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Reflections from the Wanaka Lake

A very chilly sunrise in Wanaka. 3 degrees. I sat with the many other photographers shooting before sunrise. Once they left I took off my shoes and rolled up my...
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A very chilly sunrise in Wanaka. 3 degrees. I sat with the many other photographers shooting before sunrise. Once they left I took off my shoes and rolled up my jeans and braved the cold water. With my tripod and camera in hand, stepped slowly out towards the tree for a different perspective of this famous tree.
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31 Comments | Report
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 August 20, 2015
Excellent !
michellemckoy
michellemckoy August 21, 2015
Thanks Ester :)
MRueffer PRO+
 
MRueffer August 21, 2015
What fun and how fabulous
michellemckoy
michellemckoy August 21, 2015
It was fun thanks Maureen. Funnily enough the 2 other male photographers who were still there got in to the water too after I got out and told them to lol. Don't think they wanted to be outdone by a girl
kiwidragonfly Platinum
 
kiwidragonfly September 15, 2015
Such a gorgeous capture Michelle. Well done you for getting wet. I certainly didn't consider it and I was there in November.
CWphotos5
 
CWphotos5 September 24, 2015
Gorgeous scene, captured to perfection! ( I would not have been so brave...I'd have been the one with 'cold feet', but not from the water! )
emma83
 
emma83 October 06, 2015
Wow! Amazing image!
texaaronpueschel Platinum
 
texaaronpueschel October 11, 2015
Eye catching beauty.
Clickety-click
 
Clickety-click October 14, 2015
this tree, with its reflection, reminds me of a dancer. every time i look at it, i see a dancer! lovely.
ConnieFisherFineArt PRO+
 
ConnieFisherFineArt October 18, 2015
Congrats, gorgeous!
jcalland
 
jcalland October 18, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
rogercampeau
 
rogercampeau October 20, 2015
Awesome shot !!!! :)
HaliSowle
 
HaliSowle October 27, 2015
Just incredible, love that reflection.
karenkrawzik
 
karenkrawzik October 28, 2015
Outstanding!
Izzy1000 PRO
 
Izzy1000 November 29, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
richardjackson
 
richardjackson March 08, 2016
brilliant image, top choice
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots March 09, 2016
Outstanding capture! Congrats.
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole March 11, 2016
Stunning!! And congrats on your well deserved award!!! : )
dragoneyes
 
dragoneyes March 11, 2016
The infamous Lake Wanaka tree so have to go down there love the image...
Ozdude
 
Ozdude March 13, 2016
Well done Michelle on your contest final. I love your work!
heathermcfw
 
heathermcfw May 22, 2016
Beautiful
Witmar
 
Witmar May 26, 2016
beautifull landscape
praxedesricablancacarruthers
 
I was wondering how you got that composition myself, had I brought my rain boots with me, I would have done the same thing got into the water. I was there taking pics just 2 weeks ago first week of winter. Love this one.
janboomimages
 
janboomimages June 25, 2016
very nice :-)
HelenRea
 
HelenRea January 13, 2017
Michelle, a big congratulations on your Finalist Award for this splendid image. You deserve all of the praise you get for this outstanding work! Cheers Helen Rea.
deniseladoux
 
deniseladoux January 13, 2017
Stunning!
Jerome_barbara
 
Jerome_barbara May 11, 2017
Amazing!!!
michellemckoy
michellemckoy May 11, 2017
Thank you :)
bradfordhhuntsman
 
bradfordhhuntsman September 05, 2017
This photo speaks to my soul. I just love it! Thank you for capturing it!
Alwolfe Platinum
 
Alwolfe October 11, 2017
Outstanding!
korinna
 
korinna September 26, 2018
Voted on lakes and reflections
graemeanthonycoughlan
 
graemeanthonycoughlan October 15, 2018
Amazing photo. What was the focal length?
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rhondarednapoleon October 24, 2018
Beautiful!
Oceanskyphotography Platinum
 
Oceanskyphotography October 29, 2018
Stunning!
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