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    The photographic church of the good shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo, Newzealands south island 25 sec exposure at f4 ISO 1250 manually fired speed light twice at full power Tamron 10-24mm by: jakeanderson Views[299] A tranquil end to the day, Akaroa harbour, south east of Christchurch, Newzealands south island. This is the only place in the world where the endangered hectors dolphin can be found. 1 sec at f22 ISO100 Lee GND 0.6 soft edge Tamron 10-24mm by: jakeanderson Views[318] A New Zealand fur seals well dersevered rest after an early morning swim, Catlins region, New Zealands south east corner, during the 1700s and 1800s the New Zealand fur seal was hunted to the brink of extinction but since its protection in 1978 numbers are estimated to be back up around 50 to 60,000 1/500th at f5.6 ISO 100 nikon 18-105 by: jakeanderson Views[432] A picture of the past, an old boat ramp from New Zealand's whaling history, Kaikoura, New Zealand's east coast. Where the Australian and pacific plates collide, the Hikurangi trench provides a perfect habitat for sperm whales, this trench is just a few kilometres out to sea. This made Kaikoura the perfect spot to hunt the sperm whale which at the time was the most sort after whale due to the fine grade oil stored in the front section of their skull. The oil itself is such a fine grade it was used in expensive watches and as well as being used by the Rolls Royce car company. It was also used in street lamps all over london. today though the whales are protected and numbers are increasing. 1/15 sec at f9 ISO 160 Lee GND 0.9 hard edge Tamron 10-24mm by: jakeanderson Views[570] A break in the clouds brings a dramatic end to the day, Gellespies beach, just west of fox glacier, New Zealand's west coast. This beach is a peaceful way to end the day after trekking through rugged glaciers, the waves rolling over the pebble beach and the sun slowly dipping below the horizon is sure to relieve anyones aching muscles 0.8 sec at f7.1 ISO 100 Lee GND 0.6 soft edge 0.9 hard edge Tamron 10-24mm by: jakeanderson Views[244]
     

    Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

    Thursday, 27 Dec 2012 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    A family friend forwarded this competition to me tonight, and although I know I should sit down and plan out an essay, carefully word every sentence and map out a plan of attack, I can't help but enter this very second. Photography isn't a passion, or ... Read more >
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