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The Lookout
By Chris Gin
November 7th, 2008
A beautiful lookout on Waiheke Island, Auckland. I don't normally do HDR's, but this shot seemed to suit it so I gave it a go.
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Your Comments
Posted By: QuaffAPint
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 07:36:21 AM CDT
Fantastic colors - This will be very nice to dream over when I'm shivering in the upcoming Winter months :).
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Posted By: Endovelico
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 08:02:36 AM CDT
Amazing photo Chris. Only true art can make me speechless. I only break it up to say thank you.
Posted By: trout
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 08:32:37 AM CDT
Very nice Chris. I always enjoy those trademark colors. Added to the collection.
Posted By: sugarplum.dancer
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 08:56:11 AM CDT
I love the feel of this image. It looks like the ideal place for relaxing and daydreaming.
Posted By: majnolajno44
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 09:14:15 AM CDT
thats the bench on which i want to sit the day that i die. beautiful one
Posted By: Jasenko
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 09:28:15 AM CDT
I could sit here for days, looks peaceful perfect setting for daydreaming.
I especially like the way that little bench sits in the picture
What place is this if I may know?
I especially like the way that little bench sits in the picture
What place is this if I may know?
Posted By: stubulman
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 09:30:59 AM CDT
I love the worn patch of earth peeking out ever so slightly from the front of the bench. It shows that people know that this a good place to sit and relax. You are fortunate to live in such a beautiful country.
Posted By: King_Belleauh
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 09:51:44 AM CDT
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!
Theres usually a great hdr beach shot on interface lift about once every 3 weeks....and FINALLY somebody posted one!
Theres usually a great hdr beach shot on interface lift about once every 3 weeks....and FINALLY somebody posted one!
Posted By: Chris Gin
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 12:07:02 PM CDT
Thanks guys. @Jasenko, this is Kennedy Point reserve on Waiheke Island, which is just a 35 minute ferry ride from Auckland city. A great place to get away.
Posted By: Cat Chick
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 03:27:40 PM CDT
Very beautiful photo. Now I want to visit Australia... when I get off my American butt and head over there ;)
Posted By: Cat Chick
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 03:30:23 PM CDT
...and New Zealand
Posted By: deuceswild09
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 03:36:15 PM CDT
Wow...this is your best picture yet. Finally interfacelift let in your more attractive, less sunsetty pictures. Thank you moderators and great picture Chris.
Posted By: Sage
Fri November 7th, 2008 at 11:45:48 PM CDT
This reminds me of Pacific City, which is another great photo, though less bright.
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/details/572/pacific_city.html
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/details/572/pacific_city.html
Posted By: Noupette
Sat November 8th, 2008 at 05:00:34 AM CDT
It looks as if the bench is just waiting for someone (me?) to come along to sit and ponder. I'd probably want to sit on the grass, though, and go and paddle in the shallows. I feel I could step into this picture. Oh that it were true!
Posted By: Tim H.
Sat November 8th, 2008 at 07:09:14 AM CDT
Wow, this one took my breath away. I guess the only thing I want to add is that I really wish I lived in that house. Wow. What beauty. Thank you for submitting this, Chris!
Posted By: ArmoredCavalry
Sat November 8th, 2008 at 03:56:11 PM CDT
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Wow! I love this picture! Right up there with my favorite wallpapers!
Keep up the great work!
Wow! I love this picture! Right up there with my favorite wallpapers!
Keep up the great work!
Posted By: jkgm
Sat November 8th, 2008 at 08:54:42 PM CDT
My wife and I are moving to Auckland in two weeks! I can't wait to go visit all the beautiful places I've seen photographed here!
Posted By: Gandee
Sat November 8th, 2008 at 09:46:12 PM CDT
The wooden bench standing on the foreground makes this picture more special. Not everyone walking with a camera think like this - most would simply go for plain scenery. Very nice shot - 100% nature including the bench! Thanks.
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Sun November 9th, 2008 at 10:12:31 AM CDT
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Posted By: dazzleme
Sun November 9th, 2008 at 05:44:10 PM CDT
stunning. thank you.
Posted By: Krabban
Mon November 10th, 2008 at 01:15:41 AM CDT
I can't more than agree. It's real nice, I must say.
Posted By: TheReal7
Mon November 10th, 2008 at 09:18:07 AM CDT
Excellent shot Chris. What a great location.
Posted By: Nathaniel Robertson
Tue November 11th, 2008 at 05:49:56 AM CDT
Chris Gin scores again. Excellent work.
Posted By: Cameron
Wed November 12th, 2008 at 03:14:13 AM CDT
Very nice Chris. I'm sure I went to that exact place last time I went to Waiheke.
I'm just wondering, any chance you have that shot that they showed on 3News tonight? I noticed that they said it was sent in by you ;). That picture would look great on my desktop!
I'm just wondering, any chance you have that shot that they showed on 3News tonight? I noticed that they said it was sent in by you ;). That picture would look great on my desktop!
Posted By: Chris Gin
Wed November 12th, 2008 at 01:59:30 PM CDT
Hi Cameron, I just posted that on my Flickr page today (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_gin/). If you'd like a higher res version leave me your email address and I'll send you one.
Posted By: Ezoxu
Tue November 18th, 2008 at 03:28:39 AM CDT
Great to see a KIWI-MADE :)
Very nice image from Wellington NZ :D
Very nice image from Wellington NZ :D
Posted By: Segar
Tue November 18th, 2008 at 02:51:45 PM CDT
Beautiful pic mate!! Thanks a lot for my actual wallpaper!!!!!!
Posted By: Endovelico
Sun November 23rd, 2008 at 02:55:37 PM CDT
Hello Chris
Is that a case of an abusive use of your picture here?
http://www.ewallpapers.eu/Nature/Landscape/The-Lookout.html
This site (www.ewallpapers.eu) is a real menace to other's copyright.
Is that a case of an abusive use of your picture here?
http://www.ewallpapers.eu/Nature/Landscape/The-Lookout.html
This site (www.ewallpapers.eu) is a real menace to other's copyright.
Posted By: REPENT_OF_SIN
Sun November 23rd, 2008 at 04:04:16 PM CDT
It's good but I would have preferred it without the bench.
Posted By: Chris Gin
Sun November 23rd, 2008 at 09:45:56 PM CDT
@Endovelico, they do seem to pinch wallpapers from here without permission, but OTOH they do link to my Flickr page and give me credit, so I'm fine with that. Not sure if other submitters would feel the same though.
Posted By: Adam Dell
Fri January 23rd, 2009 at 07:00:06 AM CDT
Very nice shot. Keep it up man. Take more shots at this place if possible. good work
Posted By: mfh
Sat February 14th, 2009 at 08:19:02 PM CDT
Would it be possible to link us to a map of the location of the photo?
Posted By: Parrotheader
Thu April 9th, 2009 at 12:22:59 AM CDT
I've never commented. But bravo!
Posted By: photofan101
Tue April 14th, 2009 at 11:24:30 PM CDT
Hey to get the colors on this photo, u just took 3 different exposure photographs and merged them into HDR?
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