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Tree Auckland


Tree Auckland
Photo Information
Copyright: Derek Fisher (Derona) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 233 W: 147 N: 811] (4866)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-15
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D700, NIKKOR 24-70 f/2.8G ED AF-S, Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme for 2009/05/08 'Tree(s)', New Zealand Trip [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-05-07 1:53
Viewed: 343
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
One of the last photos taken on my visit to New Zealand, this was taken on the way back from a great day out in Auckland with other TL friends.
This is taken on North Head Auckland, a volcanic headland in Devonport.
In the background is Rangitoto Island.
Took a couple of shots but prefered this one with the models in the foreground to show the scale of the tree.

Shot in RAW.
Using Nikon Capture NX2.
Increased saturation and contrast slightly.
Used control points to lighten the foliage on the tree.
Using Paint Shop Pro X2.
Cropped.
Sharpened.
Resized for TL.
Added a border.
Karyn674, Royaldevon, urs0114, salomaoquaresma, tnahari, lilimih33, Adri, bluelena1972, jjcordier, cunejo200, Sharpshooter, Athila, harpya has marked this note useful
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hello Derek
how are you doing?
nice pov and fine composition
good pov
fine sky and nice offcenter tree
good shot of the shooters

regards
Manuj Mehta

Hello Derek,

Yes, the people do add scale to your shot and this is a big tree! It is interesting in its very upward stance and its ability to have 'resting' sections.
A very good pov with the road assisting the gaze and the tree perfectly placed in the frame. The hill, shrouded in the b/g, makes the tree seem even more impressive.
Sharply detailed and good colours.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Bonjour Derek.

Je personnage donne un bon comparatif pour donné la dimension a cet arbre.
Les contrastes et couleurs sont superbe et l’ensemble de l’image parfaitement composée avec splendide ciel nuageux à souhait.
Félicitation.
Bonne journée.
Urs

Hi Derek,

Beautiful defenition of this amazing tree. I like the pp work you did here and really apprciate the notes you write in regards to what you did. Like this begginers like me can learn a lot.

Thanks for sharing

Karen

Hi Derek
That tree is awesome, and I like how it blocks the peak of Rangitoto. Colours are first rate, humans add scale to show us the size of this fine tree.
Regards
Jim

Hi DErek:
intersting and beautiful capture.
well done
congratulations

regards
Salomao

Hi Derek
great pov.
good capture of the impressive tree with the figures at its feet for scale.
beautiful sharp colors and good clarity.
nice contribution to Friday's theme.
greetings
tsilla

Hello Derek!
Another fantastic picture in your gallery!
Wonderful tree and lovely atmosphere!
Great colours and good detail here!
Best regards!
Lili

I like those 2 models Derek. They look really good!!
The tree is a Macrocarpa, imported originally from Southern California - they can grow to quite impressive sizes and shapes too.
Unfortunately your water levels are crooked - it tilts to the left :(
Yes, it was a good day out with you - and I'm pleased we ended up here at North Head...
Good shot for the theme
Janice

Hello derek,
Beautiful farewell from New Zealand. Fantastic tree.
Regards
Lucja

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  • Adri Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 23 N: 1853] (11208)
  • [2009-05-07 3:20]

Hi Derek,

Wonderful sharp picture.
Great colors and lighting.
Very nice composition and pov.
Well done mate!

TFS and greetings from Zealand, Netherlands,
Adri

Hi Derek,
Superb posting. Missed this shot apparently when I visited NZ. Good to see janice and Dawnie here. The tree is well positioned superb view! An Rangitoto in the background is a real bonus!
Hans

Hi Derek,
impressive shape and impressive way you made this tree standing out against the sky. Blue and green is always the perfect combination, to me, no exception here where the the green popping out so nicely has brought a lot of life in the compo. I like the choice of the vertical format, the way you composed it with the 2 girls giving a sense of scale. Very nice presentation indeed.
Thanks and regards,

Ele

Hi Derek
This is a beautiful tree with a great backdrop. Not too sure about the thwo photographers interupting the view though.
TFS
Dai

Derek
Superbe et immense arbre! la lumière et les couleurs de la photo sont très belles. Une participation au thème de qualité!
Amicalement
JJ

Hello Derek,
I especially like the bottom half of the frame. Lovely sensuous curve from the distant mountain, the inclusion of the people really spices the scene, and yes the tree looks regal. I do like this week's theme. Earth can use more trees. Cheers. Danilo

Wicked photo Derek. The people next to the trunk really put the tree into perspective. The vertical crop works very well and the blue sky is a perfect background to bring out the sharp details. Love the tones in this shot, nicely presented too. Well done.

TFS,
Scott.

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1397 W: 31 N: 3045] (12300)
  • [2009-05-07 16:50]

HI Derek
The lady looks so small next to that gigantic tree.
I love how you composed the shot to make the tree look so
impressive against that sky.
Dot

Nice capture - an impressive tree, even if it is blocking the iconic view of Rangitoto. Good capture of colours - you caught this at the right time, from the right angle, and it looks great.
Rew

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 169 W: 135 N: 399] (1779)
  • [2009-05-07 19:35]

Bonsoir Derek

Nice contribution to the theme. Clear and sharp, perfect exposure, excellent contrast and saturated color. Nice composition, and presence of human help to define size of the tree. Good work and TFS.

Alain

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1139 W: 100 N: 3357] (17508)
  • [2009-05-07 23:39]

Hi Derek.. You were too busy looking at the beautiful models, you didnt see the tilted horizon.. lol..never mind I didnt notice it either... only cos I read Janices critque..

Great tree, and of course beautiful kiwi colours.
Good one for the theme.

I hope you are well.

Cheers
Dawn

This is a really good shot and the light here gives a lovely colour.
Best wishes,
Achim

Ciao Derek


Beautiful shot and great capture!
I like the format of this big tree!
very beautiful and has an incredible view,
of beautiful colors and good definition of image.
Greetings,

Sergio

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  • Margy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 111 W: 6 N: 227] (2512)
  • [2009-05-08 9:44]

Hi Derek,

What a beautiful and enormous tree!
A sharp and bright photo. Colors are wonderful.
Very well you chose the vertical format.
A very attractive contribution, tfs,
Regards, Marga

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  • BT123 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 93 W: 1 N: 139] (955)
  • [2009-05-10 0:43]

Hi Derek
Extremely grrat composed landscape with interesting prominent tree and the blue sky. Interesting foreground also. Well done
Regards
Balwant

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  • CMJC Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 68 W: 60 N: 80] (713)
  • [2009-05-11 5:19]

cet arbre est impressionnant!
quelle espèce? est-il en train de mourir? j'espère que non...
placé ainsi avec le chemin qui tourne et disparait la compo de l'image sympa.
les deux personnages donnent bien l'échelle même si en effet le WS de Karin est un choix qui se comprend

Hi Derek,
Superb,very beautiful composition.
Best regards,
Ralf

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