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.
Comments and faves
Uggla, Iftekhar Mahmud, Ryan Eng, xinapray, and 267 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Uggla (43 months ago | reply)
great tonal range here, nice compo!
blubbla (43 months ago | reply)
Awesome view. Nice place to have a rest
jackfisher32 (43 months ago | reply)
Beautiful hdr work,colours are excellent.!!
Kamoteus (A New Beginning) (43 months ago | reply)
awesome shot... lovely composition!
Kamoteus (A New Beginning) (43 months ago | reply)
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Ryan Eng (43 months ago | reply)
I do like it. Look so calm and peaceful there. Nice place to bar b q
Iftekhar Mahmud (43 months ago | reply)
A heavenly place.Nicely shot and edited.
Nicolas Valentin (43 months ago | reply)
excellent shot !!
Iftekhar Mahmud (43 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called BEST FLICKR PHOTOGRAPHY- Pink Flowers Contest - Vote Now, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
nushuz (43 months ago | reply)
What a fabulous shot, Chris! Just exquisite~
xinapray (43 months ago | reply)
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.
PhilippNB (43 months ago | reply)
wonderful!
maria.bozina (43 months ago | reply)
So peaceful shot!
Beauty :)
Philipp Klinger (touring Scotland till 18/06) (43 months ago | reply)
Lovely colors and the composition is spot on
Mukumbura (43 months ago | reply)
What a lovely spot for a bench!
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Mark Emirali (43 months ago | reply)
Oh yeah, thats one neat place to hang out, beautifully captured and so serene Chris.
~~StuArt~~ (43 months ago | reply)
Absolutely stunning! Could just imagine sitting there soaking up the view... : )
Erroba (Back from holiday) (43 months ago | reply)
Great scene, seems a real nice place to sit down, great composition Chris.
man's pic (43 months ago | reply)
Super shot
Hobbyfotograf Jürgen aus Rheinhausen (43 months ago | reply)
Super - great composition.
fantastic !
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ineedathis (43 months ago | reply)
Looks like a paradise Island to me Chris, fabulous capture! have a wonderful weekend my friend:-)
mathieuparent http://mathieuparent.free.fr (43 months ago | reply)
very very nice shot
mharoldsewell (43 months ago | reply)
Fantastic...!!! I love the HDR...!!
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TomRaven (43 months ago | reply)
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} (43 months ago | reply)
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
enrix64 (43 months ago | reply)
stunning shot...
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Bret Konsdorf (43 months ago | reply)
wow. just wow
Bob West (43 months ago | reply)
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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Nazar's Collection (43 months ago | reply)
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.
har_MONIc11 (43 months ago | reply)
love it! great composition
Irishphotographer (43 months ago | reply)
Nice shot !
ineedathis (43 months ago | reply)
Congrats on front page Chris!!!!!!!
Rod Monkey (43 months ago | reply)
Beautiful.
Rebeca450 (43 months ago | reply)
wow ... is a perfect shot.
*Lynne (43 months ago | reply)
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!
Fraggle Red (43 months ago | reply)
Like it? I LOVE it! Would love to sit on that bench right now. Have a great weekend, Chris.
Artie | Photography :: No need 2 comment :) (43 months ago | reply)
yeah of coz! i will always adore your hdr chris :P always & forever!
L Geoffroy (43 months ago | reply)
Ohh quite lovely. So glad you took the time. Beautiful!! A fave.
Shobeir (43 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot, nice composition and colors!
JoLiz (43 months ago | reply)
Lovely!
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J-Rie (43 months ago | reply)
great shot
Swami Stream (43 months ago | reply)
beautiful
kevinw84 (43 months ago | reply)
Extremely lovely! Congrats on explore!
dan [durango99] (43 months ago | reply)
love the wonderful design of the bench...really glad you took it and share the view for us to enjoy too
FoNgEtZ (43 months ago | reply)
wonderful and dramatic composition.
Great job.