :)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Eric Rousset says:

Great place for chillout , nice HDR tones bud !!
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Nora Carol says:

awesome composition! great shot Chris!
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Incredible, and beautiful shot.
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Morning Magician says:

Magnificent exposure and color!
Nicely framed.
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desinole says:

Awesome shot.
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I love your country - such fabulous views round every corner!
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What a wonderful place! I think you found the perfect shot of this place! So glad you stopped for a breather! :)
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So relaxing and beautiful!
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What a spot. Congrats!
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Cool shot! breath taking! Congrats on Explore!
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Stunning landscape. Nicley done.
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