Wind From the West

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 7, 2013533 views20 comments

Just going through my best of 2012, many of which are yet to make it to NPN and the web. Lake Tekapo is usually presented in its tranquil guise but I saw a more dramatic side on a recent visit.

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20 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Chamberlain on January 7, 2013 at 3:25 AM

Top quality work. Beautiful colors in sky and water with foreground action. Great location. You couldn't ask for any better.

Registered on January 6, 2013, 12 Posts, 44 Comments

Comment posted by INGOMA on January 7, 2013 at 7:13 AM

Yes, Kah Kit, I love the wild feel to this one too. I really like how the left hand boulder balances the scene. A dynamic and compelling image!

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on January 7, 2013 at 9:49 AM

Love this, beautiful coastal shot !

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on January 7, 2013 at 10:37 AM

Awesome shot - perfect SS and the comp is very compelling with the sunset clouds and grand vista in the distance. I really do miss the 2 weeks I got to spend in NZ in 2008. My one nit is that the horizon to the left looks a little saturated with blues, especially in comparison to the rest of the mountain range. thanks for sharing.

Registered on July 17, 2011, 233 Posts, 1373 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 7, 2013 at 10:49 AM

I like the perspective, the light, and the color. The foreground rock really anchors the scene. The rock on the left merges across the horizon line which is usually a no no, but I like it for the repeating shape of the mountains.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on January 7, 2013 at 12:32 PM

Gorgeous scene. I really love the "wild-feel" here. Great colors and well processed.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 7, 2013 at 2:07 PM

Love the light and water action, but I agree with Navin that the blues seem a bit over-saturated.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on January 7, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Love the breaking waves Kah Kit, very nice photo,

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 7, 2013 at 4:39 PM

What a beautiful and dramatic scene. Wonderful comp, light and color! I love the water motion around and over the foreground rocks.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 7, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Nice one, KK! I love the surf action and the colors are sweet. Even the big fg rock fits in!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 7, 2013 at 8:18 PM

A powerful image Kah Kit. Love the water motion and dramatic sky. Wonderful balance to the overall scene.

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Comment posted by Bob Miller on January 7, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Beautiful comp Kah Kit. The flow and spray in the foreground feels like it's coming out of my monitor. The cyan sky on the right seems like it could be a bit too saturated and un-natural, the rest of the sky looks fine. It's nice to see your new work and look forward to what is in store.

Registered on January 24, 2005, 152 Posts, 405 Comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on January 7, 2013 at 8:55 PM

This is wonderful work. Love the wave action over the rocks and the great colors. Good job. Chet

Registered on December 3, 2012, 237 Posts, 1171 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy de Flon on January 7, 2013 at 9:06 PM

I've never been to your part of the world (alas) but this photo speaks eloquently of a beautiful yet strange place quite outside my experience. I love the drama of it and am glad you presented something other than what you describe as rhe tranquil "norm" for images. If I may make a suggestion--I don't know if this would have been possible and it is only my personal taste, not a technical criticism--I'd have liked to see the water in the foreground a bit silkier. Just a bit--not so much as to lose the dramatic effect you so successfully went for.

Registered on June 28, 2010, 61 Posts, 284 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on January 7, 2013 at 9:54 PM

This has a lot of impact. I think the larger FG rocks anchor the image. Love the blue sky.

Registered on September 1, 2011, 35 Posts, 748 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on January 7, 2013 at 10:51 PM

The foreground really does portray a feeling of power and the sky adds a lot of interest. I like the way the clouds mimic the action of the waves. Very fine image.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 7, 2013 at 11:28 PM

Incredible drama and motion. Love the warm tones in the one foreground rock. One can truly sense the wind and spray that you must have experienced. The larger image of course really brings this out. Fantastic.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on January 8, 2013 at 1:35 AM

The clouds and water are so dynamic and the far snowing peaks anchor the scene. Wonderful!

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Comment posted by Brad Clinch on January 8, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Great color and composition. When I clicked on view larger I about jumped out of my seat to avoid getting my feet wet!

Registered on January 5, 2013, 37 Posts, 261 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on January 9, 2013 at 11:33 AM

What stands out for me the most is the warm color of the right rock making a pleasing combination with the blue of the lake and sky.

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