Tragedy at Sea...

It is hard to believe that this serene looking scene could claim the life of 3 people in two separate boating accidents a few day's later.. The local Search and Rescue have worked all hours to try and find these 3 men to no avail.. lets hope there is some answers for their families soon.. Just goes to show that this Coast has to be treated with a lot of respect..

[Delia]

Beautiful view but with mean side to it. Hope they are found

[Babs]

Beautiful shot, but such a sad tale. Hope they are found. A lot of people go out on the ocean without being fully equipped sometimes.

[Maggiemae]

I do think there are a lot of people who do not respect the sea! Its hard to believe it can be dangerous when you see it as beautifully as this!

[Leana Niemand]

A beautiful scene. So sad about the accidents.

[Dianne]

Yes - hard to believe that this serene looking sea can be so treacherous - a nice tribute.

[Margo]

Beautiful scene.

[Nick]

Very poignant photo with the sad news about the boaties. We were at Port Waikato on Monday and it really makes you stop and think. I had no idea when I posted my photo that people were missing.

[Maggie]

Seen like this the sea seems benign and beautiful, but it is a sad scene when you know that lives have been lost. Lovely shot, Julia.

[Ali P]

She looks calm here but must always be respected....

[Sam]

Very sad even in its beauty

[Denise Wood]

Sounds very much like our sea! Respect at all times.

[gloria jones]

Lovely shot...danger lurks even in beauty

[Irene]

The sea can always be treacherous even though as this shot shows it is beautiful

[Susan C Clow]

Oh what sad news. People really need to have a great respect for water. It is powerful. Lovely shot with great colors.

[Ashley]

Too serene to even begin to imagine!

[Lois]

Sad story at this lovely place

[Tony]

Emotive image.

[Yao RL]

I love the colours and the horizontal lines expressed here. Never underestimate the sea.