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Dawn Over Mount Cook


Dawn Over Mount Cook
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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: 2006-10
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Event, Abstract, Action, Nocturnal, Mood
Exposure: f/3.6, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Zeeland and New Zealand [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-03-23 0:37
Viewed: 182
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
~ Dawn Over Mount Cook ~

I took this photo during a flight from Christchurch to Australia back in 2006. The flight plan took us across the Southern Alps which form a raised mountainous backbone stretching most the length of the New Zealand South Island.

I was reading the in-flight magazine when the flight’s captain announced we were approaching Mount Cook (Aoraki) National Park and that Mount Cook itself could be clearly seen lit up. This photo was one of several I was able to take of the spectacle below us.

Mount Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak, measuring 3,754 metres. It is one of 19 peaks measuring in excess of 3000 metres in height within Mount Cook National Park; a very impressive landscape, picturesque and photogenic.

Mount Cook itself may be approached by road (State Highway 80) which passes Lake Pukaki, a lake created by glacial melt water. Having seen this stunning snow-capped mountain from high above at dawn was a special treat for me. It was moment I will always cherish.

TFV.
Sharpshooter, Dawn, boreocypriensis, kdm078, suzy, jusninasirun has marked this note useful
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Amazing photo and a very nice perspective...
Nice composition, colors, Saturation...
Thanks for sharing

Regards
Deepak

Wow, what an amazing view! The sun against the tips of the mountains is perfect. Very nice colours and clarity, especially for being shot through glass. Impressive work Martyn.

TFS,
Scott.

Poster view Martyn, well captured, warm tones and detail are excellent

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1132 W: 100 N: 3363] (17530)
  • [2009-03-23 0:45]

Wow impressive photo Martyn, you did very well taking it through the window of the plane..
Love that beautiful light on Mt Cook..and the pink tinges of the clouds.

Great to see this shot, the backbone of our South Island.

Good notes, and thanks for sharing.

Cheers
Dawn

Ohhh... superb aerial capture of the snowy summits using the side-lighting Martyn. Very imperssive scene..
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

Hello,
wonderful view, wonderful light
compliments
Ryszard

What an amazing capture, a feat through an airliner's window!! Lovely colours of the sunset on the peaks, great sharpness too considering. Definitely at the right place at the right time for this one!

TFS,

Cadi

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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 38 N: 1262] (4338)
  • [2009-03-23 5:32]

spectacular view Martyn! amzaing light and color tones creating a beautiful warm contrast and sharp! I love it..
TFS and regards

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 632 W: 13 N: 491] (3541)
  • [2009-03-23 18:27]

Great lighting moment. The full view puts everything into perspective. Nice textures. TFS. Karin

Hi Martyn,

Exciting image with glow looking so brilliant against the snow. Superb capture and fine framing from above.

TFS and best regards,
Jusni

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