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River View...
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Copyright: Dawn McKenzie Wykes (Dawn) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1134 W: 100 N: 3364] (17540)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-26
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon PowerShot S2 IS
Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-03 1:01
Viewed: 1135
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Taken on the banks of the Waikato River, near Karapiro.

Waikato means “flowing water” and the Waikato River, 220 miles long, is the longest river in New Zealand, rising in the snows and ice fields of Tongariro National Park. Before entering Lake Taupo it is known as the Tongariro River for part of its length. On leaving Lake Taupo it flows in a well-defined bed through steep uplands before reaching the flat plains of the middle Waikato basin or Hamilton lowlands. After passing through the Taupiri Gorge it reaches the flat country of the lower Waikato and finally enters the sea at the now defunct port of Port Waikato. Because of the effect of Lake Taupo, and the many artificial lakes along its course, river rises are not spectacular; however, the country adjacent to the river in the lower Waikato is low, and considerable inundation can occur. Serious floods usually result from a fresh from its main tributary, the Waipa River, coming at a time of high base flow in the Waikato. The greatest known flood occurred in 1907 when the peak discharge at the Taupo outfall was 7,350 cusecs, and that at Mercer in the lower Waikato was estimated as being 60,000 cusecs. Minimum flows of less than 7,000 cusecs have been recorded in the latter area.

The Waikato River is the main source of hydro-electricity in the North Island of New Zealand, many dams having been or are being constructed along the upper regions between Karapiro and Lake Taupo.

At one time the river was an important access route for the Maoris and early European settlers, and during the Waikato Wars several Maori pas along the river fell victim to small armoured gunboats. Owing to a shifting sandbar at the mouth, Port Waikato near the coast has not been in use for some time, but a small amount of internal trade is still done in barging sand and shingle as far up stream as Hamilton

Info from: Encyclopedia of New Zealand.


Thanks for taking a look folks
Dawn.
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Superb shot Dawn
Its crystal clear, dazzling colors it’s an absolutely wonderful photo.
Thanks for sharing it

Hi Dawn,

Wonderful!! Love the composition and colors. Nice reflections too!! TFS.

Kiran.

For me..at the brak of dawn and looking to the photo of you me dear Dawn.. I yawn and sing.. (like Bill Armstrong in his song)
Its a beautifull world...

Hugs and I am off to the beach at 8.30 am plus 30 C to come today! Yours truly with a wink
John T (T as for traveler)

Do not have the time right now to read you're note by this picture, but i still want to give a reaction:
Very lovely reflection in the water and the picture has a nice atmosphere. Also very good sharpness and detail's

TFS Greets Kristies

Very beautiful shot! Excellent colors and wonderful framing. I love how it is all very vivid and very clear. Truly wonderful :)

Familiar, yet not so familiar...I have been to this river but don't remember it as I was only 3 years old...Very nice capture...
Well Done

Erim

Hi Dawn,
If this is what winter looks like in the North Island, I'm getting quite envious here...
Beautiful scenery, peaceful and very well captured!
A fine composition, super colours and details...
Greetings,
Pablo -

You keep doing it.
Postcard-perfect shots and hugely informative text. I'm taking notes and keeping an eye on your composition, and one day I, too, will deliver something this good.
Rew

Lovely!

Cheers,
Carla

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  • lucbus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2114 W: 92 N: 1857] (10319)
  • [2006-07-03 6:35]

This is a very beautiful landscape Dawn,
You've done it very well with depth, great reflections, excellent sharpness and superb colors.
Kind Regards.
Luc

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  • fer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 790 W: 131 N: 910] (8081)
  • [2006-07-03 6:37]
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Hi Dawn,

Beautiful landscape it´s like a postcard.
I love it.
Fernando

beautiful colors and sharpness dawn :)
excellent landscape photo

back later with greens :)
X

Perfect compo, beautiful view... So pleasing for the eye!! I could see it for hours! :)) beautiful!
cheers
ToM

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1207 W: 333 N: 900] (5744)
  • [2006-07-03 10:30]

Hi Dawn,

A beautiful view and well done on the composition.

Mike

Hello Dawn, what a great landscape this is!

Beautifull river and reflections on the water of the trees and the colours and the fg.

So clear and sharp.

Very well done. Cheers, Yan :)

Hello Dawn,

Wonderful NZ scenery displayed to perfection. Good colours and an excellent POV. TFS,
David

This is a very well build landscape photo
The inlet in the photo gives space to the trees
And makes the reflection complete
The background is quite and keeps us in the middle
Very nice
Ruud

Hi Dawn,

What can I say... I want golden kiwi fruit for breakfast and then take me THERE!!!!
Such a fantastic landscape photo! The colours, POV sharpness make this composition excellent!

Well done
Constantnos (*_-)

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1791 W: 128 N: 3006] (16621)
  • [2006-07-04 8:09]

That's an excellent shot Dawn... I especially like the reflection, so calm and relax...:D Great compostion and pov...thanks for sharing my friend

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2742 W: 372 N: 2627] (11958)
  • [2006-07-09 18:18]

Another beautiful piece of your country, Dawn. I'm thinking "panorama" again but will not nag on about it ;o). TFS

Nice landscape Dawn ( without any wool balls Lol!)

Great composition and colors. Nice balance between green and blues.... Keep on the good work!
Robert

post card perfect! nice blend of colors green and blue!

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