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Published: 2005-04-25 17:22:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 954; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 123
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Taken on the Tongariro hike, on the North Island of New Zealand. Such a beautiful country.March, 2004.
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Hey, thanks a bunch!
At least you were able to do it at all - the second time I was in Taupo (last July) was in the middle of winter and they'd closed the crossing completely. I was so annoyed - I'd desperately wanted to see it covered in snow!
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Yeah, I was really happy I could do it. When a friend and I went there in November it was closed (well, not closed, but they told us not to o it) because of a heavy storm, so my friend couldn't do it either.
Did you do any of the sidetracks up to the summit of Mt Tongariro or Ngauruhoe?
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Looks like the moon, only wetter (not that I've ever been)
btw, what's that big black mole-like thing over on the right? I heard they have some unique species down in the antipodes...
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Hey, thanks very much for the comment
On the right, that's actually my rucksack 
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Oh... disappointing really. I hoped it'd be some kind of giant whistling mole of Maori legend. Now, if you could just nip back and take another without your backpack in it, I think you'd have the makings of a great photograph.
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Haha. If I could nip back 16000km, believe me I would.
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Very nice! But what is that structure on the right? That black, "thing".
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On the right? In the foreground? It's a rock. You aren't the first person to ask, but I promise you it's a rock. I was on the slope of a volcano, so there was some wierd stuff lying around.
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Hmm...maybe you should crop it out? It is a wee bit distracting...
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Can't, really. I'd lose the image quality - you've got to remember, it was only a 2mp. And I think it sort of needs a foreground - shots that are just background, or middleground+background just get on my nerves because they seem so empty.
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It looks like the lake is floating at first. I love that kind of effect. And it looks like a wonderful place to go.
I have a friend who's going to New Zealand soon, so I'm referring your gallery to her so she can see those pictures. They will definitely get her even more excited about the trip.
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Really? Oh, it's the most incredible place on the planet. If she's going to the north island - and this is very very important - make sure she goes on the Tongariro Crossing hike near Taupo, it's where a few of my shots were taken. That day, without a doubt, was the best and most fulfilling day of my life.
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I'm not exactly sure where she's going but I'll certainly pass along the suggestion.
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Cool. Other places she HAS to see are, in no particular order:
Waitomo Caves
The Rotorua Springs
Franz Joseph Glacier
Queenstown
Milford Sound
There's a bunch of others at the top of the North Island, but I didn't have time get all the way up there
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She's had quite a few people asking her to get things for them and get pictures of certain places. I"m going to have to ask her to run around taking pictures now.
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Sounds good - I'd love another decent postcard or two
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There's a Crater Lake in Oregon (USA) too, it's also very pretty, it's a lake formed in the crater left by a volcano that blew it's top, the volcanic dome is actually rebuilding it's self and forms a little point in the middle of the lake, the water is a perfect blue as well, if you ever have a chance to see it it is a must-see, also Spirit lake (Right next to Mt. St. Helens) is breathtaking.
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I'll see what I can find when I finally get around to visiting the States. Cheers mate!
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Great photo, I snowboard at Mt. Ruapehu most years and I never get tired of the volcanic terrain in that area. I especially like the way the mountains go deep into the backgrounds and when they stop the coulds keep going in the same pattern.
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Such an awesome spot - I'm learning to snowboard before I go back there
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Boarding in NZ is great, Australian mountains are usually too flat for it
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This looks like a landscape for lord of the rings, maybe it is! its beautiful, I love volcanos!
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Ohh, nice, I also like the rock pointing to the lake as if it wants to redirect a wandering eye! But is it slanting a bit to the right or is it just me?
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Yes it is
I didn't notice until after I'd posted, 'coz the lake looked level. Now I can't be bothered to fix it, I'll just pretend it's so high the slant is the curve of the earth
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stunning. new zealand is a beautiful country. i used to live there. before i ended up here! damn. i made a mistake really didnt i?
really stunning photo. the colour of the lake is magnificent.
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your shots all show perfection. You capture the country so perfectly, I have nothing to say, jsut speechless
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Gorgeous. I just noticed you have prints available for all your pictures... I'm adding this one to my wishlist
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Many thanks! If you ever get round to buying it, that'd be my first
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I might, once I get some money on my Visa >.< I'm currently broke, but don't let the hope die... ^_^
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Peter Jackson and the crew of The Lord of the Rings constantly spoke of an otherworldly quality to New Zealand. How it seems to have been spared from the ravages of humanity.
In your NZ photos, you capture this quality as well as I've seen from anyone else.
Beautiful work.
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Much appreciated, I don't think you could say anything nicer!
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Beautiful shot. The vivid blue of the sky and lake stands out wonderfully against the landscape. Well done!
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Beautiful... Just captivating. Your choices for shots always seem to have just a touch of the surreal.
Excellent.
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Wow. I wish I could find such beautiful places to shoot and paint. Magnifecent piece and the only thing I don't like is the back pack in the shot. You are a very skilled photographer and I'm glad I saw your topic and it reminded me to check out your more recent stuff.
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I'm really glad you liked it, and thanks very much for the positive feedback. If it makes you feel better, it's not a backpack
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Really? Holy cow. Well then, I take the comment back (about the back pack, nothing else). Still, that's a freaking wierd rock.
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oh dude, there's no way i could pass this by without faving it. That is such a great hike, with great views.....and crater lake is beautiful to gaze at. Although we got sick of gazing at that and the other few lakes and streams as a group of us really needed to use a restroom
i love this, it's such a great reminder of a great trip that i was able to experience.
thanks!
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Heh - I'm glad you like it. You wouldn't believe how jealous I am of you for living in NZ, I had to travel halfway round the world to see this
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yeh, it's nice to be able to say that this is 'my own backyard'.
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