Conversation... by maggiemae

Conversation...

The Nelson Lakes lie amongst huge mountains which have been the cause of a number of casualties in the wild trails. We found a gravel area for camping courtesy of the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association and had a pleasant stay.
Down at the lake there was a Regatta planned but my camera battery went flat after I’d taken a few photos as this one. Minimised the colour as there was not much contrast in this scene.
Three good things:
1. A great cleansing shower as we checked into a hotel in order for John to take a US/NZ conference call.
2. Recharged all our computers etc.
3. I’m keeping up my diary to record all these wonderful experiences within NZ!
Lovely scene... it is a lovely spot.
February 10th, 2017  
Beautifully done, Maggiemae.
February 10th, 2017  
You processing really sets the children out from the background.
February 10th, 2017  
Those two children look very relaxed which is as it should be. Your processing is interesting and it really highlights the grain on the jetty. Cool.
February 10th, 2017  
This is such a gorgeous photo and wonderful processing too, Maggiemae. The kids add so much to this photo as well You have a great idea and I need to do the same thing, a diary to record our adventures too. I hope one day we can spend the time you and John are spending on the road. Enjoy and safe travels! FAV
February 10th, 2017  
Beautiful scene, and wonderful processing -- Fav! Nice that you found a place to recharge.
February 10th, 2017  
Lovely details - has an old fashioned feel about it!
February 10th, 2017  
Super effect.
February 10th, 2017  
So beautiful
February 10th, 2017  
Wonderful perspective, composition and great effect
February 10th, 2017  
Beautiful image!! I love your processing here!! Fav!
February 10th, 2017  
Lovely editing.
February 10th, 2017  
Great shot and lovely processing. A fav
February 10th, 2017  
A lovely scene and a great edit !
February 10th, 2017  
great shot fav
February 11th, 2017  
Very dramatic. Cool processing.
February 11th, 2017  
@pamknowler Thanks Pam - a bit different but great for a contrast I thought!
February 11th, 2017  
wonderful shot and great processing
February 11th, 2017  
I love the choice of processing for thsi shot and the subject. Most excellent choice of low POV too.
#3 is there another book in the making of YOUR travels?!
February 11th, 2017  
You've turned an interesting capture into something dramatically stunning. Fav
February 11th, 2017  
@tonydebont Thank you Tony for those kind words! and for the fav!
February 11th, 2017  
@grammyn Now that would be in the too hard basket, I feel, Katy! I have a son who writes very well and he could do it but far too busy for the next 10 years!
February 11th, 2017  
@maggiemae far better to live the life than to write about it!
February 11th, 2017  
Cool processing!
February 11th, 2017  
Sweet capture of the children, and some good processing.
February 11th, 2017  
Love the mood and processing. Fav!
February 11th, 2017  
Love love love.
February 11th, 2017  
So many great things about this shot! One of your best!
February 11th, 2017  
This is exquisite,,,I could frame this & see it on my wall..Fav
February 11th, 2017  
An amazing place for a conversation!
February 11th, 2017  
@happypat They were discussing the eels down there under the pier - there can be a lot but I didn't see any! John thought we could catch one for tea! ugh!
February 11th, 2017  
Love the processing and the dramatic effect.
February 11th, 2017  
fav.
February 11th, 2017  
Stunning shot and composition...............I really love your processing Maggiemae!
February 11th, 2017  
Love the processing! fav
February 11th, 2017  
Looks like a painting. fav
February 11th, 2017  
Wonderful shot
February 11th, 2017  
This looks like the start of some Grimm's fairy tale - where childhood friends eventually fall in love but then she dies tragically young which spurns him on to ruthlessly seek to rule the world.
February 11th, 2017  
@daweenie Oh goodness, Daweenie - a tragic tale - mine would be better.... he has made a new friend in this holiday area and they promise to write to each other until they are old enough to leave home and travel the world together!...?
February 11th, 2017  
wonderful edit and a great view!
February 11th, 2017  
you have captured one of the most wonderful things in the world: the innocence of youth! i love it!
February 12th, 2017  
Nice image
February 12th, 2017  
Great processing, really brings out the detail in the mountains
February 12th, 2017  
Love this shot and processing
February 12th, 2017  
Great composition abd processing, fav
February 12th, 2017  
I love this area and your processing is perfect!
February 12th, 2017  
Gorgeous result from your processing. Fav
February 12th, 2017  
Wow That is amazing!!!!!!!!
February 12th, 2017  
I really like the this image. It is enhanced with the kids sitting there.
February 13th, 2017  
This is one of those instances where high-structure processing works really well. Glad you're having a great time on your travels.
February 13th, 2017  
Such a lovely image.
February 13th, 2017  
Favulous photo! I love the relaxed feeling of the kids against the massively impressive scenery.
February 16th, 2017  
So happy to see this one went all the way to the top 20 Maggiemae!
February 17th, 2017  
@grammyn I"ve just been able to go online, Katy! Thanks for this!
February 19th, 2017  
@maggiemae So happy for you
February 19th, 2017  
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