Tranquility at Becks Bay by maggiemae

Tranquility at Becks Bay

This is the first morning at this holiday bay in the Marlborough Sounds. I pulled the curtains and saw this picture, grabbed my tripod and camera and went to town (not literally!) I knew that it might not happen like this and I was right - the next day and after, it was rough.

This bay is also known as Whenuanui Bay. Its really great, magnified!

Three good things;
1. I did have a camera to record this moment
2. I didn't have to get into the water to capture this!
3. This sort of place makes your shoulders relax and you take a deep breath!
Wow Maggiemae, you did well, it is gorgeous.
October 23rd, 2013  
wonderful view and reflections . so peaceful ...
October 23rd, 2013  
That is really pretty :)
October 23rd, 2013  
lovely reflection, beautiful capture
October 23rd, 2013  
Deb
A very calming photo!
October 23rd, 2013  
Beautiful dreamy shot with great relaxing colours and wonderful reflections.
October 23rd, 2013  
Sensational reflections
October 23rd, 2013  
Even better magnified!
October 23rd, 2013  
@nanalisarocks You are right, Lisa - hadn't done that - more blues in it! Thanks a bunch!
October 23rd, 2013  
Tranquil is the absolutely perfect word for this lovely shot.
October 23rd, 2013  
like a plate of glass, beautiful reflections
October 23rd, 2013  
tranquility it is! it's like a mirror. but what's that little knob in the middle? otherwise, really magnificent capture, maggiemae.
October 23rd, 2013  
Fabulous capture and wonderful reflection Maggie...Fav
October 23rd, 2013  
Such a beautiful scene.. so peaceful x
October 23rd, 2013  
Jo
This is so dreamy and peaceful - a fav for me.
October 23rd, 2013  
Stunning, took my breath away. How lucky are you to see this and then be able to share with us 😊
October 23rd, 2013  
Wow, what a fabulous breathtaking image you've caught here. Those lucid reflections are spectacular, and I can just feel the quiet peace. FAV!
October 23rd, 2013  
Beautiful scenery and capture.
October 23rd, 2013  
Such a beautiful shot. Looks so peaceful. Fav.
October 23rd, 2013  
It looks so calm, peaceful and beautiful.
October 23rd, 2013  
It indeed looks so tranquil! Enjoy your holiday!
October 23rd, 2013  
Fave for me too maggie ...the water is just a sheet of glass. Another lady who uses her tripod....I have never used mine but Peggy uses hers......you must shoot manual more than I do Maggiemae. Would you use a very slow shutter speed here & set that yourself...must look on the exif.
October 23rd, 2013  
fav
October 23rd, 2013  
@happypat the exif doesn't show much, Pat. When its bright like this, I can't make my camera do long exposure - it's not a DSLR. I usually use the aperture option and change the esf to suit.
October 23rd, 2013  
Well fav - absolutely!
October 23rd, 2013  
Very nice capture!
October 23rd, 2013  
WOW maggie, this is gorgeous , it must be up there in 'maggies top 5' of your 365
October 23rd, 2013  
@phil_howcroft Thanks Phil for that nice comment and you are right! When I saw how this came out, I couldn't wait to put it up! I'm going to send it to the owner of the cottage we rented.
October 23rd, 2013  
@summerfield That knob, my dear Vikki is a buoy! Boaties wouldn't appreciate it being called a 'knob"!
October 23rd, 2013  
Beautiful colours and reflections xx
October 23rd, 2013  
amazing! love the serene mood here! fav!
October 23rd, 2013  
Your early-morning industry has been well repaid, this is a gorgeous picture and a fav for me!
October 24th, 2013  
@tristansmum Thank you Stephanie and @wind_of_the_sothern_sea Arefin for your favs! I'm glad to be able to photograph something like this!
October 24th, 2013  
Beautiful shot. Tranquility!
October 24th, 2013  
I measure a great vacation by how low my husband's shoulders go down. gorgeous view
October 24th, 2013  
Fabulous scene and reflections!
October 24th, 2013  
wonderful scene. So peaceful looking
October 24th, 2013  
Fav..
Just a gorgeous perfect shot Maggie. The reflection is amazing..
A perfect mirror
October 24th, 2013  
It would seem a shame to go out in a boat and disturb that glass like water.
October 24th, 2013  
@rach_who Didn't see one boat in this bay all the time we were there! There was a dinghy under the house we could use but couldn't be bothered!
October 24th, 2013  
wow ... such calm .. love this tranquil image ....Fav ... and following you back :-)
October 24th, 2013  
@friend2303 Thanks Vijay! I saw Amanda followed you and she's pretty good!
October 24th, 2013  
I feel relaxed just looking :)
October 24th, 2013  
Love the softness, fav!
October 24th, 2013  
This is gorgeous!
October 24th, 2013  
Absolutely beautiful! The scene reminds me of the Lake District that we visited recently... love the serenity and peacefulness. Fav.
October 24th, 2013  
How did I miss this fabulous shot? Wow what a scene to wake up to!! What a wonderful place to stay - no wonder you felt relaxed!! Fav!!
October 25th, 2013  
Bev
Beautiful shot! Great scene and excellent reflections. The water looks so calm. Nice processing to give a soft look.
October 26th, 2013  
@prttblues Thanks Bev - I don't think I'll get another scene like this one to do!
October 26th, 2013  
Beautiful scene so relaxing! fav!
October 27th, 2013  
A lovely soft feel to this. So peaceful and beautiful.
October 27th, 2013  
beautiful.. fav. it just has a soft look about it.
October 28th, 2013  
Perfect shot! Makes my shoulders relax too. Peaceful and treasured fav:-)
October 28th, 2013  
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