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Auckland City from North Head


Auckland City from North Head
Photo Information
Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3274 W: 268 N: 7773] (33178)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-15
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF 17-40mm f.4 L USM
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): More New Zealand Views [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-03-22 0:13
Viewed: 213
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Auckland City taken from North Head, on the North Shore.

This was taken early evening, 1 hour 20 minutes before sunset. The sun was low in the sky and the clouds were building up over the city.

In the Maori language, Auckland is known as Tamaki Makau Rau, the city of 100 lovers. It earned this name because it was a place desired by all and conquered by many.

The Auckland region is a mixture of so many different geographical environments, with three harbours, two mountain ranges, 48 volcanic cones and more than 50 islands.

Auckland's population is approximately 1.4 million, making it by far the largest city in New Zealand, with one third of the country's entire population.


Some Auckland Information / Facts:
Country: New Zealand
Location: North Island
Area: 16,140 square kilometres / 6,232 square miles
Population: 1.4 million
Language English / Maori
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Time zone: GMT +12 hours, daylight saving time is observed from the last Sunday in September until the first Sunday in April
Country dialling code +64
Telephone area code: 09
Religion: Various religions
Average daily January temperature: 24ºC / 73ºF
Average daily July temperature: 13ºC / 55ºF
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To shelbeesmom: Not too hotJanice 3 03-22 15:27
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Nice shot Janice, love the overcast sky. The Skytower in the distance gives great depth to this photo too, as do the boats. Great vantage point.

TFS,
Scott.

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 561 W: 0 N: 1065] (5222)
  • [2009-03-22 0:51]
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Hi Janice !
A beautiful and interesting capture.
It seems that spring is not far.
Have a nice day,
Adrian

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1134 W: 100 N: 3364] (17538)
  • [2009-03-22 1:04]
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City of 100 lovers...lol didnt know that... (lets go to Auckland next Janice...ha ha).

This turned out pretty good Janice, bit tricky because of the different light..the sun was pretty harsh over to the right further...very nicely composed...and what a great city!!

And for those that dont know.... Janice and I were born right smack in the middle there,..well maybe a bit to the right, between the tall buildings!

Great views from up there!

KIA ORA
Dawn

Hi Janice,
Beautiful cityscape of Auckland, I like the dramatic sky in the background very much, it really adds impact to the shot. Despite the poor light conditions, sharpness and saturation are excellent. I also like the lot of small sailboat scattered in the bay. Great job! TFS.
Greetings,
Kristof

Excellent.!
Wow, Janice one of your best (out of the many)
The forground colours contrasting in a perfect way with the skyline and the dark clouds.
Really a fantastic promotion picture of your Auckland.
Kia Ora en groeten uit Holland.
Jan

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  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 605 W: 0 N: 1662] (9389)
  • [2009-03-22 5:02]

Hello Janice!

Splendid formulation of this place, very the bautiful panorama.
Very pretty effect, especially boats look very curiously.

It congratulates realization and I greet You warmly..
Barbara

I see the wind blowing here Janice! Nice work, a beautiful place, I can't imagine living here...but I could try! Average temps is 73??? In the summer?? That's not hot!!.... ours is close to 90 everyday!....B-(...waaa
B-)
Linda

This scene is certainly full of interest Janice. A different look to the city at this time of day. I also like the heavy dramatic clouds hanging low in the sky. Well done.
Pat.

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3579 W: 737 N: 2415] (19132)
  • [2009-03-23 2:13]

Gorgeous view, gorgeous shot !


congrats and thanks,
v

Hi Janice,

Terrific shot of Auckland. Large city and the sea is the perfect combination for me. Beautiful blue tones throughout the photo. You caught it at the perfect time... looks like the calm before the storm.

Lisa

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1455 W: 275 N: 2053] (12544)
  • [2009-03-27 16:32]

Hello Janice.
Great view here presented.
Well captured and sky is very effective.
My compliments and thanks for sharing.
Janek Kloss

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