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Rangitoto from Devonport


Rangitoto from Devonport
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3135 W: 211 N: 6600] (26084)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-16
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Tamron AF28-300 XR
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): New Zealand Scenes [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-07 1:52
Viewed: 508
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
RANGITOTO ISLAND

Rangitoto is a Maori name, "rangi" meaning sky, and "toto" meaning red, or blood.

This is the island of Rangitoto, Auckland’s youngest volcano. Known as Rangi by its friends.

Here you can see Rangi’s shape. Its distinctive peaks were known as the Nga Pona rotu a Peretu (the three knuckles of Perutu), and as Nga Tuaitara a Taikehu (the dorsal fins of Taikehu). Rangototo’s link with these illustrious ancestors and its long use as a burial place confirm its spiritual and symbolic importance to local iwi (Maori group).

Rangitoto literally means “blood red sky”; however, the name is traditionally linked with a fight between Tamatekapua and Hoturoa, the commanders of the Arawa and Tainui canoes. Tamatekapua was injured, hence the name Te Rangi i totongia a Tamatekapua – The day the blood of Tamatekapua was shed.

Rangototo’s eruption about 600 - 700 years ago, was witnessed by Maori inhabitants on Motutapu Island. Rangototo erupted in the sea in the entrance to the Waitemata Harbour and was formed during eruptions probably lasting one to several years.

This is the view from on top of Mt Victoria in Devonport on the North Shore of Auckland. These are some of the houses at Devonport and Cheltenham. The water is the Waitemata harbour, part of the Hauraki Gulf, in Auckland
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hello Janice
nice view out there
good wide angled shot
lovely BG
nice sky with dramatic clouds

regards
MAnuj Mehta

Hi Janice,

Perfect angle capturing this scene . .
It must be nice place to play golf, as seen on the right below . .
I bought Kiwi this morning . . it's a unique one, they called it golden Kiwi . .
I am planning to capture it tomorrow and share to TL tomorrow afternoon . .
Lovely presentation my dear friend

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 536 W: 1 N: 217] (3836)
  • [2008-06-07 1:57]

ciao janice...bellissima composizione...ottimo pov...bella prospettiva..ottimi i dettagli..complimenti..
lele

Hello Janice,

Your composition stands out well!
The f/g is very interesting with the detailed view of the houses but of course, the main focal point is the volcano.
I do like how the whole scene is watched over by the protective cloud!

I saw this particular area on a documentary on T.V. You really have done it proud!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

hello Janice,

what a fantastic view of this place.. excellent point of view from where you.. good focus and detail.. love it.. so toto in maori meaning red or blood? hehe.. im afraid its different meaning in kadazan.. not a lovely meaning.. :)

have a lovely evening.. here very heavy rain right now..

regards, terry

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3261 W: 79 N: 2538] (17231)
  • [2008-06-07 3:00]

Good evening dear Janice.
Wonderful landscape photo. Beautiful clear and sharp.
Good dept cos of the cloud hanging there.
Thanks for the historical info. I have something with Vulcano's. haha
Kia Ora en Groeten uit Holland.
Jan

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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 288 W: 0 N: 154] (1405)
  • [2008-06-07 3:12]

Hi Janice,

love the composition and the soft light of this shot.

Beautiful volcano..,

TLS,
Romeu

HI Janice

What a beautiful view.
Good clear image.

Regards
Tracey

Picture Postcard Perfect, well done Janice, nice scene

Hi Janice,
Beautiful photo,beautiful place.
Best regards,
Ralf

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3258 W: 265 N: 6094] (22714)
  • [2008-06-07 5:52]

I love the panorama feeling of this -- very fine composition
TFS
silke

Wonderful colours Janice and an impressive view. Good detail throughout the image and just enough sharpness. Post card perfect,
Dave

Hello Janice,
Great wide angle shot here,beautiful place and great colors with good sharpness and light.Nicely composed and well framed.

CM

later :)

Hi Janice,
Almost missed this posting. Great view excellent captured and presented. The composition is very well balanced creating an attractive panorama. Like the colourful houses on the foreground the blue sky with the fluffy clouds is a fine detail. A few months to go before I can see this with my own eyes!
Kia ora.
Hans

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1445 W: 75 N: 810] (7204)
  • [2008-06-26 10:15]

Love the composition and the soft light of this shot.Well done.
Mitra

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