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Blue Baths


Blue Baths
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Copyright: Ralph Starck (HapiSnapa) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 150 W: 5 N: 211] (1644)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-30
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D-70s, SIGMA 18-200/3.5-6.3 DC, 62mm CPL
Exposure: f/11, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-11 23:28
Viewed: 158
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I’m Back !!!!
I was in hospital for 5 days having a hip replacement and came home on Monday, I am very limited in my mobility so will be posting a few photos that have been hiding on my hard drive gathering dust for awhile until I can once again get out and about again. It does however give me the chance to research some opportunities for future photos.

Blue Baths Rotorua.
Behind the famous Spanish facade of the Blue Baths, in the tranquil beauty of Government Gardens, Rotorua, and built in 1933, they are the epitome of glamour and style. The elegant Foyer leads to sapphire pools, classic Tearoom, the expansive Lido Lounge and heritage galleries.
The Blue baths were the last gasp of New Zealand’s large scale spa development, begun in the nineteenth century by colonial dreamers who envisaged a great spa in the South Seas and had set about recreating the Dominion as the premier watering hole for the Empire. The Blue Baths were the final symbol of the government’s intention to fulfil that dream and attract more tourists, and proof positive of the New Zealand Dominions claim to being one of the world’s most attractive playgrounds. Mixed bathing was the highlight of those attractions. For the first time, men and women could get (almost) naked, together in public – a reflection of the changing attitudes and increasingly relaxed mores in existence after the First World War.

The intention was also to make Rotorua the chief centre of the Dominions sporting activities. To that end, the Blue Baths also offered instruction in “fancy and scientific swimming” as well as diving tuition. Its swimming and diving carnivals became the stuff of legends, as did the sporting stars who hailed from the district.

PP work in Photoshop utilising the Topaz Adjust plug-in.
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Nice rich tones showing this beautiful building, well photographed Ralph, almost has a 3 D pop out look to the image. P.S. Hope the hips are as good as new for you as soon as, Happy snapping

Hi Ralph,
Welcome back, hope in good health!
A lovely capture of fine architecture adorned with nice warm lighting against a spectacular blue sky.
Great details in the building and a great management of light and exposure especially in the clouds.
Nice work, very pleasing, and thanks to the informative note.
Well done,

Francis Xavier

hi ralph
welcome back, hope you are as right as rain.
very good shot,great strong warm colours,very attractive building lovely architecture.
regards
jimmy

Bonjour Ralph

J'espère que ta santé va mieux.
Belle réalisation pour cette bâtisse avec une belle exposition qui nous donne du contraste.

Amicalement Valérie

All the best for a speedy recovery, Ralph.

Nice capture here, you have really worked out how to deliver great results with the Toppaz plug-in, the colours are strong and the dynamic here feels real but is beautifully managed.

Rew

Hi Ralph,

Great having you back on TL and in better health! :-)

Superb colouring in this photo and good sharpness of details in the ornate architecture. Good PP work - well presented. TFS.

Martyn

Hi Ralph,
A wonderful image of this nice building. Great colours and the blue sky and red roof are nicely contrasting. Sharpness and clarity are spot on! A fine posting Ralph.
Hans

Hello Ralph
Firstly what is this topaz plugin, looks great to me. The light and warm tones set off this image with a fine perspective to show this building in its glory. Excellent work, hope the recovery is going well.
Regards
Jim

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