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Gone Fishing


Gone Fishing
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Copyright: Martyn Peck (Travelcam) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 846 W: 76 N: 1208] (10171)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08
Categories: Humorous, Nature, Event
Exposure: f/3.7, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-08-30 0:33
Viewed: 201
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
~ Gone Fishing ~

During a visit to Cross Hills Gardens, located near the village of Kimbolton in the Manawatu, I came across a waterfall and series of landscaped ponds. This amusing ornamental frog caught my eye as he was prominently seated in the largest pond.

I croped my original photo so that the frog is surrounded by the reflection in the pond.

For another POV, check him out in my w/s photo. :-)

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Now for the gardens...

The landscaped Cross Hills Gardens cover 18 acres. Rhododendrons and Azaleas abound and there is such variety in growing habit, flower colour/size and floiage that every visitor is assured to be impressed.

There are also many fine tree specimens including some which are over 100yrs of age. There are now in excess of 2000 species or varieties of rhododendron and azalea planted in these stunning grounds!

A great place to visit, stroll around, relax and take in the splendid views across the gardens and beyond to the Ruahine Ranges, Kapiti Island, and Mount Ruapehu. Well worth a visit!

Thanks for viewing.
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Hi Martyn,
A sweet humorous presentation on this Sunday morning...it really makes me smile!
Excellent sharpness and superb lighting with every single detail visible.
A nice crop and I like the hi-lighted frame.
Have a good day.
Regards,

Francis Xavier

Ha ha ha . . it's a funny photo . . Remind me in the past, I used small frog as the bait when fishing in river . .
Excellent work you've done here . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut

simpatica shot, good framing and sharpness, hugs

Hi Martyn
Very funny shot
Nice place and effects
Have a nice Sunday
Burak

Hello

Nice Portrait of a stone frog , great composition, nice sharpness and great light...
tfs
regards,
Khawar

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  • isa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 356 W: 57 N: 710] (4145)
  • [2009-08-30 15:24]

Hi Martyn,

Lovely and amazing work, interesting effects. Good details and colours.
Lovely place, Congratulations for the beautiful frog, refeshing image. Good note! Perefctly frame.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards.
Isa

hello Martyn .. this is funny shot .. but its really excellent work .. great lights and details .. so amazing .. and i`m not surprise because use to see this kind of superb shots with you :) ..
best regards Harout.

Hi Martyn, Nice place and effects/Excellent work ,Nice Portrait of a stone frog .nice sharpness and great light Regards....

A nice and funny shot, Martyn :o)
Great sharpness and details.
Well done job. Congratulations!

Best wishes,
Bruno

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