Half Dry Lake
This was shot somewhere in the middle of nowhere in NZ, near Mt. Cook. I went for a long walk that evening, as it was my last day of stay there and there were s...
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This was shot somewhere in the middle of nowhere in NZ, near Mt. Cook. I went for a long walk that evening, as it was my last day of stay there and there were still places to be discovered. I kept moving forward when I came across this location. Shooting this was the biggest challenge I have ever faced until now. The mud was wet (I wasn't wearing my ggum-boots), was getting attacked by mosquitoes, flies and tiny insects from my flash light (without which I wouldn't have been able to do anything anyways), there was no one around at all, not even a single road (I was standing at the centre of the dry lake) and I knew I was really risking it as it was completely a new place without any signs. Later after taking sufficient number of photos I realized that I was lost. I was somewhere I had no idea about, it got dark, that dead silence and bushes everywhere and I really thought I was not going to make it. For that moment I was worried about my life and less about the images I shot. I, in-fact, opened up one leg of my tripod and was walking and beating through the bushes in panic. All I could hear then was quacks from far away ducks. I made it at the end after a considerable amount of time. I processed the image fairly enough mainly the contrast,colors and levels and sharpening as I was happy with the raw image itself.
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Jun, 2015Views
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Contest Finalist in Night Wonders Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Moon Photo Contest
Runner Up in 500 Driftwoods Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in 500 Driftwoods Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Wood In Nature Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Nature At Night Photo Contest
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CWphotos5
September 07, 2015
I remember your story and how much I loved this capture...what a zinger of a shot! Congratulations!
Nishant-101
September 07, 2015
Yes, CWphotos5, I made some changes to the photo I posted a while back. Thanks for your wonderful comment. :)
nandicmb
September 27, 2015
Congratulations on your Contest Finalist win in Nature At Night Photo Contest!
SylenaWhitaker
December 26, 2015
Quite honestly one of the best photo's I've come across on here it's absolutely stunning. And what a wonderful story of how you got it! I'm sorry you wound up lost.
Nishant-101
December 27, 2015
Thank you Sylena, I am glad you liked my work. That memory still gives me goosebumps, the words can't explain but I am glad I made back safe and sound. :)
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SettingSky
June 09, 2016
Absolutely Breathtaking! What a fantastic, edge-of-seat story behind your photo.Very Inspiring.
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Nishant-101
June 28, 2016
hey Kezza7, the photo didn't win but thanks for your kind words. Much appreciated.
naideneschneider
March 02, 2018
Thanks for referring me to look at this photo of yours :) I'm not one who likes tweeked photo's(mainly cause i don't know how to do it, let alone take great shots haha) But this is Fabulous and your story is certainly interesting, Glad you made it out safe :)
Nishant-101
July 13, 2020
thanks Naidene. that incident will always stay with me.... in a positive way :)
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