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Kakadu National Park

Postby Finch on Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:21 pm

Here's another shot from the archives (while I await my D200....).

Shot was taken at a place called Yellow Water in Kakadu National Park, Nothern Territory.

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Postby ABG on Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:47 pm

Lovely photo Michael. I really like the low perspective.

Did you shoot this from inside the lagoon? Are there crocodiles in it? :shock: You're a braver man than me...
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Postby Willy wombat on Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:56 pm

Mmm tranquil - i dont see any cane toads.
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Postby Killakoala on Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:31 pm

:)

Kakadu is very nice and an important environmental area but i think it's overrated. (I still protested at Jabiluka :) )

However, Kakadu has many superb photo opportunites with it's expansive wetlands. I have no doubt that there would have been crocs in that lagoon. There is a feeling of serenity in your image. Looks a good spot for fishing too ;)
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Postby Finch on Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:12 pm

ABG wrote:Lovely photo Michael. I really like the low perspective.

Did you shoot this from inside the lagoon?


ABG : I had to lean right over the boat and was held up by the belt on my shorts by my photographer mate, so as not to fall into the water. Funny site indeed!

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Postby Slider on Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:23 pm

Very nice Michael. :D Haven't been there yet but it's on the to do list :roll:
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Postby Alex on Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:26 pm

Very nice composition, Michael. Great shot.

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Postby Oneputt on Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:30 pm

Nice one Michael. :D

Kakadu is certainly a very special place if you can escape the crowds.
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Postby Finch on Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:09 pm

Thanks guys,

Yes, Kakadu is certainly a great place to escape and I plan to head back for a photographic shoot in the not-too-distant future.

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Postby wendellt on Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:14 pm

this is a rmantic scene, it's lovely and see you got into the water to take the shot

this scene would look much better though if you took it in low light and took a picture where you could illuminate the waterlilly and get just enough suggested background light to add to the mood that would be a shot to die for
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Awesome

Postby bindiblue on Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:24 pm

That is an awesome shot,, I would dearly love to get to Kakadu and get loose with my camera,,


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Re: Awesome

Postby Finch on Fri Apr 07, 2006 6:57 pm

bindiblue wrote:That is an awesome shot,, I would dearly love to get to Kakadu and get loose with my camera,,


Suzanne


Bindiblue,

Kakadu is an amazing place to take photographs - I highly recommend it!

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Postby blacknstormy on Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:02 pm

Nice Michael - I've seen it often before, but still enjoy it :)
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Postby Sheila Smart on Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:38 am

Nice work, Michael. Hmmm...must get back there again.

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Postby mudder on Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:46 am

Love the low angle perspective, really makes the lillies stand out, looks like a magic spot...
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Postby nito on Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:24 am

That is one fine shot. Looks like an interesting place to visit.
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Postby Finch on Sun Apr 09, 2006 7:12 pm

mudder wrote:Love the low angle perspective, really makes the lillies stand out, looks like a magic spot...


Andrew,

In order to achieve this shot I had to lean right over the edge of the boat in an uncomfortable, contorted way and keep my wide angle lens level with the water. My photographer mate, who was with me in the boat, held me up by the back of my belt so I wouldn't fall into the water!

The things we do for pics....

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