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NZ's Silver Fern


NZ's Silver Fern
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3209 W: 225 N: 6904] (27379)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-01
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/50 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-07-02 22:53
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Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Silver Fern

The image of the silver fern is widely representative of New Zealand and New Zealanders. It is an image to which all New Zealanders relate and is a powerful and emotional symbol of inspiration at times when it matters.

The symbol comes from the leaf of the New Zealand fern - Cyathea Dealbata (Ponga is the Maori name). The leaves are dark green on the upper side and silver underneath, as you can see in this photo.

The underside glows brightly in moonlight providing excellent track markers in New Zealand's native forests. It was often used by Maori as bedding for sleeping on due to the thin texture of the 'hairs'.

The symbol of the silver fern is widely used in sport which and it has also inspired New Zealanders in all aspects of their lives.

It has played an inspirational role for the military - New Zealand Army contingents who saw overseas service in the South African war of 1899-1902 are understood to have worn fern leaf badges, while the fern leaf had become the predominant badge in the Army by World War I ... and of course in New Zealand's national game, rugby.

When the All Blacks first played overseas (In NSW in Australia) in 1884 they are understood to have worn blue jerseys with a gold fern leaf. However, at the first Annual General Meeting of the NZRFU, held on 27 April 1893, "It was resolved that the New Zealand Representative colours should be Black Jersey with Silver Fernleaf, Black Cap with Silver Monogram, White Knickerbockers and Black Stockings".

http://www.nzflag.com/silverfern.cfm
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Hello Janice,

This is a striking composition.
The fern resembles those I used to spray silver at Christmas! It shows up very well against the b/g greenery.

Thank you for the interesting information.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Janice,
very orginal image, excellent close up,
beautifull image!

Regards!

Hello Janice,

Excellent image
Stunning perspective
Beautiful shot at the fern
I like the composition

tfs and warm regards,

Alif

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3368 W: 284 N: 6439] (23904)
  • [2008-07-03 3:54]

The diagonal composition of this is superb! The contrasts are super and really make it a stunning image and the details are delightfully clear -- this is a hands-down winner in my book
TFs
silke

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1454 W: 75 N: 819] (7250)
  • [2008-07-03 8:25]

Excellent image, stunning perspective,beautiful shot at the fern.I like the composition. Well done.
Mitra

lovely contrast of the leaves the shapes are so perfect in design i love taking photos of them. i will post one as a wksp for you hope you don't mind:)

GO KIWIS!!! NZ ROCKS!!!
This is a great fern photo
Love the pp work
Great note
Nice POV
TFS
Danni

Very well composed Janice and the colours combine so well. Excellent focus and detail and nicely framed.
David

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