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Surfing under the Snow


Surfing under the Snow
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3196 W: 225 N: 6898] (27347)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-10
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: South Island Holiday 2008
Theme(s): New Zealand Scenes, South Island NZ Holiday [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-06 1:26
Viewed: 353
Points: 26
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Surfing under the Kaikoura Ranges

This is the view we had of the Kaikoura Ranges just a few kilometres south of the township of Kaikoura. I had to slam on my brakes and park on a side of the road as soon as we saw the snow – remember I’m from North Shore of Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand, and we don’t ever get to see any snow up there.

And I was pleased to see the lone surfer carrying his board up the shingle beach, he and his car give us an idea of how large the area is I have photographed.

The Kaikoura Ranges are two parallel ranges of mountains in the northeast of the South Island of New Zealand. Formed along New Zealand's Alpine Fault, they can be seen as the northernmost extension of the Southern Alps in the South Island. The Kaikoura ranges are composed primarily of greywacke (a variety of sandstone) and argillite (fine-grained sedimentary rock composed predominantly of indurated clay particles). Phew, what a mouthful - thanks to Wikipedia!)

Kaikoura is a popular surfing destination on the east coast of the South Island with quality breaks up and down the coast stretching 4kms. Its rugged coastline, seal colonies and whale watching makes it one of the most wicked stretches of coast line in the South Island. Kaikoura's surf options are an assortment of reefs, left and right-hand point breaks and numerous beach breaks that work in all kinds of swell.

Note the beach:
Down that coast the sloped beaches of Kaikoura are mixtures of composed sand and gravel derived from a greywacke terrain.
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Good morning Jancie

What an absolutely magnificent view! A wondewrful capture here, well balanced with good sharpness and colour. SO much to look at I could sit and view this shot all day. A lovely post and i like the lone surfer, interesting notes too

TFS regards Helen

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1154 W: 15 N: 597] (10356)
  • [2008-05-06 1:34]

Sort of like the best of both worlds! Another fabulous scene. Extremely well done! TFS

Ah beautiful view! Stunning light, amazing sharpness and beautiful composition. A gorgeous shot.
Rew

hi Janice
good shot of a beautiful landscape. perfect sharpness of colors and nice tones.
tfs
tsilla

Just beautiful Janice and looking athe the snow about as close as I am to the white stuff when it does fall. Well composed and lovely colour. Shingles? They look like rocks :)
David

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  • iso Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1170 W: 60 N: 194] (24148)
  • [2008-05-06 5:46]

Always the same nice quality of shots. Thanks to share with us those so nice landscapes, I just appreciated. By the way, we finally got rid of the snow over here.

Iso.

Just amazing picture 10/10
Great shot
Beautiful place ...
i want surf
best Regards

Hi Janice,
nice and clear image.
Well exposed and composed. Well done.
Best regards, Daniel

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3046 W: 568 N: 3415] (15131)
  • [2008-05-06 8:53]
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Hi Janice,
Spectacular landscape! Exceptional view on the snow-covered mountains and the light fog in the valley. The depth is so well rendered. Strong contrast with this massive Kaikoura Ranges and the height of surfer.
Great clarity and beautiful colors. I like the range of the shades. Did you use shadows and highlight function?
Bravo! Annie

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3353 W: 86 N: 2728] (18009)
  • [2008-05-07 1:09]

Hello Janice.
Its the world upsidedown.! We in europe haveing the most snow in the North, you in the south, haha
Lovely view to the impressive mountain range.
Thanks for the good description.
Kia ora en groeten van Jan

Hi Janice, beautiful photo, captured it all so beautifully
Regards Maree

hello Janice
WOW! what a wonderful landscape is this
beautiful colours, eyesoothing ambience
love the mountains here.
An Ideal place to spend your day.

nice compostion

i'll be back with smiley dear.

regards
Manuj Mehta

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4190 W: 222 N: 3834] (28091)
  • [2008-05-13 3:02]

Hi Janice

A superb land / sea scape, with marvellous colour & sharpness. The snowy peaks are a magnificent backdrop. I like the graphism of the surfboard, against the lighter bg. Tfs!

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